Issue ID | 1352840 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10948640 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 11/04/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Since new, this car surges, jumps, and stalls for several seconds when starting from stop. It does not do it all the time but occasionally. This is especially dangerous when entering fast moving highway traffic. The car has stalled several times in the last 3 years almost causing an accident when entering fast moving traffic from a stopped position. I believe several models of the 2014 fords have this problem. It definitely has a transmission problem but i believe there may also be a fuel problem, perhaps the fuel pump. It is just a matter of time before this problem kills someone. Can? T we require ford to fix this problem? I have had this car in two different dealerships trying to get it fixed on several occasions. One ford employee told me that ford would only fix the transmission if it is making a loud grinding metallic sound. I had the car tested at one dealership and they said the transmission failed their test and they would repair it. I left the car with them for several days and when i came to pick it up they said it had passed their test this time and they would not repair the transmission. The employee that had told me they would fix my car was no longer with them. I am not sure of the exact dates when the car stalled almost causing an accident so i will give you my best estimate on your form. As an individual, i obviously have no power to require ford to do what is right and fix my car. You are the only entity with this power. Won? T you please require ford motor company to fix this problem before someone is killed? Thank you for your assistance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ENNIS, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3N28ELXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 3 |
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