NHTSA Complaint #763588 — 2001 FORD FOCUS

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 763588
Vehicle 2001 FORD FOCUS
Component SUSPENSION
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State TX

Consumer Description

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/14/01. SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING GEAR WAS NOT STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE SPEED WOULD HIT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FRONT END REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS 8/16/01 & 2/14/02. SHORTLY BEFORE 5/26/02 I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GREAT DEAL OF VIBRATION ON THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE CAR WAS SHAKING. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT THE MEDIAN ON THE EXPRESSWAY. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

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