Vehicle recall R/2019/421

Ford Focus recall: A defect on the power distribution box pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection

DVSA recall R/2019/421 names the Ford Focus. It was launched 24 January 2020. It covers vehicles built 14 October 2019 to 16 October 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/421
Launched: 24 January 2020
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 19S42
Vehicles: 4,538 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. A defect on the power distribution box pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals

A defect on the Power Distribution Box (PDB) pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals.

The fix

Inspect for potential damage If present replace Power Distribution Box and interfacing wiring loom pins

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Focus	14 October 2019 to 16 October 2019	4,538

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/334 Seat belt anchorage bolt partially engaged 5 November 2019, Ford Focus, Ford C-Max
R/2019/454 Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing 16 April 2020, Ford Focus
R/2020/175 Engine wiring loom may touch a bolt on the transmission housing 19 August 2020, Ford Focus
R/2019/085 Bolts fixing front suspension to vehicle may not be tightened to correct torque 6 March 2019, Ford Focus
R/2018/351 Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture 22 February 2019, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford S-Max and others
R/2019/045 Potential for the rear doors to open when the rear windows are lowered 12 February 2019, Ford Focus

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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.

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