Recalls for 2012 Ford S-Max

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2012 Ford S-Max FAQ

How do I replace the remote control battery?

  1. Using a suitable tool such as a screwdriver, loosen the compartment cover through the slot at the rear of the remote control; keep the battery contacts and printed circuit board untouched.
  2. Take out the battery carefully, fit a new 3.3V type CR1-3N battery with the + upward, put the remote back together, and follow local recycling advice for the old battery.
Page 124 in the 2012 manual →

How often should I check my tires, and does the monitoring system replace those checks?

Check cold tire pressures, including the spare, every two weeks; the monitoring system only warns of low pressure and does not inflate tires.

Page 261 in the 2012 manual →

What does the low tire pressure warning mean, and what should I do?

The warning means low tire pressure was detected; check and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure as soon as possible.

Do not drive on significantly under-inflated tires, and have the cause determined promptly if the warning occurs frequently.

Page 262 in the 2012 manual →

What should I do if my remote control does not work?

Radio-frequency interference can prevent the remote control from working, so lock or unlock the doors with the key and check that the vehicle is locked before leaving it.

Page 37 in the 2012 manual →

How do I program a new remote control?

  1. You can program up to eight remote controls, including those supplied with the vehicle.
  2. Insert the key, cycle it from position 0 to II and back to 0 four times within six seconds, then leave it at position 0.
  3. Press any remote button within 10 seconds; a chime or LED confirms successful programming.
  4. Program additional remotes by pressing any button on each within 10 seconds of the previous one.
Page 37 in the 2012 manual →

Ford S-Max complaints to NHTSA

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Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

YearComplaintsCrashes / fires / injuriesMost reported areas
201200 / 0 / 0None reported

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01.

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