NHTSA Complaint #11628828 — 2020 FORD TRANSIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11628828
Vehicle	2020 FORD TRANSIT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 4, 2024
Date Filed	December 4, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The van will not start on a regular basis. Usually within a week the battery voltage has depleted to the point the van will not start. Have to put a charger on it often. This is a commonly reported problem on many forums.

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