Ford is recalling several Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo vehicles due to a defect with their transmission.
“Due to a manufacturing issue, vehicles with 8F57 transmission may contain an Electronic One-Way Clutch Assembly built with an unseated snap ring,” the company says in its recall notice.
“This may cause an unexpected loss of first and/or reverse gear resulting in a sudden loss of forward or reverse movement of the vehicle.
“A sudden loss of forward or reverse movement of the vehicle while driving could increase the risk of serious injury or death to occupants and other road users.”
The 8F57 is the eight-speed automatic transmission used in all Transit Custom and Tourneo models in Australia, as well as front-wheel drive Transit variants.
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- A total of 18 Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo models are affected, produced between 2025 and 2026
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Ford dealer for a free inspection and repair.
If you have any further questions, you can contact your Ford dealer or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 133 673.
This recall is one of three issued this week for the Transit Custom and Tourneo, though far fewer vehicles are impacted by this recall.
A total of 3085 vehicles produced between 2025 and 2026 were recalled for defective windscreen wipers, while 507 vehicles also produced between 2025 and 2026 were recalled for a software issue that could see functions like the blind-spot indicator and power windows not work.
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