Recall 02V289000: 2000–2001 Ford Focus

Report received

Nov 6, 2002

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

446,569vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.

Possible consequence

Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Ford Focus3,686 complaints
• 2001 Ford Focus1,761 complaints