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Ford Orion safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford Orion since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Ford Orion. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 1992 to 1994
  • Most recent 23 May 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/009
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1992 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Ford Orion?

Not every Ford Orion is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Ford Orion recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1992 to 2026

1992 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Ford Orion safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’92 2
’93 0
’94 1
’95 0
’96 0
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Ford Orion recall, newest first

1994 1 recall

Exhaust downpipe may move and contact wiring loom

Launched 23 May 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/009

Defect
It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.
Vehicles affected
17,556 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 1992 to 31 Oct 1993
Also covers

1992 2 recalls

Insecurity of front towing eye

Launched 19 October 1992 DVSA recall R/1992/059

Defect
The welds securing the front towing eye to its mounting bracket are not to specification and can result in detachment of the eye when the vehicle is under tow.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the welds which secure the front towing eye. Where these are not to specification the welds will be reworked as per the manufacturers instructions.
Vehicles affected
86,584 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 1990 to 31 Mar 1991
Also covers

Brake pipes chafing

Launched 30 June 1992 DVSA recall R/1992/038

Defect
It is possible that certain brake pipes may not be secured to the vehicle underbody and may chafe on the front stabiliser bar. This could result in loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required
Vehicles affected
2,041 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 1990 to 6 Apr 1992
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford Orion. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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