# Ford Motor Company: Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot (25V793000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot |
| NHTSA ID | 25V793000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SC7 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 7046 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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 NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025. |

## Why this score
- 7,046 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V793000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.