Ford Kuga: - Kuga - Pcm Programming And Drain Tube Installation
Ford Kuga Recall Summary Ford is recalling 1,136 Kuga vehicles because fuel injectors may crack and leak fuel onto the engine, which could ignite near hot surfaces like the exhaust system. To fix this, dealers will install a drain tube to safely direct any leaking fuel away from hot components and update the vehicle's software to detect pressure drops and reduce engine power if a leak occurs.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD KUGA. Units affected: 1,136
- Reason
- A small number of vehicles on which the fuel injectors may crack and leak. In the event of an injector failing this may result in fuel accumulating on the top of the engine. The accumulation of fuel could become the catalyst for a fire due to the proximity to the exhaust system and lack of an escape route for the leaking fuel. Remedy: The dealer will fit a specially developed drain tube which will safely drain any leaking fuel away from hot surfaces like the cylinder head or exhaust. Also the vehicle software will be updated which will allow any drop in fuel pressure to be detected. This...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-03-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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