Ford Cmax recalls

Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Fix: Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.

• CMAX: 26 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015
• CMAX: 3,201 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2015 to 4 Sep 2015
• CMAX: 1,650 vehicles · built 19 Mar 2015 to 2 Nov 2015
• CMAX: 5,798 vehicles · built 31 Oct 2015 to 20 Jun 2016
• CMAX: 2,191 vehicles · built 13 May 2016 to 22 Sep 2016
• CMAX: 8,567 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2016 to 25 Sep 2017
• CMAX: 1,232 vehicles · built 4 Sep 2017 to 26 Feb 2018
• CMAX: 1,049 vehicles · built 14 Feb 2018 to 28 Sep 2018
• CMAX: 450 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2018 to 11 Mar 2019
• CMAX: 151 vehicles · built 12 Mar 2019 to 8 May 2019

The airbag initiator may be defective and may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident. In a collision the airbags not deploying could put the occupants at further risk.

Fix: Recall the 1943 vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the side and knee protection airbags complete with initiators.

1,943 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2016 to 28 Nov 2016

Engineering investigations have identified that vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can propagate into the electronic circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module and surrounding wiring and components.

Fix: A supplemental wiring loom that removes the power supply to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off is required to be fitted to affected vehicles. An additional water shield must also be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.

34,119 vehicles · built 4 Mar 2004 to 31 May 2006

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

26,586 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2006 to 25 May 2007

Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.

Fix: The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

4 vehicles

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion overheat and may ignite.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

1,299 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2006 to 25 Jan 2007

During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.

13,029 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2008 to 12 Mar 2009

It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.

14,878 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 15 May 2008

Hard brake pedal may occur in low ambient temperatures which is caused by a non return valve in the vacuum pump sticking.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.

17,972 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2005 to 28 Dec 2006

Water may enter the wiper motor via the wiper arm spindle. If the water contains salt it is possible that an electrical short circuit can cause the wiper to fail. In extreme cases the short circuit can result in the wiper assembly overheating. The increased temperature can be high enough to melt the trim components in the area of the motor assembly.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a revised cover and sealing grommet which will replace the existing sealing system.

68,996 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2003 to 3 Mar 2005

The fuel return pipe is not specification and will degrade. This could lead to seapage of fuel.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return pipe.

904 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2004 to 22 Feb 2005

If the ignition key is switched from ON to OFF and the key removed within 0.5 seconds the parking brake may fail to automatically apply.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme the electronic parking brake module

5,285 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2003 to 8 Jul 2004