2000 Ford Focus Frontal Problems

January 28, 2003

Frontal

The consumer rear-ended another vehicle traveling 12 mph. The collision was very minor. However the driver and passenger air bags deployed which caused over $4000 in damage to the vehicle. *jb

Crash reported

ODI 10014681

September 3, 2002

Frontal

In frontal collision the air bags did deploy on impact, but liquid from air bags burned driver so badly that driver was hospitalized.*ak *jg

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8018741

August 9, 2002

Frontal

Vehicle involved in minor impact of front which didn't cause any damage to either vehicle. Both dual air bags deployed, shattering windshield and spewing glass over entire vehicle. Please describe details. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 8017202

August 6, 2002

Frontal

While driving in a frontal impact air bag deployed and liquid that came out burned driver.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8017656

August 2, 2002

Frontal

While driving at 30 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle head on, but none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 8017274

July 19, 2002

Frontal

Consumer states while traveling at 10 mph consumer hit a curve, and both passenger and drivers side airbags deployed. Please provide any further information. *mr

ODI 8020373

July 6, 2002

Frontal

Consumer states that the air bag deployed when the vehicle tap another car from behind at less than 5mph. Causing injures.

ODI 8021029

July 1, 2002

Frontal

Previous crashed with $7,000 exterior front and rear damage - air bags did not deploy - the airbags deployed on a roll into another vechicle causing no vehicle damage other than that created by the deployed airbags - ie front windshield was shattered and driver sustained burn on left forearm.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 763788

June 17, 2002

Frontal

Ran over curb airbag deployed burning drivers arm, breaking windshield, cracking dash to the point of needing to be replaced which was noted by repair shop to be unusual.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 763242

June 5, 2002

Frontal

When driving at 5mph consumer bumped a curve, and driver's airbagd eployed, shattering front windshield. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 8012139

June 4, 2002

Frontal

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collsion of 1-5 mph and both air bags deployed, causing front windshield damages on passenger's side. Driver sustained 2nd degree burns on right forearm and some on his right hand. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. .*ak.*nlm

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8011233

May 21, 2002

Frontal

After getting hit from behind by another vehicle air bags deployed while consumer was pulling off the road, causing some minor damage to vehicle. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8013716

May 1, 2002 · 63,147 miles

Frontal · Hydraulic Power Assist System

While driving on highway lost control and vehicle hit highway divider on left side. Then skidded to left side of highway and hit a guardrail and went into a tree. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 10015470

April 8, 2002

Frontal

While traveling on highway frontal air bag deployed during a collison, in which the airbag burned consumer's arm.*ak *jb

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8015359

April 1, 2002

Frontal

Consumer states while driving at 40 mph, the left front tire hit a pot hole. The right side air bag deployed. Contacted dealer and informed not going to do anything about the problem.*jb

ODI 8010357

March 22, 2002

Body · Foundation Components · Frontal · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Vehicle has been given consumer trouble since purchasing it. 2nd day after purchase vehicle was in dealer's shop for 2 weeks. When putting on brakes vehicle shakes. Also, driver cannot see to make turns because truck is very high.*ak while driving, the consumer and his daughter were hurt due to brakes and wipers failed in the rain. The rear window is very high and the driver was unable to see vehicles from behind.…

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Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 8006252

February 12, 2002

Frontal

During a vehicle crash airbags did not deploy. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 8010183

February 10, 2002

Frontal

Consumer was involved in a mild collsion, the driver and passenger air bags deployed causing injury to the consumer, consumer stated the air bags should not have deployed with such little force during accident.*jb

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 785941

December 29, 2001

Frontal

Vehicle was involved in a driver's side/off center frontal collision. Driver and passenger received severe injuries from air bag deployment. *akpassenger suffered massive facial abrasions and severe trauma to her left eye as a result of this accident. Driver suffered severe burns to the hands, air bag speed caused a deviated septum and permanent eye damage. *jg

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 8006782

December 19, 2001

Frontal

Why did i suffer 1st and 2nd degree powder burns to the left hand from the focus steering wheel airbag? I know of another party who suffered same to left hand and forearm from a ford focus steering wheel bag. Is there something wrong with the ford focus design or hand burns common in any steering wheel bag discharge? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 756432

December 15, 2001

Frontal

While driving air bags deployment causes injuries.*ak

1 injury

ODI 8017496

December 1, 2001

Frontal

Pe 02 020: air bag burn injuries/vehicle fire: vehicle was involved in a crash, in which both air bags deployed. Driver's air bag caused a fire on driver's shirt and second degree burns on left arm. Dealer notified. *ak *yd

Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury

ODI 8008562

December 1, 2001

Frontal

Consumer rear ended another vehicle at 35 mph, neither airbag deployed. No injuries, damage to vehicle was $4100. According to the dealer, the air bags did not deploy because the bumper was not compressed as it went under the rear bumper of the other vehicle. *jg *ak

Crash reported

ODI 8006846

November 9, 2001

Foundation Components · Frontal · Gasoline

Consumer was traveling 30mph on a side street and a truck veered into consumer's vehicle direction. Applied his brakes, and crashed into other vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak ford motor company stated that they were not able to verify any manufactuer's defects. *tt

Crash reported

ODI 6900704

October 16, 2001

Frontal

While driving at 5 mph consumer rear ended another driver, and air bags did not deploy, injuring consumer. Please provide any furher information.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 898675