Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel
Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

Actions

Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65.

Documents (7)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S65 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year Transit Vehicles Reprogram Remote Climate Control Module
• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S65 Supplement # 1 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year Transit Vehicles Reprogram Remote Climate Control Module

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