Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #20V795000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V795000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2021 e-350 and e-450 vehicles Includes 29,344 affected units, Engine Cover may be Excessively Hot, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021 e-350 and e-450 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V795000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2020-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Engine cover may be excessively hot
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 29,344

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20S73
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.39

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NHTSA ID: 20V795000
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