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Ford
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20 Apr 2026
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20 Apr 2026
An official Health Canada notice concerns Ford. Issue: on certain vehicles, the circlips that secure the piston(s) to the connecting rod(s) may be missing or may not have been installed properly. As a result, the piston(s) could become damaged and cause the engine to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Note: this recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.3 l engine. Safety risk: a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: none of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Ford will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine before each vehicle is delivered. Published 2026-04-20.
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81946
Official notice
2026-04-20
The hazard
The hazard
Issue: on certain vehicles, the circlips that secure the piston(s) to the connecting rod(s) may be missing or may not have been installed properly. As a result, the piston(s) could become damaged and cause the engine to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Note: this recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.3 l engine. Safety risk: a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: none of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Ford will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine before each vehicle is delivered.
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