Ford Cmax Recall R/2009/127: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 1,299
- vehicles in the UK
- 9C268
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cmax vehicles built between 1 June 2006 and 25 January 2007. Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion overheat and may ignite. The dealer will modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion overheat and may ignite.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion overheat and may ignite. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.
Are You Affected?
Cmax built between 1 June 2006 and 25 January 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 1,299 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 9C268 or the DVSA reference R/2009/127. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| Cmax, Focus, KugaSide and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision | Urgent | R/2017/241 | |
| Cmax, FocusFire may occur | Urgent | R/2014/063 | |
| Cmax, FocusRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2011/067 | |
| Cmax, Galaxy, MondeoHeadlights and indicators may malfuntion | Book soon | R/2011/040 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2009/081 on 8 Oct 2009, for steering hub may fracture and detach. The one launched after it was R/2009/128 on 7 Dec 2009, for speed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/127, launched 7 December 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.