Ford Mondeo recalls

25 official safety recalls for the Ford Mondeo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

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:

  1. Emergency call system may lose functionality

    Reported May 5, 2026Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2026/18112,956 vehicles affected

    The automatic and manual emergency call functions may stop working. The telematics control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
    Remedy
    Update the Telematics Control Unit software to the latest level.

  2. Rear-view camera may show a reduced view or stay on

    Reported September 8, 2025Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2025/3591,006 vehicles affected

    A software problem may reduce the rear-view camera view or leave it on after reversing. The vehicle software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
    Defect
    On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
    Remedy
    Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

  3. Diesel particulate filter may crack

    Reported December 19, 2024Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2025/094213,392 vehicles affected

    The diesel particulate filter may crack. The software will be updated to prevent cracking, and filters already cracked will be tested and replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
    Remedy
    Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.

  4. Front brake hoses may leak

    Reported May 23, 2024Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2026/07635,821 vehicles affected

    The front brake hoses may leak. Both front hoses will be replaced, and the hose routing and ride height sensor will be modified if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Brake Hose Leak
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is the possibility of the front brake hoses leaking.
    Remedy
    Replace both front brake hoses and modify the hose routing and ride height sensor if necessary.

  5. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported October 30, 2020Model years 2007–2017DVSA recall R/2020/013EU Safety Gate A12/01240/20659,214 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag may not deploy correctly. The driver airbag assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly
    Remedy
    Replace Driver air bag assembly

  6. Battery monitor wiring may overheat

    Reported August 29, 2019Model years 2014–2019DVSA recall R/2019/212168,462 vehicles affected

    A thermal incident may occur in the battery monitor sensor wiring. The remedy is to install a fused jumper loom in the wiring.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POTENTIAL BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE AROUND NEGATIVE TERMINAL
    Defect
    Possible thermal incident within the battery monitor sensor wiring
    Remedy
    Install a fused jumper loom into the battery monitor sensor wiring

  7. Engine cylinder head may crack and leak oil

    Reported June 14, 2019Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2019/02012,078 vehicles affected

    Localised overheating may crack the cylinder head and cause a pressurised oil leak, which could lead to an engine compartment fire. A coolant level sensor will be fitted to provide audible and visual warnings and, in extreme circumstances, reduce engine power.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD TO CRACK
    Defect
    localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
    Remedy
    A coolant level sensor needs to be fitted to provide an audible and visual warning to the customer and in extreme circumstances reduce the engine power.

  8. Clutch pressure plate may fracture

    Reported February 22, 2019Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2018/351EU Safety Gate A12/0028/19398,982 vehicles affected

    The clutch pressure plate may fracture, causing a smell, reduced speed and performance, or a thud or bang. Fragments could strike components under the bonnet, creating a risk of smoke and fire. Stop-start vehicles will get software that detects prolonged clutch slip and reduces engine performance; other vehicles will get an alternative clutch kit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE COULD SUFFER CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE FRACTURE
    Defect
    A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
    Remedy
    To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel �Wrench light� and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

  9. Roof glass may not be correctly bonded

    Reported December 19, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/25711 vehicles affected

    The tilt/slide roof glass may not be correctly bonded to its mounting. A new roof opening glass panel will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE TILT/SLIDE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS S NOT CORRECTLY BONDED TO ITS MOUNTING
    Defect
    Tilt/slide roof opening panel glass is not correctly bonded to its mounting.
    Remedy
    Install a new roof opening glass panel on affected vehicles.

  10. Air conditioning compressor pulley may detach

    Reported November 7, 2018Model years 2014–2018DVSA recall R/2018/21312,084 vehicles affected

    The air conditioning compressor pulley may detach. A new compressor clutch pulley will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOW TORQUE CONDITION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH FASTENER
    Defect
    A/C Compressor pulley may become detached.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley.

  11. Clutch pressure plate may fracture

    Reported July 16, 2018Model years 2009–2016DVSA recall R/2018/082977,592 vehicles affected

    The clutch pressure plate may fracture, causing clutch smell, reduced speed and performance, and possibly noise. Fragments could damage under-hood components and create smoke or fire risk. Stop-start vehicles will get software that detects prolonged clutch slip and reduces engine performance; other vehicles will get an alternative clutch kit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE MAY FRACTURE
    Defect
    Affected vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
    Remedy
    To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel �Wrench light� and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

  12. Engine overheating may crack the oil sump

    Reported March 12, 2018Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2018/053291,570 vehicles affected

    The engine control module may not detect overheating adequately. In extreme cases, overheating may breach the oil sump and cause oil loss. Revised software will improve overheat detection and add a dashboard warning and engine de-rate strategy.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL SUMP MAY CRACK DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING
    Defect
    The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.

  13. Driver seat belt pre-tensioner cable may separate

    Reported February 22, 2017Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2017/0209 vehicles affected

    The driver seat belt pre-tensioner cable may separate during deployment, leaving the driver inadequately restrained in a collision and increasing the risk of injury. The driver seat belt assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    The driver side front seat belt pre-tensioner cable could separate during deployment leaving the driver inadequately restrained in a collision which increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new driver side front seat belt assembly.

  14. Headlamps may switch off without warning

    Reported June 20, 2016Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2016/113EU Safety Gate A12/0768/1638,820 vehicles affected

    A lost control signal combined with a software error may switch off the adaptive LED headlamps, increasing collision risk at night. Dealers will update the software on affected modules.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEADLAMPS MAY SWITCH OFF WITHOUT WARNING
    Defect
    Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control signal in combination with a software error may cause the headlamps to switch off. There is a risk of collision if defect happens at night.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and updated software will be loaded to the affected modules.

  15. Fuel return pipe may leak and cause a fire

    Reported September 13, 2013Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2013/1035,955 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak at the injector spill rail connection, pool on the engine or reach the road and create a skid risk. Fuel contacting hot engine parts could cause an under-bonnet fire. The spill rail and return pipe will be inspected, and the rail replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRE MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.

  16. Headlights and indicators may operate unexpectedly

    Reported May 18, 2011DVSA recall R/2011/04012 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the headlamps or indicators to flash unintentionally, or the headlamps to switch off. Updated software will be applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEADLIGHTS AND INDICATORS MAY MALFUNTION
    Defect
    Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.
    Remedy
    The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

  17. Brake pedal may become hard during warm-up

    Reported May 21, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/05078,174 vehicles affected

    The vacuum pump valve may stick during engine warm-up. Repeated braking could use up stored vacuum, causing a hard pedal and longer stopping distances. A revised valve will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HARD BRAKE PEDAL MAY OCCUR DURING ENGINE WARM UP
    Defect
    During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.

  18. ABS valves may cause brakes to lock under emergency braking

    Reported April 9, 2009DVSA recall R/2009/0434 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly specified hydraulic control unit valves may cause the brakes to lock under emergency braking. The hydraulic control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The brakes may lock up under emergency braking conditions due to valves in the hydraulic control unit being of incorrect specification.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic control unit.

  19. Yaw rate sensor may cause unexpected braking

    Reported August 2, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/13291 vehicles affected

    A yaw rate sensor may be out of specification and cause unexpected braking. Sensors will be inspected and replaced as necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE UNEXPECTED BRAKING.
    Defect
    The yaw rate sensor may be out of specification which may lead to unexpected braking
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles inspect sensors and renew as necessary

  20. Yaw rate sensor may cause unexpected braking

    Reported April 30, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/065205 vehicles affected

    A yaw rate sensor that is out of specification may cause unexpected braking. Sensors will be inspected and replaced as necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF UNEXPECTED BRAKING.
    Defect
    Yaw rate sensor out of specification the effect of which may result in unexpected braking
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for inspection of the yaw sensors which will be replaced as necessary.

  21. Handbrake may not hold the vehicle stationary

    Reported August 4, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/08372,682 vehicles affected

    The handbrake may not hold the vehicle stationary if it is not applied as directed in the owner's literature. A revised handbrake assembly with improved leverage will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MODIFICATION OF HANDBRAKE LEVER
    Defect
    The handbrake may not hold the vehicle stationary when parked if it is not applied as directed in the owner literature.
    Remedy
    Fit a revised handbrake assembly with an improved leverage ratio.

  22. Power steering hose may chafe and leak

    Reported February 3, 2003Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2003/007801 vehicles affected

    The power steering pressure hose may chafe on the engine inlet manifold, causing an oil leak and loss of steering assistance. A revised hose with updated routing will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CHAFE ON ENGINE INLET MANIFOLD.
    Defect
    The power steering pressure hose may chafe on the engine inlet manifold. This could ultimately result in an oil leak and a loss of power assistance to the steering.
    Remedy
    Fit latest production level revised routing power steering pressure hose.

  23. Battery cable may chafe and short circuit

    Reported July 10, 2002Model years 2000–2002DVSA recall R/2002/0888,888 vehicles affected

    The battery cable may chafe against the transmission valve cover plate and short circuit. The cable insulation will be checked and repaired if necessary, and the cable secured clear of the plate.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BATTERY CABLE MAY CHAFE AND SHORT CIRCUIT
    Defect
    Battery cable may chafe on transmission valve cover plate.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check cable insulation repair if necessary and retain cable clear of cover plate.

  24. Handbrake may not prevent the vehicle from moving

    Reported April 20, 2002Model years 2000–2001DVSA recall R/2002/01855,515 vehicles affected

    In certain parking conditions, the handbrake may not prevent the vehicle from moving. Dealers will fit an extension block to both rear caliper handbrake actuation levers.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE CONCERN.
    Defect
    Under certain parking conditions the vehicle handbrake may not prevent the vehicle from moving.
    Remedy
    Ford Dealers will fit an extension block to both rear caliper handbrake actuation levers.

  25. Parking brake may not hold the vehicle

    Reported October 8, 2001Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2001/11365,284 vehicles affected

    The parking brake ratchet may partly engage and its teeth may wear, reducing its ability to hold the vehicle. The parking brake lever assembly will be replaced with one having a revised tooth profile.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE RATCHET CONCERN
    Defect
    The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place.
    Remedy
    Replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile.

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.

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