Ford recall: Engine
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-350 2021
- Ford E-450 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V793000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 7, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,046
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 25SC7
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 9, 2024
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 8, 2023
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 14, 2022
- Ford recall: Equipment May 27, 2022
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 16, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.