Ford Connect Recall R/2007/063: Wheel Nuts Could Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 222
- vehicles in the UK
- 6u079
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Connect vehicles built between 21 October 2006 and 3 November 2006. It has been identified due to incorrect heat treatment that the wheel nuts may become brittle and develop a crack in the conical washer. The dealer will replace the wheel nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified due to incorrect heat treatment that the wheel nuts may become brittle and develop a crack in the conical washer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL NUTS COULD CRACK Defect: It has been identified due to incorrect heat treatment that the wheel nuts may become brittle and develop a crack in the conical washer. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the wheel nuts replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wheel nuts could crack.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wheel nuts.
Are You Affected?
Connect built between 21 October 2006 and 3 November 2006 may be included. Ford estimates 222 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 6u079 or the DVSA reference R/2007/063. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect, TourneoSide airbag wiring issue | Urgent | R/2004/196 | |
| MustangWindshield wipers and washer system potentially inoperative during freezing temperatures | Book soon | R/2026/345 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomWiper Motor | Book soon | R/2026/258 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomDoor Module lost communication | Book soon | R/2026/254 | |
| PumaPuma -Certificate of conformity (CoC) update tyre mismatch | Book soon | R/2026/170 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2007/015 on 23 Feb 2007, for possible partial detachment of front suspension lower arm. The one launched after it was R/2007/083 on 27 Jun 2007, for front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/063, launched 9 April 2007. 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.