FORD FOCUS UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/237 (96)

Manufacturer Reference

23C23

Defect

On affected vehicles the Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured which could potentially cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended.

Remedy

Software update and/or headlamp adjustment in order to restore feature functionality.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/204 (3)

Manufacturer Reference

23S34

Defect

On certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness.

Remedy

Inspect the ground connection harness. If required the tape on end of the connector will be reapplied and the nut tightened to the specified torque.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/186 (2196)

Manufacturer Reference

23S31

Defect

Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect all vehicles and if found necessary will replace the part that is not meeting specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/248 (179)

Manufacturer Reference

22S49

Defect

A possibility that vehicles could have a front suspension knuckle that was incorrectly manufactured.

Remedy

Inspect and if necessary replace the affected components.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/239 (9388)

Manufacturer Reference

22C16

Defect

It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.

Remedy

The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/176 (12)

Manufacturer Reference

22S40

Defect

The Garnish Panel from the Panorama roof may detach.?

Remedy

Test the adhesion of the panel bonding material and if necessary replace the panel.?

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/171 (9818)

Manufacturer Reference

22S21

Defect

Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.

Remedy

Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/051 (17)

Manufacturer Reference

22S05

Defect

The nuts on the 48V battery poles may not be torqued to specification.

Remedy

Remove both positive and negative poll nuts and inspect the wiring for signs of damage. Any damaged wiring will be replaced. Both nuts will be refitted and torqued to specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/285 (11)

Manufacturer Reference

21S36

Defect

The screw which secures the ground cable of the 48v battery may not be fully secured.

Remedy

Replace the ground cable bolt on all vehicles and torque to specification

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/177 (100)

Manufacturer Reference

21C12

Defect

Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.

Remedy

Carry out a software update.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/020 (1273)

Manufacturer Reference

20S74

Defect

Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair.

Remedy

Check that the correct transmission stud has been replaced. If not the correct stud must be replaced and the wiring loom should be inspected for damage and repaired as necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/021 (13)

Manufacturer Reference

21S01

Defect

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

Remedy

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.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/175 (542)

Manufacturer Reference

20S28

Defect

The engine wiring loom may touch a bolt on the transmission housing which could lead to damage to the wiring loom.

Remedy

Check for enough wiring loom clearance replace the clip and secure harness if not. Any damage to the wiring harness to be repaired as necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/454 (2664)

Manufacturer Reference

19S50

Defect

Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing

Remedy

Transmission stud to be replaced with a bolt and rerouting of the wiring loom

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/421 (4538)

Manufacturer Reference

19S42

Defect

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

Remedy

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

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/334 (11)

Manufacturer Reference

19S30

Defect

Seat belt anchors and seat bolts may not be secured as per specification

Remedy

Check tighten and torque all identified bolts to specification

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/085 (22)

Manufacturer Reference

19S08

Defect

Bolts fixing the front suspension to the vehicle may not be tightened to the correct torque.

Remedy

The front suspension bolts must be inspected and set to the correct torque.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/351 (66497)

Manufacturer Reference

18S39

Defect

A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.

Remedy

To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel ?Wrench light? and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/045 (1729)

Manufacturer Reference

19U02

Defect

Potential for the rear doors to open when the rear windows are lowered.

Remedy

Ensure the door release cable is in the correct position and adjusted if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/375 (5336)

Manufacturer Reference

18U33

Defect

A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification.

Remedy

Check torque of brake pedal hinge bolt. If the vehicle fails the test replace the brake pedal box

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/261 (3021)

Manufacturer Reference

18U23

Defect

Rear door latch child lock may not function correctly.

Remedy

Check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/082 (122199)

Manufacturer Reference

18S07

Defect

Affected vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.

Remedy

To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel ?Wrench light? and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/011 (80)

Manufacturer Reference

17S38

Defect

A small batch of alloy wheels may have a casting defect that may initiate a fatigue crack and result in wheel failure.

Remedy

Check wheels on affected vehicles for a specific batch code. Replace those wheels which have the identified batch code.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/053 (48595)

Manufacturer Reference

17S45

Defect

The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/008 (15228)

Manufacturer Reference

17S09

Defect

Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy

On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/241 (1943)

Manufacturer Reference

17S06

Defect

The airbag initiator may be defective and may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident. In a collision the airbags not deploying could put the occupants at further risk.

Remedy

Recall the 1943 vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the side and knee protection airbags complete with initiators.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/063 (34119)

Manufacturer Reference

4C570

Defect

"Engineering investigations have identified that vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can propagate into the electronic circuits and result in overheating.In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module and surrounding wiring and components."

Remedy

"A supplemental wiring loom that removes the power supply to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off is required to be fittedto affected vehicles. An additional water shield must also be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up."

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2012/115 (1531)

Manufacturer Reference

2C470

Defect

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2011/067 (26586)

Manufacturer Reference

1C380

Defect

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/209 (919)

Manufacturer Reference

oc343

Defect

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/083 (4999)

Manufacturer Reference

0c319

Defect

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/083 (4999)

Manufacturer Reference

0c319

Defect

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/031 (109)

Manufacturer Reference

OS303

Defect

It has been identified that a batch of vehicles converted by SVP have been fitted with a split charging system the relays of which may not be to specification and could subsequently fail. This can result in wiring loom damage and the possibility of a fire.

Remedy

Whereas the converter has approached 89 customers and supplied revised parts. It is proposed that Ford will contact the owners of the outstanding vehicles to emphasise the importance of end users contacting the convertor thus ensuring that the remaining vehicles are reworked.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/071 (29325)

Manufacturer Reference

9C240

Defect

Due to high road salt usage in winter the engine cooling fan module may suffer from corrosion and may overheat and ignite.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to modify wiring loom and to fit water shield to module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/050 (13029)

Manufacturer Reference

9U225

Defect

During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/016 (22325)

Manufacturer Reference

8C203

Defect

It has been identified that due to a specification change to the engine cooling fan module vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can penetrate the electrical circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the cooling fan control module and surrounding wiring whilst the vehicle is parked.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a supplementary wiring loom that removes the power to the fan control module when the ignition is switched off. Additionally a further water shield will be fitted to protect the module against water entry and corrosion build up.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2008/113 (14878)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2008/045 (14027)

Manufacturer Reference

7C160

Defect

The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2008/045 (14027)

Manufacturer Reference

7C160

Defect

The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2008/045 (14027)

Manufacturer Reference

7C160

Defect

The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2008/001 (8506)

Manufacturer Reference

7C153

Defect

In markets where salt is used on roads in winter corrosion may form and propagate into the electronic fan control module and in extreme cases may cause the module to overheat. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module surrounding wiring and components.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace the cooling fan and motor assembly.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2007/169 (3)

Manufacturer Reference

7c145

Defect

It has been identified that on affected vehicles the roll over protection system securing bolts may either be loose or not fully tight. In this condition the roll over protection may not be fully effective in the event of a roll over occurring.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the protection units checked for the correct number of securing bolts with bolts being installed as necessary. In addition all securing bolts will be checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2007/133 (17972)

Manufacturer Reference

7C127

Defect

Hard brake pedal may occur in low ambient temperatures which is caused by a non return valve in the vacuum pump sticking.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2005/101 (68996)

Manufacturer Reference

5c002

Defect

Water may enter the wiper motor via the wiper arm spindle. If the water contains salt it is possible that an electrical short circuit can cause the wiper to fail. In extreme cases the short circuit can result in the wiper assembly overheating. The increased temperature can be high enough to melt the trim components in the area of the motor assembly.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a revised cover and sealing grommet which will replace the existing sealing system.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2005/026 (904)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The fuel return pipe is not specification and will degrade. This could lead to seapage of fuel.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return pipe.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/009 (30)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Left and right hand rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the wheel arch liners.

Remedy

Check the brake hoses for damage and modify the rear wheel arch liners.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/044 (4447)

Manufacturer Reference

2C818

Defect

Alternator B+ terminal may break due to incorrect hardness leaving battery +cable loose.

Remedy

Dealers are to check the Alternator B+ terminal type (visual check) and where necessary replace the alternator.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/054 (3121)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Excessive crankshaft end-float may allow the torque converter to contact the crankshaft position sensor. Damage to the crankshaft position sensor may lead to engine cut-out/stall.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles for fitment of a revised crankshaft thrust bearing assembly and a new crankshaft position sensor.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/003 (81256)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Oil filler cap may become loose resulting in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield.

Remedy

Replace oil filler cap with a new redesigned version.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/046 (20577)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Engine may lose power due to a malfunction in the power train control module software.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and re-programme the power train module.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1999/084 (32232)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.