Steering Linkages problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle vibrated and there was a roaring sound coming from the front of the vehicle. As of January 3, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. There is a recall for the steering: linkages (NHTSA campaign id # 02v289000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The failure mileage 126,950 and current mileage was 127,000.

In June 2004, I took my 2000 Ford Focus into sunset Ford in westminster, California complaining about a vibration and rattle in the front end of my car. They charged me $80 and told me there was nothing wrong with my car. Again, on August 12, 2004, I took my 2000 Ford Focus into sunset Ford complaining that the vibration and rattle were still there and getting worse. They again charged me $80 for a diagnostic and told me there was nothing wrong with my car. In the early morning on October 2, 2004, I started to slowly accelerate from a complete stop and my car for no reason at all turned sharply and struck a curb. There is now major structural damage to my car that will cost thousands of dollars to repair. I contend that this major damage was caused by Fords negligence in finding the original mechanical defect that I reported to them. I also contend that the symptoms my car was exhibiting were the same as described in your NHTSA campaign id #02v289000.

Due to the recall regarding the steering linkages, consumer stated the ball joints separated, recall # 02 v 289 000.

While driving sttering bolts loosened, making it hard to steer.

Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the pinch bolt, recall 02 v 289 000.

The power steering failed, which caused the vehicle to flip into an embankment. The consumer received a recall regarding the pinch bolts.

Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding recall #02v289000 pinch bolts.

The consumer's client was involved in a accident as a result of steering control. After the accident, the consumer received a letter in regards to recall#02v289000. The consumer's insurance company requested reimbursement. (lawyer on behalf elizabeth arreola on behalf of client lorna waddington).

Problems with vehicle's steering due to ball joint separation. The consumer lost control of the vehicle. The incident was caused by an improper torque on the pinch bolt. The consumer requested reimbursement. The consumer received a recall notice several days later.

While driving, vehicle vibrated excessively which caused consumer to lose control and collided into an embankment. Dealer advised consumer that tires were bad. Consumer then received recall 02v289000 regarding steering pinch bolts that could cause excessive vibration.

Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the steering linkages recall # 02v288 000.

Steering pinch bolt popped out, and the front tire rolled into the front fender weld. As a result, vehicle lost steering. No crash occurred because vehicle was in the driveway at the time of the incident. Steering pinch bolt recall 02v28900 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

No parts were available regarding the recall for the steering pinch bolt, recall number 02 v 289 000.