Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles with 2.5L engines due to potential engine overheating and fire risk from faulty PCM software.
If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles with 2.5L engines because their powertrain control module software may cause overheating if coolant leaks. This could lead to engine damage or fire.
The powertrain control module (PCM) software has higher temperature thresholds than intended. If coolant leaks, the vehicle may not activate the cooling system properly, causing the engine to overheat and potentially leading to fire.
Owners of 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect vehicles with 2.5L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are at risk of overheating.
Check if your 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect has a 2.5L engine. The recall started November 10, 2020, and Ford will notify owners about the software update.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free software update.
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the temperature threshold issue in the powertrain control module.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.
The powertrain control module (PCM) software has higher temperature thresholds than intended, which may delay the cooling system response if coolant leaks, causing engine overheating.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect with a 2.5L engine.
Yes, if the engine overheats due to the software issue, it could increase the risk of fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V636000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V636000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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