Ford Focus Recall R/2012/115: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 1,531
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C470
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles. Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and 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 and may overheat and 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 and may overheat and 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?
Focus may be included. Ford estimates 1,531 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 2C470 or the DVSA reference R/2012/115. 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/2012/113 on 20 Oct 2012, for seatback may not engage correctly. The one launched after it was R/2012/130 on 22 Nov 2012, for wiper arm may detach. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/115, launched 6 November 2012. 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.