# 2001 FORD FOCUS — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `485717` · 2004-07-20 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **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:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 36,000
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
DURING A 5 MPH REAR END COLLISION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE PARTICLES INSIDE THE AIR BAG CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER UPPER BODY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.   *JB
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