Ford Focus Recall R/2019/421: A Defect On The Power Distribution Box Pins May Potentially Cause An Intermittent Poor…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 4,538
- vehicles in the UK
- 19S42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 14 October 2019 and 16 October 2019. A defect on the Power Distribution Box (PDB) pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals. The dealer will inspect for potential damage If present replace Power Distribution Box and interfacing wiring loom pins. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A defect on the Power Distribution Box (PDB) pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A DEFECT ON THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX PINS MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT POOR CONNECTION ON A NUMBER OF TERMINALS Defect: A defect on the Power Distribution Box (PDB) pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals. Remedy: Inspect for potential damage If present replace Power Distribution Box and interfacing wiring loom pins
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect for potential damage If present replace Power Distribution Box and interfacing wiring loom pins.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 14 October 2019 and 16 October 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 4,538 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 19S42 or the DVSA reference R/2019/421. 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/2019/426 on 8 Jan 2020, for out of specification steering column. The one launched after it was R/2020/045 on 14 Feb 2020, for airbag retention springs may not lock airbag to steering wheel. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/421, launched 24 January 2020. 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.