Ford Transit Custom Recall R/2025/421: Transit Custom Double Cab In Van (DCiV): Second Row Bench Seat Manufacturing Defect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 61
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S93
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit Custom vehicles built between 8 July 2025 and 16 July 2025. Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a bench seat frame with a suspect weld due to a manufacturing defect. The dealer will replace the bench seat frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a bench seat frame with a suspect weld due to a manufacturing defect. This could compromise the occupant restraint during a frontal crash potentially increasing the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Transit Custom Double Cab In Van (DCiV): Second Row Bench Seat Manufacturing Defect Defect: Affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a bench seat frame with a suspect weld due to a manufacturing defect. This could compromise the occupant restraint during a frontal crash potentially increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: Replace the bench seat frame.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: transit Custom double cab in van (DCiV): second row bench seat manufacturing defect.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bench seat frame.
Are You Affected?
Transit Custom built between 8 July 2025 and 16 July 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 61 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 25S93 or the DVSA reference R/2025/421. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomWiper Motor | Book soon | R/2026/258 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/440 on 21 Oct 2025, for body control module software update. The one launched after it was R/2025/527 on 4 Nov 2025, for do not charge high voltage battery to levels above 80%. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/421, launched 3 November 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.