2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van Review
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2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van Review
Pros
- Range of configurations provide plenty of cargo-carrying capability
- Strong and efficient engines
- Pleasant road manners for a van
- Sync 3 infotainment system is easy to use
Cons
- A bit less towing capability than some rival vans
What's new
- New engines provide more power
- New 10-speed automatic standard across the board
- All-wheel drive is now available
- Numerous enhancements throughout the model range
- Part of the first Transit generation introduced for 2015
Overview

The 2020 Ford Transit isn't the van for everyone, but its versatile and customizable nature makes it a boon for those looking for a cargo van. Ford has added a number of new features for 2020, including a new base powertrain and automatic transmission that should help improve fuel economy. All-wheel drive is available for the first time as well. As for features, Ford has added a collection of driver assist features, including forward collision mitigation, plus new interior technology features such as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
For sale near Des Moines, IA
160 listings
- $25,000fair price$1,584 below market
- 95,271 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 2 Seats
- City Auto Memphis (485 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
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Located in Memphis, TN
Vehicle DetailsDiscover the versatility and reliability of the 2020 Ford Transit Van T-250 High Roof Slide Base, now available at our dealersh...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTBR1X88LKB23554
Stock: 512101
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-11-2025 - $22,785fair price$1,396 below market
- 102,378 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 2 Seats
- Golf Mill Ford (296 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
- Lane Departure Warni...
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Located in Niles, IL
2020 Ford Transit-250 Base Ingot Silver Metallic RWD 3D Cargo VanV6 10-Speed Automatic with OverdriveCARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX.**With some availa...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTBR1Y89LKA88392
Stock: 250815A
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 06-28-2025
The basic Transit van remains unchanged. It's still available in low-, medium- and high-roof configurations with either a short or a long wheelbase. That's par for the course with this class of vans. Competitors might offer a few more modern amenities or a bit more maximum towing power, but the Transit is a strong player and a worthwhile consideration for commercial van shoppers looking for lots of utility at a reasonable price.
2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van trim level differences
The 2020 Ford Transit is a full-size cargo van. It's available in standard- and long-wheelbase models as well as low-, medium- and high-roof body styles. There's also an extended-length body available on the long-wheelbase model.
Which Transit Cargo Van trim does Edmunds recommend?
There's only one trim to choose from, but the list of options and body configurations is seemingly endless. Take into consideration your individual needs as well as towing and payload ratings.
Compare 2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van trim levels
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
Not EPA tested for Transit Cargo Van 150 Low Roof
Transit Cargo Van 150 Low Roof
vs
$260/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Reliability
The 2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2020 Ford Transit Cargo VanWarranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
Ford Transit Cargo Van Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Terrible truck
1 out of 5 starsZach Gabai, 12/08/2020
2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van 250 Medium Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
Transmission issues since purchased.
Steering failure after 600 miles. Took 6 weeks in the shop to fix.
Intermittent radio issues like defaulting to FM after leaving off for more than 10 min and listening to AM before..
Doors need to be slammed to lock/latch in the back.
Sliding door needed rubber filler for the door stop open position.
Just really bad initial quality.
Dealer said … trani is fine. Slam the doors it’s a work truck.
Radio was worked on but same issue.
I live in it!
5 out of 5 starsFull Time RV'er, 12/21/2022
2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van 250 High Roof 3dr Ext Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
The only 3 things that are a con: 1) no swivel front seats, 2) there is some type of "thing" or pump or motor that grumbles intermittently - I know its "normal" because every owner remarks about it yet nobody can give an answer as to what it is. It may grumble once or twice, sometimes 20 times before being quiet for the night. 3) When you take off and put it in drive (so you think) it … passes "D" and goes into a manual gear which makes you hesitate or bog down until you click it back a notch to Drive. Other that that- zero glitches at 50k miles
From Cargo Van to Class B Camper!
5 out of 5 starsRose Alexander, 08/28/2020
2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van 250 High Roof 3dr Ext Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
We had test driven several competitors' vehicles, and by far, the Ford Transit Cargo Van was the smoothest, comfiest, and in our opinion, safest vehicle for us to purchase for the purpose of converting into a Class B Camper.
Drivers
4 out of 5 starsDriver , 03/10/2022
2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van 250 Medium Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
Good transit
2020 Transit Cargo Van Highlights
150 Low Roof
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,510 |
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Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 246.7 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Transit Cargo Van models:
- Lane Keeping Alert
- A rare feature among work vans, it warns the driver when the vehicle drifts out of its lane.
- Safety Canopy
- Protects the front occupants' heads in a side collision by inflating the side curtain airbags.
- Side Wind Stabilization
- Uses the brakes to automatically and subtly counteract strong winds encountered by the ultra-tall Transit.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall3 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger2 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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