Vehicle recall R/2018/008

Ford C-Max and others recall: The engine cylinder head may crack

DVSA recall R/2018/008 names the Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus. It was launched 8 January 2018. It covers vehicles built 2 June 2010 to 20 December 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/008
Launched: 8 January 2018
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 17S09
Vehicles: 15,228 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 15,228.
Model	Built
Ford C-Max	2 June 2010 to 20 December 2014
Ford Fiesta (FIESTA ST)	2 June 2010 to 20 December 2014
Ford Focus	2 June 2010 to 20 December 2014
Ford Kuga	2 June 2010 to 20 December 2014

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2018/053 Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating 12 March 2018, Ford C-Max, Ford Galaxy, Ford Focus and others
R/2018/039 Brake servo may fail 15 March 2018, Ford Fiesta
R/2018/011 Casting defect may cause alloy wheel(s) to crack 19 March 2018, Ford Focus, Ford C-Max
R/2017/241 Side and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision 4 September 2017, Ford Kuga, Ford C-Max, Ford Focus
R/2017/238 B-pillar trim insulation too close to the seat belt pretentioner 30 August 2017, Ford Kuga
R/2018/082 Clutch pressure plate may fracture 16 July 2018, Ford Kuga, Ford S-Max, Ford Mondeo and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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