Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V791000 Reported October 20, 2022

Hvac controls may become inoperative

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 31,339 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V791000
Manufacturer Campaign
22S65
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
31,339
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 20, 2022
Completion Rate
90.11

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 transit vehicles. 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on november 11, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22s65.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 22V791000 or campaign 22S65.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V791000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V791000?

NHTSA recall 22V791000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 20, 2022. It addresses: Hvac controls may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 31,339 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V791000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22S65. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.