NHTSA Complaint #10128802 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10128802
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Date of Incident	April 9, 2000
Date Filed	July 14, 2005
Mileage	37 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

DT: THE TURN SIGNAL DO NOT CANCEL AFTER A TURN. THE SPRING BROKE THREE TIMES. THE TRUNK DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP HAS TAKEN CARE OF BOTH ISSUES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. IN COLD WEATHER THE IDLE SPEED WAS TOO HIGH. WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE IT BACKED OUT LIKE A ROCKET. THIS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON APRIL 9, 2000. THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT WITH THE BACK DOOR OPEN. IT HAPPENED SO FAST HE DID NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO PUT ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR DOOR HIT THE GARAGE POST. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT. CONSUMER STATED HE HAD MENTAL INJURIES AND LOST HIS JOB. VEHICLE WAS STILL IDLING HIGH IN COLD WEATHER.*AK

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