Ford recalls 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles due to PCM software failure risking engine fire.
Ford is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles with 2.5L engines because faulty PCM software can cause engine overheating and increase fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle power train component (PCM software) that can cause engine overheating and fire risk, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported. According to the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported qualify as High severity.
Plain-English summary
Ford is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The power train control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended, which may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy during coolant loss and result in engine overheating. This overheating can lead to engine damage and increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on November 10, 2020, and owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or their local dealer for a free software update. Dealers will update the PCM software at no cost. Owners are advised not to drive the affected vehicles until the software is updated.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Power Train
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,903
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TRANSIT CONNECT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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