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2020 Ford Transit Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
5,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Ford Transit, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 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.

“When starting the car, I hear popping noises sounding like a spark plug and or a tap/pop noise. I hear the noise every couple of days during startup, driving, and at idle.”

NHTSA complaint #11405697, filed 2021-03, 5,000 miles

“Driving vehicle on the road and experience transmission slipping, about an hour later it started making whining noise, then gear shifted and vehicle skid. Started making light grinding noise while shifting gears. After cooling, van would shift gears but not move, including reverse. Took to dealership and they said van had a transmission leak. Van did not have any evidence of leakage, from puddles under vehicle to any trail of fluid or mess when inspecting under vehicle. Had the van for less than 30 days and they say 10 quarts of oil leaked! There is no transmission fluid on my driveway at all!”

NHTSA complaint #11414772, filed 2021-05, 5,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's and passenger's exhaust manifold bolts were fractured and leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had a cylinder # 2 misfire with code P0302 and the spark plugs were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11459163, filed 2022-03, 39,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024518%
2023813%
202238%
202056%
201938%
20181424%
20171616%
20162013%
20153518%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit

Seats
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 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