Ford Cmax, Galaxy, Mondeo Recall R/2011/040: Headlights And Indicators May Malfuntion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 May 2011
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 1D381
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cmax, Galaxy, Mondeo vehicles. Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLIGHTS AND INDICATORS MAY MALFUNTION Defect: Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors. Remedy: The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlights and indicators may malfuntion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cmax, Galaxy, Mondeo may be included. Ford estimates 4 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 1D381 or the DVSA reference R/2011/040. 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/2011/013 on 24 Feb 2011, for second row seat recliner locking mechanism. The one launched after it was R/2011/067 on 13 Jul 2011, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/040, launched 18 May 2011. 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.