Vehicle recall 02V289000 · November 6, 2002
2000-2001 Ford Focus
Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.
- Consequence
- Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V289000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 2002
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02S42
- Owner notification
- February 10, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 446,569
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Focus (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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