Issue ID | 1536122 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11175213 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/06/18 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the front driver side wheel. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front brake caliper was faulty. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (koons ford, 6970 security blvd, baltimore, md) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. Also, while operating the vehicle, the speed would suddenly reduce and the vehicle would fail to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The failure mileage was 30,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WESTMINSTER, MD |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F22ELXXXXXX |
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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