Ford Fiesta Recall R/2011/158: Fumes May Enter The Passenger Compartment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2011
- Launched
- 5,857
- vehicles in the UK
- 1c147
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles. Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. The dealer will replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. In rare cases it is possible that the plug may work out completely leaving an open hole in the exhaust system. The hot gases may be hot enough to melt the plastic of the engine cooling fan moulding. Although no cases have been reported there is a risk of fire in the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUMES MAY ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Defect: Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. In rare cases it is possible that the plug may work out completely leaving an open hole in the exhaust system. The hot gases may be hot enough to melt the plastic of the engine cooling fan moulding. Although no cases have been reported there is a risk of fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: Replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fumes may enter the passenger compartment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta may be included. Ford estimates 5,857 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 1c147 or the DVSA reference R/2011/158. 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/2011/124 on 3 Nov 2011, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2012/012 on 28 Feb 2012, for rear suspension bolts may fail. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/158, launched 12 December 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.