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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2021 Ford E-350 and E-450 Recalled for Engine Cover Heat Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 17, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 7,046 of its 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles because the engine cover can become excessively hot. This issue affects vehicles that previously received an incomplete software update intended to manage heat levels. Dealers will provide a free update to the powertrain software to ensure engine temperatures are correctly managed while the vehicle is idling.

Risk

The engine cover surface inside the passenger compartment can reach temperatures high enough to cause burns or skin injuries to the driver or front seat passenger if they come into direct contact with it.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2021 Ford E-350 and E-450 vehicles that may have received an incomplete software update under a previous recall (20V795) intended to manage engine cover heat.
  2. Check if your vehicle is affected by searching your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website beginning December 22, 2025.
  3. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule a free powertrain calibration update to manage engine heat during elevated idle conditions.
  4. If you have questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25SC7.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Powertrain calibration update for heat management.

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 Ford E-350
Part / Model:
E-350

Affected by incomplete software update under previous recall 20V795.

Product: 2021 Ford E-450
Part / Model:
E-450

Affected by incomplete software update under previous recall 20V795.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V793000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers
Units Affected: 7,046 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 7, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25SC7
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response