NHTSA recall 25V793000
Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot
- Vehicles affected
- 7,046
- Completion rate
- 30.66%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- N/A
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.
Issue
Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
Consequence Summary
Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.
Related to
Rework Generation 2
- 20V795000
Recall not found in current collection
Internal ID: 25V793000 · Updated October 12, 2026
