Ford Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom Recall R/2026/258: Wiper Motor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 49,464
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S37
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom vehicles built between 18 September 2023 and 2 June 2026. The front wiper motor may not operate or may operate intermittently resulting in reduced or lost visibility in certain conditions. The dealer will update the wiper motor software and if necessary replace the wiper motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front wiper motor may not operate or may operate intermittently resulting in reduced or lost visibility in certain conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S37 - Transit and Transit Custom - Wiper Motor Defect: On affected vehicles the front wiper motor may not operate or may operate intermittently resulting in reduced or lost visibility in certain conditions. Remedy: Update the wiper motor software and if necessary replace the wiper motor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced or lost visibility in certain conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will update the wiper motor software and if necessary replace the wiper motor. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom built between 18 September 2023 and 2 June 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 49,464 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 26S37 or the DVSA reference R/2026/258. 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 CustomDoor Module lost communication | Book soon | R/2026/254 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/254 on 23 Jun 2026, for door Module lost communication. The one launched after it was R/2026/268 on 30 Jun 2026, for unintended high beam behaviour: compliance. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/258, launched 26 June 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.