Ford Fiesta Recall R/2021/348: The Wiring Harness For The Crankshaft Position Sensor May Not Be Secured Correctly Into…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 692
- vehicles in the UK
- 21S45
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 20 April 2021 and 8 September 2021. The wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position. The recall notice describes the fix as: the crankshaft position sensor harness securing clip must be pushed into the vacant hole on the engine front cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY NOT BE SECURED CORRECTLY INTO POSITION Defect: Due to a production error the wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position. Remedy: The crankshaft position sensor harness securing clip must be pushed into the vacant hole on the engine front cover.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the crankshaft position sensor harness securing clip must be pushed into the vacant hole on the engine front cover.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 20 April 2021 and 8 September 2021 may be included. Ford estimates 692 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 21S45 or the DVSA reference R/2021/348. 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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| Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, PumaThe right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly | Low | R/2022/171 | |
| Ecosport, FiestaVehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism | Urgent | R/2021/123 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2021/285 on 22 Sep 2021, for the screw which secures the ground cable of the 48V battery may not be fully secured. The one launched after it was R/2021/397 on 17 Dec 2021, for wind noise and water leaks around the panoramic glass roof due to adhesion issues. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/348, launched 27 October 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.