Ford Cougar Recall R/2001/047: Brake Lamp Switch Jumper Harness Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 8 May 2001
- Launched
- 41
- vehicles in the UK
- 1C735
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cougar vehicles built between 6 December 1997 and 31 August 1998. Some vehicles have brass terminal (instead of bronze) in the brake lamp switch jumper harness. The recall notice describes the fix as: brake lamp switch jumper harness to be replaced on all affected vehicles brake lamp switch to be inspected for heat damage and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have brass terminal (instead of bronze) in the brake lamp switch jumper harness. This could lead to malfunction of the brake lamp switch.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS CONCERN Defect: Affected vehicles have brass terminal (instead of bronze) in the brake lamp switch jumper harness. This could lead to malfunction of the brake lamp switch. Remedy: Brake lamp switch jumper harness to be replaced on all affected vehicles brake lamp switch to be inspected for heat damage and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to malfunction of the brake lamp switch.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: brake lamp switch jumper harness to be replaced on all affected vehicles brake lamp switch to be inspected for heat damage and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Cougar built between 6 December 1997 and 31 August 1998 may be included. Ford estimates 41 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 1C735 or the DVSA reference R/2001/047. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CougarOverheating of wiring harness connectors | Urgent | R/2001/121 | |
| Cougar, MondeoParking brake ratchet concern | Urgent | R/2001/113 | |
| CougarBattery cable and alternator b+ stud concern | Low | R/2001/046 | |
| Cougar, Focus, MondeoDoor latch concern | Book soon | R/1999/084 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2001/046 on 1 May 2001, for battery cable and alternator b+ stud concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/113 on 8 Oct 2001, for parking brake ratchet concern. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/047, launched 8 May 2001. 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.