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Ford — Transit, Transit Custom

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The fuse for the electronic Run On Water Pump (ROWP) is inadequate and will not prevent it from overheating in case of failure. This will lead to the melting of the pump body and wiring, increasing the risk of fire.

Origin
Turkey

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2261 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A recall of some Ford Transit and Transit Custom vans. The water pump’s fuse may not stop it from getting too hot.

What's happening? The pump can overheat, melt, and start a fire. Ford is fixing this.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these vans in the listed countries, check now.

What should I do? Contact a Ford dealer or your usual garage to arrange a free repair. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fuse for the electronic Run On Water Pump (ROWP) is inadequate and will not prevent it from overheating in case of failure. This will lead to the melting of the pump body and wiring, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: Turkey

First published
July 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001546

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Transit, Transit Custom. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fuse for the electronic Run On Water Pump (ROWP) is inadequate and will not prevent it from overheating in case of failure. This will lead to the melting of the pump body and wiring, increasing the ris...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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