Recall number R/2018/008

There are 15228 FORD vehicles affected by the recall R/2018/008.

This recall was issued on January 8th, 2018 and all the details of this FORD recall (R/2018/008 - THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CRACK) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/2018/008

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2018-01-08

Reason for concern

THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CRACK

Reason for recall

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.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FORD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FORD service.

FORD Reference ID

17S09

Number of affected FORD cars

15228

FORD vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
C-MAX	WF0AXXWPMACS52904 to WF0UXXWPGUEA27692	2010-06-02 to 2014-12-20
FIESTA ST	WF0AXXWPMACS52904 to WF0UXXWPGUEA27692	2010-06-02 to 2014-12-20
FOCUS	WF0AXXWPMACS52904 to WF0UXXWPGUEA27692	2010-06-02 to 2014-12-20
KUGA	WF0AXXWPMACS52904 to WF0UXXWPGUEA27692	2010-06-02 to 2014-12-20