Recall 26V090 affects 15,965 2025 Ford Transit vehicles because the brake pedal can disconnect. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Ford dealer.
Loss of brake function increases crash risk. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not drive your Transit, including short trips, until the brake booster assembly is inspected and repaired. If the vehicle must move, arrange towing through the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 15,965 2025 Transit vehicles because the brake pedal can disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. Do not drive a 2025 Transit if your VIN is included; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake pedal in the 2025 Ford Transit connects to the brake booster pushrod through a small retaining setup that includes a cotter pin. The booster pushrod transfers pedal movement into the brake booster, which helps build hydraulic braking force when the driver presses the pedal. That connection has to stay locked together for the pedal to control the brake system.
On affected Transit vans, the brake booster assembly was built without the cotter pin, and a later step that should have caught the missing pin did not identify it. Without that pin and the redundant retainer clip in place, the pushrod can disconnect from the brake pedal. If that happens, pressing the pedal no longer applies the brakes as intended, causing a loss of brake function.
There is no warning sign before failure. A Ford dealer inspection is needed to confirm whether the cotter pin and retainer clip are installed correctly.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Ford Transit | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 15,965 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Ford Transit van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of brake function increases crash risk. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not drive your Transit, including short trips, until the brake booster assembly is inspected and repaired. If the vehicle must move, arrange towing through the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the van until the brake-booster inspection and repair are complete.
- Arrange a tow if the van has to be moved to a Ford dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the free brake-booster inspection and repair is open for your VIN.
- Bring the owner letter if Ford mailed one, and reference recall number 26V090 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the Transit until the brake booster remedy is complete. When the final dealer repair is available, a Ford technician will inspect the brake booster assembly and repair the brake booster or related pushrod connection as needed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford uses its standard reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for a related brake booster repair before the recall notice. Bring repair invoices, payment records, and any Ford service paperwork to the dealer or contact Ford customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 17, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 18, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 18, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 24, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V090?
Recall 26V090 covers 15,965 2025 Ford Transit vehicles with a brake pedal that can disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing loss of brake function and increasing crash risk. Do not drive an included vehicle until Ford completes the free brake booster assembly inspection and repair.
What should I do if my 2025 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 26V090. If it is, do not drive it. Contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference Ford recall number 26C07. Ask the dealer how the vehicle should be moved for the free inspection and repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. Ford dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly and repair it as necessary free of charge.
What does 'do not drive' mean for this Ford Transit recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the recall remedy. The concern is loss of brake function if the brake pedal disconnects from the brake booster pushrod. Call a Ford dealer before moving the van and ask about towing or other dealer-approved transport.
When were owners notified about recall 26V090?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on February 24, 2026. The letters explain the brake pedal concern, the do-not-drive instruction, and the dealer repair path. Ford customer service is available at 1-866-436-7332 for questions about recall number 26C07.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V090000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V090 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V090000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →