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  • 21 May 2021FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2021/183

    SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN ADDITIONAL BOLT THAT MAY BE LOOSE WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING

    Defect

    Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).

    Remedy

    Replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    21S27
    Build start
    30 Jun 2019
    Build end
    26 Apr 2021
  • 21 May 2021FORD TRANSITRef R/2021/183

    SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN ADDITIONAL BOLT THAT MAY BE LOOSE WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING

    Defect

    Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).

    Remedy

    Replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    21S27
    Build start
    30 Jun 2019
    Build end
    26 Apr 2021
  • 21 Jan 2021FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/361

    A REAR DRIVESHAFT BEARING SUPPORT BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN FITTED WITH THE INTENDED INTERNAL BUSHES

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal bushes.

    Remedy

    Fit a new driveshaft bearing support bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    20S70
    Build start
    24 Sept 2019
    Build end
    25 Aug 2020
  • 24 Sept 2020FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/275

    WELD PENERTRATION ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.

    Vehicles affected
    2,180
    OEM ref
    20S53
    Build start
    02 Jun 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 24 Sept 2020FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2020/275

    WELD PENERTRATION ON LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The left-hand lower control arm may be fitted to vehicles where the weld penetration does not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Inspect the left-hand lower control arm and replace if within the affected date range.

    Vehicles affected
    2,180
    OEM ref
    20S53
    Build start
    02 Jun 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 04 Sept 2020FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2020/140

    AN IMPROPER BOND MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PANORAMIC ROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY

    Defect

    An improper bond may exist between the panorama roof and the vehicle body.

    Remedy

    Remove clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3,469
    OEM ref
    20S22
    Build start
    17 Jul 2014
    Build end
    01 Oct 2016
  • 27 Aug 2020FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2020/247

    THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BE FITTED WITH MISSING OR PARTIAL WELDS

    Defect

    The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds

    Remedy

    Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.

    Vehicles affected
    2,675
    OEM ref
    20S47
    Build start
    04 Oct 2019
    Build end
    29 Jul 2020
  • 27 Aug 2020FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/247

    THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BE FITTED WITH MISSING OR PARTIAL WELDS

    Defect

    The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds

    Remedy

    Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.

    Vehicles affected
    2,675
    OEM ref
    20S47
    Build start
    04 Oct 2019
    Build end
    29 Jul 2020
  • 26 Jun 2020FORD TRANSITRef R/2020/183

    THE RUN ON WATER PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat

    Remedy

    Replacing the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat.

    Vehicles affected
    91,814
    OEM ref
    20S24
    Build start
    02 May 2016
    Build end
    04 May 2020
  • 26 Jun 2020FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2020/183

    THE RUN ON WATER PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat

    Remedy

    Replacing the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat.

    Vehicles affected
    91,814
    OEM ref
    20S24
    Build start
    02 May 2016
    Build end
    04 May 2020
  • 20 Mar 2020FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2020/063

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH THE INCORRECT TWIN BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been fitted with the wrong twin battery positive cable.

    Remedy

    Inspect affected vehicles install a new twin battery cable and correct the cable routing if the concern is identified.

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    20S03
    Build start
    20 May 2019
    Build end
    10 Oct 2019
  • 21 Feb 2020FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2020/044

    SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    The brake booster diaphragm plate can crack causing the internal membrane to split and leading to sudden loss of brake performance.

    Remedy

    Replace the brake booster (servo).

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    20S05
    Build start
    22 Jan 2020
    Build end
    26 Jan 2020
  • 22 Feb 2019FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2018/350

    VEHICLE COULD SUFFER CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE FRACTURE

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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
    554
    OEM ref
    18S39
    Build start
    10 Jul 2016
    Build end
    09 May 2018
  • 08 Feb 2019FORD TRANSITRef R/2019/050

    INCORRECTLY TORQUED LEFT HAND SEATBELT TO SEATBELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER BOLT

    Defect

    An incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt.

    Remedy

    Replace the left hand seatbelt and shoulder height adjuster with new parts.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    18S41
    Build start
    06 Feb 2017
    Build end
    29 Aug 2017
  • 08 Feb 2019FORD TRANSIT CUSTOMRef R/2019/050

    INCORRECTLY TORQUED LEFT HAND SEATBELT TO SEATBELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER BOLT

    Defect

    An incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt.

    Remedy

    Replace the left hand seatbelt and shoulder height adjuster with new parts.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    18S41
    Build start
    06 Feb 2017
    Build end
    29 Aug 2017
  • 16 Jul 2018FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2018/194

    CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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
    199
    OEM ref
    18S07
    Build start
    01 Aug 2012
    Build end
    30 Jun 2016
  • 08 Jan 2018FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2018/009

    THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CRACK

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    17S09
  • 09 Jan 2017FORD TRANSIT CONNECTRef R/2016/244

    PANORAMIC ROOF GLASS MAY DETACH

    Defect

    It has been identified that the mating surface of the vehicle body for the panoramic glass roof panel may have been contaminated during the primer phase of the instigation process. There is a possibility that this could cause poor adhesion between the panoramic glass roof panel and the vehicle body. This could result in wind noise water leaks and in the worst cases detachment of the panoramic glass roof.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to remove clean body and re-bond the panoramic glass roof panel.

    Vehicles affected
    313
    OEM ref
    16S35
    Build start
    04 Oct 2013
    Build end
    12 Jun 2014
  • 13 Jan 2016FORD TRANSITRef R/2015/215

    VEHICLE HANDLING MAY BE COMPROMISED BY REAR STABILISER FAULT

    Defect

    The Rear Stabiliser bar may not be to specification. This could result in the Rear Stabiliser bar cracking and failing which will result in the vehicle handling characteristics being adversely affected.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new rear stabiliser bar.

    Vehicles affected
    1,747
    OEM ref
    15S33
    Build start
    14 Mar 2015
    Build end
    21 Oct 2015
  • 17 Sept 2015FORD TRANSITRef R/2015/177

    TOW BAR MAY FAIL

    Defect

    A non approved tow bar was fitted during manufacture. The rating of the fitted towbar is below the vehicles approved gross train mass (GTM) and could fail if the vehicle is loaded to it's maximum GTM.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles Replace tow bar with an approved towbar of the correct rating.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    OEM ref
    15B17
    Build start
    13 Nov 2012
    Build end
    11 May 2015
  • 11 Feb 2015FORD TRANSITRef R/2015/025

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    A batch of fuel injector may have been assembled correctly. The internal valve can fail and cause reduced fuel pressure and engine shutdown shutdown with no restart.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the injectors. If the injectors of concern are fitted they will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    13,853
    OEM ref
    15S01
    Build start
    12 Sept 2014
    Build end
    26 Jan 2015
  • 08 Mar 2013FORD TRANSITRef R/2013/028

    POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE

    Defect

    It is possible that the material specification of the brake pedal pin retaining R clip is not correct. This can cause the spring tension of the clip to reduce. If not rectified there is a possibility that the R clip could become detached which can result in the separation of the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. This will result in brake failure.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the R clip with a new quality assured one.

    Vehicles affected
    16,348
    OEM ref
    3C498
    Build start
    28 Sept 2012
    Build end
    06 Feb 2013
  • 05 Feb 2013FORD TRANSITRef R/2013/007

    BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK - BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. Low clamp load of the joint could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe. This would result loss of brake fluid and significantly reduced brake performance (single circuit brake operation only and soft brake pedal).

    Remedy

    The original bolt will be replaced with a new bolt and locking nut.

    Vehicles affected
    127,882
    OEM ref
    2C489
    Build start
    19 May 2010
    Build end
    14 Aug 2012
  • 22 Nov 2012FORD TRANSITRef R/2012/130

    WIPER ARM MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Wiper arm may detach due to the wiper arm pivot pins not being to specification. If the wiper arms detach view to the front could be impaired.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the wiper arm pivot pins.

    Vehicles affected
    5,021
    OEM ref
    2C459
    Build start
    01 Jun 2011
    Build end
    31 Oct 2011
  • 28 Apr 2010FORD TRANSITRef R/2010/031

    POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    109
    OEM ref
    OS303
    Build start
    01 Sept 2006
    Build end
    31 Oct 2007

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