Fuel pressure sensor clip that can break and leak with a fire risk (Focus III 2.0 TDCi, 2017 recall)

Engine / equipment

Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCi (DW10F engine; with other Ford models)

Period mentioned

Recall of May 2017

Symptoms

Fuel leak at the sensor housing and a fire risk, from a clip that does not meet the material specification.

Possible cause described

According to the ADAC, the clip that holds the fuel pressure and temperature sensor does not meet the material specification and can break from fatigue, leaving a leak at the sensor housing, with a fire risk. Revised clips are fitted to the affected cars; free and about 20 minutes. In Germany it covered 63,258 cars (with other models).

Check for the garage

Ask Ford by VIN whether it was done. If you smell diesel in the engine bay or see a leak next to the rail, stop the car and do not use it until a garage has looked at it.

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