Ford Focus: Electronic Cooling Fan Control Module May Overheat

Ford Focus Recall Summary Ford is recalling 8,506 Ford Focus vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a cooling fan control module that may corrode and overheat in winter conditions where road salt is used. In rare cases, this overheating could cause the module's surrounding wiring and components to catch fire. Ford will replace the cooling fan and motor assembly in affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD FOCUS. Units affected: 8,506
Reason
In markets where salt is used on roads in winter corrosion may form and propagate into the electronic fan control module and in extreme cases may cause the module to overheat. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the module surrounding wiring and components. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the cooling fan and motor assembly.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2008-02-21
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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