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2001 FORD Focus SEATS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Low Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEATS issues.

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SEATS Safety Recalls

Low Priority #01V108000 Plain English
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat recliner handle spring might be damaged from a manufacturing test, causing the seat back to feel loose or move unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat back reclines unexpectedly while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, and they will replace the recliner handle spring for free, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK COULD UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 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.
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Low Priority #00V418000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The folding seat in your vehicle has a hinge that can come loose when you fold it down and put heavy items on it. This hinge helps keep your seat and seatbelts working properly in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hinge comes loose, it could cause your seat and seatbelts to not work as well as they should in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the hinge with a revised one, free of charge, to ensure your seat and seatbelts work as intended.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.
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Other FORD Focus 2001 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other FORD Focus Years

2018
6 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2000
18 recalls

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