Ford Maverick Recall R/1995/042: Loss Of Tyre Pressure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Jul 1995
- Launched
- 8,932
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/042
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Maverick vehicles built between 1 March 1993 and 15 November 1994. Due to misplacement of the cap ply tyres may lose pressure through a crack in the butyl inner liner. The dealer will check/replace the tyres as necessary with a different construction tyre. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to misplacement of the cap ply tyres may lose pressure through a crack in the butyl inner liner. This may have an adverse affect on vehicle control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE Defect: Due to misplacement of the cap ply tyres may lose pressure through a crack in the butyl inner liner. This may have an adverse affect on vehicle control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check/replace the tyres as necessary with a different construction tyre.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of tyre pressure.
The Fix
The dealer will check/replace the tyres as necessary with a different construction tyre.
Are You Affected?
Maverick built between 1 March 1993 and 15 November 1994 may be included. Ford estimates 8,932 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/1995/042. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaverickThrottle may stick in the fully open position | Low | R/2012/092 | |
| MaverickSeat belt may not latch | Urgent | R/2004/015 | |
| MaverickStop lamps may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2002/135 | |
| MaverickBrake pipe may chafe on floorpan | Urgent | R/2000/070 | |
| MaverickWheel nuts insufficiently torqued | Book soon | R/1995/048 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1995/035 on 26 Jun 1995, for throttle may not return to idle position. The one launched after it was R/1995/048 on 17 Jul 1995, for wheel nuts insufficiently torqued. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 1995.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/042, launched 3 July 1995. 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.