Ford Focus: Emissions

Affects Ford Focus · 2000 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. The Injector Pressure Sensor (IPS), located on the end of the fuel rail, may become contaminated with water during shipping to the assembly plant. This water could freeze in low ambient temperatures and cause the IPS membrane to crack or burst, resulting in possible illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), engine no start and internal engine damage due to hydro-locking. Correction: Dealers will replace the IPS.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational