Ford C-max: Oil Sump May Crack Due To The Engine Overheating

Ford Recall Summary Ford is recalling approximately 291,570 vehicles (C-MAX, Galaxy, Focus, S-MAX, Mondeo, and Kuga models) because the engine control software may not properly detect overheating in certain 2.0L diesel engines. If an engine overheats severely, the oil sump can crack and cause oil to leak out. Ford will fix this by updating the engine control software to better detect overheating and alert drivers.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: FORD C-MAX, FORD GALAXY, FORD FOCUS, FORD S-MAX, FORD MONDEO, FORD KUGA. Units affected: 291,570

Reason

The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-03-12

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2cf58986-6897-4158-849b-c44c7942b503