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2020 Ford Transit Connect Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
16%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
3,454miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,454 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle operator was traveling too fast when merging, 65 MPH, then lost control and struck a safety barrier. A few minutes after the crash, a fire started from the front of the vehicle. See attachment.”

NHTSA complaint #11328097, filed 2020-06, 3,454 miles

“After the driver I stopped at a stop light after getting off the freeway, he the accelerator pedal and there was barely any power. The vehicle had trouble accelerating and was putting. The driver pulled over and checked the temperature gauge, which was fine, and there were no blinking lights indicating any malfunction. The driver then proceeded but the vehicle was still putting. After passing the next intersection, the driver smelled an odd fume. They pulled over and saw smoke coming out from under the hood. As they parked the vehicle, the smoke turned black. …”

NHTSA complaint #11270948, filed 2019-10, 103 miles

“I started experiencing a sluggishness and jerking sensation upon acceleration. I took my van to Starling Ford who diagnosed it to be a transmission issue. An estimate was given for either replacing or repairing the transmission. Shock. I took the van to Premier Auto Care, for a second opinion. They then referred me to Quality Transmission after driving the van. I asked Ford for some assistance since the quote was so much and it was out of warranty at 60,784 miles due to wear and tear . After about a week, Ford responded with $5,984.37. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693697, filed 2025-10

“The windsheild is not properly sealed. It has caused water to leak into the vehicle. The water leaking in has caused electrical problems with the radio and backup camera. Also causing mold inside the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11737645, filed 2026-05

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022233%
2021325%
2020516%
2019612%
2018418%
2017311%
20161313%
20151320%
20142419%
201326%
201214%
2011313%
201037%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology