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Campaign 02V289000

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ID: #02V289000 MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

What This Recall Means

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What Happened
The pinches bolts on your vehicle's steering system keep the lower control arm connected to the steering knuckle. These bolts might not be tightened properly, which could cause some issues.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts are loose, you might hear strange noises or feel vibrations while driving. If left unchecked, this could lead to a more serious problem where the joint separates or the ball joint stud breaks, which could make your vehicle harder to control and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the pinches bolts on your steering knuckle and tighten them as needed, free of charge. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, you should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected Vehicles

2001 FORD Focus
2000 FORD Focus

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V289000. 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.

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