Ford Galaxy, Mondeo Recall R/2009/043: aBS May Not Function Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 9U226
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy, Mondeo vehicles. The brakes may lock up under emergency braking conditions due to valves in the hydraulic control unit being of incorrect specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brakes may lock up under emergency braking conditions due to valves in the hydraulic control unit being of incorrect specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABS MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: The brakes may lock up under emergency braking conditions due to valves in the hydraulic control unit being of incorrect specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: aBS may not function correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic control unit.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy, Mondeo may be included. Ford estimates 2 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 9U226 or the DVSA reference R/2009/043. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Galaxy, Kuga, S-MaxPowertrain control module (PCM) software update | Urgent | R/2025/243 | |
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxBrake hose leak | Urgent | R/2026/076 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2009/016 on 8 Apr 2009, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2009/050 on 21 May 2009, for hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/043, launched 9 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.