2020 Ford Transit Connect power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford Transit Connect — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission failure in my 2.0L Ford Transit Connect at approximately 94,000 miles. When I shift into reverse, the van sometimes drives forward instead of backing up — as if the transmission is confused or stuck in the wrong gear. Over time, reverse completely stopped working altogether…”
filed Jul 20, 2025
“My 8F35 transmission failed at 95,000 miles, a new unit was put in and that transmission failed at about 175,000 miles, a new transmission was not put in for replacement, but was rebuilt by Ford and currently I have 185,000 miles and as I slow down the transmission starts to jerk and I am slammed…”
filed Jun 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values…Campaign 25V196000 · Mar 28, 2025
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 21V376000 · May 24, 2021
- Powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values…Campaign 20V636000 · Oct 15, 2020
- Start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose boltsCampaign 20V550000 · Sep 10, 2020
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 24-2092 to update model years. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Transmission slipping Harsh Engagements Clutch…
TSB 25-2550 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2026
Power Train problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Transit Connect | 24 | 47% |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 13 | 13% |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 9 | 14% |
| 2014 Transit Connect | 12 | 9% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 7 | 22% |
| 2011 Transit Connect | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 8 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Transit Connect
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.