Ford Cmax: Risk Of Fire

Ford is recalling 1,299 C-Max vehicles in the United Kingdom because the engine cooling fan module can corrode from road salt exposure in winter, potentially overheat, and catch fire. Ford will modify the wiring and install a water shield on the module to fix the problem.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: FORD CMAX. Units affected: 1,299

Reason

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion overheat and may ignite. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2009-12-07

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/60144960-a8f5-4780-aa5c-a7fad71429b7