Issue ID | 1297723 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10883909 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 05/07/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Faulty clutch. I have just had the clutch replaced for the second time on the listed vehicle. While picking up the car from the dealer this morning, another focus came in with the same problem. A coworker has a leased focus, and he has the same issues. I know two other owners of the focus, and both have had clutch replacements and continue to have problems. The vehicle, when accelerating, does not shift evenly or smoothly. Often times, it drives as if it is dragging or pulling something, feeling significantly underpowered. When attempting to speed up in situations such as merging into freeway traffic or passing a slower vehicle, it simply will not downshift, or it will down shift too far. Either way, it does not accelerate and poses a safety issue. Last week, before turning the car back into bob maxey (not purchased there, but their service department rocks!), the car would not accelerate while attempting to enter eastbound 1-94 from 12 mile in roseville, mi. I had to take the shoulder because the semi behind did not have room to move over and avoid my focus that simply would not accelerate fast enough to safely merge into freeway traffic. This is a safety issue and i do not have confidence in this car to perform as it should. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI |
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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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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