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Ford E-450 Recall 20V795: Engine Cover Can Overheat and Burn Driver or Passenger

NHTSA campaign 20V795, reported December 17, 2020, 29,344 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Mispositioned insulation on the underside of the engine cover may allow the cover to get excessively hot. Direct, continuous contact with certain areas of the cover surface inside the passenger compartment can increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.

The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer. The dealer will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation and, if gaps are found, install insulation patches in the right and left inner lower corners of the cover. Where applicable, the dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V795Ford Motor Company
Component
ENGINE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford E-3502021
Ford E-4502021