REC-000304

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2012–2014 Ford ECOBOOST KUGA & ECOBOOST ST FIESTA

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Recall date: 29 March 2017

Defect

In all of the affected vehicles, localised overheating of the engine cylinder head, due to a lack of coolant circulation, may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing an oil leak.

Hazard

An oil leak may result in a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy

Ford will contact affected owners in writing, requesting that owners make an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership for inspection and rectification carried out free of charge. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au