Ford Puma reliability
The Ford Puma fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 40.5% of 2,520 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
20 DVSA recalls for the Ford Puma
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Puma – Exhaust system cold end replacement – Compliance Recall
On affected vehicles the incorrect exhaust system cold end may have been fitted during production.
Fix: Replace the cold end of the exhaust system.
Recalled models: PUMA · 26 vehicles
Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update
Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Fix: Update the Telematics Control Unit software to the latest level.
Recalled models: PUMA · 157 vehicles
Puma -Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Update Tyre Mismatch
While monitoring vehicles in operation Ford has become aware that a number of Puma Gen-E vehicles may show a mismatch between the Tyre information on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and Homologation documents and may not meet regulatory requirements.
Fix: Document exchange
Recalled models: PUMA · 4,124 vehicles
26S15 Puma - Driveshaft Inspection
Affected vehicles may experience a right-hand sided front driveshaft failure resulting in a loss of drive.
Fix: Inspect the right-hand side front driveshaft and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: PUMA · 3,388 vehicles
25C81 Puma - Instrument Panel Cluster Software Update
On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 24C18 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may still have an intermittent Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) display issue.
Fix: Update the IPC software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Recalled models: PUMA · 6 vehicles
25SF3 Puma Restraint Control Module Software
On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 25SF3 may not have been delivered properly and may still have incorrect Restraint Control Module (RCM) software. If the incorrect software is installed the system will not display any warnings and the restraints system performance could be degraded in an accident increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Update the RCM and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Recalled models: PUMA · 598 vehicles
Puma Gen-E & E-Transit Courier: Rear eDrum brake Bolt Inspection
On affected vehicles rear brake drums (eDrums) may be missing the reaction block bolts or fitted with reaction block bolts which were not tightened correctly. Missing or loose bolts could result in wheel lock or a brake fluid leak.
Fix: Check the torque on the rear brake eDrum bolts and if any of the bolts are missing install new ones.
Recalled models: Puma Gen-E · 8 vehicles
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
Recalled models: PUMA
25E03 – Puma mHEV - Hybrid system fault
Affected vehicles may experience a hybrid system fault (no torque assistance or regeneration and loss of Stop Start). This may be observed as a hybrid gauge not working poor performance or reduced fuel economy.
Fix: Update the Battery Energy Control Module software.
Recalled models: PUMA · 10,940 vehicles
25S10 – Puma Fiesta Courier – Fuel line chafing
Affected vehicles may experience chafing between the fuel line support shield and the fuel line which could result in damage to the fuel line.
Fix: Replace the fuel line support shield (bracket). Inspect the fuel lines and rework if necessary.
Recalled models: PUMA · 109,822 vehicles
24C18 Puma - Instrument panel cluster (IPC) software update -- Compliance recall
Puma vehicles that might have an intermittent instrument panel cluster display issue due to an incorrect software configuration. If this happens the cluster will turn black when turning the ignition on or while driving. The Ford dealer will update the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
Fix: Update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software to the latest level.
Recalled models: PUMA · 155 vehicles
Certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as required to support emissions and Co2 requirements.
Certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as required to support emissions and Co2 requirements.
Fix: Tyre replacement if required
Recalled models: PUMA ST · 144 vehicles
Incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. In the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.
Incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. In the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will perform a configuration update in order to restore functionality.
Recalled models: PUMA · 13,487 vehicles
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION
It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
Fix: The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
Recalled models: PUMA · 9,388 vehicles
The right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
Fix: Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed
Recalled models: PUMA · 9,818 vehicles
Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that contols the funtionality of the ecall system
Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.
Fix: Carry out a software update.
Recalled models: PUMA · 100 vehicles
The mhev battery connections may become loose
There is a potential that the vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose.
Fix: Inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections
Recalled models: PUMA mHEV · 151 vehicles
The hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to ford specification
It is possible that the hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to Ford specification.
Fix: The MHEV battery connections need to be checked and torqued to the correct value
Recalled models: PUMA · 428 vehicles
Airbag retention springs may not lock airbag to steering wheel
The driver�s airbag retention springs maybe outside of manufacturing specification and may not lock the module to the steering wheel
Fix: Install a replacement airbag retention spring.
Recalled models: PUMA · 24,249 vehicles
Rear brake hose may chafe
Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam.
Fix: Fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips.
Recalled models: PUMA · 481 vehicles
Checking a Ford Puma before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.