The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V052000·Announced 2017-01-24

Ford Recalls 2016 Focus and C-Max for Floor Pan Welding Defect

Ford is recalling 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles because improperly welded floor pan joints may reduce structural integrity, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly welded floor pan) that reduces front-end structural integrity and increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016 Ford Focus and C-Max vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. This is a structural safety issue affecting the vehicle's ability to protect occupants during a collision.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD C-MAX, FOCUS
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
17

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • C-MAX
  • FOCUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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