Ford Focus Recall R/2020/175: Engine Wiring Loom May Touch A Bolt On The Transmission Housing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 542
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S28
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 31 July 2019 and 4 March 2020. The engine wiring loom may touch a bolt on the transmission housing which could lead to damage to the wiring loom. The dealer will check for enough wiring loom clearance replace the clip and secure harness if not. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine wiring loom may touch a bolt on the transmission housing which could lead to damage to the wiring loom.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE WIRING LOOM MAY TOUCH A BOLT ON THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING Defect: The engine wiring loom may touch a bolt on the transmission housing which could lead to damage to the wiring loom. Remedy: Check for enough wiring loom clearance replace the clip and secure harness if not. Any damage to the wiring harness to be repaired as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to damage to the wiring loom.
The Fix
The dealer will check for enough wiring loom clearance replace the clip and secure harness if not.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 31 July 2019 and 4 March 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 542 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 20S28 or the DVSA reference R/2020/175. 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/2020/196 on 2 Jul 2020, for the high voltage battery control charger module connector may be damaged. The one launched after it was R/2019/156 on 21 Aug 2020, for takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/175, launched 19 August 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.