Ford KA Recall R/2002/085: Front Brake Hose Retention, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 31,605
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C827
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled KA vehicles. The front brake hose might foul and rub on the front wheel rim which might lead to a brake fluid leak and a possible loss in braking performance. The dealer will fit tie strap to secure front brake hose to the support clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front brake hose might foul and rub on the front wheel rim which might lead to a brake fluid leak and a possible loss in braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE HOSE RETENTION Defect: There is a possibility that the front brake hose might foul and rub on the front wheel rim which might lead to a brake fluid leak and a possible loss in braking performance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit tie strap to secure front brake hose to the support clip.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a brake fluid leak and a possible loss in braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will fit tie strap to secure front brake hose to the support clip.
Are You Affected?
KA may be included. Ford estimates 31,605 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 2C827 or the DVSA reference R/2002/085. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| KARisk of rear brake lockup | Urgent | R/2009/019 | |
| Fiesta, KAReduction in braking efficiency | Urgent | R/1998/115 | |
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2002/088 on 10 Jul 2002, for battery cable may chafe and short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2002/105 on 30 Jul 2002, for loss of steering power assistance. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/085, launched 22 July 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.