2020 Ford Transit problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 2020 Ford Transit with NHTSA. Seats account for 25.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 16%.
Complaints106
Crashes1
Fires4
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Seats 25.5% · 27
Power train 16.0% · 17
Electrical system 14.2% · 15
Unknown or other 5.7% · 6
Steering 5.7% · 6
Wheels 4.7% · 5
Engine 4.7% · 5
Service brakes 4.7% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Transit in this data, 2020 draws comparatively few complaints; 2015 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 38 in the last three years against 56 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 3,890 miles.
In owners' own words
seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in house mechanic, and the dealership. No prior warning(s) before the failures. Seats
The seats have sank into the springs making it undriveable. This has happened on all our Ford Transit Vans. Ford dealerships won't repair because they are now out of warranty but this was reported prior to warranty expiration but we were told parts were not available. Seats
Seat collapse. Available to be inspection. Unable to see over wheel or reach acceleration or brake petals. Air bag light comes on due to seat cutting it or disconnecting it when collapses. Dealership. No. Seats
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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