Ford Focus Recall R/2019/085: Bolts Fixing Front Suspension To Vehicle May Not Be Tightened To Correct Torque, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- 19S08
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 22 September 2018 and 10 November 2018. Bolts fixing the front suspension to the vehicle may not be tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will inspect the front suspension bolts and set to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Bolts fixing the front suspension to the vehicle may not be tightened to the correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTS FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION TO VEHICLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT TORQUE Defect: Bolts fixing the front suspension to the vehicle may not be tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: The front suspension bolts must be inspected and set to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolts fixing front suspension to vehicle may not be tightened to correct torque.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the front suspension bolts and set to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 22 September 2018 and 10 November 2018 may be included. Ford estimates 22 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 19S08 or the DVSA reference R/2019/085. 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/2018/351 on 22 Feb 2019, for vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. The one launched after it was R/2019/020 on 14 Jun 2019, for overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/085, launched 6 March 2019. 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.