Issue ID | 1223540 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10777764 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/09/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am aware this vehicle is equipped with a dual clutch automatic transmission, though the behavior of this vehicle is outside the bounds of safety and acceptability. The car acts, at random intervals, like a vehicle with a manual transmission in which the driver "popped" the clutch, to cause the drive wheels to spin in place. This ford focus does this, randomly, at traffic lights. I have nearly smashed into the car in front of me four times. Also, at the ripe old age of 18,500 miles, the clutch slips, and will need to be replaced (under warranty). This is covered under warranty, but clearly there is a serious design flaw, creating multiple safety concerns in the transmission of this car. In summary, these are: randomly revving high and popping the clutch (think drag racers) and premature wear and slipping so bad i am unable to safely merge into traffic. Ford must be held accountable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTLAND, ME |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F20ELXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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