Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 16, 2021
Ford 2020 Transit Power Train Recall: Driveshaft Separation Risk
Ford is recalling 2020 Transit vehicles with AWD for potential driveshaft separation causing loss of power or unintended movement when parked. Free repairs available by dealers.
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.
“Ford 2020 Transit Power Train Recall: Driveshaft Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79479-ford-2020-transit-power-train-recall-driveshaft-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V978000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V978000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020 Ford Transit vehicles with All Wheel Drive due to driveshaft separation risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 16, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace driveshaft bolts free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Transit, 2020
What to do
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The bolts attaching the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, resulting in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case. This can cause a loss of drive power or unintended movement while parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on file since Jan. 29, 2010. Other recent recalls include the Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (Oct. 21, 2026), the Ford F-450 SD Recall (Oct. 6, 2026), and the Ford F-150 Recall (Oct. 6, 2026). NHTSA has received 84 owner complaints for the 2020 Ford Transit as of Sept. 17, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Ford Transit has All Wheel Drive (AWD). The recall covers vehicles where the driveshaft bolts may become loose or damaged.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule repairs.
Get Free Drive Shaft Repair
Dealers will inspect and replace driveshaft bolts and related components at no cost if loose bolts are found.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 50 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V978000 — Ford 2020 Transit Power Train Recall: Driveshaft Separation Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford 2020 Transit Power Train Recall: Driveshaft Separation Risk that is covered by recall 21V978000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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