10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17 miles

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problem #1

Mar 062004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17 miles
Front passenger seat belt locks against the passenger and does not allow slow gentle movement in a non-crash environment. The front driver seat belt works fine and like normal. Have been to originating dealer twice to correct - no change in operation. Safety defect as crushing load causes passenger to hold belt physically out when seated or otherwise defeating belting arrangement.

- Houston, TX, USA

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