Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Ford Escape Vehicles Manufactured May 19, 2014, To February 6, 2015, And Transit Connect Vehicles Manufactured May 11, 2014, To July 2, 2015. Due To A Software Incompatibility Issue, The Instrument Panel Cluster Be Inoperative Including A Blank Multiple FunCTIonal Display (Mfd), And Non-FunCTIonal Warning Chimes, Messages And Warning Lights. Specific Warning Chimes, Messages And Warning Lights. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 101, “Control And Displays.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT CONNECT
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V406000
Component Description
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Effect Of Defect
If The Instrument Cluster Is Inoperative, The Driver Of May Not Be Warned Of Safety Related Issues Such As Low Tire Pressures Or Disabled Air BAGS, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Instrument Panel Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 4, 2015. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 15C03.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20140510
End Of Manufacture
20150702
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
184519
Date Owners Notified
20150804
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20150624
Make Campaign Number
15C03
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
101