Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles With Four Or Five Doors And Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, And The District Of Columbia, A Build-Up Of Corrosion At The Pawl Pivot Area Of The Rear Door Latch Can Cause A Binding Condition Of The Pawl That May Affect Proper Engagement Of The Pawl Into The Catch. The Occupant May Experience Difficulty Opening Or Closing A Rear Door, And Eventually The Rear Door May Not Latch Properly.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FOCUS
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
05V030000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
If Not Latched Properly, The Door May Open While The Vehicle Is In Motion. If An Occupant Fell Out Of The Vehicle, Personal Injuries Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Have A Lower Rocker Seal Added To The Door And Have The Rear Door Latches Evaluated Free Of Charge. A Latch That Passes The Evaluation Will Be Lubricated To Prevent Future Corrosion. A Latch That Does Not Pass The Evaluation Will Be Replaced. In Addition, A Sticker Will Be Affixed To The Rear Doors Advising The Owners To Use The Recommended Lubricant. The Recall Began On March 9, 2005. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990407
End Of Manufacture
20020902
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
589932
Date Owners Notified
20050309
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20050201
Make Campaign Number
05S27