Vehicle recall R/1999/084

Ford Focus and others recall: Door latch concern

DVSA recall R/1999/084 names the Ford Focus, Ford Cougar and Ford Mondeo. It was launched 7 October 1999. It covers vehicles built 3 September 1998 to 18 November 1998.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/1999/084
Launched: 7 October 1999
Issued by: FORD
Vehicles: 32,232 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 32,232.
Model	Built
Ford Cougar	3 September 1998 to 18 November 1998
Ford Focus	3 September 1998 to 18 November 1998
Ford Mondeo	3 September 1998 to 18 November 1998

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2000/046 Engine may lose power 20 March 2000, Ford Focus
R/2000/003 Oil filler cap may become loose 20 March 2000, Ford Focus
R/2000/054 Engine may cut-out/stall 30 May 2000, Ford Focus
R/2000/042 Brake fluid may leak from pressure limiting valve 30 May 2000, Ford Mondeo
R/1998/037 Unexpected deployment of passenger air bag 9 June 1998, Ford Escort, Ford Mondeo
R/2001/046 Battery cable and alternator b+ stud concern. 1 May 2001, Ford Cougar

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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