Vehicle recall R/2018/009

Ford Transit Connect recall: The engine cylinder head may crack

DVSA recall R/2018/009 names the Ford Transit Connect. 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/2018/009
Launched: 8 January 2018
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 17S09
Vehicles: DVSA lists 9 on each model line

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 lists the same vehicle number on each line: 9. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Transit Connect	not recorded	9
Ford Transit Connect	2 June 2010 to 20 December 2014	9

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/2018/194 Clutch pressure plate may fracture 16 July 2018, Ford Transit Connect
R/2016/244 Panoramic roof glass may detach 9 January 2017, Ford Tourneo Connect, Ford Transit Connect
R/2018/350 Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture 22 February 2019, Ford Transit Connect
R/2020/044 Sudden loss of brake performance 21 February 2020, Ford Transit Connect
R/2020/140 An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body 4 September 2020, Ford Transit Connect
R/2023/024 On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM). 31 January 2023, Ford Transit Connect

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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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