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A DEFECT ON THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX PINS MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT POOR CONNECTION ON A NUMBER OF TERMINALS
A defect on the Power Distribution Box (PDB) pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals.
Inspect for potential damage If present replace Power Distribution Box and interfacing wiring loom pins
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLT PARTIALLY ENGAGED
Seat belt anchors and seat bolts may not be secured as per specification
Check tighten and torque all identified bolts to specification
BOLTS FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION TO VEHICLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT TORQUE
Bolts fixing the front suspension to the vehicle may not be tightened to the correct torque.
The front suspension bolts must be inspected and set to the correct torque.
VEHICLE COULD SUFFER CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE FRACTURE
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.
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.
POTENTIAL FOR THE REAR DOORS TO OPEN WHEN THE REAR WINDOWS ARE LOWERED
Potential for the rear doors to open when the rear windows are lowered.
Ensure the door release cable is in the correct position and adjusted if necessary.
A BRAKE PEDAL HINGE BOLT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification.
Check torque of brake pedal hinge bolt. If the vehicle fails the test replace the brake pedal box
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED REAR DOOR LATCH SPRING THAT WILL CAUSE THE MANUAL CHILD LOCK TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY
Rear door latch child lock may not function correctly.
Check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary.
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE MAY FRACTURE
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.
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.
CASTING DEFECT MAY CAUSE ALLOY WHEEL(S) TO CRACK
A small batch of alloy wheels may have a casting defect that may initiate a fatigue crack and result in wheel failure.
Check wheels on affected vehicles for a specific batch code. Replace those wheels which have the identified batch code.
OIL SUMP MAY CRACK DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING
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.
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.
THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CRACK
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.
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.
SIDE AND/OR KNEE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A COLLISION
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.
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.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
Engineering investigations have identified that vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can propagate into the electronic circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module and surrounding wiring and components.
A supplemental wiring loom that removes the power supply to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off is required to be fitted to affected vehicles. An additional water shield must also be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.
RISK OF FIRE
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
RISK OF FIRE
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
RISK OF FIRE
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
RISK OF FIRE
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
It has been identified that a batch of vehicles converted by SVP have been fitted with a split charging system the relays of which may not be to specification and could subsequently fail. This can result in wiring loom damage and the possibility of a fire.
Whereas the converter has approached 89 customers and supplied revised parts. It is proposed that Ford will contact the owners of the outstanding vehicles to emphasise the importance of end users contacting the convertor thus ensuring that the remaining vehicles are reworked.
RISK OF FIRE
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
HARD BRAKE PEDAL MAY OCCUR DURING ENGINE WARM UP
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.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
RISK OF FIRE
It has been identified that due to a specification change to the engine cooling fan module vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can penetrate the electrical circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the cooling fan control module and surrounding wiring whilst the vehicle is parked.
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a supplementary wiring loom that removes the power to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off. Additionally a further water shield will be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.
FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE BAY FIRE
It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE BAY FIRE
It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
REAR HUB BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE
The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.
ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE MAY OVERHEAT
In markets where salt is used on roads in winter corrosion may form and propagate into the electronic fan control module and in extreme cases may cause the module to overheat. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module surrounding wiring and components.
Recall affected vehicles and replace the cooling fan and motor assembly.
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