Vehicle recall R/2021/021

Ford Focus recall: A nut securing the mhev battery connection may not be torqued to specification

DVSA recall R/2021/021 names the Ford Focus. It was launched 25 January 2021. It covers vehicles built 25 June 2020 to 30 November 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/021
Launched: 25 January 2021
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 21S01
Vehicles: 13 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A nut securing the mHEV battery connection may not be torqued to specification.

The fix

Remove the nut and inspect the wiring for signs of damage. Any damaged wiring will be replaced. A new nut will be fitted and torqued to specification in all circumstances.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Focus	25 June 2020 to 30 November 2020	13

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/020 Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair 5 March 2021, Ford Focus
R/2021/177 Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that contols the funtionality of the ECALL system 21 May 2021, Ford Kuga, Ford Puma, Ford Focus
R/2020/175 Engine wiring loom may touch a bolt on the transmission housing 19 August 2020, Ford Focus
R/2021/285 The screw which secures the ground cable of the 48v battery may not be fully secured 22 September 2021, Ford Focus
R/2019/454 Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing 16 April 2020, Ford Focus
R/2019/421 A defect on the power distribution box pins may potentially cause an intermittent poor connection on a number of terminals 24 January 2020, 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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