NHTSAVISIBILITY
Ford Motor Company - Inoperative HVAC Controls
Published: March 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V168000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Inoperative HVAC Controls
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inoperative HVAC Controls |
| Nhtsa id | 25V168000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V168000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 58.60 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S23 |
| Potentially affected | 471 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |