Ford — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2025-12-23

Ford van 12-volt battery vent may not operate as intended

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-23
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	Transit Custom / Tourneo
Model year	2021 - 2025
Units affected	7509
Defect	Due to a manufacturing defect, the 12-volt battery vent may not operate as intended. As a result, under certain driving conditions such as high temperatures toxic gases may leak into the cabin._x000D_ Note: Occupants may experience hissing sound, smell of acid or rotten eggs, a visible gas leak and/or heat in seat. If toxic gases leak into the cabin, it may affect the health of vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury.
Remedy	When a repair procedure is available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Ford Motor Company Australia asking them to contact their local dealership to have their vehicle rectified, free of charge._x000D_ For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 FORD (13 3673).
Recall number	REC-006518
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

🚨 Delisted or named by a regulator? Leave your details and situation — we'll assess and get back to you. Contact us →

General guidance only — not compliance or legal advice; the official notice and applicable law prevail.

Get overseas recalls that matter to you (China-origin highlighted) + top hazards — one email a week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms (incl. cross-border data processing).