Ford recall: Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-max | 30 Jun 2016 | 21 Apr 2018 | 66,497 |
| Kuga | 30 Jun 2016 | 28 May 2018 | 66,497 |
| S-max | 7 Jul 2016 | 18 Apr 2018 | 66,497 |
| Galaxy | 7 Jul 2016 | 18 Apr 2018 | 66,497 |
| Mondeo | 30 Jun 2016 | 30 May 2018 | 66,497 |
| Focus | 30 Jun 2016 | 18 May 2018 | 66,497 |
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 22 February 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.