Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating recall
Recall affects Ford S-MAX
Reason for recall: The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.
When was it announced?
Mar 12, 2018
What action are Ford taking?
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.
Does this affect your S-Max?
This issue affects S-MAX, this particular recall is for the S-Max.