Recall number R/2008/113

Recall reference

R/2008/113

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2008-07-29

Reason for concern

FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE BAY FIRE

Reason for recall

It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FORD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FORD service.

Number of affected FORD cars

14878