Ford Recalls 2026 E-Transit Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2026 E-Transit vehicles because missing washers in the high-voltage battery pack may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of fire or loss of drive power.
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 in the propulsion system that poses a risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 E-Transit vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers. This condition can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing.
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace the busbar if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S05. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD E-TRANSIT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
- Affected units
- 98
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)
- E-TRANSIT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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