Is the 2001 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2001 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.

NHTSA Campaign 01V108000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V108000. 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 01V108000

What This Recall Means

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?