Ford E-Transit Recall R/2025/524: Battery Venting, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 9,103
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S99
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled E-Transit vehicles built between 9 December 2021 and 1 October 2025. Some vehicles could experience venting of the 12 Volt batteries. The dealer will inspect the batteries and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles could experience venting of the 12 Volt batteries. Customers may experience one or more of acid smell or smell of rotten eggs in the cabin hissing sound the battery visibly venting gas or heat in the front seats.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S99 - E-Transit - 12V Battery Venting Defect: Affected vehicles could experience venting of the 12 Volt batteries. Customers may experience one or more of acid smell or smell of rotten eggs in the cabin hissing sound the battery visibly venting gas or heat in the front seats. Remedy: Inspect the batteries and replace if necessary. Install a vent tube to the batteries and update the Power Control Module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: battery Venting.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the batteries and replace if necessary. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
E-Transit built between 9 December 2021 and 1 October 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 9,103 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 25S99 or the DVSA reference R/2025/524. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-TransitHalfshaft retention force | Urgent | R/2026/031 | |
| E-TransitThe Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle s HV battery pack | Urgent | R/2023/296 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/495 on 24 Nov 2025, for rear eDrum brake bolt inspection. The one launched after it was R/2025/525 on 3 Dec 2025, for hV battery bolts loose. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/524, launched 2 December 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.