Issue ID | 1089689 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10615473 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/07/13 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Automatic transmission shutters, jerks, lunges, sometimes dangerously forward like someone "popped the clutch". Questioned dealer at purchase and was told "break in". Question dealer prior to 10k service was told "normal". At 10k service requested computer reprogramming and updates to transmission. Was given an "official ford description" document of transmission basically told "normal". Took car to different dealer for 20k service. Told them re: shutter, jerking, and lunging forward. They found clutch oil leak. Replaced seals and clutch and reprogrammed computer. 2 weeks later car is worse then before. Same issues but worse and now a slight clanking/grinding sound at lower speeds during acceleration and hesitation. Will return for service again. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | RENTON, WA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K24DLXXXXXX |
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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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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