Ford Fiesta, Focus, Kuga And 1 More Recall R/2022/171: The Right-hand Engine Oil Seperator May Have Been Damaged Prior To Engine Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2022
- Launched
- 9,818
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S21
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta, Focus, Kuga and 1 more vehicles built between 4 February 2020 and 18 May 2022. Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly. The dealer will inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE OIL SEPERATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED PRIOR TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY. Defect: Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly. Remedy: Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta, Focus, Kuga and 1 more built between 4 February 2020 and 18 May 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 9,818 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 22S21 or the DVSA reference R/2022/171. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga, Mach-ETraffic sign recognition (TSR) unexpected activation / deactivation | Low | R/2026/366 | |
| PumaExhaust system cold end replacement | Low | R/2026/357 | |
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2022/051 on 17 Mar 2022, for the nuts on the 48V battery poles may not be torqued to specification. The one launched after it was R/2022/172 on 17 Jun 2022, for the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/171, launched 8 April 2022. 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.