NHTSA Complaint #10464714 — 2005 FORD FOCUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10464714
Vehicle	2005 FORD FOCUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 5, 2007
Date Filed	July 9, 2012
Mileage	28,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS OVERHEATED AND AS A RESULT, MELTED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

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