Ford Transit Recall R/2025/429: Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2025
- Launched
- 120
- vehicles in the UK
- 25C40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 28 April 2025 and 16 June 2025. Information on safety instructions (location of emergency exits fire extinguishers and emergency hammers) is missing in the SYNC information screen. The dealer will update the SYNC system software to add the necessary information and diagrams. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Information on safety instructions (location of emergency exits fire extinguishers and emergency hammers) is missing in the SYNC information screen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25C40 - Transit M2 Bus - Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles information on safety instructions (location of emergency exits fire extinguishers and emergency hammers) is missing in the SYNC information screen. Remedy: Update the SYNC system software to add the necessary information and diagrams.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: software Update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the SYNC system software to add the necessary information and diagrams. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 28 April 2025 and 16 June 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 120 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 25C40 or the DVSA reference R/2025/429. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| TransitPotential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity | Low | R/2026/178 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/433 on 15 Oct 2025, for rear brake caliper anchor bolts torque inspection. The one launched after it was R/2025/440 on 21 Oct 2025, for body control module software update. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/429, launched 16 October 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.