Ford Courier, Fiesta Recall R/1996/084: Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 1996
- Launched
- 81,112
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/084
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Courier, Fiesta vehicles built between 1 July 1995 and 30 July 1996. The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. Since the clutch and brake systems share a common fluid reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the hoses may m.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID Defect: The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. Since the clutch and brake systems share a common fluid reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the hoses may m Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible contamination of brake fluid.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior.
Are You Affected?
Courier, Fiesta built between 1 July 1995 and 30 July 1996 may be included. Ford estimates 81,112 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/1996/084. 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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| Fiesta, Puma, Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierFuel line chafing | Urgent | R/2025/084 | |
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1996/063 on 20 Jun 1996, for tyre ply rating may be incorrect. The one launched after it was R/1996/095 on 21 Oct 1996, for braking system may overheat. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/084, launched 18 September 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.