Ford Kuga Recall R/2017/107: Heated Washer Jets May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 4,382
- vehicles in the UK
- 16S12
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 18 May 2010 and 31 October 2010. The heated washer jets fitted to some Kuga vehicles may have jet heating elements that are not correctly sealed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The heated washer jets fitted to some Kuga vehicles may have jet heating elements that are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEATED WASHER JETS MAY OVERHEAT Defect: The heated washer jets fitted to some Kuga vehicles may have jet heating elements that are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 18 May 2010 and 31 October 2010 may be included. Ford estimates 4,382 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 16S12 or the DVSA reference R/2017/107. 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?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2017/149 on 12 May 2017, for front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture. The one launched after it was R/2017/238 on 30 Aug 2017, for b-pillar trim insulation too close to the seat belt pretentioner. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/107, launched 5 June 2017. 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.