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Ford Focus SE recalls
brianebailey
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I own a Ford Focus SE with the sport and comfort packages (130hp ztec engine, etc). Which I purchased in May 2000. From October 2000 to October 2001, I have had 4 recalls, 1 special service message, the AC smells moldy,and on top of that had to replace all four tires 9at a cost of $400.00).
My recalls were on:
1.Rear wheel bearing retaining nuts, which could break and the wheels could fall off.
2.A pillar panels had to be replaced because they didn't meet US safety guidelines.
3. Clutch Return Spring and Master cylinder, for breakage and whatever else.
4. wiper motor gear box cover, which could melt and catch on fire, besides stopping the wipers from working. (this one I got in Oct. 2001)
The special service message was on the water soluble sealant used around the air intake, which allowed the water to pour into the passenger floorboard of the car.
The first three recalls and special service message all occurred in a two month period.
The tires were replaced (goodyear eagle rsa's) because all were bald, (and yes I did tire rotations every 6,000 miles, with every other oil change). I have 25,000 miles on the car.
I am so disgusted with this vehicle, which I liked alot when I first bought it and am ready to get rid of it. I still owe 2 1/2 years on it though, and don't know about trading it in on another vehicle before it's paid off. Does anybody have any suggestions, comments, etc.?
My recalls were on:
1.Rear wheel bearing retaining nuts, which could break and the wheels could fall off.
2.A pillar panels had to be replaced because they didn't meet US safety guidelines.
3. Clutch Return Spring and Master cylinder, for breakage and whatever else.
4. wiper motor gear box cover, which could melt and catch on fire, besides stopping the wipers from working. (this one I got in Oct. 2001)
The special service message was on the water soluble sealant used around the air intake, which allowed the water to pour into the passenger floorboard of the car.
The first three recalls and special service message all occurred in a two month period.
The tires were replaced (goodyear eagle rsa's) because all were bald, (and yes I did tire rotations every 6,000 miles, with every other oil change). I have 25,000 miles on the car.
I am so disgusted with this vehicle, which I liked alot when I first bought it and am ready to get rid of it. I still owe 2 1/2 years on it though, and don't know about trading it in on another vehicle before it's paid off. Does anybody have any suggestions, comments, etc.?
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but not retroactive. Chrysler on Nov 1 made this warranty available free to all owners of
Chrysler cars made in 2001. Hyundai et al with whom Ford Focus competes already had
this warranty which is basically a no cost item to the company as they make up the low
cost by higher resale value and higher sales. Since I bought a 2001 Focus in the aftermath
of the Sept 11 bombing and pleas to buy American as a show of support, I asked Ford if
they were going to follow suit. Customer Relations at Ford doesnt admit that Ford offered
this warranty on 2002 Focuses, will not talk retroactive, could care less about Chrysler
offer and, most surprising, doesnt know the difference between extended warranty and an
extended powertrain warranty. Plans for a 2003 Explorer have now been shelved. Anyone
else find this situation odd for a company trying to win back customers and whose stock
is at nearly a 52 week low?