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🧸 Product GB DK EE ES FI FR GR HR IE PL SE SI SK January 17, 2020

Ford — Focus

Passenger car under Ford recall code: 19S42.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The pins of the Power Distribution Box (PDB) might have been defectively manufactured and cause an intermittent or poor connection.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A car maker called Ford is recalling some Focus cars. A small part inside the car’s power box may not work right.

What's happening? The part might not connect well. This could cause electrical problems or even a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own a Focus made in Germany, your car may be part of this recall.

What should I do? Call your Ford dealer or visit their website to check if your car is affected. Ask your dealer to fix it for free.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The pins of the Power Distribution Box (PDB) might have been defectively manufactured and cause an intermittent or poor connection. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000300

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Focus. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The pins of the Power Distribution Box (PDB) might have been defectively manufactured and cause an intermittent or poor connection. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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