If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Cooling System
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating.

Actions

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.

Documents (4)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 15, 2020 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 20S60 Certain 2019-2020 Model Year Transit Connect with a 2.5L Engine Powertrain Control Module Reprogram
• Miscellaneous Document Media Release Safety recall for select 2019-20 Ford Transit Connect vehicles equipped with the 2.5-liter engine

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