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NHTSA Recall 20V795000: Engine

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,344 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford E-350.

29,344
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (February 15)
NHTSA campaign20V795000
Manufacturer campaign20S73
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedDecember 17, 2020
Owner notificationFebruary 15, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.

Safety risk

Direct and continuous 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.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V795000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E-3502021
Ford E-4502021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.