Ford Transit Recall R/2001/132: Front Suspension Ball Joint Circlip, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Nov 2001
- Launched
- 68,436
- vehicles in the UK
- 1C781
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 3 January 2000 and 19 August 2001. Under conditions of excessively rough use such as driving over kerbs etc the front suspension ball joint taper pin may become loose in the suspension upright. The dealer will replace the existing circlip with an improved design part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under conditions of excessively rough use such as driving over kerbs etc the front suspension ball joint taper pin may become loose in the suspension upright. If this occurs the secondary retaining circlip may be ineffective in preventing the complete detachment of the suspension upright from the track control arm.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT CIRCLIP Defect: Under conditions of excessively rough use such as driving over kerbs etc the front suspension ball joint taper pin may become loose in the suspension upright. If this occurs the secondary retaining circlip may be ineffective in preventing the complete detachment of the suspension upright from the track control arm. Remedy: Replace the existing circlip with an improved design part.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension ball joint circlip.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the existing circlip with an improved design part.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 3 January 2000 and 19 August 2001 may be included. Ford estimates 68,436 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 1C781 or the DVSA reference R/2001/132. 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/2001/142 on 9 Nov 2001, for tailboard latch concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/133 on 15 Nov 2001, for engine compartment wiring loom. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/132, launched 15 November 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.