Vehicle recall R/2013/103

Ford S-Max and others recall: Fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2013/103 names the Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy and Ford Mondeo. It was launched 13 September 2013. It covers vehicles built 12 January 2012 to 11 February 2013.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/103
Launched: 13 September 2013
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 3C522
Vehicles: 1,985 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,985.
Model	Built
Ford Galaxy	12 January 2012 to 11 February 2013
Ford Mondeo	12 January 2012 to 11 February 2013
Ford S-Max	12 January 2012 to 11 February 2013

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/2011/040 Headlights and indicators may malfuntion 18 May 2011, Ford C-Max, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo
R/2010/216 Panoramic roof panel may detach 14 December 2010, Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy
R/2016/113 Headlamps may switch off without warning 20 June 2016, Ford S-Max, Ford Mondeo, Ford Edge and others
R/2017/020 Seat belt pre-tensioner may malfunction 22 February 2017, Ford Mondeo
R/2009/050 Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up 21 May 2009, Ford Kuga, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo and others
R/2009/043 ABS may not function correctly 9 April 2009, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo

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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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