Ford Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2020/183: The Run On Water Pump May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2020
- Launched
- 91,814
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S24
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 2 May 2016 and 4 May 2020. The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat. The dealer will replace the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RUN ON WATER PUMP MAY OVERHEAT Defect: The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat Remedy: Replacing the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the run on water pump may overheat.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat.
Are You Affected?
Transit, Transit Custom built between 2 May 2016 and 4 May 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 91,814 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 20S24 or the DVSA reference R/2020/183. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/126 on 18 May 2020, for over time the function of the takata nadi airbag inflator can degrade due to air and…. The one launched after it was R/2020/196 on 2 Jul 2020, for the high voltage battery control charger module connector may be damaged. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/183, launched 26 June 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.