Ford Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo And 1 More Recall R/2018/213: Possible Low Torque Condition With The Air Conditioning Clutch Fastener, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 3,021
- vehicles in the UK
- 18S23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo and 1 more vehicles built between 1 September 2014 and 20 April 2018. A/C Compressor pulley may become detached. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A/C Compressor pulley may become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOW TORQUE CONDITION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH FASTENER Defect: A/C Compressor pulley may become detached. Remedy: On affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley.
Are You Affected?
Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo and 1 more built between 1 September 2014 and 20 April 2018 may be included. Ford estimates 3,021 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 18S23 or the DVSA reference R/2018/213. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge, Mustang, Transit ConnectRear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image | Low | R/2026/213 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2018/248 on 2 Oct 2018, for lower control arm weld may not meet sepcification. The one launched after it was R/2018/300 on 14 Nov 2018, for battery wiring harness in engine compartment may have been incorrectly installed. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/213, launched 7 November 2018. 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.