Issue ID | 1537833 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11179934 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/12/15 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the clutch failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to courtesy ford lincoln (1313 ne 122nd ave, portland, or 97230, (503) 255-1771) where the clutch was repaired and the power train control module was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 34,475. *tt consumer stated vehicle shudders on acceleration, inconsistent acceleration no check engine light. Dealership reprogrammed & cm. On march 2016 vehicle shudders on acceleration inconsistent acceleration. No check engine light. Dealership replaced the clutch. On august 2016 recalled transmission dealership replaced the clutch. In august of 2016 recalled transmission was replaced. On may 2017 vehicle shudders on acceleration: inconsistent acceleration and no check engine light. Dealership replaced the clutch. On feb. 2019 vehicle shudders on acceleration inconsistent acceleration no engine light. Dealership replaced clutch. The check engine light has not illuminated during any of these situations. Each replaced clutch has failed to work safely and predictably. The vehicle shudders and hesitates at all speeds when accelerating from one gear to the next. The vehicle does not predictability and reliability accelerate into traffic at highway speeds. The dealership has replaced each clutch. The manufacturer extended my warranty but will not buy the vehicle back. A class action lawsuit exists for this problem.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34475 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K20ELXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | COURTESY FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 503-255-1771 |
Dealer's city | PORTLAND |
Dealer's state code | OR |
Dealer's ZIP code | 97230 |