2022 Ford Transit Recall: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V168000 | Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Recall 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 25V168000