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Learn about any recalls and Ford's free repair service.
Your vehicle identification number, or VIN, is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. You can typically find it in these three locations:
1. The driver’s side doorframe.
2. The lower, driver’s side corner of your windshield - viewable from outside your vehicle.
3. Your vehicle’s point of purchase documents, insurance card and registration form.
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You can also for recalls on a vehicle.
Issue Date
2016-09-26
Campaign
16C13/16V698
Description
On affected manual transmission vehicles, the rear hatchback (back door) can be unlocked and unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release control button when the vehicle speed is less than 7 kph (4 mph). The interior latch release control button is located on the left side of the steering column. Fmvss 206, section 4.3.2 requires two separate actions to unlock the door and operate the interior latch release control mechanism. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
Safety Risk
If a driver actuates the interior latch release control button with a single push and the vehicle speed is less than 7 kph (4 mph), the back door will unlock and unlatch, potentially increasing the risk of injury for unrestrained occupants while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram your body control module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-03-12
Campaign
18S07/18V169
Description
On your vehicle, the clutch may fracture.
Safety Risk
This may result in damage to the transmission assembly, fluid leaks, and possibly a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the clutch assembly free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-08-20
Campaign
18S24/18V592
Description
The 120-VOLT convenience charge cord provided with your vehicle may overheat at the wall outlet. The charge cord should not be used with a loose, worn, or damaged ac wall outlet, or with an extension cord, two-prong adapter, surge protector, timer, or any other adapter.
Safety Risk
If the charge cord becomes overheated, it may cause burns, property damage, or charge cord damage, and can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicles. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the factory equipped 120-VOLT charge cord set, and if necessary replace with an updated charge cord, which includes a thermistor at the plug to prevent over temperature, and an updated trunk storage container, free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2015-07-01
Campaign
15C06/15V436
Description
On your vehicle, it may be possible for the engine to continue to run after turning the ignition key to the "off" position and removing the key on vehicles with standard ignition keys, or after pressing the engine start/stop button on vehicles with push-button start and intelligent access keys. Without a key in the starting system, fmvss 114 sections 5.1.1 and 5.2.2 prohibit vehicle operation or the ability to move the gear selection out of the park position. Ford is not aware of any reports of any accident or injury related to this condition.
Safety Risk
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram your vehicles body control module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2016-09-02
Campaign
16S30/16V643
Description
A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury. As of 9/2/16, ford's investigation into this concern has identified a total of one alleged accident and three alleged injuries that Ford believes may be related. One alleged injury was to an occupant's arm from a door that reportedly opened and bounced back. Another injury involved a driver who alleged her hand was injured when trying to grab a door that opened. The third injury was to an occupant who allegedly received scratches from a rear door that opened while driving. Ford has no further information relating to these reports. The alleged accident occurred after the driver's door reportedly opened in a parking lot and resulted in bumper damage, but Ford has no additional information.
Safety Risk
A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the side door latches free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-10-22
Campaign
18S32/18V735
Description
On your vehicle, the pcm software may not adequately detect a stuck-open canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. If the cpv malfunctions and sticks open, it can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, potentially deforming the plastic fuel tank. This can cause the following symptoms: illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with certain diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication inaccurate distance to empty (dte) engine stall and/or other drivability concerns related to stuck open cpv
Safety Risk
This may result in an engine stall while driving without warning or without the ability to restart, and can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Parts and software are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to update your vehicle s pcm software, check for dtcs or other evidence of a leaking cpv, and perform any additional required repairs as required, free of charge (parts and labor).if you installed a Ford performance calibration on your 2013-2018 focus st, you must still have this safety recall performed. You may contact Ford performance to obtain an updated Ford performance calibration for your vehicle after this recall has been completed.contact the Ford performance techline by calling 800-367-3788 or online https://performanceparts.ford.com/contact-us
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2020-06-08
Campaign
20S30/20V331
Description
Your vehicle was previously repaired under safety recall 15S16 or 16S30. During that repair, your vehicles door latches were to be replaced to help reduce the risk of doors not closing or doors opening while driving. It is possible that one or more of your door latches was not replaced or may not have been replaced correctly.
Safety Risk
If a door latch was not replaced, there is still a risk that the pawl spring tab inside the door latch could break. This condition will typically prevent the door from latching. In certain situations, where the door is able to be closed, the door may unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury
Remedy
The door latch date codes in your vehicle need to be inspected to verify that the previous door latch recall repair was completed as intended. For your convenience and to encourage the continued social distancing requirements by many state and local governments related to COVID-19, Ford is providing you with the option to complete this simple inspection yourself using the attached self-inspection sheet. By utilizing this option, you should not need to take your vehicle to your dealer unless your vehicle is exhibiting door latching concerns door will not latch or opens while driving. In the unlikely event that the system cannot confirm the latches on your vehicle based on your input, or if your vehicle is exhibiting door latching concerns, you will need to take your vehicle to your dealership for additional inspection and/or repairs. If you do not wish to complete this inspection yourself, your dealer will inspect your vehicle for you
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2016-06-27
Campaign
16S28/16V479
Description
Affected vehicles may experience increased friction and excessive wear of the differential pinion gear shaft. This may result in localized overheating and eventual fracture of the pinion shaft or pinion gears. Ford is not aware of any warranty reports, accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Safety Risk
Pinion gears without the friction reducing coating could cause the pinion shaft to fracture, resulting in a loss of motive power while driving and loss of the transmission park function without warning, increasing the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the transmission differential gear, free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
15E01
Description
Tire replacement
Next Steps
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Campaign:
25E05
Description
Future program update powertrain control module and canister purge valve
Next Steps
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Campaign:
22B05
Description
Driver passenger airbag module quality control inspection
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15A04
Description
Parts claiming for 15N04
Next Steps
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Campaign:
24N07
Description
One-time canister purge valve replacement
Next Steps
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Campaign:
25H05
Description
Software verification harvest program
Next Steps
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Campaign:
19N07
Description
Transmission control module extended warranty coverage
Next Steps
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Campaign:
19N05
Description
Exhaust co extension
Next Steps
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Campaign:
19N08
Description
Transmission clutch shudder -transmission clutch warranty extension
Next Steps
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Campaign:
14M02
Description
Transmission control module extended warranty coverage
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15N04
Description
Embedded modem replacement
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15L02
Description
High speed tire pressure label installation
Next Steps
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Campaign:
16A01
Description
Focus bev battery pack connector administrative fsa
Next Steps
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Campaign:
21A08
Description
Administrative program for 14M02
Next Steps
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Campaign:
16M02
Description
DPS6 clutch and shudder ap and fsao only
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15B22
Description
Transmission control module reprogramming for overt tcm failure warning
Next Steps
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Issue Date
2016-09-26
Campaign
16C13/16V698
Description
On affected manual transmission vehicles, the rear hatchback (back door) can be unlocked and unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release control button when the vehicle speed is less than 7 kph (4 mph). The interior latch release control button is located on the left side of the steering column. Fmvss 206, section 4.3.2 requires two separate actions to unlock the door and operate the interior latch release control mechanism. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
Safety Risk
If a driver actuates the interior latch release control button with a single push and the vehicle speed is less than 7 kph (4 mph), the back door will unlock and unlatch, potentially increasing the risk of injury for unrestrained occupants while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram your body control module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-03-12
Campaign
18S07/18V169
Description
On your vehicle, the clutch may fracture.
Safety Risk
This may result in damage to the transmission assembly, fluid leaks, and possibly a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the clutch assembly free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-08-20
Campaign
18S24/18V592
Description
The 120-VOLT convenience charge cord provided with your vehicle may overheat at the wall outlet. The charge cord should not be used with a loose, worn, or damaged ac wall outlet, or with an extension cord, two-prong adapter, surge protector, timer, or any other adapter.
Safety Risk
If the charge cord becomes overheated, it may cause burns, property damage, or charge cord damage, and can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicles. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the factory equipped 120-VOLT charge cord set, and if necessary replace with an updated charge cord, which includes a thermistor at the plug to prevent over temperature, and an updated trunk storage container, free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2015-07-01
Campaign
15C06/15V436
Description
On your vehicle, it may be possible for the engine to continue to run after turning the ignition key to the "off" position and removing the key on vehicles with standard ignition keys, or after pressing the engine start/stop button on vehicles with push-button start and intelligent access keys. Without a key in the starting system, fmvss 114 sections 5.1.1 and 5.2.2 prohibit vehicle operation or the ability to move the gear selection out of the park position. Ford is not aware of any reports of any accident or injury related to this condition.
Safety Risk
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram your vehicles body control module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2016-09-02
Campaign
16S30/16V643
Description
A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury. As of 9/2/16, ford's investigation into this concern has identified a total of one alleged accident and three alleged injuries that Ford believes may be related. One alleged injury was to an occupant's arm from a door that reportedly opened and bounced back. Another injury involved a driver who alleged her hand was injured when trying to grab a door that opened. The third injury was to an occupant who allegedly received scratches from a rear door that opened while driving. Ford has no further information relating to these reports. The alleged accident occurred after the driver's door reportedly opened in a parking lot and resulted in bumper damage, but Ford has no additional information.
Safety Risk
A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the side door latches free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-10-22
Campaign
18S32/18V735
Description
On your vehicle, the pcm software may not adequately detect a stuck-open canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. If the cpv malfunctions and sticks open, it can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, potentially deforming the plastic fuel tank. This can cause the following symptoms: illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with certain diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication inaccurate distance to empty (dte) engine stall and/or other drivability concerns related to stuck open cpv
Safety Risk
This may result in an engine stall while driving without warning or without the ability to restart, and can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Parts and software are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to update your vehicle s pcm software, check for dtcs or other evidence of a leaking cpv, and perform any additional required repairs as required, free of charge (parts and labor).if you installed a Ford performance calibration on your 2013-2018 focus st, you must still have this safety recall performed. You may contact Ford performance to obtain an updated Ford performance calibration for your vehicle after this recall has been completed.contact the Ford performance techline by calling 800-367-3788 or online https://performanceparts.ford.com/contact-us
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2020-06-08
Campaign
20S30/20V331
Description
Your vehicle was previously repaired under safety recall 15S16 or 16S30. During that repair, your vehicles door latches were to be replaced to help reduce the risk of doors not closing or doors opening while driving. It is possible that one or more of your door latches was not replaced or may not have been replaced correctly.
Safety Risk
If a door latch was not replaced, there is still a risk that the pawl spring tab inside the door latch could break. This condition will typically prevent the door from latching. In certain situations, where the door is able to be closed, the door may unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury
Remedy
The door latch date codes in your vehicle need to be inspected to verify that the previous door latch recall repair was completed as intended. For your convenience and to encourage the continued social distancing requirements by many state and local governments related to COVID-19, Ford is providing you with the option to complete this simple inspection yourself using the attached self-inspection sheet. By utilizing this option, you should not need to take your vehicle to your dealer unless your vehicle is exhibiting door latching concerns door will not latch or opens while driving. In the unlikely event that the system cannot confirm the latches on your vehicle based on your input, or if your vehicle is exhibiting door latching concerns, you will need to take your vehicle to your dealership for additional inspection and/or repairs. If you do not wish to complete this inspection yourself, your dealer will inspect your vehicle for you
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2016-06-27
Campaign
16S28/16V479
Description
Affected vehicles may experience increased friction and excessive wear of the differential pinion gear shaft. This may result in localized overheating and eventual fracture of the pinion shaft or pinion gears. Ford is not aware of any warranty reports, accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Safety Risk
Pinion gears without the friction reducing coating could cause the pinion shaft to fracture, resulting in a loss of motive power while driving and loss of the transmission park function without warning, increasing the risk of an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the transmission differential gear, free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
15E01
Description
Tire replacement
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
25E05
Description
Future program update powertrain control module and canister purge valve
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
22B05
Description
Driver passenger airbag module quality control inspection
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
15A04
Description
Parts claiming for 15N04
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
24N07
Description
One-time canister purge valve replacement
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
25H05
Description
Software verification harvest program
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
19N07
Description
Transmission control module extended warranty coverage
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
19N05
Description
Exhaust co extension
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
19N08
Description
Transmission clutch shudder -transmission clutch warranty extension
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
14M02
Description
Transmission control module extended warranty coverage
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15N04
Description
Embedded modem replacement
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15L02
Description
High speed tire pressure label installation
Next Steps
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Campaign:
16A01
Description
Focus bev battery pack connector administrative fsa
Next Steps
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Campaign:
21A08
Description
Administrative program for 14M02
Next Steps
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Campaign:
16M02
Description
DPS6 clutch and shudder ap and fsao only
Next Steps
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Campaign:
15B22
Description
Transmission control module reprogramming for overt tcm failure warning
Next Steps
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