Last updated on 01/09/2026
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Issue Date
2020-10-15
Campaign
20S60/20V636
Description
The temperature threshold values in the fail safe cooling strategy calibration were higher than the validated thresholds for the 2.5L engine.
Safety Risk
In the event of elevated engine temperatures e.g., coolant loss, there will be a delay in vehicles invoking the fail safe cooling strategy, resulting in engine temperatures exceeding critical limits. Under severe cases, running the engine at the temperatures above critical limits for prolonged time could result in engine damage and increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram the powertrain control module to the latest software calibration level free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2020-10-15
Campaign
20S60/20V636
Description
The temperature threshold values in the fail safe cooling strategy calibration were higher than the validated thresholds for the 2.5L engine.
Safety Risk
In the event of elevated engine temperatures e.g., coolant loss, there will be a delay in vehicles invoking the fail safe cooling strategy, resulting in engine temperatures exceeding critical limits. Under severe cases, running the engine at the temperatures above critical limits for prolonged time could result in engine damage and increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram the powertrain control module to the latest software calibration level free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
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