10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 2
Average Mileage:
22,263 miles

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problem #6

Jul 122003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
The rear seat belt is so short it can not be used. It will lock in child safety mode when seat is laid flat and will not release. I had to unbolt the seat belt to raise the seat up.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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problem #5

Dec 082004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to NHTSA regarding the 2000 Ford Focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your Agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported.

- Redford, MI, USA

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problem #4

Jan 132004

Focus

  • 26,579 miles
Consumer received recall 03V482000 concerning stalling. The vehicle has had recall repairs done in January, but, the problem recurred. Also, rear seat belts were sticking. When consumer needed to undo the belts the buckle stuck.

- Springfield, OR, USA

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problem #3

Nov 022003

Focus 4-cyl

  • 32,000 miles
Rear center seat belt will not retract.

- Milford, PA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 182002

Focus

  • miles
Consumer states that it is hard for them to buckle in the rear seat belt due to the seat belt laying over the buckle. Dealer notified

- Nobleboro, ME, USA

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problem #1

Jun 082002

Focus

  • miles
Rear folding seat could not be placed back up because lap belt locked up and would not unfasten. Dealer was not notified at this time. Consumer stated that the center rear seat belt was stuck.

- Kinross, MI, USA

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