Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles Due to Engine Crossmember Defect
Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles because an improperly secured engine crossmember may cause the engine to shift, potentially leading to loss of drive power or brake failure.
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 (engine crossmember) that can lead to brake failure and loss of drive power, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the engine crossmember may not be secured properly. This issue can cause the engine to shift, which may result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
A loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under the structure: frame and members component.
Dealers will replace the cross member fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S04. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD TRANSIT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Affected units
- 1,403
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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