Ford Cmax, Focus, Galaxy And 3 More Recall R/2009/050: Hard Brake Pedal May Occur During Engine Warm Up, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 May 2009
- Launched
- 13,029
- vehicles in the UK
- 9U225
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cmax, Focus, Galaxy and 3 more vehicles built between 1 November 2008 and 12 March 2009. During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HARD BRAKE PEDAL MAY OCCUR DURING ENGINE WARM UP Defect: During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
Cmax, Focus, Galaxy and 3 more built between 1 November 2008 and 12 March 2009 may be included. Ford estimates 13,029 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 9U225 or the DVSA reference R/2009/050. 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/2009/043 on 9 Apr 2009, for aBS may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2009/071 on 21 Sep 2009, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/050, launched 21 May 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.