The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V636000·Announced 2020-10-15

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

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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