Issue ID | 1659920 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11323760 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 05/05/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car jerks during acceleration, cpu was updated at ford dealership but jerking is persistent, transmission overheating signal appeared, check engine signal appeared, car reverse gear faulty. All happened while car was in motion in a busy street. After car showed the transmission overheating signal it shut down and i was close to getting hit by another car from the rear end as it shut down simultaneously. Called towing service right after because car would no longer drive when on gear. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SALINAS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K26DLXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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