Ford Recalls 2019-2020 Transit Connect for Engine Overheating Risk
Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles to update software that may delay engine cooling, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (powertrain control module software) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636. The recall addresses an issue with the powertrain control module (PCM) software, which contains fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine.
This software error may delay engine cooling, resulting in engine overheating. An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software free of charge to correct the issue.
Owner notification letters were mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's number for this recall is 25S32. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 152
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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