Ford Fiesta Recall R/2023/189: The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Bolt/nut May Not Be Torqued Correctly On A Small…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 28 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 186
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S29
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 2 January 2023 and 23 May 2023. The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have the torque confirmed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles. Defect: The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles. Remedy: Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have the torque confirmed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have the torque confirmed.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 2 January 2023 and 23 May 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 186 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 23S29 or the DVSA reference R/2023/189. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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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 | |
| FiestaThe wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position | Low | R/2021/348 | |
| 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/2023/187 on 26 Jun 2023, for certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle…. The one launched after it was R/2023/204 on 21 Jul 2023, for on certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/189, launched 28 June 2023. 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.