Vehicle recall 20V636000 · October 15, 2020
2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect
The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V636000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2020
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20S60
- Owner notification
- November 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,903
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm); Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Transit Connect (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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