Ford Focus Recall

[whippet_zetec]

SA: Focus recall to have no impact in Australia

ADELAIDE, Feb 7 AAP - A recall of more than 350,000 Ford cars in
the United States would not have any impact in Australia, the
company said today.

The Ford Motor Company said it would recall almost 359,000 Focus
cars because of a problem with a rear door which could open while
the car was being driven, creating a safety risk.

"If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is
in motion," the recall announcement said.

But Ford Australia public affairs manager Sinead McAlary said
the recall would not affect Focus cars sold in Australia.

She said the Focus vehicles sold locally were built in Europe
and were not included in the recall.

"The recall is related to a plant production problem in the
United States so has no impact on the cars sold in Australia," she
said.

Last year, Ford Australia sold more than 12,500 Focus cars
making it the company's third most popular model behind the Falcon
and the Falcon Ute.

AAP tjd/nl/sd

[fordel]

That doesnt surprise me, the US built ones arent really the best quailty at all

Thankfully we have the Euro ones, far better quailty control

Chris

[Polyal]

thankgod for that...the last thing needed here is a recall!

I hope we stop importing US stuff all together, I still dont know why the explorer is here now (V8 option maybe?) because the territory is eating everything in its path.

[paul7v7]

i wonder how the quality will change once we start getting south african built focuses.

[buickman]

Originally Posted by Polyal

thankgod for that...the last thing needed here is a recall!

I hope we stop importing US stuff all together, I still dont know why the explorer is here now (V8 option maybe?) because the territory is eating everything in its path.

There was 13 recalls of the Focus in the U.S.
Also they have the 2.3L mtr as well as a Wagon plus a 5 year 100,000 miles powertrain coverage.

buickman

[lincoln]

Wow fancy that a door that may open if it isn't closed properly... gee, how surprising!

This is what happens in a country where everyone sues each other.

[zetec]

next thing you know Harold Scruby will demand a recall on all cars with engines because when running, the vehicles may break the speed limit.

[lincoln]

a recall on brakes because if applied too hard the car may stop quickly?

[Mick K.]

Glad I bought a 3-door!

[WASACL]

Originally Posted by Mick K.

Glad I bought a 3-door!

LOL! I knew buying a 5 door was a bad idea!

Russ

[zetec]

ya knobs it's not Aussie Foci...