Ford Focus Recall R/2021/020: Possible Transmission Stud Damage To Wiring Loom Following Repair, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 1,273
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S74
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 7 May 2018 and 5 May 2019. Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair. The dealer will check that the correct transmission stud has been replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION STUD DAMAGE TO WIRING LOOM FOLLOWING REPAIR Defect: Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair. Remedy: Check that the correct transmission stud has been replaced. If not the correct stud must be replaced and the wiring loom should be inspected for damage and repaired as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair.
The Fix
The dealer will check that the correct transmission stud has been replaced.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 7 May 2018 and 5 May 2019 may be included. Ford estimates 1,273 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 20S74 or the DVSA reference R/2021/020. 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/2021/005 on 22 Feb 2021, for the rear suspension toe link could corrode over time leading to reduced material and load…. The one launched after it was R/2021/123 on 14 Apr 2021, for vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/020, launched 5 March 2021. 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.