KNOWN FAULTS · Ford
Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max (II) 1.0 / 1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost common problems.
2010–2019 · Petrol
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7 known faults with sources
Applies if: Only the four-cylinder 1.5 EcoBoost.
Block cracks on the 1.5 and 2.0 EcoBoost with coolant lossCooling
- Engine / equipment
- Four-cylinder 1.5 EcoBoost and 2.0 EcoBoost: Kuga, Mondeo, S-Max, Galaxy, Focus and C-Max
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2014–2019
- Symptoms
- Coolant loss with no visible leak, rough running on cold start, white smoke and, in serious cases, engine failure.
- Possible cause described
- Hairline cracks in the block let coolant into the cylinders; it mainly affects older 1.5 units and, less often, the 2.0. Ford revised the block in mid-2019.
- Check for the garage
- Watch the coolant level; if it drops with no external leak, run a pressure and combustion-gas test and check the spark plugs. Ask Ford by VIN about warranty actions.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Gebrauchtwagenberater: Ford EcoBoost, typical problemsGebrauchtwagenberater: Ford Kuga MK2, typical problems
View full entryApplies if: Only the 1.6 EcoBoost built from 2/6/2010 to 22/12/2014.
Overheating and cracked cylinder head on the 1.6 EcoBoostCooling
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 EcoBoost: Focus, C-Max, Kuga, Fiesta ST and Transit Connect
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2014
- Symptoms
- The temperature rises, coolant is lost and, in extreme cases, oil sprays under pressure from a crack in the head with a risk of fire in the engine bay.
- Possible cause described
- Lack of coolant circulation causes local overheating of the head. In 2018 Ford recalled cars built between 2010 and 2014: it checks engine and cooling parts and adds a coolant level sensor with a warning.
- Check for the garage
- Check with Ford by VIN that the recall was done; watch the coolant level and stop at the temperature warning.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
What Car?: Ford EcoBoost engine recall, what you need to knowCar-recalls.eu: Ford 1.6 EcoBoost engines prone to cylinder head crackingGebrauchtwagenberater: Ford EcoBoost, typical problems
View full entryApplies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Transmission, lights and campaigns on the C-Max IIKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Ford C-Max II and Grand C-Max (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2019
- Symptoms
- A clutch that needs replacing, a pedal that does not return or a jerky gearbox (in the worst case gearbox failure); lights that fail or go out of alignment and moisture in the headlamps; a trip computer with false warnings; batteries, alternators and injectors (2010–2013); a clogged particulate filter; axle bushes.
- Possible cause described
- Recalls: pressure plate on manual EcoBoosts (fire risk), 2.0 Duratorq overheating from calibration (sump leak), 1.6 EcoBoost coolant-level sensor, the 2.0 diesel fuel sensor, alloy wheels and side and knee airbags.
- Check for the garage
- Check every campaign by VIN; test clutch and gearbox; check lights and particulate filter.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryApplies if: Only the 1.0 EcoBoost. Same 1.0 EcoBoost; the Ford USA technical message names the Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport.
Coolant use, white smoke and rough running on the 1.0 EcoBoost: crack in the head next to the integrated manifoldEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder: Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport, B-Max and C-Max
- Period mentioned
- 2014–2019
- Symptoms
- The coolant level drops with no visible leak, white smoke comes from the exhaust and the engine runs rough (a cylinder misfires).
- Possible cause described
- Ford technical message SSM 47587 (October 2018) for the 2014–2017 Fiesta, 2015–2018 Focus and 2018–2019 EcoSport with the 1.0 EcoBoost says to run the extended cooling-system pressure test first and, if there is no external loss, inspect the exhaust manifold area integrated in the cylinder head: if there is a crack around the exhaust ports, the parts are replaced.
- Check for the garage
- Do not keep driving if the coolant keeps dropping: the 1.0 EcoBoost is damaged if it overheats. The garage pressure-tests the cooling system, looks for external leaks and, if there are none, carefully inspects the exhaust manifold area of the head for cracks.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryApplies if: Only the 1.6 EcoBoost. Ford USA bulletin for the same engine.
Lack of power with the engine warning light and P0299 / P0234 on the 1.6 EcoBoost: wastegate solenoidInjection / turbo
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 EcoBoost direct injection: Focus, C-Max, Kuga, Fiesta ST, Mondeo and Transit Connect
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2016
- Symptoms
- The engine loses power and the engine warning light comes on. The computer stores codes P0234 (turbo overboost), P0245 or P0246 (wastegate solenoid circuit) or P0299 (turbo underboost).
- Possible cause described
- Ford bulletin 15-0162 (October 2015) for the 1.6 EcoBoost of the Escape, Fiesta ST and Fusion says to check the charge-air-cooler pipes and vacuum lines first; if they are fine, the cause is the solenoid valve that regulates the turbo wastegate, and it is replaced.
- Check for the garage
- Read the codes. Check that the charge-air-cooler pipes and vacuum lines are not split or loose; if they are fine, test the wastegate solenoid (under the engine) and make sure its hoses are fully fitted before replacing the turbo.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryApplies if: Same engine as the models NHTSA is investigating (Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport); have the belt checked at the garage.
1.0 EcoBoost wet belt: blocked oil pumpEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder with oil-immersed belts
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2014–2021
- Symptoms
- Low oil-pressure warning just before a loss of power; sometimes the engine seizes without warning. With no oil pressure the vacuum pump that assists braking can also stop working.
- Possible cause described
- The oil-immersed belt material can degrade and shed debris that blocks the oil-pump pickup screen; the tensioner arm can also break. The US agency (NHTSA) is investigating almost 136,000 cars; most failures happened before the belt-change interval.
- Check for the garage
- With the oil-pressure warning, stop and do not restart. At the garage, check the belt and tensioner and look for debris in the sump and pump screen; use the exact oil Ford specifies and do not stretch the change intervals.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
The Drive: NHTSA investigates self-clogging oil pumps on the 1.0 EcoBoostFord Authority: NHTSA upgrades its 1.0 EcoBoost investigation
View full entryApplies if: Only 1.0 EcoBoost built between October 2011 and October 2013.
1.0 EcoBoost coolant hose that may fail (2011–2013)Cooling
- 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
What Car?: Ford EcoBoost engine recall, what you need to knowAM Online: Ford agrees to refund owners over EcoBoost fault
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