Ford Cmax, Focus Recall R/2014/063: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2014
- Launched
- 34,119
- vehicles in the UK
- 4C570
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cmax, Focus vehicles built between 4 March 2004 and 10 April 2007. Engineering investigations have identified that vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. The recall notice describes the fix as: a supplemental wiring loom that removes the power supply to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off is required to be fitted to affected vehicles. An additional water shield must also be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engineering investigations have identified that vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can propagate into the electronic circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module and surrounding wiring and components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Engineering investigations have identified that vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can propagate into the electronic circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module and surrounding wiring and components. Remedy: A supplemental wiring loom that removes the power supply to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off is required to be fitted to affected vehicles. An additional water shield must also be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a supplemental wiring loom that removes the power supply to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off is required to be fitted to affected vehicles. An additional water shield must also be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.
Are You Affected?
Cmax, Focus built between 4 March 2004 and 10 April 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 34,119 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 4C570 or the DVSA reference R/2014/063. 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/2013/103 on 13 Sep 2013, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2014/102 on 5 Nov 2014, for possible risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/063, launched 9 July 2014. 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.