Ford · Various models

Localised overheating of the engine cylinder head can occur due to the engine not containing sufficient coolant. This may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing a pressurised oil leak that may result in a fire in the engine compartment.

Published: 09 February 2018
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 08/01/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0168/18
Model: Kuga, Focus, C-Max, Fiesta ST, Transit Connect

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Spain

Product description

Passenger car / van