NHTSA Campaign 20V636000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 20V636000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:cooling system. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating.
- The risk
- If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 20V636000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V636000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.