Ford Transit Recall R/2007/177: Axle Shaft May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 53,766
- vehicles in the UK
- 7C136
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 11 December 2003 and 30 April 2006. Excessive axle shaft end play which can be identified by excessive noise and changes in vehicle handling could possibly if not detected lead to detachment of the axle shaft retaining clip and result in the shaft 'walking out' of the axle. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the axle shaft retaining clip by a modified replacement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Excessive axle shaft end play which can be identified by excessive noise and changes in vehicle handling could possibly if not detected lead to detachment of the axle shaft retaining clip and result in the shaft 'walking out' of the axle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AXLE SHAFT MAY DETACH Defect: Excessive axle shaft end play which can be identified by excessive noise and changes in vehicle handling could possibly if not detected lead to detachment of the axle shaft retaining clip and result in the shaft 'walking out' of the axle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle for the replacement of the axle shaft retaining clip by a modified replacement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: axle shaft may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the axle shaft retaining clip by a modified replacement.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 11 December 2003 and 30 April 2006 may be included. Ford estimates 53,766 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 7C136 or the DVSA reference R/2007/177. 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/2008/038 on 12 Mar 2008, for glass roof panel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2007/184 on 8 Apr 2008, for power steering may fail with ensuing risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/177, launched 1 April 2008. 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.