Issue ID | 1285369 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10870492 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 02/12/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmission started shuddering not long after purchase. Ford acted like they did not know about these problems even thought we now find that they have been well documented for years. Multiple trips to 2 dealerships have not fixed problem. The shuddering takes place while in motion, sometimes driving straight, often when turning. Longer trips or hilly terrain exasperate problem. Driving in winter conditions ( snow, ice)makes it difficult to tell if it is the tires or transmission that is slipping. Very dangerous defect. Drivers and passengers feel very unsafe in this vehicle. Wondering why nhtsa is so slow in dealing with this problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4625 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KENNEBUNKPORT, ME |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K29ELXXXXXX |
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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