2021 Ford E-350, 2021 Ford E-450 recall: Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 17, 2025.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
7,046 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021 Ford E-350, 2021 Ford E-450.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 85 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
18 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 9, 2024 2021-2022 Ford E-350, 2021-2022 Ford E-450 recall: Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak (agency record)
- Sept. 8, 2023 2024-2025 Ford E-350, 2024-2025 Ford F-650 SD, 2024-2025 Ford F-750 SD recall: Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway (agency record)
- Dec. 14, 2022 2022-2023 Ford E-350, 2022-2023 Ford E-450, 2021-2022 Ford F-59 recall: Fuel Tank Paint May Peel and Result in a Fuel Leak (agency record)
- Oct. 20, 2022 2023 Ford E-450 recall: Improperly Tightened Bolt on Rear Axle (agency record)
- May 27, 2022 2023 Ford E-150, 2023 Ford E-250, 2023 Ford E-350 and 7 more models recall: Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford E-350 2021
- Ford E-450 2021
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V793000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 17, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 7,046 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25SC7 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record