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2021 FORD E-450 ENGINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE issues.

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ENGINE Safety Recalls

Critical #25V793000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2021 E-350 or E-450 may have a software update issue that can cause the engine cover to get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you or your passenger might get burned if you touch certain parts of the engine cover while the vehicle is running.
Free Fix
The dealership will update your vehicle's engine software for free, so you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #20V795000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine cover might have insulation that's not properly in place, which can cause it to get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If you touch the engine cover, you could get burned or injured, especially if you're driving and the surface gets really hot.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for you free of charge. They'll check the engine cover, add some extra insulation if needed, and update the engine's computer to help manage heat while you're idling.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Direct and continuous 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.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other FORD E-450 2021 Recalls

STEERING
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other FORD E-450 Years

2027
1 recall
2026
1 recall
2023
3 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
10 recalls
2010
7 recalls

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