NHTSA Complaint #10121249 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10121249
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	May 17, 2005
Date Filed	May 18, 2005
Mileage	56,884 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WITHOUT WARNING THE IGNITION LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. TOW TRUCK FEE $75 ,FORD REPAIR BILL $406.41. I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN 2001. I HAVE TALKED TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THIS PART HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. HOWEVER FORD WILL NOT COVER THE PARTS FAILURE BECAUSE IT OCCURED WITH A DIFFERENT OWNER.

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