Ford recalls 2022–2025 E-Transit vehicles over rear axle shaft that may disengage and cut drive power
The left rear axle half shaft may partially disengage from the power drive unit, which can cause a loss of drive power or let the vehicle roll away if the parking brake is not applied, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
A dealer will inspect and replace the rear half shaft and power drive unit components as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and cite Ford's recall number 25SD9.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford E-Transit 2022–2025
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a half shaft that is not fully engaged to the primary drive unit can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Units
- 32,160 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 3, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V860000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25SD9
- Model years: 2022–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 E-Transit vehicles. The left rear axle half shaft may partially disengage from the power drive unit, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a half shaft that is not fully engaged to the primary drive unit can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealer will inspect and replace the rear half shaft and power drive unit components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
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