Issue ID | 1678872 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11342560 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/07/15 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the hatchback failed to close and lock securely. The vehicle was taken to scaffidi motors parts department (3733 stanley st, stevens point, wi 54481, (715) 344-4100) where the area around the locking mechanism was cleaned. The contact was informed that the cleaning may not fix the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware oft the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 42,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PLAVER, WI |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K20ELXXXXXX |
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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