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I know a lot of people complain about the recalls on the focus, and how it's the most recalled car ever (it's not)...

Consider how much happier you would have been if you spent the extra money on a BMW X5...

2000
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V010000 - Get Details
Recall Date: JAN 18, 2000
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Units Affected: 190
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V194000 - Get Details
Recall Date: JUL 24, 2002
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Units Affected: 34860
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V195000 - Get Details
Recall Date: JUN 14, 2001
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Units Affected: 13721
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V196000 - Get Details
Recall Date: JUN 14, 2001
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Potential Units Affected: 14300

2001
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V030000 - Get Details
Recall Date: FEB 06, 2001
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Units Affected: 13791
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V173000 - Get Details
Recall Date: MAY 24, 2001
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Potential Units Affected: 47
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V341000 - Get Details
Recall Date: OCT 24, 2000
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Potential Units Affected: 2643
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V261000 - Get Details
Recall Date: SEP 11, 2000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Units Affected: 490

2002
Recall Date: JAN 09, 2003
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Units Affected: 84000

2003
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V197000 - Get Details
Recall Date: MAY 27, 2003
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Units Affected: 357

2004
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V402000 - Get Details
Recall Date: AUG 13, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Units Affected: 297
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V409000 - Get Details
Recall Date: AUG 18, 2004
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Potential Units Affected: 358
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V344000 - Get Details
Recall Date: JUL 14, 2004
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Potential Units Affected: 4102
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V475000 - Get Details
Recall Date: NOV 14, 2003
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Potential Units Affected: 350

2005
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V367000 - Get Details
Recall Date: AUG 26, 2005
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Units Affected: 165
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V504000 - Get Details
Recall Date: NOV 01, 2005
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Units Affected: 240

hehe, yeah Old 5 series are even worse then the X5. The only thing with bimmer, they keep ppl happy once they know there is a problem. Unlike Ford that doesnt give a s*** about customer service.

free scheduled maintenance for the first 50,000miles including wear items. i wouldn't sweat it i would just drop it off, say 'y0 fix my sh!t please, gimme a sweet loaner' and be on my merry way. and it would get to say 'i drive a bmw' and impress the 99.9% of the rest of the world that does not care how MaDD TitE Jdm my ride is

lol I can't wait to see anthony's responce to this one lol...

I agree, holy recalls batman!

However,

I'm not as pissed at all the recalls that plagued the Focus. I'm pissed at all the other things. Year old parts crapping out for no reason with no warning. Twice, threetimes, in some cases seven (rear bearings DPFE.) Constantly having the NEW car in for this and that etc...I gtta give it to Ford on this one though, when there is a recall, they call you to make sure you've had it done. The also ask you if there is anything else you'll neet etc... Decent service from my experiences. Discovery Ford take spretty good care of me.

I always liked BMW's... However, those cars are like stray dogs, cute but still can't trust them.

looks like they are NOT the ultimate driving machine!

I keed I keed. I havent had any problems with my Focus, so I have been really happy with it. except for the usual fuel pump change, and the dpfe recall thats all I have had to work on.

I'd still buy one in a faction of a heartbeat over my focus anyday of the year.................

BMWs are looked down on in Germany.