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37 campaigns
37 recalls🔥 4 fire risk💥 33 crash risk
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Electrical
Apr 30, 2018
2928 days ago

Water can corrode your tow module wiring, causing fires, loss of brakes, and unexpected seatbelt deployment.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 2017
FIRE RISKCRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.

Other
Mar 28, 2019
2596 days ago

Your rear seat cushion can unlock during a crash and cause serious injury to passengers.

Affected: SEATS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part number 43705. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Waldoch will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.

Other
Mar 28, 2019
2596 days ago

Your back seat can unlock during a crash and injure passengers.

Affected: SEATS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

Other
Apr 26, 2019
2567 days ago

Your foldaway seat back can unlock during a crash and throw the occupant forward.

Affected: SEATS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

Other
Mar 26, 2019
2598 days ago

Your back seat can unlock during a crash and throw the occupant forward into the cabin.

Affected: SEATS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Other
Oct 25, 2019
2385 days ago

Your driveshaft can disconnect and damage your brakes and fuel lines, or cause your vehicle to roll unexpectedly.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 2017
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

Consequence

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408.

Other
Jul 24, 2024
651 days ago

Your foldaway seat back can collapse forward during a crash and injure passengers.

Affected: SEATS · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

A&J Vans Inc (A&J) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined.

Consequence

The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

A&J will inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact A&J customer service at 920-775-9333.

Electrical
Oct 23, 2017
3117 days ago

Water can corrode your tow module wiring and cause electrical fires or brake and turn signal failure.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 2017
FIRE RISKCRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.

Other
Jun 11, 2018
2886 days ago

Your rear seat cushion can unlock in a crash and throw passengers forward.

Affected: SEATS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

Brakes
Feb 17, 2026
78 days ago

Stop driving. Your brake pedal can disconnect and leave you with no brakes.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · 2025
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles. The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Consequence

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C07. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.

Brakes
Nov 8, 2021
1640 days ago

Your parking brake can fail and let your vehicle roll into traffic or a person.

Affected: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Consequence

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Steering
Jul 19, 2024
656 days ago

Your power steering can fail suddenly, making it harder to steer and crash the car.

Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.

Steering
Sep 18, 2025
230 days ago

Your brakes and steering can fail if wrong tires or steering parts were installed during previous repairs.

Affected: STEERING · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.

Consequence

Incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle. Additionally, dealers will remove the steering coupler cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S95. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 24, 2025.

Steering
Sep 8, 2024
605 days ago

Your steering column can separate and you'll lose control of the vehicle.

Affected: STEERING:COLUMN · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48.

Fuel System
Jul 19, 2023
1022 days ago

Your fuel hose can leak gasoline and ignite a fire while driving.

Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

Consequence

A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.

Fuel System
Oct 2, 2023
947 days ago

Your fuel tank can leak gasoline and catch fire while you drive or park.

Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.

Other
Jun 26, 2017
3236 days ago

Your driveshaft can separate and damage your brakes and fuel lines, leaving you stranded.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 2017
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

Consequence

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15.

Other
Oct 25, 2024
558 days ago

Your rear wheel can lock up or separate from the axle and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft, which can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.

Consequence

Rear wheel lock-up or separation of the wheel from the axle shaft can result in loss of vehicle control or loss of drive power. In addition, the vehicle may roll in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S67.

Other
Mar 25, 2022
1503 days ago

Your rearview camera won't work, leaving you blind when backing up and raising crash risk.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit will not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.

Consequence

A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module configuration settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S18.

Software
Mar 25, 2022
1503 days ago

Your rearview camera can stop working when you back up, blocking your view of what is behind the vehicle.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The image processing module for the 360-degree camera system may not process the image from the rearview camera under certain rear loading vehicle conditions.

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module B (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S16.

Other
Feb 24, 2023
1167 days ago

Your windshield defrost system can fail, leaving you unable to see in cold or wet weather.

Affected: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector. When the accessory kit is installed, the auxiliary wire harness will disable the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) including the defrost and defog systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Consequence

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the auxiliary wire harness by modifying the wire harness to include the necessary twisted loop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C02.

Other
Aug 23, 2024
621 days ago

Your steering can fail if the weight label is wrong and you overload the truck.

Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S53.

Electrical
May 23, 2025
348 days ago

Your instrument panel may not show your speed or warning lights, making crashes more likely.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C19.

Tires
Mar 22, 2024
775 days ago

Your tires can lose air pressure suddenly and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Affected: TIRES · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.

Consequence

Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S21.

Other
Feb 21, 2019
2631 days ago

Your front driveshaft can detach and cause you to lose power and crash.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Consequence

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

Remedy

XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Electrical
Oct 20, 2022
1294 days ago

Your windshield defrost can stop working and block your view in wet or foggy conditions.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

Consequence

Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65.

Other
Dec 18, 2025
139 days ago

Your rearview camera can stop working and you won't see what is behind you when backing up.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.

Consequence

A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 16, 2026.

Other
Dec 16, 2021
1602 days ago

Your driveshaft can separate from the transfer case and cause you to lose power or roll while parked.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case.

Consequence

Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. If any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S54.

Other
Mar 14, 2025
418 days ago

Your defrost and defog controls can stop working and block your windshield view while driving.

Affected: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

Consequence

Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23.

Other
Dec 8, 2022
1245 days ago

Your rearview camera may not work in reverse, blocking your view of what is behind the vehicle.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles equipped with a rearview camera. These vehicles may have a missing audio control module (ACM), resulting in no rearview camera image while in reverse gear.

Consequence

A missing rearview camera image reduces the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the audio control module and program the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S54.

Software
Nov 4, 2025
183 days ago

Your rearview camera may not work in reverse, blocking your view of what's behind you.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S38.

Electrical
Oct 6, 2022
1308 days ago

Your instrument cluster can go dark and hide critical warning lights and speed readings while driving.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate telltales or gauges and the speedometer and tachometer pointers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect," and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

Failure to illuminate the cluster display could render safety-related telltales and gauges unreadable, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C11.

Other
Sep 2, 2024
611 days ago

Your rear axle can seize, lock up your wheels, or snap the driveshaft and cause you to crash.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

Consequence

Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S05.

Suspension
Jul 5, 2021
1766 days ago

Your rear wheel can detach from the axle and cause you to lose control and crash.

Affected: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.

Consequence

Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21.

Body
Mar 2, 2026
65 days ago

Your engine can shift and cause sudden loss of power or brake failure while driving.

Affected: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.

Consequence

A loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S04. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.

Body
Nov 6, 2019
2373 days ago

Your glass roof hatch can shatter and send sharp fragments falling onto passengers below.

Affected: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT · 2019
NHTSA
Summary

LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

Consequence

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

Other
Jun 3, 2019
2529 days ago

Your wheelchair lift platform can stop too high and tip the wheelchair user inward during exit.

Affected: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · 2017
NHTSA
Summary

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Consequence

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.

Full analysis: how to read the Ford TRANSIT recall history
Year range, common components, complaint patterns, and how to use this page.

Understanding the Ford TRANSIT recall history

The Ford TRANSIT currently has 37 recall campaigns indexed from the NHTSA public database. Each recall represents a formal campaign to fix a defect at no cost to the current owner. Owner complaints are self-reported incidents that haven't (yet) resulted in a recall but can indicate emerging patterns worth watching.

The most frequent recall categories for the TRANSIT in our dataset are electrical (5), steering (3), and software / sensor (2). These clusters matter when you're shopping for a used TRANSIT: recalls in these systems tend to be the ones most likely to have been skipped by previous owners, because they aren't always visible during a routine test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

The tracked recalls span model years 2017–2025, with campaigns reported to NHTSA between 2017 and 2026. Not every model year carries every recall. Each campaign is scoped to a specific year range and often a specific build window, which is why a VIN lookup is the only way to know whether a particular TRANSIT is actually affected by any of these campaigns.

How to use this page

The safest path for an owner is to run your VIN through the checker above. A VIN query hits NHTSA's live API and tells you whether your specific TRANSIT has an open, unresolved recall. If you're researching a used TRANSITbefore buying, use the recall list below to understand the model's full history, then check the seller's VIN to see whether prior owners actually completed the free repairs. Many don't, and unresolved recalls can linger for years.

Figures are generated live from the RecallScanner dataset, which is sourced from NHTSA's public recall and complaint APIs and refreshed daily. RecallScanner is independent and not affiliated with Ford or any U.S. government agency.