Ford Kuga, Ranger Recall R/2026/160: Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 834
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S10
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga, Ranger vehicles built between 5 February 2025 and 3 September 2025. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power. The dealer will replace the EGR valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S10 - Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure Defect: On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power. Remedy: Replace the EGR valve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the EGR valve.
Are You Affected?
Kuga, Ranger built between 5 February 2025 and 3 September 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 834 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 26S10 or the DVSA reference R/2026/160. 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 | |
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 | |
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/334 on 21 Aug 2026, for panoramic roof partial detachment. The one launched after it was R/2026/289 on 31 Aug 2026, for engine failure. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/160, launched 27 August 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.