1.6 EcoBoost: cylinder head overheating and fire risk
Manufacturer recallA lack of coolant can cause localised overheating of the cylinder head, which can crack with an oil leak under pressure and, more rarely, a fire. L'argus identifies 3,537 vehicles affected in France, including the Kuga 2. Ford fits a coolant level sensor with its wiring harness. In South Africa, 4,556 Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost vehicles built between December 2012 and February 2014 were recalled.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
- Versions
- 1.6 EcoBoost 182 4x4
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented