Issue ID | 1614028 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11271529 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/10/19 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) on january 2, 2019. The contact stated that the vehicle did not restart after being fueled. The vehicle restarted after a while, but failed to start again three days later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the recall repair was performed: john kennedy ford (888-377-1951, located at 1403 ridge pike, conshohocken, pa 19428). The technician diagnosed and replaced the purge valve assembly, but the failure recurred three days later. After the fuel tank was refilled, the vehicle shook, shuddered, and stalled. Also, the battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the fuel canister was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 90,153. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90153 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F25DLXXXXXX |
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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