Vehicle recall R/2006/118

Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy recall: Possibility of engine cut out

DVSA recall R/2006/118 names the Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy. It was launched 17 July 2006. It covers vehicles built 1 February 2006 to 11 June 2006.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/118
Launched: 17 July 2006
Issued by: FORD
Vehicles: DVSA lists 209 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the fuel pipe connector between the engine fuel line and fuel tank may not be totalled secured. This may result in a disconnection of the fuel line with the possibility of engine cut out and loss of fuel onto the road surface. Whilst the vehicle is in the dealership the opportunity will be taken to carry out a slight modification to the alternator to prevent the possibility of a short circuit occurring with other components.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the integrity of the fuel line connector checked. Additionally the alternator cable will be modified by removing a portion of sleeving that may be in contact with the end eyelet.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 209. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Galaxy	1 February 2006 to 11 June 2006	209
Ford S-Max	1 February 2006 to 11 June 2006	209

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/2006/034 Flywheel may fail 25 April 2006, Ford Galaxy
R/2007/003 Heated windscreen earth point may not be tightened - risk of burn damage to trim 10 January 2007, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max
R/2007/133 In low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur 5 December 2007, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford C-Max and others
R/2008/038 Glass roof panel may detach 12 March 2008, Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy
R/2009/043 ABS may not function correctly 9 April 2009, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo
R/2003/155 Incorrect deployment of curtain airbag 6 October 2003, Ford Galaxy

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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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