NHTSA Complaint #10221618 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10221618 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 62,975 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
THE DEVICE IN THE STEERING WHEEL HOUSING THAT CANCELS THE TURN SIGNAL HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE PART IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTING IN DESIGN. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN MY RELUCTANCE TO USE THE TURN SIGNALS SINCE I MUST TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN. AND NOT USING TURN SIGNALS COMPROMISES DRIVING SAFETY. *TR
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