Ford Transit Brakes Recall2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025 · Free Repair
On approximately 15,965 Ford Transit vans built between January 21 and April 25, 2025 at the Kansas City Assembly Plant, the brake pedal cotter pin and retainer clip that secure the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal may not have been installed during assembly.
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What Happened — and How It's Fixed
NHTSA 26V-090000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
On approximately 15,965 Ford Transit vans built between January 21 and April 25, 2025 at the Kansas City Assembly Plant, the brake pedal cotter pin and retainer clip that secure the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal may not have been installed during assembly. Without these small components, the brake booster pushrod can separate from the brake pedal, causing a complete loss of brake function. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems." NHTSA issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for affected vehicles. Drivers may notice a loose or wobbly brake pedal feel before failure. Ford received three warranty claims and two field reports related to this issue, with no reported crashes or injuries to date. The defect was first flagged to Ford's Critical Concern Review Group on December 11, 2025.
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers inspect and properly install all required components of the brake pedal and brake booster pushrod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed March 2-6, 2026. Affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-090000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 21V-631000 · 2015–2020 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 21V-631000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 14V-482000 · 2015 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 14V-482000 on NHTSA.gov
What To Do
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Confirm 26V-090000 applies to your exact Transit using the checker above.
Schedule the free repair
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Free, by law
Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.
Keep the paperwork
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Brakes Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Transit before the brakes recall repair?⌄
Do not drive it. NHTSA flags campaign 26V-090000 as Do Not Drive, which means affected vehicles should not be driven until the free recall repair is complete. Contact us right away and we will advise you on arranging the repair.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Campaign 26V-090000 covers certain 2025 Ford Transit vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.
I’m buying a used Transit. Should I check this recall?⌄
Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 26V-090000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.
