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FORD E-Transit — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-12-02

Ford E-Transit vehicles, 12 Volt batteries may vent, causing acid smell

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-02
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	E-Transit
Units affected	9103
Defect	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.
Recall number	R/2025/524
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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