Ford Focus C-Max recalls

1 official safety recall for the Ford Focus C-Max, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Engine may seize due to reduced oil flow

    Reported July 5, 2006Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2006/092167 vehicles affected

    Misaligned oil feed holes may reduce oil flow, causing premature camshaft bearing wear and possible engine seizure without warning. Dealers will check the build code and replace the engine if it is in the specified range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It has been identified that a batch of engines have misaligned oil feed holes between the cylinder head and the camshaft bearings. The reduced oil flow could cause premature wear of the camshaft bearings and may also result in seizure of the engine without prior warning.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will be checked by dealers for the presence of the relevant build code and the engine will be renewed if it is within the specified range.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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