Ford Recalls 2026 Econoline Vehicles for HVAC Blower Motor Defect
Ford is recalling 2026 Econoline vehicles because a failing HVAC blower motor can disable windshield defrosting, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Econoline vehicles due to a defect in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD ECONOLINE
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Affected units
- 6,909
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ECONOLINE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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