Ford E-Transit: Traction battery

Date

Feb. 3, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford E-Transit (2026)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

98

What can 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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

Feb. 13, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

26S05

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

M6 Bolt & Washer Assembly · M6 Bolt & Washer Assembly · W720565-S450B

Recall number

26V062000

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.