NHTSA recall 25V-196: Power Train

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 28, 2025 · 1 affected model year

Power Train recall

25V-196
March 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S32.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V196000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 28, 2025
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Transit Connect8 recalls total

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