Date: 05.04.2012
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Switch/wiring
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. a seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.
Consequencs:
Water or other contaminants may accumulate in the connector, resulting in an intermittent or inoperative passenger side wiper motor, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and as necessary, clean and properly seal the passenger side wiper motor connector. any inoperative wiper motors will be replaced. this service will be provided free of charge. the safety recall began on may 21, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Date: 02.10.2012
Component: Equipment
Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.
Description:
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by yakima products, inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 ford focus vehicles. this recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. certain combined q-tower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Consequencs:
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. the system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Notes:
Yakima will notify owners, and yakima or a yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the q-tower and q-128 clip system. there is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year ford focus. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. this recall is being conducted by yakima, not ford. owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
Date: 02.10.2012
Component: Equipment
Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.
Description:
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by yakima products, inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 ford focus vehicles. this recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. certain combined q-tower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Consequencs:
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. the system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Notes:
Yakima will notify owners, and yakima or a yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the q-tower and q-128 clip system. there is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year ford focus. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. this recall is being conducted by yakima, not ford. owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
Date: 01.08.2013
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013. due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequencs:
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2013. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13c04.
Date: 01.08.2013
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013. due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequencs:
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2013. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13c04.
