Ford Cougar, Focus, Mondeo Recall R/1999/084: Door Latch Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 7 Oct 1999
- Launched
- 32,232
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/084
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Cougar, Focus, Mondeo vehicles built between 3 September 1998 and 18 November 1998. Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. The dealer will fit quality assured replacement door latches. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOOR LATCH CONCERN Defect: Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: door latch concern.
The Fix
The dealer will fit quality assured replacement door latches.
Are You Affected?
Cougar, Focus, Mondeo built between 3 September 1998 and 18 November 1998 may be included. Ford estimates 32,232 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/1999/084. 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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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1999/021 on 6 Apr 1999, for throttle may not return to idle when cruise control is disengaged. The one launched after it was R/2000/003 on 20 Mar 2000, for oil filler cap may become loose. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/084, launched 7 October 1999. 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.