Recalls: Ford VN Transit Custom
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Ford VN Transit Custom
2014-15 Ford VN Transit Custom 2.2 TDCi: fuel injector valve
In May 2015, a recall was issued for Ford VN Transit Custom vans that had 2.2-litre turbo-diesel (‘Duratorq’) engines and were manufactured from 16 September 2014 to 8 January 2015. In these vehicles, the fuel injectors may have an incorrectly assembled internal valve. If the valve failed, there could be a loss of fuel pressure and the engine may stall – this would pose a hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2015/14704).
2017-19 Ford VN Transit Custom: electric Run-on Water Pump (ROWP)
In September 2020, recall campaign 20S24 was issued for Ford VN Transit Custom vehicles that were manufactured from 23 November 2016 through 27 May 2019. The engines in the recalled vehicles had an electric Run-on Water Pump (ROWP) which aided engine cooling after the engine had been stopped. These vehicles had a 15A fuse that was designed to protect the ROWP in the event of failure but, for these vehicles, the 15A fuse would not prevent the ROWP from overheating in the event of failure. If the ROWP overheated, it could cause localised melting of the pump body and wiring. In extreme cases, this could lead to smoke and possibly an engine compartment fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18499.
2019-20 Ford VN Transit Custom: controls arms could fracture
In October 2020, recall campaign 20S47 was issued for Ford VN Transit Custom vehicles that were manufactured between 9 October 2019 and 29 June 2020. The front lower control arms in these vehicles may have incomplete welds and this could cause the control arms to fracture. Beyond this, a fractured lower control arm joint could separate and this could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18568.
2020 Ford VN Transit Custom: front control arms could fracture
In December 2020, recall campaign 20S53 was issued for Ford VN Transit Custom vehicles that were manufactured between 12 June 2020 and 29 June 2020. The front lower control arms in these vehicles may have had incomplete welds, causing the control arms to fracture. A fractured lower control arm could result in separation of the front lower control arm joint, causing a loss of vehicle control – this condition increased the risk of a collision that could result in injury or death of vehicle occupants and/or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18580.
Problems and faults: Ford VN Transit Custom
Overview
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Problems and faults: Ford VN Transit Custom
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Ford VN Transit Custom.
