| November 28, 2001
Alleged Recall of Ford Focus
(SafetyAlerts) - From multiple conflicting sources a recall may be in effect for the Ford Focus. Owners of the 2000-2001 Focus Models should contact Ford Motor Company or a Ford dealer
with their vehicle identification number. Ford will not confirm a recall unless all consumer information is provided.
Number Involved:279,646
Defect:
The problem stems from corrosion caused by road salt used to melt snow and ice in the winter. The result is loose rear wheels. The recall covers cars sold in or currently registered in 21 northern
U.S. states and six Canadian provinces where salt is used on roads.
The Ford Focus has been hit by quality glitches during the past two years. The 2000 model year
alone had undergone seven safety recalls since it was introduced in mid-1999. Yet the model still has managed to lure a younger audience than Ford's previous compact, the Escort. | |