The Ford E Transit The electric commercial vehicle transporter was recalled due to a fault that could cause the vehicle’s parking brake to fail and the vehicle to roll.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the left rear driveshaft may have been installed incorrectly. This could result in loss of drive power while driving and/or inadvertent movement of the vehicle in park when the parking brake is not applied,” the company’s recall notice states.
“A loss of power while driving and/or unintended movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
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- In total 279 vehicles are affected, produced between 2021 And 2025
- The list of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Ford Motor Company Australia and asked to contact their local dealer to have their vehicle repaired free of charge,” the recall notice said.
Owners can also contact Ford through their preferred dealer or by calling 13 36 73 for further information.
The E-Transit was last recalled in October 2025, when 278 vehicles were recalled due to a possible defect in the 12-volt battery that could cause toxic gases to leak into the interior.
The electric van was also the subject of a recall of 29,874 Ford vehicles in mid-2025 due to a rearview camera defect, which also affected the diesel Transit, the smaller Transit Custom, and the Ranger, Everest, Mustang, F-150 and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles.
Ford recalled 110,362 vehicles in Australia in 2025, significantly more than any other car manufacturer.
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