Ford Transit Recall R/2026/032: Transit Automatic Transmission Wiring Damage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 1,408
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SC5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 13 May 2024 and 18 October 2025. Insufficient clearance between the wiring harness and transmission housing may lead to damaged wiring or chafing which can cause a short circuit and arcing increasing the risk of fire. The dealer will check the wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient clearance between the wiring harness and transmission housing may lead to damaged wiring or chafing which can cause a short circuit and arcing increasing the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25SC5 Transit Automatic Transmission Wiring Damage Defect: On affected vehicles insufficient clearance between the wiring harness and transmission housing may lead to damaged wiring or chafing which can cause a short circuit and arcing increasing the risk of fire. Remedy: Check the wiring harness. Repair reposition and secure if necessary. .
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to damaged wiring or chafing which can cause a short circuit and arcing increasing the risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 13 May 2024 and 18 October 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 1,408 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 25SC5 or the DVSA reference R/2026/032. 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/2026/082 on 24 Feb 2026, for torque inspection on various joints. The one launched after it was R/2026/100 on 13 Mar 2026, for handbrake cable slippage. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/032, launched 27 February 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.