NHTSA Complaint #768858 — 2002 FORD FOCUS

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	768858
Vehicle	2002 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	September 30, 2002
Date Filed	November 1, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP. THE STEERING COLUMN "LOCKED UP" SO NO EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID THE CAR IN FRONT COULD BE TAKEN. (THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS LOST) DT

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