Ford Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom Recall R/2026/210: Fuel Line Cracked, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 May 2026
- Launched
- 113
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S31
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom vehicles built between 24 August 2023 and 22 November 2024. On affected left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles there is a risk of a leak from a fuel line on to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and/or exhaust components which may in a worst-case scenario result in an under-bonnet fire. The dealer will fit modified fuel feed line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On affected left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles there is a risk of a leak from a fuel line on to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and/or exhaust components which may in a worst-case scenario result in an under-bonnet fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S31 - Transit and Transit Custom - Fuel line cracked Defect: On affected left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles there is a risk of a leak from a fuel line on to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and/or exhaust components which may in a worst-case scenario result in an under-bonnet fire. Remedy: Fit modified fuel feed line.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel line cracked.
The Fix
The dealer will fit modified fuel feed line.
Are You Affected?
Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom built between 24 August 2023 and 22 November 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 113 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 26S31 or the DVSA reference R/2026/210. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomWiper Motor | Book soon | R/2026/258 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/174 on 8 May 2026, for automatic Transmission no reverse. The one launched after it was R/2026/213 on 28 May 2026, for rear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/210, launched 11 May 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.