Issue ID | 1580976 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11230955 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 11/07/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle stutters, shakes, shudders, grinds, and jerks when accelerating from a stand still or accelerating out of a a lower turn. I had the clutch replaced a year ago but that only solved the problem for a few months. Now it's worse than ever and i drive it exactly how the ford mechanic people described. Crossing 4 lane highways has become a risky endeavor now as i never know if the car will stall or lag or accelerate fast enough to get through. I voiced this safety concern with ford more than once but they didn't care. The ford shop has tried to convince me the issue was my own fault because of how i drive it but i've seen many other similar complaints online. They also blamed the problem on a leaky seal within the clutch and ensured the replacement would fix the issue but clearly it hasn't. The whole design is defective but ford literally doesn't care. Personally, i never carry any passengers because i never know when i'll be stranded or get into an accident because of this transmission/clutch issue. I also get regular oil changes and other basic car maintenance to try to be as safe as possible but i feel it's a time bomb. *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | WARSAW, IN |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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