2003 Ford Focus drivetrain & axles problems

My daughter drives a 2003 ford focus svt. On february 28, 2007 she was returning to easton, pa from state college, pa when the transmission destroyed itself resulting in a catastrophic failure of the gearbox, flywheel,bell housing and pressure plate. This took place on I-80 . I feel you should be informed due to the amount of damage and severity of the explosion. A fire did result from the failure/explosion.

Vehicle, a 2003 ford focus w/ 20,000 miles, became disabled due to complete failure of clutch to reengage when I shifted - rolled to stop in evening rush hour traffic on interstate 66 in fairfax, virgiinia. Car had prevous intermittent problem with clutch not engaging and was returned from dealer two days earlier, february 2, saying the clutch was "performing ok at this time npf." I could not maneuver from the travel lane and called 911.