2026 Ford E-Transit High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V062)
Ford Motor Company · 98 vehicles · Reported February 3, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 98 2026 Ford E-Transit vehicles. Bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, which can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V062 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V062000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26S05 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 3, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2026 Ford E-Transit |
| Units affected | 98 |
| Build dates | October 14, 2025 to November 13, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2026 Ford E-Transit in recall 26V062?
Bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, which can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 E-Transit vehicles. Bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, which can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing.
Is it safe to drive a 2026 E-Transit with recall 26V062?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your E-Transit shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V062?
Recall 26V062 covers 98 vehicles: 2026 Ford E-Transit.
NHTSA lists 98 vehicles in this campaign, built October 14, 2025 to November 13, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ford | E-Transit |
What is the fix for the E-Transit high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace the busbar if necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace the busbar if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S05. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
When was recall 26V062 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V062 to NHTSA on February 3, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| November 13, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 3, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V062000. |
| February 13, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 30 days. If your E-Transit was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my E-Transit is part of recall 26V062?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V062 is open on your E-Transit, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 E-Transit vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should E-Transit owners do about recall 26V062?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V062000 applies to your E-Transit.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are E-Transit owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 26V062 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 26V062 make my E-Transit a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V062000 does not automatically make your E-Transit a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2026 Ford E-Transit waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Ford E-Transit has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V062
Is the 26V062000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my E-Transit is part of recall 26V062000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V062000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.