2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect Recalled Over Incorrect Repair

April 4, 2025 1:03 am

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect models previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636. This is one of several new recalls issued to address incorrect software-related repairs conducted under prior recalls.

The defect: in affected vehicles, 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.

The hazards: an engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Components: powertrain control module software

Affected vehicles: select 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect models built between September 6^th, 2018, and June 22^nd, 2020.

Number of vehicles affected: 152

The fix: dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin April 28^th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S32.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S32
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov

By Brett Foote

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