NHTSA Complaint #10034456 — 2002 FORD FOCUS

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10034456
Vehicle	2002 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 9, 2002
Date Filed	August 25, 2003
Mileage	9,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL LOST CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED. AS RESULT, LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BRAKE WERE DAMAGED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. THERE WAS POPPING AND CLICKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A CURB. THE IMPACT RESULTED IN A BLOWN TIRE. *NM

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