Ford Focus: Door Latch Concern
Ford is recalling approximately 96,696 Focus, Cougar, and Mondeo vehicles in the United Kingdom because some door latches may not meet specifications and could seize, preventing the doors from closing securely. The issue stems from an internal plastic part within the latch assembly that may malfunction. Ford will replace the affected door latches with quality-assured replacements.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD FOCUS, FORD COUGAR, FORD MONDEO. Units affected: 96,696
- Reason
- Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1999-10-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cdc999ba-38dc-412b-9ed8-6d6299a8f823