Filed by Ford Motor Company on November 17, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
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NHTSA campaign 25V793000 · reported November 17, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 7,046 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.