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2021 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 recall: engine

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 17, 2025. It covers about 7,046 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7,046
reported
Nov 17, 2025
owners notified
Jan 7, 2026
related complaints
18

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.
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.
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 beginning December 22, 2025.

Recall number 25V793000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about engine problems.

2021 Ford E-3502021 Ford E-450

Questions about recall 25V793000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 engine?

Yes. Recall 25V793000, reported on November 17, 2025, covers about 7,046 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V793000?

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 beginning December 22, 2025.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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