Issue ID | 586897 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10156390 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 21/04/06 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Upon turning right onto the highway the car did not respond immediately to the straightening of the steering wheel. It was thought to be hydroplaining. Again upon making another right 11 miles later it reacted the same way. Seconds later the left front driver tire fell off the vehicle causing the vehicle to drop and skid left of center hitting an oncoming car head on. A witness claims to have seen the tire leave the car and cause the sliding to left of center. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TALLMADGE, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP31NX6WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 19/03/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AL SPITZER FORD, INC. |
Dealer's telephone number | 3309291904 |
Dealer's city | CUYAHOGA FALLS |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 44223 |