Ford Focus: Risk Of Fire

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD FOCUS. Units affected: 22,325
Reason
It has been identified that due to a specification change to the engine cooling fan module vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can penetrate the electrical circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the overheating may be sufficient to ignite the cooling fan control module and surrounding wiring whilst the vehicle is parked. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a supplementary wiring loom that removes the power to the fan control module...
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2009-04-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/81427bc8-6d8c-46cc-a811-3d74546f24ba