Ford Motor Company has issued safety recalls of its select 2019-20 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Ford Escape and 2017-20 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT500.
As announced by the automaker in a statement released on Monday, the affected Ford Transit Connect vehicles are equipped with the 2.5-liter engine
Problem they have is that the software calibration for the engine failsafe cooling strategy contains temperature threshold values that are higher than intended.
In the event of elevated engine temperatures due to coolant loss, there will be a delay in vehicles invoking the failsafe cooling strategy, resulting in engine temperatures exceeding critical limits. Under severe cases, running the engine at temperatures above critical limits for prolonged periods of time could result in engine damage and increase the risk of fire.
Ford claims it is unaware of any reports of accident, injury or fire related to this condition.
This action affects 2,903 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories and 584 in Canada. Affected vehicles were built at Valencia Assembly Plant from Aug. 2, 2018, to July 30, 2020.
Dealers have been directed to update the powertrain control module.
Whereas 2020 Ford Escape vehicles are being recalled, because their tire pressure monitoring system may function in a reduced capacity and may intermittently fail to adequately warn a driver of low air pressure in the rear tires.
“Driving with low tire pressure could lead to poor vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash,” it warned, adding, however, that up to the time of the announcement, it was unaware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
This action affects 689 vehicles in the U.S. and 19 in Canada. Affected vehicles were built at Louisville Assembly Plant from June 26, to Aug. 14, 2020.
Dealers will replace the body control module.
Problem with the 2017-20 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT500 vehicles (in Canada only) has to do with their daytime running lamps, which may not activate as required.
“If the daytime running lights do not activate,” Ford warned, “ the vehicle may be less visible to other drivers during the day. The reduced visibility of other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.”
However, like others, Ford claims it is unaware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
This action affects 833 vehicles in Canada. Affected vehicles were built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant from Sept. 22, 2016, to July 12, 2020.
Dealers will update the body control module software.
According to the automaker, the vehicles being recalled are those made for North America and one for Canada.
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