Issue ID | 1374563 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10981501 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/04/17 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My check engine light came on as i was driving down the road and the car felt like it was stalling a bit and/or losing power. The very next day, i filled up my car w/ 11 or 12 gallons of gas then my engine immediately had trouble starting. I knew my battery needed to be replaced as i have owned the car for 3+ years and have yet to replace the battery. It took 4 tries for my engine to start then i drove to an auto parts store that was conveniently across the street and they performed a battery test. It was confirmed that my battery was low. The store employee also did an engine light diagnostic and the code p-1450 appeared, a purge valve malfunction. I didn't have time to replace my battery at the moment as i had class to attend to. After class, i drove to my local ford dealership, riata ford in manor, tx, and informed them of my check engine light being on. The service adviser plugged in the computer code reader and read the same p-1450 code and decided to "clear it". He asked me if i had recently filled up the car w/ gas and i said yes, just a few hours ago. He told me the code has been 'cleared" and to come back if the check engine light comes back on. I then went to an auto parts store and purchased and installed a brand new battery. The car still didn't seem to drive at its 100% capability and sometimes almost stalling out. A day or two later, the check engine light comes back on again and i return to riata ford. They perform a full diagnostic and inform me that the purge valve is not working properly, causing my fuel tank to collapse w/ fuel pump damage. I was quoted a $2,000 repair cost. I know that ford has issued a recall on the same exact part for their fusion models as well as mercury milans. There is also a florida class act lawsuit in progress for the same exact car problem. Please advise what options i may have. Thank you in advance for your time. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELGIN, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K29DLXXXXXX |
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 | 60 |
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