Issue ID | 1641810 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11307292 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 08/02/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission experienced slipping gears and an abnormal shudder while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle had a salvage title and taken the vehicle to caruso ford lincoln located at (3500 cherry ave, long beach, ca 90807, (562) 426-3301) to be diagnosed. The mechanic refused to perform the diagnostic test due the vehicle having a salvage title. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the nhtsa to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LONG BEACH, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F26DLXXXXXX |
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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