FORD S-MAX recalls

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Launch date Make / Model Concern Remedy Build range Manufacturer ref Vehicles
2025-07-07
FORD - S-MAX
25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. 2021-12-02 → 2022-01-26 25S54 7
2024-02-26
FORD - S-MAX/GALAXY
23S27 Kuga S-Max/Galaxy 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine: Engine Compartment Issue Software update 2021-10-22 → 2022-04-05 23S27 97
2022-07-29
FORD - S-MAX
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced 2022-05-11 → 2022-07-29 22C16 9388
2022-06-23
FORD - S-MAX
A NUMBER OF VEHICLES FITTED WITH ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT DISPLAY A WARNING MESSAGE Update the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software. 2018-11-09 → 2022-04-25 22C08 2260
2021-06-07
FORD - S-MAX, EXPLORER, KUGA, GALAXY, FOCUS, PUMA
Aufgrund eines Softwarefehlers funktioniert das Notrufsystem (eCall) möglicherweise nicht wie vorgesehen. Aktualisierung der eCall-Software. 2019-01-01 → 2021-01-01 21C12 299
2021-02-22
FORD - S-MAX
THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK COULD CORRODE OVER TIME LEADING TO REDUCED MATERIAL AND LOAD CAPACITY AND FINALLY BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT Replace the bolt utilising an alternative bolt supplier and update all affected vehicles. 2015-01-20 → 2020-02-18 20S75 39441
2020-10-30
FORD - S-MAX
TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT Replace Driver air bag assembly 2006-01-05 → 2017-02-28 20S32 219738
2019-08-29
FORD - S-MAX
POTENTIAL BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE AROUND NEGATIVE TERMINAL Install a fused jumper loom into the battery monitor sensor wiring 2014-02-13 → 2019-02-11 18P11 56154
2019-08-14
FORD - S-MAX, GALAXY, MONDEO
Motorbrand infolge Säureaustritts am Batteriepol. Einbau eines Zwischenkabelstranges mit Sicherung. 2014-01-01 → 2019-01-01 18P11 101319
2019-06-14
FORD - S-MAX
OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD TO CRACK A coolant level sensor needs to be fitted to provide an audible and visual warning to the customer and in extreme circumstances reduce the engine power. 2010-06-02 → 2014-12-20 17S09 4026
2019-02-22
FORD - S-MAX
VEHICLE COULD SUFFER CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE FRACTURE 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. 2016-07-07 → 2018-04-18 18S39 66497
2018-11-07
FORD - S-MAX
POSSIBLE LOW TORQUE CONDITION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH FASTENER On affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley. 2014-09-01 → 2018-04-20 18S23 3021
2018-07-16
FORD - S-MAX
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE MAY FRACTURE 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. 2013-08-01 → 2016-06-30 18S07 122199
2018-04-04
FORD - S-MAX, FOCUS, KUGA, C-MAX, GALAXY, MONDEO
Eine Überhitzung des Motors aufgrund einer fehlerhaften Kühlstrategie kann zu Ölverlust führen. 2014-01-01 → 2015-01-01 17S45 42323
2018-03-12
FORD - S-MAX
OIL SUMP MAY CRACK DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy. 2015-05-25 → 2015-10-19 17S45 48595
2016-06-20
FORD - S-MAX
HEADLAMPS MAY SWITCH OFF WITHOUT WARNING Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and updated software will be loaded to the affected modules. 2014-10-06 → 2016-02-08 16S21 9705
2013-09-13
FORD - S-MAX
FIRE MAY OCCUR Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail. 2012-01-12 → 2013-02-11 3C522 1985
2011-04-11
FORD - S-MAX, GALAXY, MONDEO
Aufgrund von Softwarefehlern in einem Fahrzeugmodul kann es zu unterschiedlichen Fehlfunktionen in der Bordelektronik kommen. Dies kann z.B. dazu führen, dass Scheinwerfer oder Blinker ungewollt aufleuchten und/oder Scheinwerfer selbsttätig abschalten. Software-Update des BCMii-Modules. 2010-01-01 → 2010-01-01 1C381 9884
2010-12-14
FORD - S-MAX
PANORAMIC ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH Recall all affected vehicles and check the adhesion of the roof. If found to be defective the roof will be removed and re-bonded. - → - 0C-346 7
2010-11-30
FORD - S-MAX, GALAXY
Unkorrekte Verklebung des Panorama-Glasdaches kann zum Ablösen des Glasdaches führen. Bei den betroffenen Fahrzeugen muss eine Haftfestigkeitsprüfung durchgeführt werden. Bei einer unzulänglichen Verklebung muss das Glasdach abgebaut und erneut angebracht werden. 2007-01-01 → 2007-01-01 0C346 13