Ford Tourneo recalls
8 official safety recalls for the Ford Tourneo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Unseated transmission snap ring may cause loss of movement
An unseated snap ring in the electronic one-way clutch assembly may cause sudden, unexpected loss of forward or reverse movement. The remedy is to disassemble the transmission, check the ring is seated and replace any necessary parts.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 26S49 â Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom â Automatic Transmission Snap Ring
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- Disassemble the transmission to check the snap ring is correctly seated and replace any necessary parts.
Front wiper motor may fail or work intermittently
The front wiper motor may not operate or may work intermittently, reducing or removing visibility in certain conditions. Update the wiper motor software and replace the motor if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 26S37 â Transit and Transit Custom â Wiper Motor
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the front wiper motor may not operate or may operate intermittently resulting in reduced or lost visibility in certain conditions.
- Remedy
- Update the wiper motor software and if necessary replace the wiper motor.
Door module communication loss may disable indicators
Door module communication may be lost, disabling the blind spot indicator, window regulator, mirror adjustment and turn signal repeater. The inoperative mirror-mounted indicators may mean the vehicle does not meet lighting standards. Dealers will install updated door control software.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 26C30 â Transit and Tourneo Custom â Door Module lost communication
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may experience loss of communication with the Door modules resulting in the Blind Spot Indicator System (BLIS) feature Window regulator mirror adjust and turn indicator repeater not working during this time. The mirror-mounted indicator lamps lack of function combined with the absence of a driver tell-tale results in a non-compliance with mandatory lighting standards.
- Remedy
- Install updated door control software.
Driver-facing camera may not meet requirements
The Driver Facing Camera may not work as intended and may not comply with current regulatory requirements. Replace the Driver Status Monitoring Camera Control Module.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 26C22 - Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom - Driver Status Monitoring Camera Control Module Replacement
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may be equipped with a Driver Facing Camera that may not work as intended and therefore not compliant with current regulatory requirements.
- Remedy
- Replace the Driver Status Monitoring Camera Control Module.
Fuel line may leak onto hot exhaust components
On affected left-hand drive vehicles, fuel may leak onto the diesel particulate filter or exhaust components, potentially causing an under-bonnet fire. Fit a modified fuel feed line.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 26S31 â Transit and Transit Custom â Fuel line cracked
- Defect
- On affected left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles there is a risk of a leak from a fuel line on to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and/or exhaust components which may in a worst-case scenario result in an under-bonnet fire.
- Remedy
- Fit modified fuel feed line.
Rear-view camera may show a reduced view or stay on
A software problem may reduce the rear-view camera view or leave it on after reversing. The vehicle software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
- Defect
- On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driverâs view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
- Remedy
- Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
Battery fault may cause power loss or fire
If a battery cell has an internal short, the battery may shut off, causing loss of motive power while coasting, and thermal venting may lead to fire. Battery control software will be updated; if a cell capacity anomaly is detected, the high-voltage battery pack will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 25S58 â Transit Custom PHEV and Explorer PHEV â Software update
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short customers may experience a battery power off resulting in a loss of motive power with coasting and battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Update the Battery Energy Control Module software. If a high voltage battery cell capacity anomaly is detected replace the high voltage battery pack.
Wiring harness may damage brake lines
Contact between a wiring harness and brake lines may cause wear, corrosion and a brake tube leak, reducing stopping performance. The brake line and harness will be checked and reworked if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 24S74 â Transit and Tourneo Custom PHEV â Wiring harness to brake line touch condition
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there may be a clash between a wiring harness and the brake lines. This could lead to wear corrosion and a brake tube leak leading to reduced stopping performance.
- Remedy
- Check the brake line and wiring harness and rework where necessary.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.