Recent 2005 FOCUS Recalls

• Recall #08E050000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #06E056000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
• Recall #06E026000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #05V030000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2005 FORD FOCUS

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E050000
  • Number Affected 1,921

  Summary: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 2005 FORD FOCUS

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E056000
  • Number Affected 58,640

  Summary: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, P/N F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

  Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2005 FORD FOCUS

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Recall for 2005 FORD FOCUS

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 01 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V030000
  • Number Affected 589,932

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V030000 »