Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V636000 Reported October 15, 2020

Engine may overheat

Ford Motor Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,903 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V636000
Manufacturer Campaign
20S60
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
2,903
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 15, 2020
Completion Rate
88.08

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V636000 or campaign 20S60.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V636000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V636000?

NHTSA recall 20V636000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 15, 2020. It addresses: Engine may overheat. The recall affects approximately 2,903 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V636000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20S60. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.