Ford Transit, Transit Custom, Tourneo Custom recall: 26S49 – Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom – Automatic Transmission Snap Ring
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Affected vehicles may have an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring which may lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Affected vehicles may have an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring which may lead to a sudden and unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement.
The fix
Disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 4 Dec 2025 | 7 Jan 2026 | 2 |
| Transit | 6 Nov 2025 | 4 Mar 2026 | 6 |
| Transit | 25 Mar 2026 | 6 May 2026 | 16 |
| Transit | 25 Oct 2025 | 16 Feb 2026 | 5 |
| Transit | 2 Apr 2026 | 21 Apr 2026 | 2 |
| Transit Custom | 16 Oct 2025 | 19 Jan 2026 | 30 |
| Transit Custom | 26 Feb 2026 | 27 May 2026 | 42 |
| Tourneo Custom | 18 Oct 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | 5 |
| Tourneo Custom | 4 May 2026 | 7 May 2026 | 3 |
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 30 July 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.