REC-000301

active

2011–2015 Ford FOCUS

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Recall date: 16 August 2017

Defect

Certain vehicles under particular environmental conditions may ingest excessive levels of dust, which may block the carbon canister during a purge cycle. This could cause the fuel tank to reach vacuum levels that exceed design limits.

Hazard

If this condition is not corrected, the fuel tank may crack, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire.

Remedy

Ford will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their local Ford dealership for an inspection and rectification. For further information contact any authorised Ford dealer or the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on toll-free 1800 503 672.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au