HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V791000 |
| Report Received Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 31,339 |
| Completion Rate | 90.11% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
