# 2001 FORD FOCUS — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `531713` · 2005-04-22 · 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:** WHEELS
- **Miles at failure:** 43,297
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 65, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF.   THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD.  THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED.    THE DEALER STATED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *JB
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