Ford Cmax, Focus, Focus CC Recall R/2008/113: Failure Of Power Steering Hose Could Result In An Engine Bay Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 14,878
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/113
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Cmax, Focus, Focus CC vehicles built between 2 April 2008 and 15 May 2008. A batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. The dealer will check the subject hose production code. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE BAY FIRE Defect: It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject hose production code.
Are You Affected?
Cmax, Focus, Focus CC built between 2 April 2008 and 15 May 2008 may be included. Ford estimates 14,878 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/2008/113. 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/2008/077 on 11 Jun 2008, for tipper bed could raise without warning. The one launched after it was R/2009/019 on 17 Feb 2009, for risk of rear brake lockup. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/113, launched 29 July 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.