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Ford Mondeo, Cmax and other models recalled over an electrical or software fault

Electrical or software fault

Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

13 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Mondeo

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 18/01/2019 – 14/03/2019
    • 11/06/2019 – 30/10/2019
    • 21/07/2020 – 31/03/2021
    • 13/05/2021 – 17/02/2022
    • 31/05/2019 – 31/07/2019
    • 10/07/2019 – 06/10/2020
    • 20/03/2019 – 30/05/2019
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 24E06

  • Cmax

    Build dates
    • 01/04/2015 – 16/04/2015
    • 19/01/2015 – 04/09/2015
    • 19/03/2015 – 02/11/2015
    • 31/10/2015 – 20/06/2016
    • 13/05/2016 – 22/09/2016
    • 13/07/2016 – 25/09/2017
    • 04/09/2017 – 26/02/2018
    • 14/02/2018 – 28/09/2018
    • 03/09/2018 – 11/03/2019
    • 12/03/2019 – 08/05/2019
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Kuga

    Build dates
    • 08/01/2020 – 27/07/2020
    • 05/03/2021 – 17/06/2021
    • 03/07/2021 – 10/09/2021
    • 24/02/2022 – 28/02/2022
    • 28/02/2022 – 09/06/2022
    • 31/05/2022 – 30/09/2022
    • 12/11/2019 – 24/06/2020
    • 04/06/2020 – 07/10/2020
    • 08/10/2020 – 23/12/2020
    • 14/10/2020 – 26/02/2021
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Focus (sDPF)

    Build dates
    • 04/11/2014 – 04/11/2014
    • 13/07/2014 – 13/07/2014
    • 29/09/2015 – 29/09/2015
    • 22/03/2016 – 22/06/2016
    • 20/07/2016 – 20/07/2016
    • 22/09/2016 – 04/02/2017
    • 20/01/2017 – 25/09/2019
    • 30/08/2017 – 17/05/2018
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • S-Max

    Build dates
    • 15/06/2018 – 16/01/2019
    • 05/11/2018 – 15/03/2019
    • 20/03/2019 – 04/06/2019
    • 03/06/2019 – 18/09/2019
    • 05/09/2019 – 14/01/2020
    • 15/01/2020 – 06/10/2020
    • 17/09/2020 – 26/01/2021
    • 21/07/2020 – 16/03/2021
    • 20/01/2021 – 26/05/2021
    • 28/05/2021 – 28/07/2021
    • 30/11/2021 – 05/04/2022
    • 26/05/2022 – 21/09/2022
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Galaxy

    Build dates
    • 09/02/2018 – 15/01/2019
    • 13/11/2018 – 15/03/2019
    • 20/03/2019 – 04/06/2019
    • 03/06/2019 – 18/09/2019
    • 10/09/2019 – 13/01/2020
    • 17/09/2019 – 08/10/2020
    • 07/09/2020 – 26/01/2021
    • 23/07/2020 – 12/03/2021
    • 12/01/2021 – 27/05/2021
    • 28/05/2021 – 28/07/2021
    • 27/08/2021 – 04/04/2022
    • 16/06/2022 – 08/09/2022
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Transit Custom

    Build dates
    • 10/06/2015 – 01/10/2015
    • 05/10/2015 – 16/03/2016
    • 22/03/2016 – 03/07/2016
    • 21/03/2016 – 14/12/2016
    • 19/12/2016 – 06/06/2017
    • 05/06/2017 – 24/04/2018
    • 17/04/2015 – 08/02/2016
    • 06/10/2015 – 22/03/2016
    • 29/09/2015 – 05/07/2016
    • 21/06/2016 – 16/12/2016
    • 07/12/2016 – 08/06/2017
    • 26/05/2017 – 30/05/2018
    • 01/07/2015 – 05/10/2015
    • 05/10/2015 – 17/03/2016
    • 23/02/2016 – 01/07/2016
    • 04/07/2016 – 19/12/2016
    • 16/12/2016 – 01/06/2017
    • 22/05/2017 – 11/05/2018
    • 15/06/2015 – 02/10/2015
    • 07/10/2015 – 17/03/2016
    • 23/02/2016 – 05/07/2016
    • 22/06/2016 – 16/12/2016
    • 13/12/2016 – 08/06/2017
    • 05/06/2017 – 31/05/2018
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Focus MCA

    Build dates
    • 09/09/2014 – 05/11/2014
    • 01/07/2014 – 02/03/2015
    • 24/02/2015 – 31/08/2015
    • 31/08/2015 – 17/12/2015
    • 18/12/2015 – 19/12/2015
    • 04/01/2016 – 26/02/2016
    • 29/02/2016 – 18/06/2016
    • 18/05/2016 – 22/09/2016
    • 22/09/2016 – 02/02/2017
    • 04/02/2017 – 25/09/2017
    • 01/09/2017 – 26/04/2018
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Focus

    Build dates
    • 18/08/2018 – 18/02/2022
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Ecosport

    Build dates
    • 18/10/2017 – 05/05/2018
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • B-Max

    Build dates
    • 08/05/2015 – 11/09/2015
    • 14/09/2015 – 22/10/2015
    • 16/10/2015 – 17/12/2015
    • 18/12/2015 – 19/01/2016
    • 01/02/2016 – 08/04/2016
    • 11/04/2016 – 10/06/2016
    • 04/07/2016 – 15/08/2016
    • 28/09/2016 – 30/08/2017
    • 18/10/2017 – 05/05/2018
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Fiesta MCA

    Build dates
    • 05/05/2015 – 31/08/2015
    • 29/08/2015 – 01/06/2016
    • 25/05/2016 – 26/08/2016
    • 23/08/2016 – 14/10/2016
    • 24/10/2016 – 12/04/2017
    • 05/08/2015 – 27/08/2015
    • 01/06/2016 – 19/07/2016
    • 27/08/2016 – 25/04/2017
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

  • Transit Courier

    Build dates
    • 30/05/2016 – 29/08/2016
    • 19/09/2016 – 16/12/2016
    • 07/12/2016 – 20/02/2017
    • 20/02/2017 – 28/02/2017
    • 04/01/2018 – 31/03/2018
    • 03/08/2015 – 23/08/2016
    • 18/08/2016 – 29/11/2016
    • 04/01/2017 – 13/02/2017
    • 04/03/2017 – 20/12/2017
    • 11/01/2018 – 28/03/2018
    Manufacturer reference
    • 24E06

What to do now

Some Ford Mondeo, Cmax and other models need a software or electrical fix.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.

Repairs and costs

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.

The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/094). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Defect

Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Remedy

Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.

Models

Mondeo, Cmax, Kuga, Focus (sDPF), S-Max, Galaxy, Transit Custom, Focus MCA, Focus, Ecosport, B-Max, Fiesta MCA, Transit Courier

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Questions

Why are Ford Mondeo, Cmax and other models being recalled?

Some Ford Mondeo, Cmax and other models need a software or electrical fix. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

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