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🔥 Park outside until fixed🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 25V238📅 Apr 14, 2025

2024–2025 Ford E-Transit Chassis recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 E-Transit Chassis Cab vehicles. The tray side rails for the high voltage battery pack may buckle and crack, allowing water to enter the battery.

💥 The risk

Water inside a high voltage battery can cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace, or repair the battery assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S36.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V238000
Manufacturer recall #
25S36
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
457
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 15, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V238 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V238?

2024–2025 Ford E-Transit Chassis. 457 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.