NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot
Published: November 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V793000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot |
| Nhtsa id | 25V793000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V793000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 19.90 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25SC7 |
| Potentially affected | 7046 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |