Ford Focus Recall R/2000/046: Engine May Lose Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2000
- Launched
- 20,577
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/046
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 January 2000. Engine may lose power due to a malfunction in the power train control module software. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-programme the power train module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine may lose power due to a malfunction in the power train control module software.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER Defect: Engine may lose power due to a malfunction in the power train control module software. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and re-programme the power train module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may lose power.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-programme the power train module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 1 January 1999 and 31 January 2000 may be included. Ford estimates 20,577 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/2000/046. 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/2000/003 on 20 Mar 2000, for oil filler cap may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2000/042 on 30 May 2000, for brake fluid may leak from pressure limiting valve. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/046, 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.