NHTSA Complaint #10124277 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10124277 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 40,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITH HAS LOCKED UP LEAVING MY CAR COMPLETELY OUT OF SERVICE AND ME STRANDED, THE STERRING WHEEL AS WELL AS EVERYTHING ELSE LOCKS UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES THREE TIMES RESULTING IN TOWING AND COMPLETE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING EXCEPT REPLACED THE PROBLEM PART EACH TIME RESULTING IN FAILURE AGAIN. IT IS ALSO NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRENTY.
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