Ford Transit Custom recalls

Affected vehicles may have an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring which may lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement.

Fix: Disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 30 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2025 to 19 Jan 2026
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 42 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2026 to 27 May 2026

On affected vehicles the front outboard seatbelts may show fraying due to coming into contact with metal swarf from the production process.

Fix: Replace the front outboard seatbelts.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 39 vehicles · built 13 Feb 2024 to 6 Apr 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 194 vehicles · built 23 Apr 2024 to 8 Apr 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 208 vehicles · built 16 Nov 2024 to 17 May 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 835 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2025 to 12 Mar 2026
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 16 vehicles · built 19 Aug 2025 to 18 Mar 2026
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 6 vehicles · built 5 Feb 2026 to 3 Mar 2026

Affected vehicles may experience erratic behaviour of the Glare Free High Beam function under certain circumstances.

Fix: Update the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Electronic Control Unit software.

29 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026

On affected vehicles the front wiper motor may not operate or may operate intermittently resulting in reduced or lost visibility in certain conditions.

Fix: Update the wiper motor software and if necessary replace the wiper motor.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 5 vehicles · built 16 Jun 2025 to 31 May 2026
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 3,372 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2,443 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2025 to 2 Jun 2026
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 4,454 vehicles · built 13 Aug 2025 to 18 Mar 2026
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 34,503 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2025 to 17 Mar 2026

Affected vehicles may experience loss of communication with the Door modules resulting in the Blind Spot Indicator System (BLIS) feature Window regulator mirror adjust and turn indicator repeater not working during this time. The mirror-mounted indicator lamps lack of function combined with the absence of a driver tell-tale results in a non-compliance with mandatory lighting standards.

Fix: Install updated door control software.

6,025 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2025 to 12 Jun 2026

Affected vehicles may be equipped with a Driver Facing Camera that may not work as intended and therefore not compliant with current regulatory requirements.

Fix: Replace the Driver Status Monitoring Camera Control Module.

12 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2026 to 11 Mar 2026

On affected left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles there is a risk of a leak from a fuel line on to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and/or exhaust components which may in a worst-case scenario result in an under-bonnet fire.

Fix: Fit modified fuel feed line.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 35 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2023 to 13 Aug 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 28 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2023 to 22 Jan 2024

Affected vehicles may have 12V batteries that have been incorrectly vented allowing any potential venting to be directed into the cabin.

Fix: Inspect the battery and replace if required. Fit a battery vent tube to expel any gases.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 4,771 vehicles · built 24 May 2022 to 4 Apr 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 7,029 vehicles · built 24 May 2022 to 18 Nov 2022
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 23,462 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2022 to 25 Jul 2023
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 20,617 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2023 to 21 Nov 2023

Affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a bench seat frame with a suspect weld due to a manufacturing defect. This could compromise the occupant restraint during a frontal crash potentially increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Replace the bench seat frame.

61 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2025 to 16 Jul 2025

On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.

Fix: Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 5,883 vehicles · built 9 May 2023 to 20 Apr 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2 vehicles · built 29 May 2023 to 2 Apr 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 297 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2023 to 19 Apr 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1 vehicle · built 10 Jan 2024 to 10 Jan 2024

On affected vehicles a fracture of the shock absorber's top bush eye ring may result in reduced ride quality and compromised handling.

Fix: Inspect and replace the rear shock absorbers if required.

99 vehicles · built 12 Jul 2025 to 19 Jul 2025

On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

1 vehicle · built 25 Jan 2020 to 25 Jan 2020

On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short customers may experience a battery power off resulting in a loss of motive power with coasting and battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Update the Battery Energy Control Module software. If a high voltage battery cell capacity anomaly is detected replace the high voltage battery pack.

34 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2019 to 20 Apr 2021

On affected vehicles in the event of a crash that triggers the passenger airbag the inflator tube may rupture. The rupture can result in metal fragmentation damage to the airbag cushion complete loss of airbag functionality and an increased risk of injury or death.

Fix: Replace the passenger airbag.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2 vehicles · built 4 Mar 2024 to 6 Mar 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 3 vehicles · built 10 Sep 2024 to 11 Sep 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 31 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2024 to 4 Apr 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 104 vehicles · built 15 Sep 2023 to 20 Mar 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 59 vehicles · built 28 Aug 2024 to 3 Apr 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 249 vehicles · built 14 Nov 2024 to 8 Apr 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 9 vehicles · built 8 Apr 2025 to 9 Apr 2025

On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.

Fix: Replace the idler gear and idler bolt.

1 vehicle · built 10 Oct 2024 to 10 Oct 2024

On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.

Fix: Visually check to confirm all nut positions and condition. Remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.

3 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2025 to 14 Mar 2025

On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. It may be possible the driver or passenger windows will not automatically reverse when encountering an obstruction.

Fix: Update the Driver and Passenger Door Modules with the latest software and verify the process to ensure correct installation.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 33 vehicles · built 20 Jun 2023 to 29 May 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 44 vehicles · built 2 May 2024 to 19 Nov 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 4 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2023 to 2 Mar 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1 vehicle · built 6 Jun 2024 to 6 Jun 2024

Affected vehicles may experience a malfunctioning child lock feature on the dual power sliding doors due to a missing wire in the wiring harness.

Fix: Fit the missing wire and route alongside the existing loom.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 43 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 15 vehicles · built 13 Nov 2024 to 24 Jan 2025

On affected vehicles a component in the electric motor could over time slowly degrade and eventually fail leading to the electric motor failing without notice and a loss of propulsion.

Fix: Install a new electric motor.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 190 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2019 to 15 May 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 325 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2020 to 7 Nov 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 216 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2020 to 8 Feb 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 171 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2024 to 23 Jun 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2021 to 9 Jul 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 40 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2019 to 10 Mar 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 9 vehicles · built 5 Oct 2019 to 7 Nov 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 12 vehicles · built 22 Dec 2020 to 16 Apr 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2021 to 13 Jul 2021

Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Fix: Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 245 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2015 to 1 Oct 2015
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 277 vehicles · built 5 Oct 2015 to 16 Mar 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 277 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2016 to 3 Jul 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 408 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2016 to 14 Dec 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 290 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2016 to 6 Jun 2017
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 635 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2017 to 24 Apr 2018
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 132 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2015 to 8 Feb 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 193 vehicles · built 6 Oct 2015 to 22 Mar 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2,666 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2015 to 5 Jul 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2,727 vehicles · built 21 Jun 2016 to 16 Dec 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 6,173 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2016 to 8 Jun 2017
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 11,979 vehicles · built 26 May 2017 to 30 May 2018
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 280 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2015 to 5 Oct 2015
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 912 vehicles · built 5 Oct 2015 to 17 Mar 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 754 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2016 to 1 Jul 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1,126 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2016 to 19 Dec 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 683 vehicles · built 16 Dec 2016 to 1 Jun 2017
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1,707 vehicles · built 22 May 2017 to 11 May 2018
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 65 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2015 to 2 Oct 2015
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 84 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2015 to 17 Mar 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1,992 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2016 to 5 Jul 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1,647 vehicles · built 22 Jun 2016 to 16 Dec 2016
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 2,100 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2016 to 8 Jun 2017
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 9,519 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2017 to 31 May 2018

On affected vehicles there may be a clash between a wiring harness and the brake lines. This could lead to wear corrosion and a brake tube leak leading to reduced stopping performance.

Fix: Check the brake line and wiring harness and rework where necessary.

41 vehicles · built 16 Aug 2024 to 12 Nov 2024

On affected vehicles there is potentially an issue with the window automatic reversal system (bounce back system). Under certain circumstances a closing window could exert a force of over 100N.

Fix: Update driver and passenger door modules software.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 896 vehicles · built 9 Dec 2023 to 8 May 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1,214 vehicles · built 26 Apr 2024 to 25 Jul 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 42 vehicles · built 6 Jan 2024 to 21 Apr 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 28 vehicles · built 11 May 2024 to 25 Jul 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 540 vehicles · built 9 Feb 2023 to 11 Sep 2024

Transit Custom vehicles that might have been loaded with the incorrect software for the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) during the manufacturing process. Having the incorrect software could lead to the Lane Change Warning Assist (LCWA) to not work as intended.

Fix: The Ford Dealer will update the software to the latest level in order to restore full functionality.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 408 vehicles · built 24 Jul 2023 to 16 May 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 12,710 vehicles · built 22 Jul 2023 to 16 May 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 1 vehicle · built 13 Feb 2024 to 13 Feb 2024
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 58 vehicles · built 22 Jul 2023 to 9 May 2024

Transit Custom vehicles may have received an incomplete software update or no update prior to leaving the plant. For vehicles affected by this concern and have received an incomplete software update the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) will not function as designed. Customers will be presented with a yellow warning light in the vehicles cluster. For vehicles where no update was received there are no warning messages informing the customer that the ADAS system may not work as expected.

Fix: Software update

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: vehicle count not given · built 30 May 2023 to 3 Nov 2023
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 551 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2023 to 18 Oct 2023
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 52 vehicles · built 30 May 2023 to 3 Nov 2023
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: vehicle count not given · built 31 Aug 2023 to 18 Oct 2023

The affected vehicles may have a manufacturing defect in one or more of the vehicles. High Voltage battery cells which may result in a cell with a lower than expected capacity. In certain cases the low-capacity cell may develop an internal short circuit.

Fix: On affected vehicles the battery will be replaced.

• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 36 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2019 to 9 Mar 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 11 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2020 to 5 Nov 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 11 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 23 Dec 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 69 vehicles · built 14 Sep 2021 to 14 Dec 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 5 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2022 to 27 Jul 2022
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 171 vehicles · built 19 Sep 2019 to 14 May 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 326 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2020 to 5 Nov 2020
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 231 vehicles · built 22 Oct 2020 to 1 Feb 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 145 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2021 to 17 Apr 2021
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 92 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2021 to 30 Mar 2022
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 48 vehicles · built 18 Apr 2022 to 10 Jun 2022
• TRANSIT CUSTOM: 6 vehicles · built 25 Jul 2022 to 30 Jul 2022

Incorrect instructions for setting passenger airbag deactivation in the printed Owner�s Manual if fitted and in the SYNC4 instructions. The customer may be unable to identify how to switch OFF/ON the passenger airbag when installing a rear-facing child seat.

Fix: Replacement instructions issued

4,773 vehicles · built 24 Jul 2023 to 18 Nov 2023

Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).

Fix: Replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected.

20 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2019 to 26 Apr 2021

The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification.

Fix: Inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.

2,180 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2020 to 15 Sep 2020

The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds

Fix: Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.

2,675 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2019 to 29 Jul 2020

The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat

Fix: Replacing the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat.

91,814 vehicles · built 2 May 2016 to 4 May 2020

Vehicles may have been fitted with the wrong twin battery positive cable.

Fix: Inspect affected vehicles install a new twin battery cable and correct the cable routing if the concern is identified.

151 vehicles · built 20 May 2019 to 10 Oct 2019

An incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt.

Fix: Replace the left hand seatbelt and shoulder height adjuster with new parts.

3 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2017 to 29 Aug 2017