Ford Galaxy, Mondeo, S-Max Recall R/2013/103: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2013
- Launched
- 1,985
- vehicles in the UK
- 3C522
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy, Mondeo, S-Max vehicles built between 12 January 2012 and 11 February 2013. A leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. The dealer will inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy, Mondeo, S-Max built between 12 January 2012 and 11 February 2013 may be included. Ford estimates 1,985 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.
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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 3C522 or the DVSA reference R/2013/103. 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/2013/028 on 8 Mar 2013, for possible brake failure. The one launched after it was R/2014/063 on 9 Jul 2014, for fire may occur. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/103, launched 13 September 2013. 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.