Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

Nhtsa campaign: 00v-418 - - in July 2007 we bought a 2000 Ford Focus wagon as a 2nd car. Upon lowering the back seat to load items, the seat separated from the hinge. Researching this problem on the internet I learned of the above NHTSA recall campaign and contacted Ford. They state that no recall was issued for my vehicle and refuse any further comment, even though the defect in my car is exactly as described in the recall notice. I even referred their "customer relations" office to your website as an "fyi" but they adamantly refuse to reply with any meaningful response. Although I intend to have the deficiency repaired at my own expense, I am very unhappy with Fords "stonewall" tactic and due to the circumstances I refer this matter to your agency in the event that you might be able to confirm whether, or not, my vehicle was involved in a recall for the particular item cited in campaign number: 00v-418 and/or if Ford is in violation of the recalls mandate. Thank you for your consideration.

The rear middle seat belt is jamming for the fourth time. The belt will not retract out which is a safety issue. The dealership has replaced the belt three times now and going back for the fourth on febuary 11 2005.

The rear seat is stained each time you put it down- there are some black brackets that slide up onto the seat and they leave hideous black marks on the fabric in 8 places as well as on the clothes of the next person to sit there. My dealer replaced my back seat fabric but failed to repair the cause of the problem. It makes me especially angry that I paid $17,000+ for a car and I have to put a sheet down to have anyone sit in the back seat. I want Ford to fix the problem and replace the fabric one last time. Also, my friend margaret has the exact exact same car and hers does it as well. We have spoken to other Focus owners that have gotten no resolution from their dealer. Thank you.