Ford Focus Recall R/2018/261: Some Vehicles May Have An Incorrectly Assembled Rear Door Latch Spring That Will Cause The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 3,021
- vehicles in the UK
- 18U23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 16 April 2018 and 2 August 2018. Rear door latch child lock may not function correctly. The dealer will check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rear door latch child lock may not function correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED REAR DOOR LATCH SPRING THAT WILL CAUSE THE MANUAL CHILD LOCK TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: Rear door latch child lock may not function correctly. Remedy: Check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause tHE MANUAL CHILD LOCK TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY.
The Fix
The dealer will check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 16 April 2018 and 2 August 2018 may be included. Ford estimates 3,021 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 18U23 or the DVSA reference R/2018/261. 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/2018/300 on 14 Nov 2018, for battery wiring harness in engine compartment may have been incorrectly installed. The one launched after it was R/2018/257 on 19 Dec 2018, for the tilt/slide roof opening panel glass s not correctly bonded to its mounting. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/261, launched 30 November 2018. 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.