Ford Focus Recall R/2000/003: Oil Filler Cap May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2000
- Launched
- 81,256
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/003
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Focus vehicles. Oil filler cap may become loose resulting in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield. The dealer will replace oil filler cap with a new redesigned version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Oil filler cap may become loose resulting in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL FILLER CAP MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: Oil filler cap may become loose resulting in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield. Remedy: Replace oil filler cap with a new redesigned version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in oil dripping onto the exhaust heat shield.
The Fix
The dealer will replace oil filler cap with a new redesigned version.
Are You Affected?
Focus may be included. Ford estimates 81,256 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2000/003. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1999/084 on 7 Oct 1999, for door latch concern. The one launched after it was R/2000/046 on 20 Mar 2000, for engine may lose power. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/003, launched 20 March 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.