Issue ID | 1289321 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10873490 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/06/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmission is jerky, difficult/slow to accelerate making for unsafe driving conditions. The car has other is issues but this is the worst. It is unsafe to drive and fails to accelerate with power or speed when pulling away from a stop, changing lanes, getting onto a freeway, or during typical driving conditions. Ford makes excuses - first it was the computer, now it is the clutch. This has been ongoing since i leased it as a brand new car dec. 2014. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FAIR OAKS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K23ELXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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