EngineRecall 25V-793 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-793 covers 7,046 Ford vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V793000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 194 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 23, 2019 to November 12, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.