Recall 00V-411: 2000 Ford Focus

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Dec 6, 2000, covering about 74,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-411
Report date
Dec 6, 2000
Vehicles affected
74,500
Owners notified
Dec 19, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.

The risk

This could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short of the broken wires that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.

Notes

Owner notification began december 19, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V411000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Focus2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-411?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.

How is recall 00V-411 fixed?

Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.