FORD KUGA UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2024/141 (1136)

Manufacturer Reference

24S16

Defect

A small number of vehicles on which the fuel injectors may crack and leak. In the event of an injector failing this may result in fuel accumulating on the top of the engine. The accumulation of fuel could become the catalyst for a fire due to the proximity to the exhaust system and lack of an escape route for the leaking fuel.

Remedy

The dealer will fit a specially developed drain tube which will safely drain any leaking fuel away from hot surfaces like the cylinder head or exhaust. Also the vehicle software will be updated which will allow any drop in fuel pressure to be detected. This software will reduce the power of the engine if a drop in fuel pressure is detected and a warning light will be illuminated in the instrument cluster.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (26)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (3456)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (1989)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (890)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (1161)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (1879)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (787)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (2944)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (582)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (2591)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (6606)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 (1851)

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/175 ()

Manufacturer Reference

23S27

Defect

Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block

Remedy

Software update

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/341 (2302)

Manufacturer Reference

23S57

Defect

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

Remedy

Replace affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/341 ()

Manufacturer Reference

23S57

Defect

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

Remedy

Replace affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/341 (2740)

Manufacturer Reference

23S57

Defect

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

Remedy

Replace affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/341 (110)

Manufacturer Reference

23S57

Defect

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

Remedy

Replace affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/341 (1)

Manufacturer Reference

23S57

Defect

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

Remedy

Replace affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/341 (1)

Manufacturer Reference

23S57

Defect

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

Remedy

Replace affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/080 (13671)

Manufacturer Reference

22S73

Defect

In the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak.

Remedy

A drain tube will need to be installed to allow safe passage of the fuel away from hot surfaces in the event of a leak occurring. Also the dealer will perform a PCM software update that will reduce the engine power if a drop in fuel pressure is detected and a warning light will be illuminated to make the user aware.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/042 (142)

Manufacturer Reference

23S03

Defect

A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected.

Remedy

Conduct a visual inspection of the summer tyres to identify known and specific build codes. If after inspecting the vehicle a tyre(s) is identified as one of the known specific build numbers that falls in the suspect build range the Dealer will replace the affected tyre free of charge.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/325 (2359)

Manufacturer Reference

22S58

Defect

Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to the roof frame assembly. As a result there is a possibility that the fixed glass panel could detach during driving causing a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Check the panoramic roof frame If an affected date is present the fixed glass roof panel will need to be removed to inspect the integrity of the adhesive. If the adhesive is found to be compromised a new roof frame assembly will need to be installed.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/304 (35)

Manufacturer Reference

22S63

Defect

The lower front seatbelt bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification.

Remedy

Inspect and re-torque the front lower seatbelt bolts to specification

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/239 (9388)

Manufacturer Reference

22C16

Defect

It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.

Remedy

The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/231 (16155)

Manufacturer Reference

22S47

Defect

Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke.

Remedy

Modification of the engine undertray and active grill assemblies.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/171 (9818)

Manufacturer Reference

22S21

Defect

Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.

Remedy

Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/177 (100)

Manufacturer Reference

21C12

Defect

Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.

Remedy

Carry out a software update.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/214 (1)

Manufacturer Reference

20S27

Defect

The Fuel Operated Heater could start inadvertently

Remedy

New SYNC system software must be applied.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/224 (5046)

Manufacturer Reference

20S38/20S44

Defect

The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

Remedy

To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/196 (30202)

Manufacturer Reference

20S34

Defect

The High Voltage Battery Control Charger Module (BCCM) connector may be damaged

Remedy

An inspection of the BCCM is required to confirm an undamaged connector. If a failed inspection occurs the vehicle must be reworked with a replacement BCCM and charge cable.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/351 (66497)

Manufacturer Reference

18S39

Defect

A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.

Remedy

To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel ?Wrench light? and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/082 (122199)

Manufacturer Reference

18S07

Defect

Affected vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.

Remedy

To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel ?Wrench light? and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/053 (48595)

Manufacturer Reference

17S45

Defect

The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/008 (15228)

Manufacturer Reference

17S09

Defect

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.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/241 (1943)

Manufacturer Reference

17S06

Defect

The airbag initiator may be defective and may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident. In a collision the airbags not deploying could put the occupants at further risk.

Remedy

Recall the 1943 vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the side and knee protection airbags complete with initiators.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/238 (29904)

Manufacturer Reference

17S20

Defect

In the event of a colision which deploys the front seat belt retractor pre-tensioner there is a possibility that the insulation material on the inner face of lower 'B' pillar trim could be subjected to a concentrated heat source that could ignite the insulation material resulting in fire.

Remedy

Remove a section of the insulation material on both ?B? pillar trims.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/107 (4382)

Manufacturer Reference

16S12

Defect

The heated washer jets fitted to some Kuga vehicles may have jet heating elements that are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/067 (20358)

Manufacturer Reference

15B35

Defect

The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/050 (13029)

Manufacturer Reference

9U225

Defect

During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.