Ford S-max: Overheating Of The Engine Cylinder Head May Cause The Cylinder Head To Crack
Recall Summary Ford is recalling 12,078 S-Max, Galaxy, and Mondeo vehicles because the engine cylinder head may overheat and crack, potentially causing pressurized oil to leak. In extreme cases, this oil leak could result in a fire in the engine compartment. Ford will install a coolant level sensor that alerts drivers with audible and visual warnings, and can reduce engine power if needed.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD S-MAX, FORD GALAXY, FORD MONDEO. Units affected: 12,078
- 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: A coolant level sensor needs to be fitted to provide an audible and visual warning to the customer and in extreme circumstances reduce the engine power.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2019-06-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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