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, said no fault found), Emergency Brake activated without driver input while driving, vehicle hit curb/sidewalk. Driver [XXX] injured left shoulder. Ambulance transport to XXX [XXX] on XXX. Incident Date 2: Defect returned approx 5 weeks ago (XXX) - constant Electric Parking Brake warning message/code, vehicle unsafe to drive. Repair History: - [XXX] [XXX]: XXX - 14 days - No fault found - Stevens Ford [XXX] CT: XXX - 36 days - Could not duplicate - Vehicle towed from [XXX] after injury - [XXX] [XXX]: XXX - 6 days - Found fault and repaired Total Out of Service: 50+ days Current: Electric parking brake code returns constantly since XXX. Vehicle owned by commercial business AQ ELECTRIC LLC. Rental car out of pocket $3000+ since June 2026 not reimbursed. Ford supervisor [XXX] refuses to open RAV case, says "legal case". Injury: Yes - Left shoulder injury - [XXX] -XXX - Ambulance INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2025 Ford Transit problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Recalls 4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 on February 18, 2026.
Recall number 26V090000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor:
- What is wrong
- Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1‑800‑956‑6668.
Recall number 25V876000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- Risk
- A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
Recall number 25V344000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Recall number 25V315000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Ford Transit 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2297
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2415
- Various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a...
- Inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2112
- No audio/sound condition
- Some 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited
- Lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be...
- For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test...
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may...
What 2025 Ford Transit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear A/C stopped working at 8k miles. Took it in under warranty. They have zero motors in the U.S. and have not provided a solution. I can not safely transport our children or an elderly woman in 100 degree heat without A/C. They say it is still usable and will not guarantee to pay for rental.
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 recall.
VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Please BROADCAST 2025 Transit Safety Recalls* High voltage battery hvb side rail inspection Recall incomplete Rear camera screen software update Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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Questions about the 2025 Ford Transit
Is the 2025 Ford Transit reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2025 Ford Transit, fewer than a typical Transit model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ford Transit?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Transit have?
4 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, equipment adaptive/mobility and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Ford Transit brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V090000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Transit have bad brakes?
The Ford Transit model years with the most brakes complaints are 2015 (19 complaints) and 2016 (11 complaints).
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