Ford Focus Recall R/2022/248: Vehicles Could Have A Front Suspension Knuckle That Was Incorrectly Manufactured, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 179
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S49
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 9 June 2022 and 6 July 2022. A possibility that vehicles could have a front suspension knuckle that was incorrectly manufactured. The dealer will inspect and if necessary replace the affected components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possibility that vehicles could have a front suspension knuckle that was incorrectly manufactured.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES COULD HAVE A FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED Defect: A possibility that vehicles could have a front suspension knuckle that was incorrectly manufactured. Remedy: Inspect and if necessary replace the affected components.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles could have a front suspension knuckle that was incorrectly manufactured.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and if necessary replace the affected components.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 9 June 2022 and 6 July 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 179 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 22S49 or the DVSA reference R/2022/248. 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/2022/239 on 29 Jul 2022, for the ecall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2022/304 on 27 Oct 2022, for lower seatbelt bolt may not be tightened to specification. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/248, launched 12 August 2022. 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.