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Ford Focus C MAX Recall R/2006/092: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2006/092, campaign code 6C041. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
5 Jul 2006
Launched
167
vehicles in the UK
6C041
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Ford recalled Focus C MAX vehicles built between 27 February 2004 and 28 June 2004. A batch of engines have misaligned oil feed holes between the cylinder head and the camshaft bearings. The dealer will check recalled vehicles by dealers for the presence of the relevant build code and the engine will be renewed if it is within the specified range. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A batch of engines have misaligned oil feed holes between the cylinder head and the camshaft bearings. The reduced oil flow could cause premature wear of the camshaft bearings and may also result in seizure of the engine without prior warning.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that a batch of engines have misaligned oil feed holes between the cylinder head and the camshaft bearings. The reduced oil flow could cause premature wear of the camshaft bearings and may also result in seizure of the engine without prior warning. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked by dealers for the presence of the relevant build code and the engine will be renewed if it is within the specified range.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause premature wear of the camshaft bearings and may also result in seizure of the engine without prior warning.

The Fix

The dealer will check recalled vehicles by dealers for the presence of the relevant build code and the engine will be renewed if it is within the specified range.

Are You Affected?

Focus C MAX built between 27 February 2004 and 28 June 2004 may be included. Ford estimates 167 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
  2. Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 6C041 or the DVSA reference R/2006/092. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2006/034 on 25 Apr 2006, for flywheel may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/118 on 17 Jul 2006, for possibility of engine cut out. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2006.

Source: DVSA recall R/2006/092, launched 5 July 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.