Ford Focus Recall R/2007/169: Roll Over Protection May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Dec 2007
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 7c145
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles. The roll over protection system securing bolts may either be loose or not fully tight. The dealer will check the protection units for the correct number of securing bolts with bolts being installed as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The roll over protection system securing bolts may either be loose or not fully tight. In this condition the roll over protection may not be fully effective in the event of a roll over occurring.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROLL OVER PROTECTION MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that on affected vehicles the roll over protection system securing bolts may either be loose or not fully tight. In this condition the roll over protection may not be fully effective in the event of a roll over occurring. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the protection units checked for the correct number of securing bolts with bolts being installed as necessary. In addition all securing bolts will be checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: roll over protection may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check the protection units for the correct number of securing bolts with bolts being installed as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Focus may be included. Ford estimates 3 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 campaign code 7c145 or the DVSA reference R/2007/169. 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/2007/133 on 5 Dec 2007, for in low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur. The one launched after it was R/2008/008 on 8 Feb 2008, for seat belt mounting bracket bolt may fail. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/169, launched 7 December 2007. 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.