NHTSA Complaint #10218840 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10218840 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 93,750 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93,750.
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