Issue ID | 1306461 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10893837 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 06/08/16 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at approximately 55 mph on highway the driver side front tire failed catastrophically causing temporary loss of control. Car was safely pulled to side of highway. Upon inspection, it was noted that the sidewall had failed in multiple places. Car was carefully driven approximately 2000 feet to safe location for wheel removal and replacement with spare. Upon removal it was noted that tire had failed in multiple locations on both sidewalls. There was no evidence of road hazard damage to the tread area nor was any road debris noted at the time of the incident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16947 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K24ELXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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