Ford Fiesta, Fusion Recall R/2007/105: Potential Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Aug 2007
- Launched
- 496
- vehicles in the UK
- 7C124
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta, Fusion vehicles built between 18 August 2006 and 8 September 2006. A small number of Fiesta and Fusion vehicles may have been built with a steering column which may have suffered damage by inappropriate handling prior to vehicle production. The dealer will inspect the steering column universal joint for signs of damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of Fiesta and Fusion vehicles may have been built with a steering column which may have suffered damage by inappropriate handling prior to vehicle production. In rare cases there may be damage to the column upper universal joint which could result in loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: It has been identified that a small number of Fiesta and Fusion vehicles may have been built with a steering column which may have suffered damage by inappropriate handling prior to vehicle production. In rare cases there may be damage to the column upper universal joint which could result in loss of steering control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steering column universal joint inspected for signs of damage. If damage is found the steering column assembly will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the steering column universal joint for signs of damage.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta, Fusion built between 18 August 2006 and 8 September 2006 may be included. Ford estimates 496 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 7C124 or the DVSA reference R/2007/105. 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/2007/083 on 27 Jun 2007, for front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque. The one launched after it was R/2007/167 on 28 Nov 2007, for power steering may be lost. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/105, launched 6 August 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.