Issue ID | 1581340 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11231205 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/11/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The transmissions in my 2014 ford focus has never operated properly. I purchased the car new from mahwah ford in october 2014. The transmission slips and shudders when trying to accelerate in first gear. It behaves as if someone just learning to operate a manual transmission vehicle is behind the wheel. This makes is very dangerous trying to accelerate from a stop when entering a roadway. I have brought the car to the dealership on many occasions, but was told this behavior is normal for the vehicle. My other family members will not drive the vehicle, because they do not feel safe doing so. Twice the dealerships said they applied software updates to the vehicle, but that did nothing. I do not feel safe in this car, but due to financial considerations, i am not able to purchase a replacement. Please help get these unsafe vehicles off the road. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F26ELXXXXXX |
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 | 5 |
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