# 2012 FORD FOCUS — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1031975` · 2014-01-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FOCUS
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 30,000
## Narrative
THE ALUMINUM TRIM ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE THE DRIVER CAN REST HANDS IS SPLINTERING OFF.  IT IS SHARP AND JAGGED METAL.  IT CUT THREE OF MY FINGERS DEEPLY.  FORD WILL NOT WARRANTY THIS EVEN THOUGH MANY MANY OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING OF THE DEFECT.  *TR
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