Ford C-max: The Engine Cylinder Head May Crack
Recall Summary Ford is recalling approximately 60,912 C-Max, Kuga, Fiesta ST, and Focus vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the engine cylinder head may crack due to localized overheating. A cracked cylinder head can cause pressurized oil to leak, which in rare cases could lead to engine compartment fires. Ford will inspect and replace affected engine components and install a coolant level sensor with software that alerts the driver if there's a problem.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD C-MAX, FORD KUGA, FORD FIESTA ST, FORD FOCUS. Units affected: 60,912
- Reason
- Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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