Ford · United States · High
Ford Escape, Transit Connect: Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel
Affects Ford Escape, Transit Connect · 2014–2015 — about 185K vehicles.
The hazard
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. 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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational