3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,000 miles

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problem #1

Nov 302004

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Hatch release had to be replaced due to an electrical short.. consumer was told that if it was not replaced, since connected to the electrical system, vehicle could catch on fire....also, replaced trunk release switch.

- Alvin, TX, USA

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