Ford recalls 2021 E-350 vehicles with potential engine cover overheating causing burns. Owners must have engine cover inspected for gaps and get free insulation patches.
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.
Ford is recalling 2021 E-350 trucks because the engine cover may get too hot, risking burns to drivers or front passengers. This happens when insulation is mispositioned, allowing heat to build up.
The engine cover's insulation may be mispositioned, causing it to get excessively hot. This heat can transfer to the driver or front passenger through direct contact with the cover's surface.
Owners of 2021 Ford E-350 trucks are affected. Drivers and front-seat passengers are most at risk due to potential skin burns from hot engine covers.
Check if your 2021 E-350 has gaps between the rubber seal and engine cover insulation. The recall started February 15, 2021, and applies to all 2021 E-350 models.
Have a dealer check for gaps between the rubber seal and engine cover insulation.
If gaps are found, the dealer will install free engine cover insulation patches in the right and left inner lower corners.
If your vehicle has SEIC or BCP, the dealer will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions.
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.
The engine cover's insulation may be mispositioned, causing it to get excessively hot and risk burns to the driver or front passenger.
No, you can keep using your truck. The recall requires a dealer inspection and possible fixes, but the hazard does not require immediate stoppage.
Your 2021 E-350 is affected if it has gaps between the rubber seal and engine cover insulation. The recall started February 15, 2021.
If your truck has SEIC or BCP, the dealer will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions as part of the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V795000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V795000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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