FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-28

Ford Transit Connect vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-28
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	TRANSIT CONNECT
Model year	2019-2020
Units affected	152
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay engine cooling and result in engine overheating._x000D_ An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Component	POWER TRAIN
Remedy	Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S32.
Recall number	25V196000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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