Ford Ecosport Recall R/2016/102: Fuel Leak May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 May 2016
- Launched
- 1,023
- vehicles in the UK
- 16S07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ecosport vehicles built between 19 April 2013 and 26 June 2014. The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR Defect: The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.
Are You Affected?
Ecosport built between 19 April 2013 and 26 June 2014 may be included. Ford estimates 1,023 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.
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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 16S07 or the DVSA reference R/2016/102. 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/2016/022 on 3 Mar 2016, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2016/113 on 20 Jun 2016, for headlamps may switch off without warning. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/102, launched 23 May 2016. 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.