2020 Ford Transit Connect Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,122miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,122 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was condensation leaking from the top of the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11626921, filed 2024-11, 19,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the windshield was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192000 (Visibility) but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was unable to locate a mechanic to compete the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 31,122.”
NHTSA complaint #11506041, filed 2023-02, 31,122 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while driving in a rainstorm, rainwater poured into the vehicle from the front passenger’s side windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local Satellite Auto Glass repair shop, and it was discovered that the front windshield adhesive had failed, causing the passenger’s side front windshield to become unsecured. The contact was advised that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731905, filed 2026-04, 189,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The contact discovered moisture leaking into the vehicle on the passenger’s side. The vehicle was taken to several dealers and independent mechanics who were unable to determine the source of the leak. An independent mechanic eventually discovered that the leak was coming from the windshield, which needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192000 (Visibility); which the contact linked to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11651311, filed 2025-03Related recalls
- 22V192000Mar 25, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate…Covers: Ford Transit Connect 2016, 2020
Related service bulletins
- 10183416Nov 6, 2020Some 2014-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on/or after 01-Feb-2013 may exhibit water dripping into the passenger front footwell. This may be due to an excessive gap in the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 | 22 | 21% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 35% |
| 2011 | 6 | 25% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 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