Issue ID | 1089075 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10614656 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 11/07/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Took delivery of a 2yr old certified 2013 ford focus se a week ago. When accelerating from a stop the car transition slips similar to a driver learning how to drive a manual transmission. When accelerating and turning a corner the car with studded and jump. I called the dealership who told me this was part of the dual clutch design of the car. Appreciate the other posts to validate the situation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BERKLEY, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K27DLXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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