Ford recalled 15,965 2025 Transit vans due to a risk of brake pedal disconnection and complete brake failure. No injuries have been reported yet, but NHTSA issued a “Do Not Drive” warning.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Ford Transit brake failure injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured in a 2025 Transit that experienced brake failure or loss of braking, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Car Accident Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Quick Facts: 2025 Ford Transit Brake Recall
- Ford Transit Recall RCLRPT-26V090-1523
- Quantity Recalled: 15,965 units
- Model Years: 2025 only
- Defect: Brake pedal disconnection from brake system
- Regulatory Action: NHTSA “Do Not Drive” warning
- Injuries Reported: None yet
- Recall Date: March 2026
Ford Transit Vans Recalled for Brake Failure Risk
In March 2026, Ford announced a recall for about 15,965 2025 Ford Transit cargo and passenger vans due to a defect in the brake pedal assembly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) classified the defect as a “serious safety hazard” and issued an urgent “Do Not Drive” warning, instructing owners to stop operating affected vehicles immediately until repairs are completed.
What is the Problem?
The brake pedal can disconnect from the brake booster push-rod, causing complete loss of brake function at any speed. This defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 105 and creates an imminent risk of crash, rollover, and severe injury or death.
Explain This Brake Pedal Defect in More Detail
The 2025 Ford Transit is equipped with a brake pedal assembly connected to the brake booster pushrod — the mechanical linkage that transfers pedal pressure to the braking system. A manufacturing or design defect in this assembly can cause the pedal to disconnect completely from the pushrod. When this occurs, the brake pedal becomes inoperable and the driver loses all ability to brake.
For commercial cargo and passenger vans used in daily operations — delivering parcels, transporting food, carrying utility equipment, or moving passengers — loss of braking creates an imminent risk of catastrophic crashes, especially at highway speeds or in traffic. Drivers lose all ability to control vehicle speed and stop, endangering themselves, vehicle occupants, and other road users. NHTSA determined the risk so severe that it issued a formal “Do Not Drive” warning.
“The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.” — NHTSA Safety Recall
How Many People Were Injured?
No injuries or deaths have been officially reported to NHTSA related to the brake pedal disconnection defect in the 2025 Ford Transit as of the recall announcement.
However, the severity of the defect — complete loss of braking — is so acute that NHTSA determined it warranted an urgent “Do Not Drive” warning, which indicates federal regulators believe imminent injuries are likely if vehicles continue to be operated.
Brake system failures pose an imminent risk of fatal crashes, especially for commercial vehicles carrying cargo or passengers. If you experienced brake failure, loss of braking, or a crash in a 2025 Transit, report the incident to NHTSA and contact us immediately.
Which Vehicles Are Affected?
- Model(s): 2025 Ford Transit cargo van, 2025 Ford Transit passenger van
- Quantity Recalled: 15,965 units
- Recall Date: March 2026
- Geographic Distribution: All 50 states
- Primary Uses: Commercial delivery, food service, utility work, passenger transport, fleet operations
- Check Your Vehicle: Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332
What Should I Do?
- Stop driving the 2025 Transit immediately. Do not operate the vehicle until repairs are completed. NHTSA has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for this reason.
- Verify if your vehicle is affected: Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- Do not drive to a repair shop. Have the vehicle towed or transported by another vehicle. Ford has not yet announced when replacement parts will be available.
- If you experienced brake failure or a crash: Report the incident to NHTSA at NHTSA.gov and contact us immediately for a free case review.
- Document everything: Collect photos of the vehicle, copies of crash reports, medical records, repair communications with Ford, and any documentation of brake warning signs.
Why This Matters Legally
The brake system is the most critical safety system in any vehicle. Complete loss of braking is a known, catastrophic failure mode. Manufacturers face severe liability when brake defects cause injury or death, especially when NHTSA has issued public “Do Not Drive” warnings.
Ford’s knowledge of the defect and failure to provide timely repairs before the recall was announced strengthens plaintiff liability claims significantly. Any injury or crash occurring after the recall announcement and “Do Not Drive” warning creates powerful evidence that Ford was on notice of the danger.
Do I Have a Ford Transit Brake Failure Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Ford Transit brake failure injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured in a 2025 Transit that experienced brake failure or loss of braking, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Car Accident Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Attention Lawyers: We consider a referral from another law firm to be one of the greatest compliments. If your firm is interested in referring a case or requesting previous award judgments and average referral fees, please visit the Lawyer Referral section of our website.
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs' law firms and handles cases in all 50 states. We are very proud of our legal achievements, but equally self-respecting of our firm's reputation for providing personal attention to each and every client we represent.
