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2000 FORD FOCUS Recall - Campaign #00V218000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #00V218000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.

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Vehicle 2000 FORD FOCUS
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/19/1999 - 7/31/2000
Recalled on 8/11/2000
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 11/30/2000
# Affected 276,500
Recalled for STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT CONTACTING THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED THE INTERIOR IMPACT PROTECTION INTENDED.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE B-PILLAR AND A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS, REVISE THE HEADLINER EDGE NEAR THE TOPS OF THE A-PILLARS TO ACCEPT THE NEW A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS WITH THEIR ENERGY ABSORBING TUBES, AND INSTALL THE NEW A-PILLAR AND THE OLD B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED.THE FIRST MAILING WILL BE FOR THE 3-DOOR SEDAN VEHICLES AND BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2000.THE SECOND PHASE IS FOR 4-DOOR SEDAN AND WAGON VEHICLES AND WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 29, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
Technical Service Bulletins Dec 20, 2021 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005

Dec 20, 2021 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005

Dec 20, 2021 - 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005

Dec 07, 2020 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl pi

Jul 31, 2015 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE

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