KNOWN FAULT · Ford

1.0 EcoBoost coolant hose that may fail (2011–2013)

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Engine / equipment: 1.0 EcoBoost, nylon pipe between engine and coolant tank
Period mentioned: 2011–2013
Symptoms: Coolant loss, overheating and, if you keep driving, serious cylinder-head or engine damage.
Possible cause described: The nylon coolant pipe could fail at high temperature on about 44,700 cars built between October 2011 and October 2013. Ford replaced it in a 2015 service action and in 2018 committed to paying for outstanding repairs.
Check for the garage: Check with Ford by VIN that the service action was done; watch the coolant level and stop at the temperature warning.
Cost cited in the source: The pipe replacement was free; later damage, case by case by Ford.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

The pipe replacement was free; later damage, case by case by Ford.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check with Ford by VIN that the service action was done; watch the coolant level and stop at the temperature warning.

What are the symptoms?

Coolant loss, overheating and, if you keep driving, serious cylinder-head or engine damage.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Ford
Engine / equipment: 1.0 EcoBoost, nylon pipe between engine and coolant tank
Period mentioned: 2011–2013

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