Ford Issues
The most common Ford problems
Problems solved during Ford’s recalls do not usually determine the reliability of the vehicle itself. Even the common-recalled model can be a good choice, and vice versa.
It is good to be informed, however, what problems the manufacturer has recalled most often. At least to know whether the defect was corrected by the previous owner, when buying a second-hand car. You should check your vehicle VIN with your nearest Ford dealer using our special page.
The most common Ford faults by keywords
Airbags
11. 5. 2018
Ford Ranger (2016)
7. 10. 2016 - 17. 11. 2016
The vehicles may have been fitted with a defective airbag initiator. This may prevent the side airba ...
402
5. 9. 2017
Ford Focus (2015 - 2016)
18. 7. 2015 - 27. 12. 2016
The airbag inflator may be defective which may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deployi ...
1,322
5. 9. 2017
Ford C-Max (2015 - 2016)
18. 7. 2015 - 27. 12. 2016
The airbag inflator may be defective which may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deployi ...
755
5. 9. 2017
Ford Kuga (2015 - 2016)
18. 7. 2015 - 27. 12. 2016
The airbag inflator may be defective which may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deployi ...
1,513
26. 5. 2017
Ford GT (2004 - 2006)
MY 2004 - 2006
In the event of deployment, the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture, resulting in ...
618
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
23. 3. 2018
Ford Fiesta (2017)
5. 12. 2017 - 20. 12. 2017
The brake booster may have a faulty diaphragm plate. This could lead to a loss of vacuum and result ...
1,269
8. 3. 2013
Ford Transit Custom (2012 - 2013)
8. 10. 2012 - 6. 2. 2013
The vehicles pose the risk of injuries because they have been fitted with a brake pedal pin retainin ...
820
8. 3. 2013
Ford Transit (2012 - 2013)
28. 9. 2012 - 6. 2. 2013
The vehicles pose the risk of injuries because they have been fitted with a brake pedal pin retainin ...
1,507
22. 2. 2013
Ford Transit (2010 - 2012)
19. 5. 2010 - 14. 8. 2012
The bolt that secures the brake pipe bracket to the rear axle could fail and lead to subsequent fati ...
916
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
12. 1. 2019
Ford Transit Connect (2016 - 2018)
10. 7. 2016 - 9. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Transits Connec ...
167
11. 1. 2019
Ford Galaxy (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
35
11. 1. 2019
Ford S-Max (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
42
11. 1. 2019
Ford Mondeo (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
35
11. 1. 2019
Ford Kuga (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
98
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
12. 1. 2019
Ford Transit Connect (2016 - 2018)
10. 7. 2016 - 9. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Transits Connec ...
167
11. 1. 2019
Ford Galaxy (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
35
11. 1. 2019
Ford S-Max (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
42
11. 1. 2019
Ford Mondeo (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
35
11. 1. 2019
Ford Kuga (2016 - 2018)
30. 6. 2016 - 30. 5. 2018
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Specific vehicl ...
98
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
6. 10. 2018
Ford EcoSport (2017)
2. 5. 2017 - 10. 6. 2017
The lower control arm weld may not be correctly welded. As a consequence, the front wheel assembly m ...
691
20. 4. 2018
Ford Ranger (2011)
PY 2011
A clip fixing some cables could damage the drive shaft. The defect could lead to the vehicle having ...
504
9. 2. 2018
Ford C-Max (2016)
26. 9. 2016 - 10. 10. 2016
The alloy wheels may have a casting defect which could lead to a premature fatigue crack. This could ...
559
9. 2. 2018
Ford Focus (2016)
26. 9. 2016 - 10. 10. 2016
The alloy wheels may have a casting defect which could lead to a premature fatigue crack. This could ...
467
3. 11. 2017
Ford Ranger (2015 - 2016)
17. 11. 2015 - 24. 2. 2016
The gearshift cables could contact the rear driveshaft. This could cause damage to the driveshaft, l ...
1,094
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
23. 12. 2017
Ford Focus CNG (2003 - 2011)
MY 2003 - 2011
Corrosion of the multi-valve for the natural gas system can occur. In the event of a fire, this coul ...
934
23. 12. 2017
Ford C-Max CNG (2003 - 2011)
MY 2003 - 2011
Corrosion of the multi-valve for the natural gas system can occur. In the event of a fire, this coul ...
467
23. 12. 2017
Ford Transit CNG (2003 - 2011)
MY 2003 - 2011
Corrosion of the multi-valve for the natural gas system can occur. In the event of a fire, this coul ...
356
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
12. 10. 2018
Ford Mondeo (2017)
22. 8. 2017 - 14. 12. 2017
The glass adhesive layer of the tilt/slide sun-roof could delaminate. As a result, the glass panel c ...
383
12. 11. 2016
Ford Tourneo Connect (2013 - 2014)
4. 10. 2013 - 14. 7. 2014
There is a possibility of poor adhesion between the panoramic roof glass panel and the vehicle body. ...
970
12. 11. 2016
Ford Transit Connect (2013 - 2014)
4. 10. 2013 - 14. 7. 2014
There is a possibility of poor adhesion between the panoramic roof glass panel and the vehicle body. ...
755
22. 4. 2016
Ford Kuga (2008 - 2010)
15. 1. 2008 - 31. 10. 2010
The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a poss ...
1,416
11. 12. 2015
Ford Transit (2012 - 2015)
13. 11. 2012 - 11. 5. 2015
The tow bar fitted to the vehicle can fail if the vehicle is loaded to the maximum gross train weigh ...
1,049
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
20. 4. 2018
Ford Ranger (2011)
PY 2011
A clip fixing some cables could damage the drive shaft. The defect could lead to the vehicle having ...
504
6. 3. 2015
Ford Ranger (2014 - 2015)
24. 10. 2014 – 13. 1. 2015
The fuel injector may have a detached internal valve which would lead to failure and reduction in fu ...
1,573
6. 3. 2015
Ford Transit (2014 - 2015)
12. 9. 2014 – 26. 1. 2015
The fuel injector may have a detached internal valve which would lead to failure and reduction in fu ...
1,073
13. 6. 2014
Ford C-Max (2004 - 2007)
4. 3. 2004 - 10. 4. 2007
Vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experien ...
672
13. 6. 2014
Ford Focus (2004 - 2007)
4. 3. 2004 - 10. 4. 2007
Vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experien ...
1,715
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
20. 10. 2018
Ford Focus (2018)
16. 4. 2018 - 2. 8. 2018
The rear door latch has an incorrectly assembled spring that may cause the manual child lock to not ...
446
2. 2. 2018
Ford Mustang (2014 - 2015)
11. 2. 2014 - 30. 4. 2015
The door locks on both side doors are defective. The doors may open while the car is in motion.
Th ...
474
22. 4. 2016
Ford Explorer (2011 - 2012)
1. 2. 2011 - 30. 11. 2012
The interior door handles may crack, allowing the handle return spring to become unseated and not re ...
503
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
1. 9. 2017
Ford Kuga (2012 - 2014)
17. 7. 2012 - 19. 6. 2014
In the event of a vehicle impact which deploys the front seat belt pre-tensioner, insulation materia ...
934
19. 2. 2017
Ford Mondeo (2015 - 2016)
5. 8. 2015 - 31. 7. 2016
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner cable on the driver’s side could separate during deployment, ...
2,286
4. 11. 2016
Ford Fiesta (2016)
25. 2. - 30. 8. 2016
The right hand side front seat belt top anchor bolt may not have been correctly tightened during ass ...
1,163
26. 10. 2012
Ford Fiesta Van (2008 - 2012)
30. 9. 2008 - 14. 5. 2012
There is a possibility that the bolt securing the seat belt ‘D’ ring to the ‘BR ...
377
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
24. 6. 2016
Ford EcoSport (2013 - 2014)
15. 4. 2013 - 25. 6. 2014
The fuel tubes do not meet the electrostatic discharge (ESD) ground path requirement and the fuel tu ...
694
6. 3. 2015
Ford Ecosport (2013 - 2014)
22. 2. 2013 – 22. 2. 2014
Vehicle fuel and fuel vapour lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant, protective coating whic ...
1,219
6. 3. 2015
Ford Ranger (2014 - 2015)
24. 10. 2014 – 13. 1. 2015
The fuel injector may have a detached internal valve which would lead to failure and reduction in fu ...
1,573
6. 3. 2015
Ford Transit (2014 - 2015)
12. 9. 2014 – 26. 1. 2015
The fuel injector may have a detached internal valve which would lead to failure and reduction in fu ...
1,073
28. 9. 2013
Ford S-Max (2012 - 2013)
12. 1. 2012 - 11. 2. 2013
The injector O-ring/s may have been damaged during assembly which could cause a fuel leak into the c ...
451
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
11. 3. 2017
Ford Ranger (2013 - 2015)
12. 3. 2013 – 10. 11. 2015
The rear folding seatback latch spring may break causing the latch mechanism to malfunction, potenti ...
1,202
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
24. 6. 2016
Ford Edge (2015 - 2016)
9. 12. 2015 - 10. 3. 2016
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control ...
730
24. 6. 2016
Ford S-Max (2014 - 2016)
6. 10. 2014 - 8. 2. 2016
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control ...
1,416
24. 6. 2016
Ford Galaxy (2014 - 2016)
6. 10. 2014 - 8. 2. 2016
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control ...
1,637
24. 6. 2016
Ford Mondeo (2014 - 2015)
3. 5. 2014 - 22. 12. 2015
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control ...
1,049
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary