Ford Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect And 2 More Recall R/2026/237: Diesel DV-Neo Engine Coolant Pump Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 81
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S25
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect and 2 more vehicles built between 27 June 2019 and 27 June 2024. Some vehicles may have been repaired using a coolant pump with a potential issue. The dealer will check and replace the water pump and timing belt if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been repaired using a coolant pump with a potential issue. This issue may lead to incorrect engine timing resulting in an engine failure causing a sudden loss of power without prior warning. The engine cannot be restarted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Transit Courier: Diesel DV-Neo Engine Coolant Pump Update Defect: Affected vehicles may have been repaired using a coolant pump with a potential issue. This issue may lead to incorrect engine timing resulting in an engine failure causing a sudden loss of power without prior warning. The engine cannot be restarted. Remedy: Check and replace the water pump and timing belt if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to incorrect engine timing resulting in an engine failure causing a sudden loss of power without prior warning.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the water pump and timing belt if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect and 2 more built between 27 June 2019 and 27 June 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 81 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 26S25 or the DVSA reference R/2026/237. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/213 on 28 May 2026, for rear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image. The one launched after it was R/2026/242 on 15 Jun 2026, for driver status monitoring camera control module replacement. 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/2026/237, launched 15 June 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.