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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V978000·Announced 2021-12-16

Ford Recalls 2020 Transit AWD Vehicles for Driveshaft Bolt Issue

Ford is recalling 2020 Transit AWD vehicles because rear driveshaft bolts may loosen, risking driveshaft separation and loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft separation) that can result in loss of drive power or unintended movement, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The recall addresses a defect where the bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged. This condition can result in the separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case.

Driveshaft separation can lead to a loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts free of charge. If loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
4,548

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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