2025 Ford Transit
The 2025 Ford Transit is an electric and gas van announced by Ford in 13 trims; fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet, so the specs and prices here come from the manufacturer's press kit and the safety record from NHTSA. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 4 complaints, most often about the service brakes. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP | HP | Torque | Seats | Cargo (2nd row) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van | Gas | RWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| Cargo Van AWD | Gas | AWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| Passenger Van XL | Gas | RWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 12 | 150 cu-ft | 16 in |
| Passenger Van XL AWD | Gas | AWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 12 | 150 cu-ft | 16 in |
| Passenger Van XLT | Gas | RWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 12 | 150 cu-ft | 16 in |
| Passenger Van XLT AWD | Gas | AWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 12 | 150 cu-ft | 16 in |
| Cutaway | Gas | RWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| Cutaway AWD | Gas | AWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| Chassis Cab | Gas | RWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| Chassis Cab AWD | Gas | AWD | — | 275 hp | 260 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| E-Transit Cargo Van | Electric | RWD | — | 266 hp | 317 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| E-Transit Cutaway | Electric | RWD | — | 266 hp | 317 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
| E-Transit Chassis Cab | Electric | RWD | — | 266 hp | 317 lb-ft | 2 | — | 16 in |
MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.govNo EPA fuel-economy record yet: fueleconomy.gov has not listed a 2025 Ford Transit. The trims, prices and manufacturer-stated economy above come from Ford’s press kit; EPA figures are added when the certification is published. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2025 Transit very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (5)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Engine And Engine Cooling
25S55Back Over Prevention
25S49Electrical System
25S36These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Whether any of this applies to one specific Transit
A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2025 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Ford Transit, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2025 Ford Transit
Search by fitment on eBay Motors — OEM take-offs, aftermarket, and the trim pieces dealers no longer stock. The listing and the price are the seller's.
Find parts for this Transit →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
0.5 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 82,617 Transit built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)
Filed per year: 2025: 1 · 2026: 3
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
Vehicle: 2025 Ford Transit 250 VIN: Owner: AQ ELECTRIC LLC - - Purchase: XXX - Sunshine Ford Safety Defect: Electric Emergency Parking Brake / Electronic Parking Brake self-activation Incident Date 1: XXX approx 10:00 PM - Same day returned vehicle (XXX, 14 days, said no fault found), Emergency Brake activated without driver input while…
Rear A/C stopped working at 8k miles. Took it in under warranty. They have zero motors in the U.S. and have not provided a solution. I can not safely transport our children or an elderly woman in 100 degree heat without A/C. They say it is still usable and will not guarantee to pay for rental
The Ford dealer where I bought this vehicle denies that there is a safety recall for this vehicle. That is Christina, Service Depart, Auto Nation Ford, Littleton, Colorado This recall states that I should not drive the vehicle until the recall has been serviced. I am unable to get Ford to honor the recall
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 27% |
| PV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 42% |
| PV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 36% |
| PV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 34% |
| PV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 34% |
| PV RWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 45% |
| PV RWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 34% |
| PV RWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 38% |
| PV RWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 38% |
| PV RWD | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 52% |
| CV AWD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | not rated | not rated | 52% |
| CV RWD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | not rated | not rated | 52% |
| PV AWD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated | 42% |
| PV AWD | not rated | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated | 42% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, Visibility/Wiper.
- TSB 26-2442 Service bulletin2026-10-14 · Unknown Or Other
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.
- TSB 26-2349 Service bulletin2026-07-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2415. Reason for update: To add production build dates of the right-side engine valve cover. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due to the sealing process of the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) baffle which is part of the valve cover assembly.
- SSM 55031 Service bulletin2026-07-23 · Electrical System
- Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. This may be due to someone using an aftermarket programmer to c
- SSM 55008 Service bulletin2026-07-14 · Unknown Or Other
- Some 2021-2026 Ford vehicles may exhibit inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote start is performed through the Ford mobile application or with the key fob. Customers may also experience heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features turning on in unexpected conditions such as during warmer weather. The
- TSB 26-2263 Service bulletin2026-05-30 · Power Train
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Una
- SSM 54765 Service bulletin2026-04-23 · Electrical System
- Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery cables for 10 minutes and reconnect. If the concern is still present, continue with normal diagn
- SSM 54758 Service bulletin2026-04-20 · Vehicle Speed Control
- Some 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited. Speed limiting can be configured to 65 mph (105 km/h), 70 mph (113 km/h), or 75 mph (121 km/h) using the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS). It can be found under the toolbox tab labeled "PCM - Vehicle Speed Limiter Configuration". This capability has now been added to FDRS for the 2026 model year. This procedu
- SSM 54738 Service bulletin2026-04-13 · Power Train
- Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or squealing noises from the engine compartment. This may be due to damage to the air conditioning (A/C) compressor internal components and/or clutch assembly. Confirm ambient air temper
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
Diagnostic trouble codes on file
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaintsCodes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.
| Code | What it means | Most often filed under | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0757 P0757 on Ford → | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Power Train | 4 bulletins |
| P2701 P2701 on Ford → | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Power Train | 4 bulletins |
| B118C | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Lane Departure | 2 bulletins |
| B118D | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Lane Departure | 2 bulletins |
Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.
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At the New York inspection station
Source: New York State DMVIn New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Ford Transit failed the safety inspection on 0% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected.
failed the safety inspection
559 initial inspections of 556 vehicles.
| Measure | The 2025 Transit | Every 2025 vehicle | Behind it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the safety inspection | 0% | 0.36% | 559 |
| Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit | 0.18% | 0.16% | 559 |
| Miles driven a year | 8,121 | 8,354 | odometer at inspection |
| Average odometer | 11,624 | 12,194 | odometer at inspection |
Electric vehicles get no emissions test in New York, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).
Transit by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2025 Transit
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsDoes the 2025 Ford Transit have any recalls?
NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Transit, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V090000, covering Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. There is an active do not drive advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.
How safe is the 2025 Ford Transit?
NHTSA gave the 2025 Ford Transit 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 3-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 3-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (58/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.
What do owners complain about on the 2025 Ford Transit?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Transit, most often about service brakes, unspecified, forward collision avoidance. Of those, 1 involved a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Ford Transit?
The manufacturer has filed 38 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Transit, most often covering unknown or other, power train, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-10-14. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
How does the 2025 Ford Transit do at state inspection?
In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Ford Transit failed the safety inspection on 0% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | none | EPA certification records | fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet; the trims above come from the manufacturer's press kit and the EPA figures follow when the certification is published. |
| Emission certificates | none | EPA emission certificates | The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page. |
| Recalls | 5 | NHTSA recall campaigns | A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags. |
| Owner complaints | 4 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | 14 tested | NHTSA NCAP | Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them. |
| Service bulletins | 38 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 13 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.