Ford E-transit: - E-transit - 12v Battery Venting
Ford is recalling 9,103 E-Transit vehicles because the 12-volt batteries may vent gas, which could cause odors like acid or rotten eggs in the cabin, hissing sounds, or visible venting and heat near the front seats. The fix involves inspecting and replacing the batteries if needed, installing a vent tube, and updating the vehicle's software. This recall affects E-Transit vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD E-Transit. Units affected: 9,103
- Reason
- Affected vehicles could experience venting of the 12 Volt batteries. Customers may experience one or more of acid smell or smell of rotten eggs in the cabin hissing sound the battery visibly venting gas or heat in the front seats. Remedy: Inspect the batteries and replace if necessary. Install a vent tube to the batteries and update the Power Control Module software.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-12-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/230ff5e3-9121-4d76-b587-35b039fe253e