Ford Mondeo Recall R/2017/020: Seat Belt Pre-tensioner May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- 16S42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mondeo vehicles built between 5 August 2014 and 31 July 2016. The driver side front seat belt pre-tensioner cable could separate during deployment leaving the driver inadequately restrained in a collision which increases the risk of injury. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new driver side front seat belt assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver side front seat belt pre-tensioner cable could separate during deployment leaving the driver inadequately restrained in a collision which increases the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The driver side front seat belt pre-tensioner cable could separate during deployment leaving the driver inadequately restrained in a collision which increases the risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new driver side front seat belt assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt pre-tensioner may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new driver side front seat belt assembly.
Are You Affected?
Mondeo built between 5 August 2014 and 31 July 2016 may be included. Ford estimates 9 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 16S42 or the DVSA reference R/2017/020. 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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| Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxBrake hose leak | Urgent | R/2026/076 | |
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2017/009 on 6 Feb 2017, for automatic transmission may not operate as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/149 on 12 May 2017, for front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/020, launched 22 February 2017. 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.