Consumer stated that when making a turn the steering wheel would lock up causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
2002 Ford Focus steering complaints
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Front suspinsion bad
Consumer called completing about a really bad vibration on the steering wheel everytime he apply's the brake pedal he also stated that the vehicle has stall on different occasion while he was driving on the street. Dealer has been contacted and stated that the vehicle had problems with rotors but later nothing was found. Ts
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
Fingers bent and twisted index and middle fingers are bent and twisted towards the baby fingers of both hands. Shoulder pain is present and wrist and elbow. Thumbs are bent away from the hands. Information submitted by mike tomich on behalf of mrs. Green 989‑665‑2311. Dt
While backing up consumer heard a loud noise from front end, then, lost steering ability. Vehicle was towed to dealer, it was determined that rack and pinion had broken.
Rack and pinion failed twice within 24 hours-once for the owner and once for the dealer after replacing the original.
Travelling interstate at 60 MPH, went around turn in highway, steering did not respond, hit left front on guardrail and slid along the guardrail for about 100 ft, car totalled.
Consumer states while driving heard a loud squealing noise, consumer then discovered that the tie rod broke off.
While driving 65-70 MPH consumer heard a pop from right front of vehicle, consumer lost control, and vehicle rolled over. Consumer suffered broken ribs, and vehicle was totalled.
The original firestone tires (205/50r16) wear out prematurely. The vehicle becomes unsteady on bumpy, wet or snow covered roads, causing the driver to lose control. The rear tires vibrate and chatter when driving on wind roads and on open roads at highway speeds, also the rear tires were showing irregular and premature wear. The manufacturer representatives stated that improper factory alignment specification were the cause of the problems. Auto door locks malfunctions. The rear hatch door was misaligned and would not close properly, the rear window washer would not spray properly and the rear window washer nozzle failed, there was an odor coming from heating or A/C system, the power steering line was leaking. The transmission was difficult to shift into 2nd gear and reverse when it was cold, the child restraint brackets was putting dents in the rear seat
The vehicle experienced loss of steering ability, as a result the vehicle hit a concrete jersey wall head on at 60 MPH, neither airbag deployed, passenger suffered knee and chest injuries, the vehicle was totaled. * mj
At 60 MPH consumer turned steering wheel, no response, vehicle hit a concrete wall head on. Passenger suffered knee and chest injuries. The vehicle was totaled.
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