Ford Focus recalls

Affected vehicles may have been repaired using a coolant pump with a potential issue. This issue may lead to incorrect engine timing resulting in an engine failure causing a sudden loss of power without prior warning. The engine cannot be restarted.

Fix: Check and replace the water pump and timing belt if necessary.

• FOCUS: 1 vehicle · built 5 Oct 2020 to 5 Oct 2020
• FOCUS: 1 vehicle · built 2 Mar 2021 to 2 Mar 2021
• FOCUS: 4 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2022 to 7 Nov 2022
• FOCUS: 2 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2023 to 20 Jun 2023

Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.

Fix: Update the Telematics Control Unit software to the latest level.

374 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2019 to 21 Oct 2022

Certain affected vehicles may not have the remedy for Compliance Recall 24C12 installed correctly

Fix: Dealers will update Audio Front Control Module (ACM) software to the latest level available.

3 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2024 to 30 Apr 2024

On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20C22 may not have been delivered properly and the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in these vehicles may disconnect from Ford’s Service Delivery Network and become unresponsive.

Fix: Update the TCU software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.

• FOCUS: 1 vehicle · built 24 Aug 2018 to 24 Aug 2018
• FOCUS: 10 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2018 to 20 Nov 2018
• FOCUS: 11 vehicles · built 31 Jul 2018 to 12 Mar 2019
• FOCUS: 14 vehicles · built 28 Aug 2018 to 27 Jun 2019
• FOCUS: 13 vehicles · built 21 Jun 2019 to 19 Oct 2019

On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.

Fix: Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.

• FOCUS: 342 vehicles · built 11 Nov 2022 to 22 Sep 2023
• FOCUS: 889 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2023 to 4 Apr 2024
• FOCUS: 1,746 vehicles · built 17 Jan 2022 to 11 Nov 2022
• FOCUS: 14 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2021 to 20 Jan 2022

On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

• FOCUS: 1 vehicle · built 18 Sep 2018 to 18 Sep 2018
• FOCUS: 3 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2018 to 22 Mar 2019
• FOCUS: 2 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2019 to 19 Jun 2019
• FOCUS: 1 vehicle · built 20 Aug 2020 to 20 Aug 2020
• FOCUS: 1 vehicle · built 29 Nov 2021 to 29 Nov 2021

Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Fix: Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.

4,490 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2018 to 18 Feb 2022

On affected vehicles the clutch pedal spring may touch the Electric Power Assisted Steering wiring harness which may lead to clutch spring heat up and fall out a short circuit and loss of steering power assistance.

Fix: Inspect and adjust the position of the wiring and if necessary repair any wiring damage.

5,152 vehicles · built 20 Dec 2023 to 12 Sep 2024

While monitoring vehicles in operation we have identified a number of Focus vehicles where the passenger belt minder chime is not activated when the vehicle goes over 15 mph. Regulatory requirements mandate that an audible chime must activate when the first-row passenger seatbelt is unfastened and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph.

Fix: Update the instrument panel cluster IPC configuration.

1,311 vehicles · built 20 Dec 2023 to 13 Jun 2024

A number of Focus vehicles have been identified where the warning chimes may not be operating as intended. The chimes may not be audible when the driver is not holding the steering wheel for longer than 30 seconds while using Lane Centering Assist which does not meet ECE regulations.

Fix: Updating software in control unit.

85 vehicles · built 4 Apr 2023 to 2 May 2024

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

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

96 vehicles · built 26 May 2023 to 14 Jun 2023

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.

Fix: 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.

3 vehicles · built 26 May 2023 to 26 May 2023

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.

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

2,196 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2023 to 17 May 2023

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

Fix: Inspect and if necessary replace the affected components.

179 vehicles · built 9 Jun 2022 to 6 Jul 2022

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

Fix: The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced

9,388 vehicles · built 18 Mar 2022 to 27 Jul 2022

The Garnish Panel from the Panorama roof may detach.�

Fix: Test the adhesion of the panel bonding material and if necessary replace the panel.�

12 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2021 to 21 Sep 2021

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

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

9,818 vehicles · built 4 Feb 2020 to 18 Mar 2021

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

Fix: 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.

17 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2021 to 25 Jan 2022

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

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

11 vehicles · built 13 Aug 2020 to 19 Jan 2021

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

Fix: Carry out a software update.

100 vehicles · built 15 Jul 2019 to 12 Feb 2021

Possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair.

Fix: 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.

1,273 vehicles · built 7 May 2018 to 5 May 2019

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

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.

13 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2020 to 30 Nov 2020

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

Fix: 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.

542 vehicles · built 31 Jul 2019 to 4 Mar 2020

Engine wiring loom may touch a stud on the transmission housing

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

2,664 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2018 to 7 Mar 2019

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

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

4,538 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2019 to 16 Oct 2019

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

Fix: Check tighten and torque all identified bolts to specification

11 vehicles · built 7 May 2019 to 30 Sep 2019

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

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

22 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2018 to 10 Nov 2018

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.

Fix: 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.

66,497 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2016 to 18 May 2018

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

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

1,729 vehicles · built 12 Mar 2018 to 21 Jan 2019

A brake pedal hinge bolt which does not meet specification.

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

5,336 vehicles · built 19 Oct 2018 to 8 Dec 2018

Rear door latch child lock may not function correctly.

Fix: Check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary.

3,021 vehicles · built 16 Apr 2018 to 2 Aug 2018

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.

Fix: 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.

122,199 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2012 to 30 Jun 2016

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

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

80 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2016 to 10 Oct 2016

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.

Fix: 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.

48,595 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2014 to 8 Sep 2015

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.

Fix: 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.

15,228 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2010 to 20 Dec 2014

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.

Fix: 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.

1,943 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2016 to 28 Nov 2016

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.

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

34,119 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2006 to 10 Apr 2007

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

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

1,531 vehicles

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

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

26,586 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2004 to 25 Jan 2007

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

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

919 vehicles · built 9 Mar 2004 to 25 Jan 2007