10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,924 miles

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problem #4

Jan 022004

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled without warning, also vehicle had problem with the ball joints and arms.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 092003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,848 miles
Left front lower control arm failure resulting in accident totaling 2000 Ford Focus ZX3.

- Binghamton, NY, USA

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problem #2

Nov 232002

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,847 miles
Driver felt a vibration and heard a loud pop then the vehicle swereved to the right and hit a bridge. After the accident the vehicle was inspected and showed that the lower control arm had broken on the right side.

- Marked Tree, AR, USA

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problem #1

Feb 152002

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 35 mph vehicle hit gravel on side of road and slid into guardrail. Dealer determined lower control arm was broken.

- Marietta, OH, USA

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