Ford Cougar, Mondeo Recall R/2001/113: Parking Brake Ratchet Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Oct 2001
- Launched
- 32,642
- vehicles in the UK
- 1C767
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cougar, Mondeo vehicles built between 1 November 1999 and 1 May 2000. The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. The dealer will replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE RATCHET CONCERN Defect: The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place. Remedy: Replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth.
The Fix
The dealer will replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile.
Are You Affected?
Cougar, Mondeo built between 1 November 1999 and 1 May 2000 may be included. Ford estimates 32,642 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.
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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 1C767 or the DVSA reference R/2001/113. 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/2001/047 on 8 May 2001, for brake lamp switch jumper harness concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/121 on 15 Oct 2001, for overheating of wiring harness connectors. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/113, launched 8 October 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.