Ford Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2025/199: Potential Exhaust Manifold Nut Incorrectly Torqued, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2025
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S59
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 20 February 2025 and 14 March 2025. The correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. The dealer will remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S59 Transit Transit Custom - Potential exhaust manifold nut incorrectly torqued Defect: On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire. Remedy: Visually check to confirm all nut positions and condition. Remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.
Are You Affected?
Transit, Transit Custom built between 20 February 2025 and 14 March 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 8 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 25S59 or the DVSA reference R/2025/199. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/197 on 5 Jun 2025, for potential front entertainment control module (FEM) screen freezing. The one launched after it was R/2025/196 on 10 Jun 2025, for hybrid system fault. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/199, launched 9 June 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.