2020 Ford Transit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,814miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Ford Transit, 7% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,814 miles.
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.
“Since purchasing the van, the steering wheel has occasionally felt sluggish and heavier to turn at certain times than others. The final time it was nearly impossible to turn and felt almost locked, which is obviously a huge safety issue. This has occurred while starting the engine at random times and impedes driving and overall safety as it seems to come and go as an issue. This has occurred both while stationary and while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11384353, filed 2020-12, 1,000 miles“Upon starting the vehicle in the driveway a steering assist warning showed in the vehicle information area. It was stationary. The power steering did not function and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. Next day started vehicle without steering assist warning appearing and the power steering was apparently working again. Moved vehicle to the street so it can more easily be driven to the mechanic if problem re-occurs. The vehicle is unreliable with this potential problem and has to sit idle and until this problem is rectified.”
NHTSA complaint #11377309, filed 2020-12, 46,628 miles“While riding through a Walmart parking lot the power steering went out. I managed to manuever to a nearby Ford service station. While there awaiting service I read online that this make and model looses power steering. The Blog suggested turning off the vehicle and restarting it. I went back to my vehicle and started it and the power steering had returned. I was 5.5 hours away from home but when I got home I parked it until I could get it to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11427754, filed 2021-08“Vehicle shakes violently on or about 65 to 70 mph. Upon slowing to approximately 60 mph the shaking stops. Also at slower speeds the vehicle pulls to the right. Contacted Ford Fairfield, California dealer two days ago; left voicemail no reply at this writing.”
NHTSA complaint #11710770, filed 2026-01“2020 Ford Transit high roof.upon starting van 'steering assist fault service required'message came up.steering was very difficult.waiting about 5 minutes message was gone.vehicle with only 11k miles”
NHTSA complaint #11399543, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 10230797Jan 11, 2023Some 2020-2022 Transit, 2022 E-Transit vehicles built on or before 26-Apr-2022 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist at initial vehicle start-up with diagnostic trouble…
- 10205481Dec 13, 2021Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles built on 12-Aug-2019 and through 1-Sep-2021 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist on initial engine start-up with diagnostic trouble code…
- 10187918Feb 2, 2021Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on 12-Aug-2019 and through 17-Jul-2020 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist on initial engine start-up with DTC U2016:47 stored in the…
- 10172990Mar 19, 2020SSM 48652 - 2020 Transit - Lack Of Power Steering Assist On Initial Engine Start-Up With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U2016:47 - Built On Or After 12-Aug-2019 Some 2020 Transit…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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