NHTSA Complaint #10086749 — 2002 FORD FOCUS

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10086749
Vehicle	2002 FORD FOCUS
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Date of Incident	August 3, 2004
Date Filed	August 12, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BALL JOINT AREA ON MY FORD FOCUS 2002 CAME LOOSE AND WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. WHEN CAR HIT WALL THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN AND SEATBELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE ACCIDENT. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.*AK

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