Ford Focus Recall R/2009/016: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 22,325
- vehicles in the UK
- 8C203
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 1 June 2006 and 25 January 2007. Due to a specification change to the engine cooling fan module vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a supplementary wiring loom that removes the power to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a specification change to the engine cooling fan module vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can penetrate the electrical circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the cooling fan control module and surrounding wiring whilst the vehicle is parked.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: It has been identified that due to a specification change to the engine cooling fan module vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can penetrate the electrical circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the cooling fan control module and surrounding wiring whilst the vehicle is parked. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a supplementary wiring loom that removes the power to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off. Additionally a further water shield will be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a supplementary wiring loom that removes the power to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 1 June 2006 and 25 January 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 22,325 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.
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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 8C203 or the DVSA reference R/2009/016. 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/2009/019 on 17 Feb 2009, for risk of rear brake lockup. The one launched after it was R/2009/043 on 9 Apr 2009, for aBS may not function correctly. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/016, launched 8 April 2009. 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.