NHTSA Complaint #10412347 — 2002 FORD FOCUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10412347
Vehicle	2002 FORD FOCUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 14, 2011
Date Filed	July 14, 2011
Mileage	88,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ENGINE DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED HOME. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

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