Failure of power steering hose could result in an engine bay fire
FORD announced a problem with the FORD FOCUS, C-MAX, FOCUS CC affecting a total of 14,878 vehicles.
It has been identified that, a batch of vehicles may have been fitted with section of power assisted steering hose that is not to specification. This could result in premature failure of the hose, with loss of steering assistance, and in extreme cases the possibility of an engine bay fire occasioned by escaping hydraulic fluid coming into contact with hot components. Vehicles built from 4/2/2008 to 5/15/2008 are at risk.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose production code checked. The hose will be changed should it fall within the given criteria.
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest FORD dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
