Several Focus models - excluding the high-performance ST and RS - are affected by the security problem.Following the security scare concerning easy break-ins on its Ecosport and Figo models, Ford SA has found that some Focus derivatives are also susceptible to door tampering thefts.
"We have been testing various models to understand potential security vulnerabilities around the key lock barrel," said a company spokesperson. "Through this process we have discovered that the Focus ST and Focus RS appear to be unaffected by the particular modus operandi being used. However, certain Focus Ambiente and Trend models [built from September 2015 to date] could be targets of opportunistic thieves."
This stems from the many recent complaints that went viral as owners of the Ford fell victim to criminals, which exposed a weakness in the security systems that made it relatively easy for items to be stolen while parked.
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