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Vehicle recall R/2002/044

Ford Focus recall: Alternator terminal concern

DVSA recall R/2002/044 names the Ford Focus. It was launched 21 May 2002. It covers vehicles built 15 March 2002 to 26 March 2002.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2002/044
Launched
21 May 2002
Issued by
FORD
Manufacturer reference
2C818
Vehicles
4,447 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Alternator B+ terminal may break due to incorrect hardness leaving battery +cable loose.

The fix

Dealers are to check the Alternator B+ terminal type (visual check) and where necessary replace the alternator.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Ford Focus15 March 2002 to 26 March 20024,447
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Other recalls for these models

  • R/2004/009 Rear brake hoses may chafe 26 January 2004, Ford Focus
  • R/2000/054 Engine may cut-out/stall 30 May 2000, Ford Focus
  • R/2000/046 Engine may lose power 20 March 2000, Ford Focus
  • R/2000/003 Oil filler cap may become loose 20 March 2000, Ford Focus
  • R/1999/084 Door latch concern 7 October 1999, Ford Focus, Ford Cougar, Ford Mondeo
  • R/2005/026 Fuel return pipe leak 11 April 2005, Ford C-Max, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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