Ford has identified a defect in the engine mounting on some Transit vans built for the American market between 2023 and 2024. The issue affects 1,403 vehicles and stems from the engine subframe potentially being secured with bolts but without washers, which deviates from factory specifications.

If this connection loosens, the engine could shift, leading to a loss of power and risking damage to critical systems—including the brakes. The part in question, numbered W705819S439, was supplied by Ford itself.

The company launched an investigation in July 2025 after engineering calculations indicated possible slippage in the assembly. Additional durability tests were conducted, but Ford has not recorded any incidents in the field.

The defect is specific to the Transit Trail version—an off-road variant with a 3.5-inch increase in ground clearance, stiffer springs, front suspension spacers, and Goodyear all-terrain tires. These vehicles were assembled at the Kansas City plant from March 15, 2022, to January 30, 2024.

In practice, this means the problem is confined to a niche model. The Transit remains the segment leader in the U.S., with 161,797 units sold in 2025. Gasoline-powered versions offer naturally aspirated and twin-turbo V6 engines, while the Trail is equipped exclusively with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost producing 310 horsepower and 542 N·m of torque.