Recall 25V860 affects 32,160 2022-2025 Ford E-Transit vehicles for rear half shaft disengagement. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 32,160 2022-2025 E-Transit vans because the left rear axle half shaft can partially disengage from the power drive unit, causing loss of drive power. The defect raises crash risk and can allow a rollaway if the parking brake is not applied; Ford dealers will complete the repair free once Ford makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The rear left half shaft on a 2022-2025 Ford E-Transit is the axle shaft that carries power from the electric drive unit to the left rear wheel. The power drive unit turns the shaft, and the shaft transfers that force to move the van. That connection depends on the shaft being fully seated in the drive unit.
On affected E-Transit vans, the half shaft was not fully inserted during assembly because the production checks did not use enough insertion and retention force. When the shaft starts short of full engagement, the splines inside the connection wear over time. As that wear progresses, the shaft can partially disengage from the power drive unit, causing loss of drive power. Ford also linked this condition to loss of park secure ability.
The warning sign Ford identified is a seal leak from the rear left-hand axle shaft. You can see fluid around the left rear axle area, or a technician can spot it during inspection.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on December 15, 2025.
| 2024 Ford E-Transit | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford E-Transit | drive axle |
| 2022 Ford E-Transit | drive axle |
| 2023 Ford E-Transit | drive axle |
| Units affected | 32,160 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific van.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of drive power increases crash risk. If the rear left axle half shaft is not fully engaged, the vehicle can roll away when the parking brake is not applied, creating crash or injury risk. Watch for a seal leak from the rear left hand axle shaft and schedule dealer inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2025 Ford E-Transit is included in this recall.
- Review Ford's owner letter mailed April 3, 2026, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you did not receive it.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the free rear half shaft and power drive unit inspection is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 25V860 and Ford recall 25SD9 when you call.
- Apply the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete; the half shaft issue can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.
What happens at the repair
Ford has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Once it is available, a Ford technician will inspect the rear half shaft and the power drive unit, then replace the rear half shaft or related power drive unit parts that need replacement. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford used its general reimbursement plan on file, so if you already paid for a related repair before the recall notice, ask Ford customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 12, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 15, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 22, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 3, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V860?
Recall 25V860 covers 32,160 2022-2025 Ford E-Transit vans with a left rear axle half shaft that can partially disengage from the power drive unit. That can cause loss of drive power or rollaway if the parking brake is not applied.
What should I do if my 2022-2025 Ford E-Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 25V860. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the rear half shaft and power drive unit inspection. Reference Ford recall number 25SD9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Ford dealers will inspect the rear half shaft and power drive unit components, then replace the affected parts as necessary, free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Ford E-Transit before the recall repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is loss of drive power, plus rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Use the parking brake every time you park, and contact a Ford dealer if you notice drive-power problems.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 25V860?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on April 3, 2026. If you bought the E-Transit used or never received a letter, check your VIN and contact a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 25V860 or Ford recall number 25SD9.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V860000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V860 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V860000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →