Ford Motor Company is recalling 98 of its 2026 E-Transit vehicles because bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers. This defect can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing within the battery system. Ford dealers will inspect the battery busbar fasteners and repair or replace the busbar as needed, free of charge.
Missing washers can lead to electrical arcing, which significantly increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, this defect can cause a sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion, which increases the risk of a crash.
Inspection and repair of battery busbar fasteners.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response