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Ford C-Max safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford C-Max since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Ford C-Max. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
18 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 18 launched 2004 to 2024
  • Most recent 19 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2025/094
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 8 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Ford C-Max?

Not every Ford C-Max is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Ford C-Max recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2004 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Ford C-Max safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’04 1
’05 2
’06 0
’07 1
’08 1
’09 2
’10 0
’11 2
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 1
’18 4
’19 2
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 1
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Ford C-Max recall, newest first

2024 1 recall

X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

Launched 19 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2025/094 Manufacturer ref. 24E06

Defect
Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Remedy
Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.
Vehicles affected
24,315 C-Max vehicles
Built
19 Jan 2015 to 11 Mar 2019 and 12 Mar 2019 to 8 May 2019

2019 2 recalls

Seat belt anchorage bolt partially engaged

Launched 5 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/334 Manufacturer ref. 19S30

Defect
Seat belt anchors and seat bolts may not be secured as per specification
Remedy
Check tighten and torque all identified bolts to specification
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 May 2019 to 30 Sept 2019
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Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture

Launched 22 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/351 Manufacturer ref. 18S39

Defect
A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
Remedy
To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel Wrench light and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.
Vehicles affected
66,497 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Jun 2016 to 21 Apr 2018

2018 4 recalls

Clutch pressure plate may fracture

Launched 16 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/082 Manufacturer ref. 18S07

Defect
Affected vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
Remedy
To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel Wrench light and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.
Vehicles affected
122,199 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2012 to 30 Jun 2016

Casting defect may cause alloy wheel(S) to crack

Launched 19 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/011 Manufacturer ref. 17S38

Defect
A small batch of alloy wheels may have a casting defect that may initiate a fatigue crack and result in wheel failure.
Remedy
Check wheels on affected vehicles for a specific batch code. Replace those wheels which have the identified batch code.
Vehicles affected
80 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Sept 2016 to 10 Oct 2016
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Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating

Launched 12 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/053 Manufacturer ref. 17S45

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
48,595 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Dec 2014 to 10 Aug 2015

The engine cylinder head may crack

Launched 8 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/008 Manufacturer ref. 17S09

Defect
Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.
Vehicles affected
15,228 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Jun 2010 to 20 Dec 2014

2017 1 recall

Side and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision

Launched 4 September 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/241 Manufacturer ref. 17S06

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
1,943 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Jul 2016 to 28 Nov 2016
Also covers

2014 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 9 July 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/063 Manufacturer ref. 4C570

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
34,119 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Mar 2004 to 31 May 2006
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2011 2 recalls

Risk of fire

Launched 13 July 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/067 Manufacturer ref. 1C380

Defect
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
Vehicles affected
26,586 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2006 to 25 May 2007
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Headlights and indicators may malfuntion

Launched 18 May 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/040 Manufacturer ref. 1D381

Defect
Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
4 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2009 2 recalls

Risk of fire

Launched 7 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/127 Manufacturer ref. 9C268

Defect
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion overheat and may ignite.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
Vehicles affected
1,299 C-Max vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2006 to 25 Jan 2007

Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up

Launched 21 May 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/050 Manufacturer ref. 9U225

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
13,029 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2008 to 12 Mar 2009

2008 1 recall

Failure of power steering hose could result in an engine bay fire

Launched 29 July 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/113

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
Vehicles affected
14,878 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Apr 2008 to 15 May 2008
Also covers

2007 1 recall

In low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur

Launched 5 December 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/133 Manufacturer ref. 7C127

Defect
Hard brake pedal may occur in low ambient temperatures which is caused by a non return valve in the vacuum pump sticking.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
17,972 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2005 to 28 Dec 2006

2005 2 recalls

Wiper motor may fail and overheat

Launched 18 August 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/101 Manufacturer ref. 5c002

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a revised cover and sealing grommet which will replace the existing sealing system.
Vehicles affected
68,996 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Apr 2003 to 3 Mar 2005
Also covers

Fuel return pipe leak

Launched 11 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/026

Defect
The fuel return pipe is not specification and will degrade. This could lead to seapage of fuel.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return pipe.
Vehicles affected
904 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Jul 2004 to 22 Feb 2005
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Electronic parking brake may not apply

Launched 8 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/177 Manufacturer ref. 4C959

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme the electronic parking brake module
Vehicles affected
5,285 C-Max vehicles
Built
16 Jul 2003 to 8 Jul 2004

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 18 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford C-Max. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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