10:20 am, October 3, 2016
Ford USA has issued a recall notice and put a hold on sales for Focus and Focus RS models over concerns that the boot can unlatch at low speeds.
The recall covers US-made Focus models from 2013-2017 and current Focus RS models, built in Saarlouis, Germany, sold in the North American market.
At speeds below 4mph, it’s possible to accidentally operate the boot release switch and open the tailgate. US Federal transportation legislation requires two separate actions to unlock the hatch and operate the interior latch release control mechanism, meaning it’s not legal to sell the car until the problem is remedied.
To resolve the issue, Ford will reprogram the Body Control Module. This means that the recall is not likely to cause current owners any major issues, though buyers who were looking forward to picking their vehicles up will now not be able to. Ford is yet to provide a schedule for the fix, so there is no date at the moment for when deliveries can resume.
It’s not thought to affect UK models at present as the specific regulations do not apply to vehicles sold here.
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