Ford Courier, Fiesta Recall R/1995/080: Stop Light Switch May Be Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Nov 1995
- Launched
- 11,760
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/080
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Courier, Fiesta vehicles built between 3 April 1995 and 7 April 1995. The stop light switch on a small number of the subject vehicles may not operate as intended. The dealer will replacement of the stop light switch with a switch of the latest specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The stop light switch on a small number of the subject vehicles may not operate as intended. Should this occur the stop lights may fail to illuminate when the footbrake is applied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STOP LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE FAULTY Defect: The stop light switch on a small number of the subject vehicles may not operate as intended. Should this occur the stop lights may fail to illuminate when the footbrake is applied. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the stop light switch with a switch of the latest specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: stop light switch may be faulty.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the stop light switch with a switch of the latest specification.
Are You Affected?
Courier, Fiesta built between 3 April 1995 and 7 April 1995 may be included. Ford estimates 11,760 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/1995/080. 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?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1995/076 on 15 Nov 1995, for possibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure. The one launched after it was R/1996/022 on 23 Jan 1996, for failure of braking system vacuum assistance. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 1995.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/080, launched 20 November 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.