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NHTSA Recall 25V793000: Engine

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,046 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford E-350.

7,046
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2026
owners notified (January 7)
NHTSA campaign25V793000
Manufacturer campaign25SC7
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedNovember 17, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 7, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V793000

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.