2021 FORD E-350
Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V793000.
Severity not yet assessed
We have not scored this recall against our rubric yet, so we are not showing a severity rating or our usual guidance. The agency’s own notice below is the authoritative source — read it first.
Plain-English summary
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.
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.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 FORD E-350
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — ENGINE
- Affected units
- 7,046
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 (2)
- E-350
- E-450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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