Issue ID | 1679996 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11343417 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 02/01/19 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving or while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle shutoff without warning. The contact shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to parks ford of gainesville (3333 n main st, gainesville, fl 32609, (352)372-4251) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. *ln the consumer stated the vehicle mold growing on the passenger side carpet. The engine would rev up when depressing the gas pedal, but would not move. The car door would unlock independently and fly open while driving or stopped. The transmission/etc experienced a failure. *js *as |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | GAINESVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F24ELXXXXXX |
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 | 01/09/18 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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