NHTSA Complaint #10497624 — 2003 FORD FOCUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10497624
Vehicle	2003 FORD FOCUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	February 9, 2013
Date Filed	February 10, 2013
Mileage	168,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH WON'T TURN. HAPPENED IN BAD PART OF TOWN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

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