Ford recalls pre-facelift Focus

Ford Australia has recalled its pre-facelift Focus over a possible drivetrain defect.

The problem involves the halfshafts potentially failing when the vehicle accelerates from a standstill.

Ford says the halfshafts in cars made between May 2013 and January 2014 “may not meet specification.”

If the shafts fail power will not be delivered to the front wheels, obviously rendering the car immobile.

More than 4200 owners are being contacted by Ford Australia to rectify the problem.