Ford Fiesta Recall R/1996/059: Brake And Clutch Related, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jun 1996
- Launched
- 2,704
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/059
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 1 July 1995 and 31 May 1996. 1) Due to a defect in the clutch master cylinder the clutch may not disengage. 2) Water ingress to brake servo. 3) The front brake hoses may be incorrectly routed and could in some circumstances contact the retaining bracket nut. 4) Possible contamination. The recall notice describes the fix as: :- 1) Check build date and replace clutch master cylinder where required. 2) Fit a water shield to the brake servo to protect the servo push rod. 3) Check the routing of the front brake hoses re-routing where required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
- Due to a defect in the clutch master cylinder the clutch may not disengage. 2) Water ingress to brake servo. 3) The front brake hoses may be incorrectly routed and could in some circumstances contact the retaining bracket nut. 4) Possible contamination.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VARIOUS - BRAKE AND CLUTCH RELATED Defect: 1) Due to a defect in the clutch master cylinder the clutch may not disengage. 2) Water ingress to brake servo. 3) The front brake hoses may be incorrectly routed and could in some circumstances contact the retaining bracket nut. 4) Possible contamination Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and:- 1) Check build date and replace clutch master cylinder where required. 2) Fit a water shield to the brake servo to protect the servo push rod. 3) Check the routing of the front brake hoses re-routing where required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake and clutch related.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: :- 1) Check build date and replace clutch master cylinder where required. 2) Fit a water shield to the brake servo to protect the servo push rod. 3) Check the routing of the front brake hoses re-routing where required.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 1 July 1995 and 31 May 1996 may be included. Ford estimates 2,704 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.
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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/1996/059. 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/1996/051 on 26 Apr 1996, for insecurity of rear axle. The one launched after it was R/1996/063 on 20 Jun 1996, for tyre ply rating may be incorrect. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/059, launched 10 June 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.