Ford Transit recall: 25SC5 Transit Automatic Transmission Wiring Damage
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles insufficient clearance between the wiring harness and transmission housing may lead to damaged wiring or chafing which can cause a short circuit and arcing increasing the risk of fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Check the wiring harness. Repair reposition and secure if necessary. .
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles insufficient clearance between the wiring harness and transmission housing may lead to damaged wiring or chafing which can cause a short circuit and arcing increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Check the wiring harness. Repair reposition and secure if necessary. .
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 24 May 2025 | 9 Jul 2025 | 10 |
| Transit | 3 Oct 2024 | 11 Oct 2024 | 3 |
| Transit | 30 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 6 |
| Transit | 13 May 2024 | 21 Jan 2025 | 88 |
| Transit | 12 Feb 2025 | 21 Apr 2025 | 4 |
| Transit | 9 May 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | 20 |
| Transit | 14 Jun 2024 | 15 Jan 2025 | 238 |
| Transit | 7 Feb 2025 | 29 Apr 2025 | 13 |
| Transit | 7 May 2025 | 18 Oct 2025 | 38 |
| Transit | 2 Jun 2024 | 7 Feb 2025 | 638 |
| Transit | 6 Feb 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 274 |
| Transit | 8 May 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 | 76 |
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 27 February 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.