Ford Ecosport Recall R/2018/248: Lower Control Arm Weld May Not Meet Sepcification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 2 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 991
- vehicles in the UK
- 18S13
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ecosport vehicles built between 2 May 2017 and 10 June 2017. Lower control arm weld may not meet specification. The dealer will inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Lower control arm weld may not meet specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOWER CONTROL ARM WELD MAY NOT MEET SEPCIFICATION Defect: Lower control arm weld may not meet specification. Remedy: Inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: lower control arm weld may not meet sepcification.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required.
Are You Affected?
Ecosport built between 2 May 2017 and 10 June 2017 may be included. Ford estimates 991 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 18S13 or the DVSA reference R/2018/248. 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 | |
| EcosportFuel leak may occur | Urgent | R/2016/102 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2018/194 on 16 Jul 2018, for clutch pressure plate may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2018/213 on 7 Nov 2018, for possible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/248, launched 2 October 2018. 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.