Issue ID | 619858 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10182986 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 11/02/07 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Right rear shock absorber was leaking. This causes premature tire wear (cupping) and unsafe handling conditions. Vehicle had less than 1,000 miles on it. Shock absorber was probably defective from manufacturer and ford failed to inspect or notice this defect. Ford replaced the part at my request after i noticed leaking item. Ford part # 7s4z*18125*ar. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 865 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESTERFIELD, MO |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP34N77WXXXXXX |
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 | 13/01/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | SUNTRUP FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 314-429-4455 |
Dealer's city | ST. LOUIS |
Dealer's state code | MO |
Dealer's ZIP code | 63114 |