6 recalls across 5 model years
The Ford E-Transit has 6 recalls covering 2022 through 2026 model years, with the most serious being a high-voltage battery defect on 2026 models where bolts inside the battery pack are missing washers, causing electrical arcing that can start a fire or cut power to the wheels.
The 2026 model year also has a trailer lighting recall where the trailer's lights or brakes can stop functioning, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers and making it harder to control.
The 2024 model year, specifically chassis cab variants with extended-range batteries, has a separate high-voltage battery concern where water can enter the pack and cause a short circuit, creating a fire risk even when the vehicle is parked and off.
On 2022-2025 models, the left rear axle half shaft can partially disengage from the drive unit, cutting power to the wheels without warning. The 2022 model year has a related but distinct version of this issue where the axle shaft splines can wear due to improper installation, also causing a loss of drive power and, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, allowing it to roll away on its own.
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Top 4 of 4 categories across FORD E-TRANSIT
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Battery & EV Systems | 2 | 33% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 33% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 1 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
