Ford recall: Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-max | 2 Dec 2014 | 10 Aug 2015 | 48,595 |
| Galaxy | 25 May 2015 | 19 Oct 2015 | 48,595 |
| Focus | 18 Jul 2014 | 8 Sep 2015 | 48,595 |
| S-max | 25 May 2015 | 19 Oct 2015 | 48,595 |
| Mondeo | 19 Sep 2014 | 28 Sep 2015 | 48,595 |
| Kuga | 13 Oct 2014 | 26 Sep 2015 | 48,595 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 12 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.