NHTSA Complaint #10091978 — 2004 FORD FOCUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10091978
Vehicle	2004 FORD FOCUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	September 10, 2004
Date Filed	September 13, 2004
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION LOCK AND CYLINDER.*AK

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