Is the 2000 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2000 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS recall for the 2000 FORD Focus? (Campaign #00V303000)

Your vehicle's rear wheel hub retaining nuts can come loose, which could cause the left rear wheel and brake drum to fall off. If this happens, it could lead to a vehicle crash, which could put you and others at risk of injury. You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a special cap to prevent the wheel from coming loose, all for free.

NHTSA Campaign 00V303000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

What Happened

Your vehicle's rear wheel hub retaining nuts can come loose, which could cause the left rear wheel and brake drum to fall off.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, it could lead to a vehicle crash, which could put you and others at risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a special cap to prevent the wheel from coming loose, all for free.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V303000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 00V303000

What This Recall Means

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?