Post Recall, Throttle Pedal.

[sisaven]

Has anyone had their Accelerator Pedal - Recall Modification, completed yet,

If so, out of interest How does the Pedal feel after the Mod, - Better or Worse? - Heavier or lighter?

[J.Stephenson]

Has anyone had their Accelerator Pedal - Recall Modification, completed yet,

If so, out of interest How does the Pedal feel after the Mod, - Better or Worse? - Heavier or lighter?

[J.Stephenson]

My Yaris mod was carried out at my nearest Toyota centre on Tuesday .There is no noticeable difference to the pedal pressure .The complete job was completed in an hour and a half .This included a clean and interior valet .

J.Stephenson

Sale

Cjeshire

[sisaven]

My Yaris mod was carried out at my nearest Toyota centre on Tuesday .There is no noticeable difference to the pedal pressure .The complete job was completed in an hour and a half .This included a clean and interior valet .

J.Stephenson

Sale

Cjeshire

Thanks for you post J. - This is very Reassuring

[jamesholden]

As far as i'm aware all there doing is inserting a small metal plate preventing you from depressing the pedal all the way to floor, about 1/4 of an inch short so in terms of pedal feel it should be identical unless you floor the pedal.

[sisaven]

As far as i'm aware all there doing is inserting a small metal plate preventing you from depressing the pedal all the way to floor, about 1/4 of an inch short so in terms of pedal feel it should be identical unless you floor the pedal.

Thanks for your input James, - you may be correct,- but the way I understand the problem is, not that the pedal stick's down in the fully depressed position but "Due to wear on the mating surfaces of the friction material" that the pedal can be Slow to Return, or Stick in any position,

I have personally experienced this condition 2/3 Months ago with a 2009 Yaris 1.33 courtesy car, that was provided by the Dealership when my Yaris was in for a Gearbox Selector Modification,

I found that on a few occasions the Accelerator Pedal was Slow to return when "Throttling Off" to change gear, - however at that time, (Pre Current Press Recall Hype) I put this down to "not being used to the feel of this new car" I only had it for a few hours.

I am still unsure what the fitting of the Metal Tablet/Shim is supposed to achieve, apparently it is not inserted under the Pedal Return Spring, as appearers in the several Video Clips that are now available online,

have you seen the latest offering from Toyota GB. =

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/video-uk-pedal-fix-how-it-works

it is presumably pushed under, and beyond, the the base of the Return Spring? to the bed of the "Friction Material"? therefore the friction materials are now Plastic rubbing on steel? - Unlikely? Confusing me Thinks.

I have reproduced below a quote from the Toyota GB Video article, Link above. =

"Anthony Dodds says:

February 11, 2010 at 01:28

My 2009 Auris 1.6 TR exibited this problem from day 1. I put this down to it being new and that the problem would resolve itself as parts bedded in. The pedal does hang up occasionally when the pedal is released but to my mind it is not a major problem and to date has not caused any vehicle operation problems whatsoever. It is brave of Toyota to put their hands up and admit that there is a fault. I do not believe that it will do too much damage to their image. Other manufacturers have had far more serious issues in the past which have been conveniently forgotten. (Ford Ranger to name just one) From my point of view it has not changed my loyalty to the Toyota brand at all. This is my fourth Toyota and I have converted other members of my family to the Toyota brand and their views have not changed either"

[sisaven]

As far as i'm aware all there doing is inserting a small metal plate preventing you from depressing the pedal all the way to floor, about 1/4 of an inch short so in terms of pedal feel it should be identical unless you floor the pedal.

Thanks for your input James, - you may be correct,- but the way I understand the problem is, not that the pedal stick's down in the fully depressed position but "Due to wear on the mating surfaces of the friction material" that the pedal can be Slow to Return, or Stick in any position,

I have personally experienced this condition 2/3 Months ago with a 2009 Yaris 1.33 courtesy car, that was provided by the Dealership when my Yaris was in for a Gearbox Selector Modification,

I found that on a few occasions the Accelerator Pedal was Slow to return when "Throttling Off" to change gear, - however at that time, (Pre Current Press Recall Hype) I put this down to "not being used to the feel of this new car" I only had it for a few hours.

I am still unsure what the fitting of the Metal Tablet/Shim is supposed to achieve, apparently it is not inserted under the Pedal Return Spring, as appearers in the several Video Clips that are now available online,

have you seen the latest offering from Toyota GB. =

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/video-uk-pedal-fix-how-it-works

it is presumably pushed under, and beyond, the the base of the Return Spring? to the bed of the "Friction Material"? therefore the friction materials are now Plastic rubbing on steel? - Unlikely? Confusing me Thinks.

I have reproduced below a quote from the Toyota GB Video article, Link above. =

"Anthony Dodds says:

February 11, 2010 at 01:28

My 2009 Auris 1.6 TR exibited this problem from day 1. I put this down to it being new and that the problem would resolve itself as parts bedded in. The pedal does hang up occasionally when the pedal is released but to my mind it is not a major problem and to date has not caused any vehicle operation problems whatsoever. It is brave of Toyota to put their hands up and admit that there is a fault. I do not believe that it will do too much damage to their image. Other manufacturers have had far more serious issues in the past which have been conveniently forgotten. (Ford Ranger to name just one) From my point of view it has not changed my loyalty to the Toyota brand at all. This is my fourth Toyota and I have converted other members of my family to the Toyota brand and their views have not changed either"

After writing the above Post I completed a bit more research on the subject from some of the USA offerings, and it looks as if I have found what appears to be the Definitive Answer to what the Toyota Recall "Fix" actually achieves, - Which is Admirably described in great detailed Pictures in this Link. =

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/toyota-ga...clusive-photos/

[sisaven]

TTAC’s Complete Guide To Toyota’s Accelerator Pedals: Teardown, Pictures, Toyota’s Fix, Analysis, Commentary. =

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/ttacs-com...comment-1594489

The Link above contains a Complete Practical guide to the Toyota "Fix" - This type of Modification by its nature, must surly noticeably change the feel of the pedal, therefore I'm sure we would all like to know = What is the consensus of opinion of the members of this Forum that have already had this Procedure carried out?

[Rumbly]

I think this issue (and the prius brake issue) has be blown out of all proportion by the media ... I smell a rat ... can't think of many other manufacturer recalls that have attracted so much media attention, and in the case of the prius downright misleading information. Lets say have a look at the recall history of another car, oh why not have a look at the 2000 USA Ford Focus for instance .....

Recall Date:

OCT 12, 2000

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND INSTALL A REAR WHEEL RETENTION CAP TO PREVENT LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Potential Units Affected:

203700

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Recall Date:

NOV 19, 2003

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.

Consequence:

THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:

THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Potential Units Affected:

671000

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Recall Date:

AUG 11, 2000

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.

Consequence:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT CONTACTING THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED THE INTERIOR IMPACT PROTECTION INTENDED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE B-PILLAR AND A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS, REVISE THE HEADLINER EDGE NEAR THE TOPS OF THE A-PILLARS TO ACCEPT THE NEW A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS WITH THEIR ENERGY ABSORBING TUBES, AND INSTALL THE NEW A-PILLAR AND THE OLD B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS.

Potential Units Affected:

276500

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Recall Date:

NOV 06, 2002

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED Battery CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.

Consequence:

THIS, IN TURN, COULD CAUSE THE Battery CABLES TO SHORT RESULTING IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE CABLES. BESIDES HEAT DAMAGE, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START, OR SMOKE, MELTING, OR FIRE COULD ALSO OCCUR.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE Battery CABLES FOR THE CONDITION OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL ENDS. AS NECESSARY, CABLES WILL BE REROUTED, RETAINING CLIPS INSTALLED, AND DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Potential Units Affected:

291854

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Recall Date:

NOV 06, 2002

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

Consequence:

LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Potential Units Affected:

446569

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Recall Date:

DEC 03, 1999

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE END FITTING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURS, CORROSION IN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP AND CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL OPERATION OR PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.

Consequence:

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE (WITH A NEW CABLE THAT INCORPORATES A GLASS-FILLED END CAP) AND INSPECT THE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL CORROSION. SERVOS WITH EVIDENCE OF CORROSION WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED.

Potential Units Affected:

28958

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Recall Date:

OCT 12, 2000

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE CABLE DURING WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.

Consequence:

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Potential Units Affected:

28800

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Recall Date:

NOV 29, 2001

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000-2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER VEHICLES, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIOM, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE SALT IS USED ON ROADWAYS IN THE WINTER, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL RACE CAN EXPERIENCE SURFACE CORROSION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS.

Consequence:

THE WHEEL BEARINGS COULD PREMATURELY WEAR AND CAUSE A NOTICEABLE NOISE. IF NOT REPAIRED, THIS CONDITION COULD PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. ADDITIONAL BEARING SEALS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH RIDE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN SERVICED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 00S31, FORD HAS TAKEN ADDITIONAL STEPS TO KEEP THE WHEEL BEARINGS IN TOP SHAPE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Potential Units Affected:

238653

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Recall Date:

DEC 06, 2000

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DECKLID WIRE HARNESS CAN FATIGUE AND DEVELOP BROKEN WIRES IN THE BEND AREA OF THE WIRE HARNESS.

Consequence:

THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER A LOSS OF INDIVIDUAL LAMP FUNCTIONS, OR IN THE CASE OF A SHORT OF THE BROKEN WIRES THAT CAUSES A FUSE TO OPEN, IN THE LOSS OF STOP LAMP OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION. LOSS OF STOP LAMP OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DECKLID WIRE HARNESS.

Potential Units Affected:

74500

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Recall Date:

DEC 14, 2000

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.

Consequence:

IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.

Potential Units Affected:

95000

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Recall Date:

APR 07, 2009

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence:

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Potential Units Affected:

16270

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Recall Date:

MAY 24, 2006

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence:

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Potential Units Affected:

27176

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Recall Date:

FEB 01, 2005

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

Consequence:

IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Potential Units Affected:

589932

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Recall Date:

AUG 08, 2001

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE wiper MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT wiper FUNCTION, LOSS OF wiper PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Consequence:

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Potential Units Affected:

1083000

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Recall Date:

AUG 11, 2008

Model Affected:

2000 FORD FOCUS

Summary:

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence:

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Potential Units Affected:

1921

Not too bad eh? Only one or two slight niggles then

[sisaven]

A Complete Guide To Toyota’s Accelerator Pedals: Teardown, Pictures, Toyota’s Fix, Analysis, Commentary. =

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/ttacs-com...sis-commentary/

Click on Parts 1 to 6

The Link above contains a Complete Practical guide to the Toyota "Fix" - This type of Modification by its nature, must surly noticeably change the feel of the pedal, therefore I'm sure we would all like to know =

What is the consensus of opinion of the members of this Forum that have already had this Procedure carried out, as to the perceived change of feel in pedal?

[Raeman]

After reading all that, i'm glad i will never own a Ford Focus! esp a 2000yr model!

I too think this Toyota recall has been totally blown out of proportion. Blame the media i suppose.

Like i said in the previous thread, if i had a new Yaris or a model of Yaris which was affected, i would still happily drive it.

Or any other Toyota for that matter. ;)

[Gordie]

I got my recall work on the pedal done today. In all it was done in less than 45 minutes, including a visual safety report on tyres, fluids etc. I had washed it before I went in, I like to clean it myself, and they said I'd get a M&S voucher for £20. I'm not sure if that's just the dealer doing that or Toyota themselves. The pedal doesn't feel any different to be honest. I think that they were great in dealing with the problem so well, I have absolute faith in Toyota having for many years had the 'benefit' of BMW aftersales.

I was quite happy about driving it because when I had motorbikes the throttle used to stick open on them quite often. It's not as scarey as some folk make out, just use the clutch and brake and pull over. The engine will be revving like mad but that's about it. :D

Cheers

Gordie

[The Exiled Dub]

Had mine done today whilst having a 2 year major service. Driving home I did not notice any difference at all.

[alan589]

Had mine done today whilst having a 2 year major service. Driving home I did not notice any difference at all.

Done today and it feels the same as before.

[sisaven]

I took my car in to the dealership this Morning at 08.00hrs, to have the Pedal modified, job completed 08.55hrs, (inc. a quick exterior pressure wash)

there was NO APPRECIABLE DIFFERENCE TO THE "FEEL" OF THE PEDAL upon driving the car 33 miles home (under various different driving conditions) = Top Marks