NHTSA Complaint #10390063 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10390063
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 14, 2010
Date Filed	March 14, 2011
Mileage	125,196 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING SEVERELY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS A TIRE BLEW AND THE CONTACT BARELY MISSED CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TIRE AND HUB BEARING. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,196.

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