Issue ID | 1589222 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11241807 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/06/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated on its own without warning while braking. Also, the vehicle sputtered and shook while driving at a low rate of speed. Also, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle slowly picked up speed. The contact took the vehicle to phil long ford of denver (7887 w tufts ave, denver, co 80123, (303) 557-5913) where they initially replaced the clutch; however, the failure still persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DENVER, CO |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3E23DLXXXXXX |
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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