Ford Ecosport Recall R/2026/047: Powertrain Control Module Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 25C76
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ecosport vehicles built between 29 September 2020 and 7 November 2020. The software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation. The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25C76 EcoSport - Powertrain Control Module Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation. Remedy: Update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: powertrain control module software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Are You Affected?
Ecosport built between 29 September 2020 and 7 November 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 4 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 25C76 or the DVSA reference R/2026/047. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2026/039 on 6 Feb 2026, for puma restraint control module software. The one launched after it was R/2026/048 on 6 Feb 2026, for body control module software update. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/047, launched 6 February 2026. 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.