Ford Ecosport recalls

On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.

Fix: Update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.

• ECOSPORT: 3 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2020 to 9 Oct 2020
• ECOSPORT: 1 vehicle · built 7 Nov 2020 to 7 Nov 2020

On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

• ECOSPORT: 1 vehicle · built 21 Jun 2019 to 21 Jun 2019
• ECOSPORT: 1 vehicle · built 13 Jan 2020 to 13 Jan 2020

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.

882 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2017 to 5 May 2018

Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.

Fix: Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.

1,528 vehicles · built 5 Feb 2021 to 24 Mar 2021

Lower control arm weld may not meet specification.

Fix: Inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required.

991 vehicles · built 2 May 2017 to 10 Jun 2017

The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.

1,023 vehicles · built 19 Apr 2013 to 26 Jun 2014

The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise.

Fix: Replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque

1,264 vehicles · built 29 Nov 2013 to 25 Feb 2015

The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. Corrosion of the Fuel Line may result fuel leaking.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification.

35 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2013 to 22 Feb 2014