Summary
The Ford E-Transit has 5 recalls covering 2022 through 2026, with the most serious affecting 2026 models where bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, allowing electrical connections to loosen and arc, which can cause a fire or a sudden loss of drive power.
The 2024 model year, specifically chassis cab versions equipped with extended-range batteries, has a separate high-voltage battery recall where water can enter the pack and cause an internal short circuit, creating a fire risk even when the vehicle is parked and off. On the drivetrain side, the left rear axle shaft on 2022 through 2025 models can partially disengage from the drive unit, cutting power to the wheels without warning. The 2022 model year has an additional axle issue where the left rear shaft may not have been fully seated during assembly, causing the spline teeth to wear down and eventually lose drive power; if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it can roll away freely.
