If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Cooling System
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)

Date Announced
OCT 15, 2020
Vehicles Affected
2,903
Ford Recall #
20S60
NHTSA Campaign #
20V636000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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