2025 Ford Transit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
27/100
#9 most-complained of 12 Transit years
The 2025 Ford Transit has 3 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, including a do-not-drive brake recall. Its complaint index of 27 ranks it 9th worst out of 12 model years, putting it in the better half of Transit years so far.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2025 Ford Transit problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (33%)
- Electrical System1 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal can disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing loss of braking, prompting a do-not-drive recall.
- One owner said a dealer denied the existence of the brake recall and refused to service the vehicle despite the do-not-drive advisory.
- Another owner reported the rear A/C stopped working at 8k miles miles, with no replacement motor available in the U.S. and no rental coverage offered.
- A separate complaint involves the Collision Avoidance & Cameras system tied to an accessory protocol interface module software issue.
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 based on complaints and recalls?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2025 Transit so far, with a complaint index of 27, ranking 9th worst out of 12 Transit model years. That puts it in the better half compared to years like 2015 and 2016.
- Does the 2025 Ford Transit have a brake recall?
- Yes. Recall 26V090000 covers a brake pedal that may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing loss of brake function. Ford advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the recall repair is completed.
- What other recalls affect the 2025 Ford Transit?
- Besides the brake recall, there are recalls for engine connecting rod/bearing defects that can cause engine damage (25V344000), a collision avoidance software update (25V315000), and a third-party wheelchair retractor issue from Rollx Vans (25V876000).
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Ford Transit?
- Brakes is listed as the top problem area, accounting for 1 of the 3 complaints, or 33% share, tied with Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at the same share each.
- How does the 2025 Transit compare to the worst Transit years?
- The 2025 Transit's complaint index of 27 is well below the 2015 model year's index of 100 and the 2016 model year's index of 91, both marked Avoid, making 2025 comparatively better so far.