Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Incorrect Steering and Tire Repairs
Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles previously repaired under recalls 24V226 and 24V591 due to potential installation of incorrect steering coupler covers and tires.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect steering coupler cover and tires) that can cause loss of steering control or brake function, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under previous recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. The recall addresses the potential installation of an incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle during those prior repairs.
The presence of incorrect tires and an incorrect steering coupler cover can cause a loss of brake function, loss of steering control, or damage to tires, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and recalibrate the vehicle. Additionally, dealers will remove the steering coupler cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed on April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S95. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 24, 2025.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD TRANSIT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering and Tires
- Affected units
- 212
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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