Issue ID | 1546163 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11186531 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/06/18 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted when the gear was shifted into neutral. Also, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to fairlane ford (313-846-5000, located at 14585 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48126) where the contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was kept at the dealer's for the recall repair. One week later, the contact was called and informed to return the loaner vehicle; however, the technician stated that the part was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to always maintain a half tank of fuel while driving until the part became available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RIVER ROUGE, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F22DLXXXXXX |
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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