Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 Ford Transit peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
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2025 Ford Transit
Van, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 9, 2025 to Sep 25, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year41.09M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.7 times the median 2025 van
Severity index25.02025 vans average 5.6
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2025 Ford Transit name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2025 Ford Transit
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-090 | Feb 17, 2026 | Brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake functionDo not drive | Brakes | 15,965 | Repair or modification |
| 25V-876 | Dec 17, 2025 | Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured | Adaptive equipment | 86 | Part replacement |
| 25V-344 | Jun 13, 2025 | Connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure | Engine and cooling | 156 | Part replacement |
| 25V-315 | May 9, 2025 | Software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse | Back-over prevention | 1,076,138 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 Ford Transit
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 25, 2026Failure Apr 1, 2026Stamford, CTService brakesCrash
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, said no fault found), Emergency Brake activated without driver input while driving, vehicle hit curb/sidewalk. Driver [XXX] injured left shoulder. Ambulance transport to XXX [XXX] on XXX. Incident Date 2: Defect returned approx 5 weeks ago (XXX) - constant Electric Parking Brake warning message/code, vehicle unsafe to drive. Repair History: - [XXX] [XXX]: XXX - 14 days - No fault found - Stevens Ford [XXX] CT: XXX - 36 days - Could not duplicate - Vehicle towed from [XXX] after injury - [XXX] [XXX]: XXX - 6 days - Found fault and repaired Total Out of Service: 50+ days Current: Electric parking brake code returns constantly since XXX. Vehicle owned by commercial business AQ ELECTRIC LLC. Rental car out of pocket $3000+ since June 2026 not reimbursed. Ford supervisor [XXX] refuses to open RAV case, says "legal case". Injury: Yes - Left shoulder injury - [XXX] -XXX - Ambulance INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11767017 - Filed Sep 15, 2026Failure Aug 14, 2026Yates city, ILElectrical system
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.
NHTSA complaint 11764340 - Filed Mar 9, 2026Failure Mar 9, 2026Aurora, COService brakes
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 recall.
NHTSA complaint 11722969 - Filed Aug 9, 2025Failure Aug 8, 2025Portsmouth, VAWarnings, Unknown or other
VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Please BROADCAST 2025 Transit Safety Recalls* High voltage battery hvb side rail inspection Recall incomplete Rear camera screen software update Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11679497
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
36 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB 26-2349 Jul 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes 25-2415. Reason for update: To add production build dates of the right-side engine valve cover. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due t… - SSM 55031 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is ope… - SSM 55008 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 Ford vehicles may exhibit inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote start is performed through the Ford mobile application or with the key fob. Customers may also experience heate… - TSB 26-2263 May 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Som… - 25N12 Apr 2, 2026 · Other
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N12 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation - SSM 54765 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software con… - SSM 54758 Apr 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited. Speed limiting can be configured to 65 mph (105 km/h), 70 mph (113 km/h), or 75 mph (121 km/h) using the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS). It can be found under the to… - SSM 54738 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or squealing noises from the engine compart… - SSM 54720 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be acc… - SSM 54719 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When r… - SSM 54674 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. The W… - 25N17 Mar 25, 2026 · Other
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation - TSB 26-2112 Mar 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes TSB 26-2059. Reason For Update: To add missing labor operations. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third … - TSB 26-2059 Feb 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2423. Reason For Update: Replace the incorrect acronym SOWC with the correct acronym OWC. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second… - SSM 54592 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmi… - SSM 54601 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keyp… - SSM 54432 Dec 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Transit vehicles equipped with rear-wheel-drive (RWD), single rear wheel only, may experience a boom/hum/moan noise from the rear while driving. This noise is most noticeable at highway speeds between 70 and 90 mph (112-144 km/h). This may be… - SSM 54363 Nov 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the be… - SSM 54359 Nov 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B00DF:4A stored in the restraints control module (RCM) when a diagnostic self-test is performed. If there are no observable vehicle symptoms, the DTC will clear using the "Self-Test" app… - SSM 54351 Nov 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with driver assistance features and minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules … - SSM 54313 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also b… - SSM 54269 Oct 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from t… - TSB 25-2423 Sep 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This m… - SSM 54203 Sep 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025 Bronco Sport/Transit vehicles equipped with R-134a refrigerant systems may exhibit a concern of the air conditioning (A/C) blowing warm with a leak detected at the low side service port. This may be due to a concern with the low side service port … - TSB 25-2415 Aug 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2361 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due to the sealing process of the PCV baffle which is par… - SSM 54181 Aug 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2022-2025 E-Transit vehicles may exhibit an unsuccessful programmable module installation (PMI) and/or software updates on the GWM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. FDRS may also show the GWM in the toolbox topology view as h… - SSM 54137 Aug 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. In… - TSB 25-2361 Aug 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due to the sealing process of the PCV baffle which is part of the valve cover assembly. - SSM 54094 Jul 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025 Transit vehicles may exhibit a parking aid warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after parking aid sensor replacement. This may be due to parking aid sensor part numbers listed incorrectly in the parts catalog. - SSM 54090 Jul 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. This may be due to the vehicl… - SSM 54054 Jul 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025 Transit vehicles with gasoline or flex fuel engines may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0773 and/or P097E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). These vehicles may also… - SSM 53983 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2022-2025 Transit vehicles may experience an unsuccessful programmable module installation (PMI) on the body control module (BCM) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) diagnostic tool. This may be due to a software to hardware correlation i… - TSB 25-2268 Jun 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated brake warning lamp while driving through high altitude areas with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F stored in the anti-lock brake system module (ABS). This may be due to t… - SSM 53894 Jun 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2022-2025 Transit vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera may exhibit one camera display inoperative with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B12BE:31, B148E:31, B12BF:31 and B115E:31 stored in the image processing module B (IPMB). These DTCs will set w… - SSM 53764 May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various co… - SSM 53530 Mar 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 Ford vehicles may exhibit a condition where heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features will not turn on after a remote start is performed through the FordPass application or the key fob.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.