Issue ID | 1230533 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10783232 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 19/10/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Since i bought my car new in 2013, it has had a persistent transmission shudder that is dangerous, and ford tries to stick band-aids on the problem with software updates and even a replacement clutch -- none of which fix the problem. This problem causes the car to shudder violently when accelerating from a stop or nearly any time the transmission changes gears. It has happened since i purchased the car. It makes it scary to drive when the car responds unpredictably -- lurching forward toward another car or not accelerating when getting on a highway. Ford should have to recall all cars with this faulty transmission. I've had it serviced under warranty 3 times for this issue and ford cannot fix it. The us government must protect people from companies like ford who put profits ahead of safety. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NATICK, MA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K24DLXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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