These are standard specifications for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic SelectShift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2009 - |
| Weight : | 3581 lbs | 1624.314 kg |
| MPG Highway : | 30 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 12:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Coil on plug |
| Pistons : | Aluminum |
| Connecting rods : | Powdered Steel |
8 Automatic SelectShift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.689 |
| 2nd Gear : | 3.306 |
| 3rd Gear : | 3.012 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.923 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.446 |
| 6th Gear : | 1.00 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.747 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.617 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2020 : | 1,939,334 |
| 2020 Ford Transit Connect | |
Dimension(s)
Van
| Cargo Volume : | 123 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume : | 63.2 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity : | 2,000.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 1,510.0 lbs |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.2 in | 4425 mm. |
| Width : | 84.1 in | 2136 mm. |
| Height : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 104.8 in | 2662 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.4 in | 1560 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.4 in | 138 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 46.9 in | 1191 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 41.5 in | 1054 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 54.2 in | 1377 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 57.6 in | 1463 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels : | 16-inch Shadow Silver-painted styled steel |
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V192000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure. |
| Consequence | During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S20. |
| 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:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V376000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. |
| Consequence | A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24. |
| 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 | POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V413000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. |
| Consequence | A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. |
| 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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V550000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts. |
| Consequence | Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49. |
| 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:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V791000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26. |
| 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 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V636000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating. |
| Consequence | If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60. |
| 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
2020 Ford Transit Connect FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has a wheelbase size of 104.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has a length of 174.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has a width of 84.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Ford Transit Connect have?A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has 46.90 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Ford Transit Connect have?A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: What is the 2020 Ford Transit Connect's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect? A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect was a Van.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect had 16-inch Shadow Silver-painted styled steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2020? A: Ford produced 1,939,334 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Ford Transit Connect was a Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 Ford Transit Connect have? A: The 2020 Ford Transit Connect had a 8 speed Automatic SelectShift gearbox.