A recall notice for Ford Mondeo MY2014-2019 supplied by Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited as battery acid may leak around the battery negative terminal. If copper sulphate builds up over time, this could provide a low-resistance conductive layer underneath the Battery Monitoring Sensor and may cause the surrounding material to heat up and ignite. This may occur when the vehicle is parked and unattended.
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited - Ford Mondeo MY2014-2019
PRA No.
2019/17995
Date published
20 Dec 2019
Campaign number
19S33
Product description
Ford Mondeo
Model Years 2014-2019
7 828 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
Battery acid may leak around the battery negative terminal. If copper sulphate builds up over time, this could provide a low-resistance conductive layer underneath the Battery Monitoring Sensor and may cause the surrounding material to heat up and ignite. This may occur when the vehicle is parked and unattended.
What are the hazards?
If the material surrounding the battery ignites, there is the risk of fire, which could result in injury.
What should consumers do?
Ford will contact owners of all affected vehicles to arrange for inspection and repair, free of charge.
For further information, consumers can find their nearest Ford Dealer at https://www.ford.com.au/dealership/?intcmp=vhp-return-lad or contact Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.
Supplier
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Ford Dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 6 October 2014 - 6 September 2018
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.
