Ford Mondeo Recall R/2018/257: The Tilt/slide Roof Opening Panel Glass S Not Correctly Bonded To Its Mounting, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- 18S26
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mondeo vehicles built between 22 August 2017 and 14 December 2017. Tilt/slide roof opening panel glass is not correctly bonded to its mounting. The dealer will install a new roof opening glass panel on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Tilt/slide roof opening panel glass is not correctly bonded to its mounting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TILT/SLIDE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS S NOT CORRECTLY BONDED TO ITS MOUNTING Defect: Tilt/slide roof opening panel glass is not correctly bonded to its mounting. Remedy: Install a new roof opening glass panel on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the tilt/slide roof opening panel glass s not correctly bonded to its mounting.
The Fix
The dealer will install a new roof opening glass panel on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Mondeo built between 22 August 2017 and 14 December 2017 may be included. Ford estimates 11 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 18S26 or the DVSA reference R/2018/257. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/257, launched 19 December 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.