Ford Maverick Recall R/2000/070: Brake Pipe May Chafe On Floorpan, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2000
- Launched
- 4,297
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C678
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Maverick vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1997. The metal brake pipe linking the front brake circuit to the rear brake pressure regulation valve may chafe on floorpan which could over time lead to perforation brake fluid loss and consequential reduced brake efficiency. The dealer will inspect adjust clearance/renew brake pipe as appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The metal brake pipe linking the front brake circuit to the rear brake pressure regulation valve may chafe on floorpan which could over time lead to perforation brake fluid loss and consequential reduced brake efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON FLOORPAN Defect: The metal brake pipe linking the front brake circuit to the rear brake pressure regulation valve may chafe on floorpan which could over time lead to perforation brake fluid loss and consequential reduced brake efficiency. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles inspect adjust clearance/renew brake pipe as appropriate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pipe may chafe on floorpan.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect adjust clearance/renew brake pipe as appropriate.
Are You Affected?
Maverick built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1997 may be included. Ford estimates 4,297 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 campaign code 0C678 or the DVSA reference R/2000/070. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaverickThrottle may stick in the fully open position | Low | R/2012/092 | |
| MaverickSeat belt may not latch | Urgent | R/2004/015 | |
| MaverickStop lamps may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2002/135 | |
| MaverickWheel nuts insufficiently torqued | Book soon | R/1995/048 | |
| MaverickLoss of tyre pressure | Book soon | R/1995/042 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2000/054 on 30 May 2000, for engine may cut-out/stall. The one launched after it was R/2000/153 on 22 Jan 2001, for front stabiliser bar links. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/070, launched 17 July 2000. 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.