7.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,500 miles

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problem #2

Jun 102006

Focus

  • miles
Exhaust gas return (egr) line failed at exhaust manifold mounting flang. This failure allows carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide to seep into the passenger compartment of the Focus. Co poising can cause: 1)death a) the driver of the Ford Focus passes out and dies in a crash B) the driver of the Ford Focus dies from co poising 2)organ failure it is interesting to note that you can't attach a photomicrograph's to this complaint form?

- Resford, MI, USA

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problem #1

May 172004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles
Heat shield dropped while driving on West ridge road causing sparks. It ruptured the fuel line which caused the fuel to spew all over the road. 911 contacted, road closed and taco bell where the vehicle was moved, was evacuated due to the massive fuel leak and fumes. Dealership contacted, tow truck picked up vehicle.

- Hilton, NY, USA

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