Ford B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport And 10 More Recall R/2025/094: x-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 213,392
- vehicles in the UK
- 24E06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport and 10 more vehicles built between 1 July 2014 and 30 September 2022. Some vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The dealer will update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update Defect: Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Remedy: Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: x-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport and 10 more built between 1 July 2014 and 30 September 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 213,392 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 24E06 or the DVSA reference R/2025/094. 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/2024/503 on 19 Dec 2024, for wiring harness to brake line touch condition. The one launched after it was R/2025/038 on 10 Feb 2025, for potential black instrument panel cluster. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/094, launched 19 December 2024. 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.