Ford Granada, Scorpio Recall R/1992/058: Battery Cable Terminal May Touch The Starter Motor Solenoid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 1992
- Launched
- 139
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/058
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Granada, Scorpio vehicles built between 1 September 1990 and 30 September 1991. The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. The dealer will check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. This could result in a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL MAY TOUCH THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID Defect: The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. This could result in a short circuit. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal. Where this is close to or touching the starter motor solenoid body it will be repositioned to ensure that adequate clearance is maintained.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal.
Are You Affected?
Granada, Scorpio built between 1 September 1990 and 30 September 1991 may be included. Ford estimates 139 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/1992/058. 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, ScorpioPossible chafing of battery cable | Urgent | R/1992/049 | |
| Granada, ScorpioOwners handbook supplement regarding use of jack | Low | R/1992/015 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1992/049 on 26 Aug 1992, for possible chafing of battery cable. The one launched after it was R/1992/059 on 19 Oct 1992, for insecurity of front towing eye. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1992 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/058, launched 25 September 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.