Last update 16. 02. 2024
11 recalls for 11 Ford models in 2021
Ford has announced 11 recalls affecting 11 of its models in 2021 through the Rapex system.
Ford’s most recalled model in 2021 was the Focus, in both conventional and hybrid versions. The Galaxy and S-Max MPVs led the way in terms of the number of vehicles affected, with Ford recalling over 200,000 of them due to rear axle problems. The eCall system may fail on several models, and the brake pedal may break on about 40,000 Mustangs.
All the recalls, sorted by model, are listed in the tables below.
We have written about some of the faults in the following articles.
- Over 200,000 Ford Galaxy and S-Max MPVs recalled due to a problem on the rear axle
- Ford re-recalls 10 000 Focuses; poorly tightened wheels with Peugeot and Citroen (week 9/21)
- Poorly welded brake pedal with VW and Seat, corroding axle bolts with Ford (week 8/21)
Ford recalls in 2021 by model
Ford EcoSport
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford EcoSport (2021) | 18/06/2021 | The seatbelt reel mechanisms may be defective. As a result, the passengers might not be held in position in the... |
✅ All EcoSport’s recalls
Ford Explorer
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer (2019 – 2021) | 27/06/2021 | A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall... |
✅ All Explorer’s recalls
Ford Fiesta
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta (2021) | 18/06/2021 | The seatbelt reel mechanisms may be defective. As a result, the passengers might not be held in position in the... |
| Ford Fiesta mHEV (2020) | 13/04/2021 | The earth connection of the traction battery may not be tightened with the correct torque. As a result, it could... |
✅ All Fiesta’s recalls
Ford Focus
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus (2020 – 2021) | 03/12/2021 | If the earth cable of the 48-V battery in the Focus is not fully secured, this can cause electrical problems... |
| Ford Focus (2019 – 2021) | 27/06/2021 | A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall... |
| Ford Focus mHEV (2020) | 07/05/2021 | A nut securing the Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (mHEV) battery terminal may not have been tightened correctly, which could result... |
| Ford Focus (2018 – 2019) | 09/03/2021 | Due to defective repair when recall 19S50 was being dealt with, the engine wiring harness may come into contact with... |
✅ All Focus recalls
Ford Galaxy
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Galaxy (2010 – 2014) | 02/10/2021 | Localised overheating of the engine cylinder head can occur due to the engine not containing sufficient coolant. This may cause... |
| Ford Galaxy (2019 – 2021) | 27/06/2021 | A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall... |
| Ford Galaxy (2015 – 2020) | 28/02/2021 | The original control arm bolts on the rear suspension are prone to corrosion, which may cause them to fail. As... |
✅ All Galaxy’s recalls
Ford Kuga
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Kuga (2019 – 2021) | 27/06/2021 | A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall... |
✅ All Kuga’s recalls
Ford Mustang
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang (2019 – 2020) | 19/02/2021 | The brake-pedal support bracket may not be sufficiently robust and could break in the event of very hard emergency braking.... |
✅ All Mustang’s recalls
Ford Puma
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Puma (2019 – 2021) | 27/06/2021 | A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall... |
| Ford Puma mHEV (2020) | 13/04/2021 | The earth connection of the traction battery may not be tightened with the correct torque. As a result, it could... |
✅ All Puma’s recalls
Ford Ranger
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger (2004 – 2006) | 23/03/2021 | The gas generator of the front airbag may be defective. This can result in uncontrolled inflation and the release of... |
✅ All Ranger’s recalls
Ford S-Max
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford S-Max (2010 – 2014) | 02/10/2021 | Localised overheating of the engine cylinder head can occur due to the engine not containing sufficient coolant. This may cause... |
| Ford S-Max (2019 – 2021) | 27/06/2021 | A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall... |
| Ford S-Max (2015 – 2020) | 28/02/2021 | The original control arm bolts on the rear suspension are prone to corrosion, which may cause them to fail. As... |
✅ All S-Max’s recalls
Ford Transit
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit (2021) | 18/09/2021 | The connections to the injection valve’s fuel-return line may not be fully secured and could become loose, which may cause... |
✅ All Transit’s recalls
Useful links
- Ford Reliability
- Ford Owners’ Reviews
- Ford recalls by model
- Ford recalls in 2022
- Other manufacturers in 2021
This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Ford dealer for more informations.
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