Ford Motor Company - Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
USFord Motor Company - Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System |
| Nhtsa id | 25V726000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V726000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 35.20 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25SB4 |
| Potentially affected | 6909 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelVISIBILITY
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