# 2001 FORD FOCUS — SUSPENSION:FRONT
> NHTSA complaint `457220` · 2004-02-27 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FOCUS
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT
## Narrative
WHILE CONSUMER'S  HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO GET OVER INTO THE NEXT LANE, AS HE ACCELERATED AND TRIED TO GO OVER,  VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED IN THE FRONT, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER AND HIT A RETAINER WALL,  FLIPPING OVER, LANDING, AND FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC.   CONSUMER'S HUSBAND DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURY BECAUSE  AIR BAGS  DEPLOYED. *AK
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