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2025 Ford Transit recall: Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105

Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 17, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

Do not drive NHTSA's record carries its “Do not drive” warning for this recall. NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.

What's recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles. The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

The risk

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

15,965 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Ford Transit.

Compared with

Ford Motor Company has 84 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.

What to do and when

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C07. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

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

  • Ford Transit 2025
NHTSA recall number26V090000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received by NHTSAFeb. 17, 2026
Potentially affected15,965 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall number26C07
“Do not drive” warningYes
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

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