Ford Transit Connect Recall R/2020/044: Sudden Loss Of Brake Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S05
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit Connect vehicles built between 22 January 2020 and 26 January 2020. The brake booster diaphragm plate can crack causing the internal membrane to split and leading to sudden loss of brake performance. The dealer will replace the brake booster (servo). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake booster diaphragm plate can crack causing the internal membrane to split and leading to sudden loss of brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE Defect: The brake booster diaphragm plate can crack causing the internal membrane to split and leading to sudden loss of brake performance. Remedy: Replace the brake booster (servo).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the internal membrane to split and leading to sudden loss of brake performance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake booster (servo).
Are You Affected?
Transit Connect built between 22 January 2020 and 26 January 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 9 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 20S05 or the DVSA reference R/2020/044. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect and 1 moreDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/237 | |
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 | |
| Tourneo Connect, Transit ConnectPosition lights not operating correctly | Low | R/2026/180 | |
| Tourneo Connect, Transit ConnectPotential leaky screw connection in the brake circuit | Urgent | R/2025/007 | |
| Transit ConnectTransit Connect panoramic roof | Low | R/2024/280 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/045 on 14 Feb 2020, for airbag retention springs may not lock airbag to steering wheel. The one launched after it was R/2020/063 on 20 Mar 2020, for vehicles may have been fitted with the incorrect twin battery positive cable. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/044, launched 21 February 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.