NHTSA Complaint #10652172 — 2008 FORD FOCUS

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10652172
Vehicle	2008 FORD FOCUS
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	November 1, 2013
Date Filed	November 3, 2014
Mileage	17,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE IT FIRST HIT THE CAR LOT WITH 15 MILES ON IT. SINCE PURCHASE, I HAVE CHANGED THE WHEEL BEARINGS 9 TIMES! THIS IS SCARY AS THE BEARINGS CAN BREAK APART AND CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. I HAVE HAD ENOUGH! NOW, THE BEARING IS BAD AGAIN, JUST CHANGED IN APRIL 2014. *TR

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