Ford E-350, E-450: Engine

Date

Nov. 17, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford E-350 (2021); Ford E-450 (2021)

Component

Engine

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

7046

What can 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.

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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 7, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

25SC7

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Panel · Engine Cover (Dog House) · F8UZ-1510312-BAA

Recall number

25V793000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford E-350, E-450: Engine (Dec. 17, 2020)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.