Ford Focus Recall R/2018/375: A Brake Pedal Hinge Bolt Does Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 5,336
- vehicles in the UK
- 18U33
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 19 October 2018 and 8 December 2018. A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification. The dealer will check torque of brake pedal hinge bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A BRAKE PEDAL HINGE BOLT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification. Remedy: Check torque of brake pedal hinge bolt. If the vehicle fails the test replace the brake pedal box
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a brake pedal hinge bolt does not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check torque of brake pedal hinge bolt.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 19 October 2018 and 8 December 2018 may be included. Ford estimates 5,336 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 18U33 or the DVSA reference R/2018/375. 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/2018/291 on 21 Dec 2018, for rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak hydraulic oil onto exhaust. The one launched after it was R/2019/050 on 8 Feb 2019, for incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/375, launched 21 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.