Ford Scorpio Recall R/1996/051: Insecurity Of Rear Axle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Apr 1996
- Launched
- 1,063
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/051
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Scorpio vehicles built between 5 February 1996 and 14 March 1996. Where the rear axle mounting arrangement is by means of studs and bolts the axle assembly may become loose to the vehicle underbody. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of modified axle mounting blocks to the vehicle underbody and replacement of the subject studs and nuts by bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Where the rear axle mounting arrangement is by means of studs and bolts the axle assembly may become loose to the vehicle underbody.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSECURITY OF REAR AXLE Defect: On vehicles where the rear axle mounting arrangement is by means of studs and bolts the axle assembly may become loose to the vehicle underbody. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified axle mounting blocks to the vehicle underbody and replacement of the subject studs and nuts by bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: insecurity of rear axle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of modified axle mounting blocks to the vehicle underbody and replacement of the subject studs and nuts by bolts.
Are You Affected?
Scorpio built between 5 February 1996 and 14 March 1996 may be included. Ford estimates 1,063 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/1996/051. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/1996/040 on 15 Mar 1996, for possible failure of offside front brake caliper. The one launched after it was R/1996/059 on 10 Jun 1996, for brake and clutch related. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/051, launched 26 April 1996. 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.