FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-14

Ford Transit vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-14
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	TRANSIT
Model year	2022-2023
Units affected	471
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative._x000D_ Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	VISIBILITY
Remedy	Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23.
Recall number	25V168000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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