repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Do not driveNewRisk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford TransitProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Transit, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-344 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Transit has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2025 Ford Transit recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Transit year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transit median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Transit owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle: 2025 Ford Transit 250 VIN: [XXX] Owner: AQ ELECTRIC LLC - [XXX] - [XXX] Purchase: XXX - Sunshine Ford [XXX] Safety Defect: Electric Emergency Parking Brake / Electronic Parking Brake self-activation Incident Date 1: XXX approx 10:00 PM - Same day [XXX] [XXX] returned vehicle (XXX, 14 days,…
The Ford dealer where I bought this vehicle denies that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. That is Christina, Service Depart, Auto Nation Ford, Littleton, Colorado This recall states that I should not drive the vehicle until the recall has been serviced. I am unable to get Ford to honor the…
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