Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
What could happen
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
The fix
XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Transit 2015–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V103000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Xl Hybrids Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 21, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 174
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Feb 15, 2019
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Seat belts Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Feb 3, 2026
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Dec 18, 2025
- Chevrolet / Chrysler / Dodge and more recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Steering Sep 18, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.