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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect Recalled for Engine Overheating and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 28, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 152 Transit Connect vehicles from the 2019 and 2020 model years. These specific vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly, leaving the engine control software with temperature limits that are too high. This error can delay the engine's cooling process and cause the engine to overheat, which significantly increases the risk of a fire. Ford dealers will provide a free software update to correct the temperature thresholds.

Risk

The engine may overheat because the software does not trigger fail-safe cooling measures at the correct temperature. This extreme heat can lead to a fire in the engine compartment.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect vehicles that were previously repaired under a prior recall (number 20V-636).
  2. Contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule an appointment for a free update to the powertrain control module (PCM) software.
  3. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25S32 for more information.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional details.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Powertrain control module (PCM) software update

How to: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2019-2020 Transit Connect

Relates to vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V196000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers
Units Affected: 152 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 21, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25S32
Agency Last Updated: August 26, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response