Ford Capri recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Panoramic roof may detach

   Reported September 18, 2026Model years 2026EU Safety Gate SR/02464/26

   Insufficient bonding may cause the panoramic roof to detach and fall onto the road, creating an accident and injury risk. The product is recalled from end users.

   Official EU Safety Gate text

   Component

   Injuries

   Defect

   Due to insufficient bonding, the panoramic roof may detach and fall onto the road. There is a risk of accident and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

   Remedy

   Recall of the product from end users

   Notes

   Notified by Germany

2. Rear axle joints may be under-tightened

   Reported February 24, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/082EU Safety Gate SR/01371/2627 vehicles affected

   Rear axle joints may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The toe and camber link connections will be checked, fixings replaced if needed, and wheel alignment checked.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   26S06 Capri Explorer - Torque Inspection On Various Joints

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may have rear axle joints that were not tightened to the specified torque during manufacturing.

   Remedy

   Check toe and camber links to subframe torques and if not according to specification change the fixings. A check of wheel alignment is also required.

3. Ground connection may cause stalling or arcing

   Reported August 7, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/3176 vehicles affected

   An inadequately tightened ground connection may cause feature malfunctions, engine stalling or arcing, with a risk of localised melting. The connection will be inspected and the nut tightened to specification if needed.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   25S79 Explorer Capri - Ground Connection Inspection

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may have a ground connection where the correct tightening torque was not achieved during manufacturing. This may lead to the malfunction of specific features engine stalling and arcing with an increased risk of localised melting.

   Remedy

   Inspect the ground connection and if necessary tighten the nut to the correct specification.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.