Ford Granada, Scorpio Recall R/1992/015: Owners Handbook Supplement Regarding Use Of Jack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 May 1992
- Launched
- 68,410
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/015
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Granada, Scorpio vehicles built between 1 January 1988 and 31 December 1989. The vehicle may have been supplied with a different jack to that illustrated in the owner's handbook. The recall notice describes the fix as: to issue all owners/operators of affected vehicles with a supplement to the owner's handbook. This will incorporate additional diagrams and operating instructions to match the jack supplied with the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle may have been supplied with a different jack to that illustrated in the owner's handbook. This may cause the jack to be used in an incorrect manner.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OWNERS HANDBOOK SUPPLEMENT REGARDING USE OF JACK Defect: The vehicle may have been supplied with a different jack to that illustrated in the owner's handbook. This may cause the jack to be used in an incorrect manner. Remedy: To issue all owners/operators of affected vehicles with a supplement to the owner's handbook. This will incorporate additional diagrams and operating instructions to match the jack supplied with the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the jack to be used in an incorrect manner.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to issue all owners/operators of affected vehicles with a supplement to the owner's handbook. This will incorporate additional diagrams and operating instructions to match the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Granada, Scorpio built between 1 January 1988 and 31 December 1989 may be included. Ford estimates 68,410 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/015. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escort, Mondeo, ScorpioUnexpected deployment of passenger air bag | Urgent | R/1998/037 | |
| ScorpioInsecurity of rear axle | Book soon | R/1996/051 | |
| ScorpioThrottle may not return to idle position | Low | R/1995/035 | |
| Granada, ScorpioBattery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid | Urgent | R/1992/058 | |
| Granada, ScorpioPossible chafing of battery cable | Urgent | R/1992/049 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1992/018 on 14 May 1992, for fracture of horn bracket. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 1992.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/015, launched 5 May 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.