Ford — 25s86 transit transit custom – potential panther engine timing idler gear loose
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⚠ What You Should Do
Replace the idler gear and idler bolt.
Recall Details
Defect: On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.
Remedy: Replace the idler gear and idler bolt.
Vehicles affected: 1
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/352
Make: FORD | Model: TRANSIT
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/352.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.