NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Ford Transit Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Ford Transit has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Ford Transit, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Ford Transit owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Transit, describing incidents dated August 8, 2025 to August 14, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11767017 · Filed
Vehicle: 2025 Ford Transit 250 VIN: [XXX] Owner: AQ ELECTRIC LLC - [XXX] - [XXX] Purchase: XXX - Sunshine Ford [XXX] Safety Defect: Electric Emergency Parking Brake / Electronic Parking Brake self-activation Incident Date 1: XXX approx 10:00 PM - Same day [XXX] [XXX] returned vehicle (XXX, 14 days…
ODI #11764340 · Filed
Rear A/C stopped working at 8k miles. Took it in under warranty. They have zero motors in the U.S. and have not provided a solution. I can not safely transport our children or an elderly woman in 100 degree heat without A/C. They say it is still usable and will not guarantee to pay for rental.
ODI #11722969 · Filed
The Ford dealer where I bought this vehicle denies that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. That is Christina, Service Depart, Auto Nation Ford, Littleton, Colorado This recall states that I should not drive the vehicle until the recall has been serviced. I am unable to get Ford to honor the…
Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
NHTSA #26V090000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 15,965 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C07 · Owners notified February 24, 2026 · Vehicles built January 21, 2025 – April 25, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
NHTSA #25V876000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor · NHTSA notice
Reported December 17, 2025 · Rollx Vans
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Repair completion: 2.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 5, 2026 · Vehicles built through October 24, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Safety consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Engine Failure
NHTSA #25V344000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice
Reported June 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 156 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S55 · Owners notified August 15, 2025 · Vehicles built March 7, 2025 – March 17, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Safety consequence
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #25V315000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,076,138 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S49 · Owners notified October 8, 2025 · Vehicles built through March 13, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other Ford Transit model years
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