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2023 FORD TRANSITTransport Canada Recall #2023098
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may not work. As a result, you won't be able to defog or defrost the windshield or windows. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles that had an upfitter auxiliary wire harness installed by a vehicle upfitter or modifier.
Safety Risk
A windshield that can't be defogged or defrosted can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the auxiliary wire harness. It will be repaired, as necessary.
449 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 23C02Updated June 10, 2026