Ford Ecosport Recall R/2015/126: Vehicle May Become Unstable Due To Rear Suspension Fault, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 1,264
- vehicles in the UK
- 15S15
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ecosport vehicles built between 29 November 2013 and 25 February 2015. The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise. The dealer will replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION FAULT Defect: The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise. Remedy: Replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause underbody knocking noise.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Ecosport built between 29 November 2013 and 25 February 2015 may be included. Ford estimates 1,264 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 15S15 or the DVSA reference R/2015/126. 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/2015/062 on 12 May 2015, for driver seatbelt latch may fail in the event of a frontal collision. The one launched after it was R/2015/177 on 17 Sep 2015, for tow bar may fail. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/126, launched 3 September 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.