Issue ID | 1010155 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10543064 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 03/09/13 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who stated that the air bag failure was caused by an electrical issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the air bag would not inflate if the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 12/20/13*cn the vehicle was repaired on 9/11/13. Updated 12/16/13 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EAST NORTHPORT, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP34N37WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/11 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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 | FORD OF SMITHTOWN |
Dealer's telephone number | 631-265-2688 |
Dealer's city | SAINT JAMES |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 11780 |