Ford Focus Recall R/2008/045: Rear Hub Bolt May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 14,027
- vehicles in the UK
- 7C160
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 21 February 2007 and 15 April 2007. The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR HUB BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: The rear hub retaining bolts may become loose because some bolts are not to the required specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear hub bolt may become loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear hub retaining bolts with those of a revised specification.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 21 February 2007 and 15 April 2007 may be included. Ford estimates 14,027 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 7C160 or the DVSA reference R/2008/045. 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/2007/184 on 8 Apr 2008, for power steering may fail with ensuing risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2008/077 on 11 Jun 2008, for tipper bed could raise without warning. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/045, launched 15 April 2008. 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.