Issue ID | 1375310 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10983254 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 15/02/17 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer again where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump control module failed. The failure caused a lean condition in the engine and caused the oxygen sensor to fail. In addition, the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred while at the dealer. However, during this incident, the vehicle idled at very high rpms and an overheating warning indicator illuminated, which warned the contact to pull over. The vehicle was taken to a dealer once again and the mechanic stated that there was a chafed wire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they would take the contact's information and file a complaint with nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MARIETTA, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K2XELXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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