Ford E-Transit Recall R/2026/031: Halfshaft Retention Force, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 9,319
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SD9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled E-Transit vehicles built between 9 December 2021 and 7 January 2026. Left-hand rear half shafts were not fully seated into the electric drive assembly which may result in premature wear and a leak. The dealer will check with a gauge disassemble and check further if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Left-hand rear half shafts were not fully seated into the electric drive assembly which may result in premature wear and a leak. This may eventually lead to a loss of motive power or unintended vehicle movement while the vehicle is in Park (if the parking brake is not applied).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25SD9 - E-Transit - Halfshaft Retention Force Defect: On affected vehicles left-hand rear half shafts were not fully seated into the electric drive assembly which may result in premature wear and a leak. This may eventually lead to a loss of motive power or unintended vehicle movement while the vehicle is in Park (if the parking brake is not applied). Remedy: Check with a gauge disassemble and check further if necessary. Replace parts if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in premature wear and a leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check with a gauge disassemble and check further if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E-Transit built between 9 December 2021 and 7 January 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 9,319 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 25SD9 or the DVSA reference R/2026/031. 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-TransitBattery Venting | Low | R/2025/524 | |
| 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 | |
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 | |
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/116 on 1 Apr 2026, for diesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update. The one launched after it was R/2026/088 on 7 Apr 2026, for instrument panel defect affecting passenger airbag operation. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/031, launched 7 April 2026. 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.