Ford Transit Recall R/2002/013: Possible Damage To Brake Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2002
- Launched
- 162
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C794
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 1 June 1999 and 31 December 2001. The service replacement engine may have been fitted with with the rear lifting eye still attached. The dealer will check for the presence of the rear lifting eye and remove if fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The service replacement engine may have been fitted with with the rear lifting eye still attached. Under certain operating conditions the eye may contact and damage adjacent brake pipes. This could cause a loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO BRAKE PIPES. Defect: The service replacement engine may have been fitted with with the rear lifting eye still attached. Under certain operating conditions the eye may contact and damage adjacent brake pipes. This could cause a loss of braking efficiency. Remedy: Check for the presence of the rear lifting eye and remove if fitted. Check brake pipes for damage and if required replace.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will check for the presence of the rear lifting eye and remove if fitted.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 1 June 1999 and 31 December 2001 may be included. Ford estimates 162 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 2C794 or the DVSA reference R/2002/013. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| TransitPotential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity | Low | R/2026/178 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2001/133 on 15 Nov 2001, for engine compartment wiring loom. The one launched after it was R/2002/038 on 3 Apr 2002, for automatic gearshift concern. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/013, launched 18 February 2002. 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.