Ford recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 E-Transit vehicles. Bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, which can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing.
What could happen
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace the busbar if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S05. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-Transit 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V062000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 3, 2026
- Owners notified
- Feb 13, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 98
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 14, 2025 to Nov 13, 2025
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S05
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Dec 12, 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.