CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The floor pan on some vehicles may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints. The apron is part of the front structure that helps absorb and manage crash forces.
Because these welds may not provide proper strength, the front end may not protect occupants as designed in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the apron joints and repair them if needed, at no cost to you. Owners can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 17S03), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford C-Max | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2016 |