Ford Mondeo Recall R/2004/065: There Is A Possibility Of Unexpected Braking, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Apr 2004
- Launched
- 205
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/065
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Mondeo vehicles built between 17 February 2004 and 11 March 2004. Yaw rate sensor out of specification the effect of which may result in unexpected braking. The dealer will replace likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for inspection of the yaw sensors which as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Yaw rate sensor out of specification the effect of which may result in unexpected braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF UNEXPECTED BRAKING. Defect: Yaw rate sensor out of specification the effect of which may result in unexpected braking Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for inspection of the yaw sensors which will be replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there is a possibility of unexpected braking.
The Fix
The dealer will replace likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for inspection of the yaw sensors which as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Mondeo built between 17 February 2004 and 11 March 2004 may be included. Ford estimates 205 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 DVSA reference R/2004/065. 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/2004/015 on 25 Feb 2004, for seat belt may not latch. The one launched after it was R/2004/132 on 2 Aug 2004, for possible unexpected braking. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/065, launched 30 April 2004. 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.