2026 Ford E-Transit problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2026-02-03 · campaign 26V062000 · 98 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 E-Transit vehicles. Bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, which can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing.
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace the busbar if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S05. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-03-04 · TSB 26-2091 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2045. reason for update: update the labor operation allowances and the service procedure to include the required modules to program for f-150 powerboost variant. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p2c90 stored
Power Train 2026-02-23 · TSB 26-2060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit a loss of engine coolant at the heater hose assembly near the engine cooling fan. the vehicle may also have diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1299 and/or p1285 stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). this may be due to an inco
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-13 · TSB 26-2045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 24-2405. reason for update: update the vehicle model coverage to include 2026 transit vehicles, remove the parts list and update the service procedure to perform the pcv system repair outside of this tsb. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit a
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-30 · SSM 54534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 f-150, 2022-2025 expedition/navigator, 2023-2025 f-super duty, 2024-2025 ranger and 2026 transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. the vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (trm) while the vehicle is off. this m
Visibility/Wiper 2025-12-23 · SSM 54468 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2026 transit vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit mirror housing looseness and/or vibrate while driving. this may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in or out during transportation, going through a car wash or being bumped in a parking lot. manual movement of the mi
Structure:body 2025-12-20 · SSM 54467 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2026 transit vehicles may exhibit inoperative front windows and/or windows that will operate only in the upward direction. this may be due to improper alignment between the window glass hole and the window regulator guide bracket. to correct this condition, attempt to lock the window glass back
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.