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NHTSA recall 25V196000

Engine May Overheat

Ford Motor CompanyReported March 28, 2025SoftwareRework Gen 2
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Vehicles affected
152
Completion rate
39.47%
Remedy
Dealer visit
Component
POWER TRAIN

Description

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.

Issue

An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Consequence Summary

An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Related to

Rework Generation 2

  • 20V636000

    Recall not found in current collection

Internal ID: 25V196000 · Updated October 12, 2026

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