NHTSA Complaint #886627 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	886627
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	April 19, 2001
Date Filed	April 24, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

STEERING MECHANISM HAS LOCKED UP, LEAVING CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER STRANDED IN GEORGIA. A DEALERSHIP WAS REPAIRING DEFECT, AND STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS IN CODING OF KEY THAT LOCKED STEERING UP. A SPECIALIST HAS TO COME IN, AND DECIDE ABOUT LOCKING MECHANISM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

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