2025 Ford Transit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2025 Ford Transit has 3 complaints and a complaint index of 9, ranking 11th out of 12 model years, but it carries 4 recalls including a do-not-drive brake pedal recall. No verdict has been assigned yet due to limited complaint data.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 Transit years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2025 Ford Transit problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (33%)
- Electrical System1 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal can disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, cutting off braking function entirely.
- One owner said a Ford dealer denied a recall existed despite NHTSA listing a do-not-drive brake defect.
- Rear air conditioning stopped working at low mileage, with Ford reportedly unable to source replacement motors in the U.S.
- An owner said Ford would not guarantee reimbursement for a rental vehicle while the A/C repair remained unresolved.
2025 Ford Transit recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V090000Feb 17, 2026Brakes15,965 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles. The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C07. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- NHTSA 25V344000Jun 13, 2025Engine156 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
2025 compared with other Transit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Transit reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2025 Transit, giving it a complaint index of 9, which is low compared to other Transit years. However, it has 4 recalls, including a do-not-drive brake pedal recall, so recall exposure is a concern despite few complaints.
- What recalls affect the 2025 Ford Transit?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Transit: a do-not-drive brake pedal disconnection recall, an engine connecting rod recall shared with F-150 and Explorer, a collision-avoidance camera software recall, and a third-party wheelchair retractor recall from Rollx Vans.
- Does the 2025 Ford Transit have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 26V090000 tells owners not to drive the vehicle because the brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing loss of brake function.
- How does the 2025 Transit compare to other Transit model years?
- The 2025 Transit ranks 11th worst out of 12 model years by complaint index, with a low complaint index of 9 compared to 2015 (100) and 2016 (91), which are both rated Avoid.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Ford Transit?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 1 of the 3 complaints (33% share), tied with electrical system and collision avoidance/camera complaints.