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2022-2025 Ford E-Transit recall: Loss of Drive Power from Disengaged Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 12, 2025.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.

What's recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 E-Transit vehicles. The left rear axle half shaft may partially disengage from the power drive unit, which can result in a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a half shaft that is not fully engaged to the primary drive unit can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Who's affected

32,160 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2025 Ford E-Transit.

Compared with

Ford Motor Company has 85 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

No earlier NHTSA recalls for these models in records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealer will inspect and replace the rear half shaft and power drive unit components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Ford E-Transit 2022-2025
NHTSA recall number25V860000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Report received by NHTSADec. 12, 2025
Potentially affected32,160 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall number25SD9
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record