Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for a portion of its 2023–2024 model-year Ford Transit vans after identifying a defect involving the fastening of the front engine crossmember. The campaign, logged by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under reference 26V061000, covers 1,403 vehicles.
Fault could lead to loss of drive or brake function
According to the recall notice, the front engine crossmember may not be secured correctly. If the engine assembly shifts out of position, it could result in reduced propulsion or a loss of braking performance, increasing the likelihood of a road traffic collision. The issue concerns a component that forms part of the vehicle’s load-bearing structure.
Free repair arranged through Ford dealers
Ford dealers will carry out the remedy at no cost to owners, replacing the crossmember fasteners as part of the recall work.
Owner notifications scheduled for February 2026
Ford expects to begin sending initial safety-risk notification letters to owners from 20 February 2026. The company says follow-up letters will be issued once a final remedy decision has been approved.
In addition, VIN checks for the campaign are set to be available via the NHTSA website from 4 February 2026.
Transit owners urged not to delay contacting dealers
The Ford Transit is widely used by small businesses, including trades and delivery operators, and the manufacturer is advising owners to arrange repairs promptly rather than postponing a dealer visit.
Customers seeking further details can contact Ford customer support and quote the internal campaign number 26S04.
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