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Ford 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.

NHTSA campaign 15V-406 · Reported June 24, 2015 · 184,519 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Escape and Transit Connect
VEHICLES AFFECTED
184,519
REMEDY
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the electrical system instrument cluster/panel. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-406.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2015Ford Escape
2014–2015Ford Transit Connect

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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