Issue ID | 1581349 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11231211 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 09/07/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My transmission is great progressively worse. The judder, slipping out of gear, deceleration when i need to accelerate, and the random buckling of car is getting too horrible to ignore anymore. My dealership told me that there has been no issues with the transmission and that i was wrong. I am reading way too many of the same stories with the same car. This is getting dangerous and i am stuck with this car. When i accelerate from a stopped position, i feel as if i am riding a bucking bronco (shuddering). The jolting and shuddering is enough to loosen my kidneys. This has always occurred on my car. But it is getting worse. But according to ford, this is |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F29DLXXXXXX |
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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