2020 Ford Transit Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Ford Transit, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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 bolts holding the axle together to the driveshaft failed on the rear right wheel, nearly causing an accident but fortunately it was 6am with little traffic on the interstate. The axle came out and destroyed our driveshaft, requiring a full replacement. We have had the vehicle serviced regularly since our purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #11744442, filed 2026-06“Rear brake issues. Upon taking off the brake pads on the driver's back the caliper piston would not turn in as it should. So I ordered a new one. Then I started on the passenger rear. When I tried to press and turn the piston back in it did the same thing as the other one. The piston came out of the passenger rear caliper. Upon further inspection I noticed the interior housing for the piston has a portion of it missing.”
NHTSA complaint #11745147, filed 2026-06“We own a fleet of these vans and 5 out of the last 7 purchased from 2020-2023 have had total rear brake system failure. The calipers are not retracting and are overheating and freezing up the rear brake system. In some cases leaving our employee(s) stranded on the side of the road in the middle of winter storm waiting to get towed putting their safety at risk. The problem has been reproduced as it has happened on 5 of the last 7 vehicles we purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595458, filed 2024-06“We own a fleet of these vans and 5 out of the last 7 purchased from 2020-2023 have had total rear brake system failure. The calipers are not retracting and are overheating and freezing up the rear brake system. In some cases leaving our employee(s) stranded on the side of the road in the middle of winter storm waiting to get towed putting their safety at risk. The problem has been reproduced as it has happened on 5 of the last 7 vehicles we purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595368, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that the right front wheel activated, and the ABS activated while making a hard right turn. The contact was not depressing the brake pedal during the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the brake lights remained activated. The contact stated that several functions were deactivated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11668587, filed 2025-06, 33,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V631000Aug 11, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which…Covers: Ford Transit 2015–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10210806Apr 22, 20222020-2022 Transit vehicles equipped with the push down parking brake lever operate differently than the standard parking brake. When the push down parking brake is engaged by…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 7 | 18% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Transit
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.
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