Ford Ecosport Recall R/2015/026: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 4C593
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ecosport vehicles built between 22 February 2013 and 22 February 2014. The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. Corrosion of the Fuel Line may result fuel leaking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. Corrosion of the Fuel Line may result fuel leaking. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification.
Are You Affected?
Ecosport built between 22 February 2013 and 22 February 2014 may be included. Ford estimates 35 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 4C593 or the DVSA reference R/2015/026. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcosportPowertrain control module software update | Low | R/2026/047 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| Ecosport, FiestaVehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism | Urgent | R/2021/123 | |
| EcosportLower control arm weld may not meet sepcification | Book soon | R/2018/248 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2015/033 on 4 Mar 2015, for relay may overheat and catch fire. The one launched after it was R/2015/062 on 12 May 2015, for driver seatbelt latch may fail in the event of a frontal collision. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/026, launched 30 April 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.