Ford Focus Recall R/2019/454: Engine Wiring Loom May Touch A Stud On The Transmission Housing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 2,664
- vehicles in the UK
- 19S50
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 21 March 2018 and 7 March 2019. Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing. The recall notice describes the fix as: transmission stud to be replaced with a bolt and rerouting of the wiring loom. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE WIRING LOOM MAY TOUCH A STUD ON THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING Defect: Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing Remedy: Transmission stud to be replaced with a bolt and rerouting of the wiring loom
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: transmission stud to be replaced with a bolt and rerouting of the wiring loom.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 21 March 2018 and 7 March 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 2,664 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 19S50 or the DVSA reference R/2019/454. 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/2020/063 on 20 Mar 2020, for vehicles may have been fitted with the incorrect twin battery positive cable. The one launched after it was R/2020/103 on 28 Apr 2020, for transmission fluid pump gear failure can cause a loss of hydraulic fluid pressure in the…. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/454, launched 16 April 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.