# 2003 FORD FOCUS — STEERING:LINKAGES
> NHTSA complaint `461712` · 2004-06-02 · 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:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES
- **Miles at failure:** 6,200
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
BALL JOINT (SUSPENSION) BROKE, VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL.  FORTUNATELY, INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A MULTI-STORY PARKING GARAGE, AT LOW SPEED.   *AK   THE CONSUMER'S INSURANCE REQUESTED STATUS UPDATE.   *SC
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