Ford Galaxy Recall R/1996/095: Braking System May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Oct 1996
- Launched
- 4,004
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/095
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Galaxy vehicles built between 29 April 1996 and 19 July 1996. Vehicles built during the period covered by the recall may have been fitted with a brake servo which incorporates an out of specification seal on the output shaft. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a supplementary return spring between the brake pedal and the brake servo housing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles built during the period covered by the recall may have been fitted with a brake servo which incorporates an out of specification seal on the output shaft. This could result in excessive drag on the brake pushrod preventing the brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING SYSTEM MAY OVERHEAT Defect: Vehicles built during the period covered by the recall may have been fitted with a brake servo which incorporates an out of specification seal on the output shaft. This could result in excessive drag on the brake pushrod preventing the brake Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a supplementary return spring between the brake pedal and the brake servo housing.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in excessive drag on the brake pushrod preventing the brake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a supplementary return spring between the brake pedal and the brake servo housing.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy built between 29 April 1996 and 19 July 1996 may be included. Ford estimates 4,004 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/1996/095. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Galaxy, Kuga, S-MaxPowertrain control module (PCM) software update | Urgent | R/2025/243 | |
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxBrake hose leak | Urgent | R/2026/076 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1996/084 on 18 Sep 1996, for possible contamination of brake fluid. The one launched after it was R/1996/098 on 9 Dec 1996, for wiring loom insulation also split charge relay capacity. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/095, launched 21 October 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.