Ford Transit Recall R/2026/048: Body Control Module Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 25C80
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 31 May 2024 and 5 June 2024. The software repair for previous recall 25C80 may not have been delivered properly and incorrect Body Control Module (BCM) software may prevent the side parking lights from functioning as intended. The dealer will update the BCM software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software repair for previous recall 25C80 may not have been delivered properly and incorrect Body Control Module (BCM) software may prevent the side parking lights from functioning as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25C80 Transit - Body Control Module Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 25C80 may not have been delivered properly and incorrect Body Control Module (BCM) software may prevent the side parking lights from functioning as intended Remedy: Update the BCM software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: body control module software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the BCM software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 31 May 2024 and 5 June 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 4 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 25C80 or the DVSA reference R/2026/048. 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/2026/047 on 6 Feb 2026, for powertrain control module software update. The one launched after it was R/2026/024 on 12 Feb 2026, for double chassis side marker lamps missing. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/048, launched 6 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.