Ford Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2020/247: The Lower Control Arms May Be Fitted With Missing Or Partial Welds, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 2,675
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S47
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 4 October 2019 and 29 July 2020. The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds. The dealer will inspect the lower control arms and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BE FITTED WITH MISSING OR PARTIAL WELDS Defect: The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds Remedy: Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the lower control arms may be fitted with missing or partial welds.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Transit, Transit Custom built between 4 October 2019 and 29 July 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 2,675 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 20S47 or the DVSA reference R/2020/247. 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/2019/156 on 21 Aug 2020, for takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment. The one launched after it was R/2020/248 on 31 Aug 2020, for the hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to ford specification. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/247, launched 27 August 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.