Issue ID | 1351458 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10947464 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 24/01/17 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My car has died in power 2 times while driving. Once before i knew anything it began to shudder and lurch then while going highway speeds, car dies and check engine light comes on. Since i was going so fast and i have no control i almost get hit by a log truck. I get car home take to ford they repair 1401'm and 1402 m. Then i get it "fixed". Car appears to run properly until i am driving on interstate at the speed of 70. No check engine light appears and my car [xxx] to lurch and shudder again and all of a sudden power dies and i cannot control vehicle. I almost get hit by a semi truck. I am 3 mins from home. I pull to side finally and sit. Try to start and car will not start. Check engine light comes on in both instances after it occurs without warning. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HUNTINGTON, WV |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K20DLXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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