Recall 26V061 affects 1,403 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles for loose engine crossmember fasteners. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 1,403 2023-2024 Transit vans because the engine crossmember is not secured properly, letting the engine shift. That movement can cause a loss of drive power or brake failure and increase crash risk; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine crossmember on the 2023-2024 Ford Transit is a structural support under the vehicle that helps hold the engine in position relative to the body. The crossmember fasteners are the bolts that clamp that support to the body, so the engine stays where it belongs during acceleration, braking, and rough-road movement.
On affected Transit Trail vehicles, the body-lift modification used substitute bolts to secure the crossmember. Some of those bolts were installed without washers, which spread clamping force under the bolt head. Without the washer, testing found loss of clamp load and engine slip. If the engine shifts, the Transit can lose drive power or suffer brake failure, according to NHTSA campaign 26V061.
Owners can hear a clunking noise under their feet while driving over bumps, starting the engine, accelerating, or decelerating. That noise is the warning sign Ford identified before the crossmember fasteners lose their grip.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on February 4, 2026.
| 2024 Ford Transit | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Transit | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 1,403 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of drive power or brake failure increases the risk of a crash. A clunking noise under your feet while driving over bumps, starting the engine, accelerating, or decelerating is the warning sign Ford describes. If you hear it, schedule service and ask the dealer whether the van should be driven. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's final remedy letter before scheduling the dealer repair.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions and reference recall number 26V061.
- Ask a franchised Ford dealer about the free crossmember-fastener replacement once Ford opens the final remedy; the repair secures the engine crossmember so the engine does not shift.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Avoid hard braking and leave extra following distance.
What happens at the repair
Ford has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Once it is available, a Ford technician will replace the engine crossmember fasteners that secure the engine structure. The final dealer repair will be free, with parts and labor covered under recall 26V061. If you already paid for a related crossmember fastener repair before the recall notice, Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep repair orders, invoices, and proof of payment for the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 3, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 4, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 4, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 16, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V061?
Recall 26V061 covers 1,403 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles with engine crossmember fasteners that were not secured properly. The engine can shift, causing loss of drive power or brake failure and increasing crash risk. Ford dealers will replace the crossmember fasteners for free once the final remedy opens.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Transit is included in recall 26V061. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask when the crossmember fastener replacement will be available. Reference Ford recall number 26S04 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to provide the recall repair at no cost. Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the crossmember fasteners free of charge once the final repair is available through franchised Ford dealers.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 26V061?
Ford mailed interim owner letters on February 13, 2026. Those letters warned owners about the safety risk while the final repair was still pending. Ford will send additional letters once the crossmember fastener replacement is available.
What if I bought my Ford Transit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Transit is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 26V061 or Ford recall number 26S04.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V061000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V061 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V061000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →