# 2001 FORD FOCUS — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `401649` · 2003-04-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FOCUS
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 14,012
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
THE VEHICLE HIT A DITCH IN THE ROAD AND FRONT SUSPENSION  FAILED COMPLETELY. *JB.................*AK
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