These are standard specifications for the 2020 Ford Transit, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2009 - |
| MPG City : | 19 |
| MPG Highway : | 27 |
Engine & Transmission
6 Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2020 : | 1,939,334 |
| 2020 Ford Transit | |
Dimension(s)
Cargo Van
| Cargo Volume : | 104 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity : | 2,000.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 1,570.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.8 Gal |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.2 in | 4425 mm. |
| Width : | 84.1 in | 2136 mm. |
| Height : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 104.8 in | 2662 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 46.9 in | 1191 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 40.4 in | 1026 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
LWB Van
| Cargo Volume : | 129 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.8 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.7 in | 4818 mm. |
| Width : | 84.1 in | 2136 mm. |
| Height : | 72.8 in | 1849 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.6 in | 3063 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 46.9 in | 1191 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 40.4 in | 1026 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar Rear : Twist-beam with stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 215/55R16 AS BSW |
| Wheels : | 6.5 x 16-in. steel with full wheel covers |
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V978000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case. |
| Consequence | Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. If any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S54. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V631000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure. |
| Consequence | Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V978000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case. |
| Consequence | Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. If any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S54. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V631000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure. |
| Consequence | Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V575000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V415000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V575000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V415000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Van Builders, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V250000 |
| Summary | National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, 'Seat Belt Assemblies.' |
| Consequence | An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TransitWorks |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V222000 |
| Summary | TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, 'Seat Belt Assemblies.' |
| Consequence | An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Ford Transit?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Ford Transit? A: The 2020 Ford Transit has wheelbase sizes of 104.80 and 120.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Ford Transit? A: The 2020 Ford Transit has lengths of 174.20 and 189.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Ford Transit? A: The 2020 Ford Transit has a width of 84.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Ford Transit have?A: The 2020 Ford Transit has 46.90 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Ford Transit have?A: The 2020 Ford Transit has legroom of 40.40 inches.Q: What is the 2020 Ford Transit's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Ford Transit has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2020 Ford Transit? A: The 2020 Ford Transit was offered as a Cargo Van, LWB Van.Q: What tires did the 2020 Ford Transit have? A: The 2020 Ford Transit had 215/55R16 AS BSW tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Ford Transit have? A: The 2020 Ford Transit had 6.5 x 16-in. steel with full wheel covers wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2020? A: Ford produced 1,939,334 automobiles in 2020.Q: What transmission did the 2020 Ford Transit have? A: The 2020 Ford Transit had a 6 speed Automatic 6F35 SelectShift with overdrive gearbox.