Ford Galaxy, S-Max Recall R/2010/216: Panoramic Roof Panel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C-346
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy, S-Max vehicles. A small number of vehicles built with a panoramic glass roof may not have been bonded correctly. The dealer will check the adhesion of the roof. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of vehicles built with a panoramic glass roof may not have been bonded correctly. This could ultimately result in detachment of the panoramic glass roof.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PANORAMIC ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that a small number of vehicles built with a panoramic glass roof may not have been bonded correctly. This could ultimately result in detachment of the panoramic glass roof. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and check the adhesion of the roof. If found to be defective the roof will be removed and re-bonded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: panoramic roof panel may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will check the adhesion of the roof.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy, S-Max may be included. Ford estimates 7 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 0C-346 or the DVSA reference R/2010/216. 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/2010/209 on 14 Dec 2010, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2011/013 on 24 Feb 2011, for second row seat recliner locking mechanism. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/216, launched 14 December 2010. 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.