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NHTSA Recall 25V196000: Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 152 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Ford Transit Connect.

152
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (April 21)
NHTSA campaign25V196000
Manufacturer campaign25S32
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Report receivedMarch 28, 2025
Owner notificationApril 21, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V196000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Transit Connect2019, 2020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.