Issue ID | 1338103 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10929452 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/09/16 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | About one year after we bought this car, i ran out of gas on a city street, about one mile from a gas station and the dash still showed 8 miles until empty. I was stranded on the side of the road and had to call for roadside assistance. After that i was careful to try not to let it get that low again. Recently, however, driving down the interstate, i was getting low on gas and about to get off at the next exit in 2 miles when i suddenly ran out of gas. This time, the dash showed 17 miles until empty. I was stranded on the side of the interstate with lots of traffic, construction, and 90 degree whether. I waited there in the heat for about an hour and 20 minutes for roadside assistance. About 2 months later when i took my car in for its 3rd recall (a software issue) i asked if the fuel issue was related to the software, and i was told that the fuel purge was a "common" problem with this vehicle but not considered a recall. I was also told that i would have to get it repaired or it would continue to get worse. I feel like being stranded on the side of the road is a safety issue. I also feel like i should not have to pay for this since it is a problem with the way the fuel system was built. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FLOWERY BRANCH, GA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K22DLXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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