Ford Transit Connect: The Engine Cylinder Head May Crack
Ford is recalling 18 Transit Connect vehicles because the engine cylinder head may crack due to localized overheating, which could cause pressurized oil to leak and potentially result in engine compartment fires. The remedy involves inspecting the engine and cooling system, replacing affected components, and installing a coolant level sensor with software that provides audible and visual warnings to the driver. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. Units affected: 18
- 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
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b01a0f75-b5d1-47d9-898b-4d4f9db4a4bb