2020 Ford Transit Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Ford Transit, 2% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Windshield wiper motor, working only in high speed, found overheated ground wire, melted insulation for approximately 1 foot of wire. If dry leaves were nearby there would be a possibility of a fire. Replaced wiper motor and wire harness work done by Brewster Ford in New York found that the new motor has not been updated which means this problem may happen again went on Google website found many owners having same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567045, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 10191175Apr 12, 2021Some 2020 Transit vehicles may experience a pop/sizzle/crack noise from the exhaust. This may be due to water dripping on the exhaust from the evaporator drain tube. To correct…
- 10191172Apr 8, 2021Some 2017-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 30-Nov-2020 may experience a slow fill condition and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble…
- 10169990Dec 19, 2019NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Customer Satisfaction Program 19B42 Certain 2020 Model Year Transit Vehicles With All Wheel Drive and Rear Climate Control Rear Heater Coolant Lines…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Transit
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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