2001 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #00V418000
		RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
		
        VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES.  THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2001 FORD FOCUS | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							3/4/1999 - 10/12/2000 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							12/18/2000 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							1/24/2001 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							95,000 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES.  THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							OWNER NOTIFICATION IBEGAN JANUARY 24, 2001.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 | 
							
								
									
										2001 FORD FOCUS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
									
									
  
									
										2001 FORD FOCUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
									
									
  
									
										2001 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
									
									
  
									
										2001 FORD FOCUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
									
									
  
									
										2001 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
									
									
  
									
										2001 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
									
									
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							| 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 
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										Jul 31, 2015 - 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM 
										FORD:  DUE TO HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE VEHICLES ARE OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) CAN SEPARATE FROM FORWARD ATTACHMENT OF SUBFRAME. MODEL 2001-04 ESCAPE.            *PE
									
								
  
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			Comments
            
			
			
				9/22/2014 - camille edwards
				I have a 2001 Ford Focus with 130,000 miles. The tail lights will not work or the dashboard lights, we have replaced all the fuses, all the bulbs even took it to an electric shop and they couldn't find a short...I haven't had too many problems with the car just normal wear and tear this problem is hard to resolve and can't do things in the evening
			
			
			
				10/2/2010 - john
				warning light coming and going of with no problems found check engine light doors open trans mission and more