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 ...
41
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 ...
490
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 ...
254
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 ...
524
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 ...
338
26. 5. 2017
Ford Mustang (2004 - 2014)
6. 4. 2004 - 21. 6. 2014
In the event of deployment, the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture, resulting in ...
447
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 ...
129
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 ...
252
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 ...
269
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 ...
221
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
23. 3. 2018
Ford Focus (2014 - 2015)
18. 7. 2014 - 19. 10. 2015
The engine may overheat. This could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to a loss of engine o ...
1,049
23. 3. 2018
Ford C-Max (2014 - 2015)
18. 7. 2014 - 19. 10. 2015
The engine may overheat. This could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to a loss of engine o ...
228
23. 3. 2018
Ford Kuga (2014 - 2015)
18. 7. 2014 - 19. 10. 2015
The engine may overheat. This could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to a loss of engine o ...
200
23. 3. 2018
Ford Mondeo (2014 - 2015)
18. 7. 2014 - 19. 10. 2015
The engine may overheat. This could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to a loss of engine o ...
158
23. 3. 2018
Ford Galaxy (2014 - 2015)
18. 7. 2014 - 19. 10. 2015
The engine may overheat. This could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to a loss of engine o ...
41
23. 3. 2018
Ford S-Max (2014 - 2015)
18. 7. 2014 - 19. 10. 2015
The engine may overheat. This could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to a loss of engine o ...
54
12. 2. 2018
Ford Kuga (2010 - 2014)
2. 6. 2010 - 20. 12. 2014
Localised overheating of the engine cylinder head can occur due to the engine not containing suffici ...
290
12. 2. 2018
Ford Focus (2010 - 2014)
2. 6. 2010 - 20. 12. 2014
Localised overheating of the engine cylinder head can occur due to the engine not containing suffici ...
1,477
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
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 ...
248
3. 2. 2017
Ford Ranger (2011 - 2012)
29. 9. 2011 - 30. 3. 2012
The automatic transmission may shift gears down due to an incorrect signal from the output speed sen ...
729
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
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 ...
133
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 ...
166
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 ...
152
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 ...
248
4. 11. 2016
Ford Fiesta (2016)
05/07/2016
Inadequate welding on one of the rear axle side arm bush housings can lead to the separation of the ...
715
27. 11. 2015
Ford Transit (2015)
14. 3. - 21. 10. 2015
The rear stabiliser bar could crack, compromising vehicle handling characteristics.
The recall affec ...
511
3. 7. 2015
Ford EcoSport (2013 - 2015)
29. 11. 2013 - 25. 2. 2015
The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have been over tightened causing the misalignment of the ...
882
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 ...
609
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 ...
120
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 ...
126
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
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. ...
707
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. ...
457
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 ...
968
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 ...
479
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 ...
133
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 ...
621
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 ...
871
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 ...
146
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 ...
367
22. 2. 2013
Ford Ranger (2011 - 2013)
18. 12. 2011 - 18. 1. 2013
There is a possibility of a faulty electrical connection to the electric booster heater. This could ...
123
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
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 ...
309
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 ...
387
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 ...
469
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, ...
991
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 ...
596
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 ...
113
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 ...
499
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 ...
754
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 ...
621
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 ...
871
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 ...
133
28. 9. 2013
Ford Galaxy (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 ...
112
28. 9. 2013
Ford Mondeo (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 ...
166
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 ...
651
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 ...
479
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 ...
811
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 ...
889
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 ...
808
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary