Failure of power steering hose could result in an engine bay fire recall
Recall affects Ford FOCUS
Reason for recall: It has been identified that a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose with loss of steering assistance and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components.
When was it announced?
Jul 29, 2008
What action are Ford taking?
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
Does this affect your Focus?
This issue affects FOCUS, this particular recall is for the Focus.