Ford Kuga and C-Max came under a massive recall

23 January 2018

Cars can overheat and even catch fire

"Ford Sollers holding" has announced the recall of cars in Russia Ford Kuga and C-Max. In the representation of Ford fear that due to the technical failure can occur local overheating of the cylinder head. Probably, this process is able to change the geometry of the cylinder head, which in turn can lead to cracking.

The worst thing is that such trouble, the correction of which will result in substantial spending on the part of the owner can impact safety. Because cracking increases the risk of oil leakage under pressure. This could cause a fire engine compartment.

In total under review were 15 670 Ford Kuga and C-Max sold in Russia in the period from may 2012 to December 2014. "Ford Sollers holding" has published a list of VIN codes of vehicles in the risk zone (it is available using document presented on the website of "Rosstandart").

To reduce the risk of overheating, Ford dealers undertake to carry out the modernization of the cooling system. This operation includes the installation of the sensor the coolant level and update the software equipment vehicles. Due to this, the crossover and compact MPV Ford will learn to inform the driver about the coolant level. In the case of reduction to the critically low volume will appear a visual and audible warning.

Owners of the Ford Kuga and C-Max under review, it is strongly recommended to visit the nearest Ford dealership for repairs. All transactions are made free of charge.