2020 Ford Transit seats problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2020 Ford Transit — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The seats have sank into the springs making it undriveable. This has happened on all our Ford Transit Vans. Ford dealerships won't repair because they are now out of warranty but this was reported prior to warranty expiration but we were told parts were not available.”
filed Jul 13, 2023
“seat collapse. Available to be inspected. Unable to see over wheel or reach the acceleration and break pedals. Airbag light comes on due to the collapsed seat either cutting the airbag electrical cable, or puncturing the airbag itself. Vehicle has only been inspected by our fleet manager, our in…”
filed May 19, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Transit | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Transit | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Transit | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Transit | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Transit
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.