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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V226000·Announced 2024-03-22

Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Tire Contact Defect

Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles with the Trail package because tires may contact the wheel arch liner, risking tire damage and loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire contact with body components) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The recall addresses a defect where the tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.

Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2025.

Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and recalibrate the vehicle free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
1,902

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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