Ford Transit Vehicles Recall for Engine Crossmember Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles due to improperly secured engine crossmembers that may cause loss of drive power or brake failure, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Ford Transit Recall
What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles because the engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 2,806 units of 2023 and 2024 Ford Transit vehicles. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V061000, and Ford's recall number is 26S04. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of February 4, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should have their dealers replace the cross member fasteners at no charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 13, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential safety issue that could lead to a loss of drive power or brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash and endangering drivers and others.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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