NHTSA Complaint #10448055 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10448055
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	February 8, 2012
Date Filed	February 15, 2012
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000.

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