Ford E-Transit Chassis: Traction battery

Date

April 11, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Consumer advisory

Park Outside (NHTSA consumer advisory in this record).

Vehicles

Ford E-Transit Chassis (2024, 2025)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 E-Transit Chassis Cab vehicles. The tray side rails for the high voltage battery pack may buckle and crack, allowing water to enter the battery.

Potentially affected

457

What can happen

Water inside a high voltage battery can cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace, or repair the battery assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S36.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 15, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25S36

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

High Voltage Traction Battery Assembly · High Voltage Traction Battery Assembly- Extended Range (4P) · PK48-10B759-FB; High Voltage Traction Battery Assembly · High Voltage Traction Battery Assembly- Extended Range (4P) · PK48-10B759-FC

Recall number

25V238000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.