NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Engine May Overheat
Published: March 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V196000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 25V196000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V196000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 37.50 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S32 |
| Potentially affected | 152 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |