United StatesCertain 2026 Ford Econoline vehicles are affected; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025. The HVAC blower motor may fail, which can cause the windshield defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative and reduce driver visibility. Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor assembly free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 25SB4).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Econoline vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V726000; Manufacturer campaign 25SB4
The hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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