Ford Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2026/306: Automatic Transmission Snap Ring, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 111
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S49
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 16 October 2025 and 27 May 2026. Some vehicles may have an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring which may lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement. The recall notice describes the fix as: disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring which may lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S49 - Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom - Automatic Transmission Snap Ring Defect: Affected vehicles may have an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring which may lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement. Remedy: Disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts.
Are You Affected?
Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit Custom built between 16 October 2025 and 27 May 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 111 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 26S49 or the DVSA reference R/2026/306. 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 | |
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/297 on 10 Jul 2026, for missing MOIS (Moving off information system. The one launched after it was R/2025/369 on 31 Jul 2026, for low pressure fuel pump potential failure. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/306, launched 30 July 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.