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Ford Mondeo III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 4 versions affected
4
official RappelConso notice
1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 2.0 TDCi 140Diesel · 140 hp
  • 2.0 TDCi 140 PowershiftDiesel · 140 hp
  • 1.8 TDCi 125Diesel · 125 hp
  • 1.6 EcoBoost 160Petrol · 160 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel : module électronique des phares

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel de novembre 2011 pour reprogrammer un module électronique et le module moteur si nécessaire, en raison d'un risque de clignotement et de désactivation des phares (Caradisiac).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    2.0 TDCi 140, 2.0 TDCi 140 Powershift, 1.8 TDCi 125, 1.6 EcoBoost 160
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rappel : joints toriques d'injecteurs

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel de septembre 2013 sur 179 exemplaires en France (Galaxy et S-Max inclus) pour remplacer des joints toriques d'injecteurs endommagés (Caradisiac).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    2.0 TDCi 140, 2.0 TDCi 140 Powershift, 1.8 TDCi 125
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 14 October 2026 — Le filtre à particules diesel (dpf) peut être fissuré sur les véhicules ecoblue diesel de 2,0 l et ecoblue de 1,5 l. Cela pourrait entraîner le non-respect par les véhicules du contrôle technique requis par la loi, étant donné que les émissions de suie à l’échappement peuvent être supérieures à la limite autorisée.

    Models or references
    Focus / c-max / transit connect / galaxy / s-max / mondeo / kuga voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Environnement
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Ford Mondeo IV124.0/5
Volkswagen Passat B7052.5/5
Škoda Octavia III242.5/5
Opel Insignia A043.0/5
Toyota Avensis III144.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Mondeo III had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Ford Mondeo III: Rappel : module électronique des phares ; Rappel : joints toriques d'injecteurs.

Which versions of the Ford Mondeo III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ford Mondeo III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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