Ford Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier Recall R/2026/100: Handbrake Cable Slippage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 237
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S16
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier vehicles built between 3 September 2025 and 8 November 2025. The handbrake jumper cable may slip leading to a complete loss of parking-brake holding capability. The dealer will test measure and replace parking brake cable jumper harness if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake jumper cable may slip leading to a complete loss of parking-brake holding capability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S16 - Transit and Tourneo Courier - Handbrake cable slippage Defect: On affected vehicles the handbrake jumper cable may slip leading to a complete loss of parking-brake holding capability. Remedy: Test measure and replace parking brake cable jumper harness if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a complete loss of parking-brake holding capability.
The Fix
The dealer will test measure and replace parking brake cable jumper harness if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier built between 3 September 2025 and 8 November 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 237 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 26S16 or the DVSA reference R/2026/100. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect and 1 moreDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/237 | |
| Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierInstrument panel defect affecting passenger airbag operation | Urgent | R/2026/088 | |
| Transit CourierDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/116 | |
| Transit CourierAudio front control module software | Low | R/2026/028 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/032 on 27 Feb 2026, for transit automatic transmission wiring damage. The one launched after it was R/2026/111 on 18 Mar 2026, for lane centering assist software update. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/100, launched 13 March 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.