Ford Tourneo Courier and Transit Courier recall: 26S16 – Transit and Tourneo Courier – Handbrake cable slippage
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the handbrake jumper cable may slip leading to a complete loss of parking-brake holding capability.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Test measure and replace parking brake cable jumper harness if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the handbrake jumper cable may slip leading to a complete loss of parking-brake holding capability.
The fix
Test measure and replace parking brake cable jumper harness if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Courier | 14 Oct 2025 | 22 Oct 2025 | 24 |
| Transit Courier | 3 Sep 2025 | 4 Oct 2025 | 156 |
| Transit Courier | 13 Oct 2025 | 8 Nov 2025 | 57 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 March 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.