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2020 Ford Transit

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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4 current

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Fuel, a year

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2021774 · manufacturer campaign 21S54

17 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Transit 2020

What is wrong

On certain all-wheel drive vehicles, the rear driveshaft could detach from the transfer case and cause a loss of power to the wheels. The driveshaft could also damage other nearby parts, including brake lines. The vehicle could also move when the transmission is in park if the parking brake is not used.

Why it matters

A driveshaft separation can increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bolts that attach the driveshaft to the transfer case. If any of the bolts are loose, the dealer will replace the driveshaft, all driveshaft bolts and other related parts. If none of the bolts are loose, the dealer will replace the driveshaft bolts only.

1,010 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021396 · manufacturer campaign 21S29

24 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: Transit 2015–2020

What is wrong

On certain vans, the pivot points for the side mirrors could rust. If this happens, the mirrors could become loose or fall down. Note: This recall only affects vans equipped with short arm, manual fold, power-adjustable outside rearview mirrors. The recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A side mirror that loosens or separates could reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side mirrors.

36,496 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020454 · manufacturer campaign 20C19

24 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2020 · Escape 2020 · Expedition 2020 · Explorer 2020 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rearview camera.

76,576 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020333 · manufacturer campaign 20S35

20 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: Transit 2020

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, there may be a problem with the side curtain airbag inflators. As a result, the airbags may not inflate properly in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag that does inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side curtain airbags.

12 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Ford Transit have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2020 Ford Transit. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.