Issue ID | 1606149 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11265397 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/06/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced transmission failure ever since purchasing the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed without warning. The contact also stated that after an extended period of driving, the stalling became more prevalent. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that they were aware of the transmission defect and offered him a software upgrade. The contact stated that the failure persisted after the upgrade. The contact took the vehicle to state college ford lincoln inc (3140 w college ave, state college, pa 16801, 814-238-5041) and was informed that the clutch needed to be replaced and that the vehicle would not be covered under warranty because it was under a reconstructed title. The contact was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for the clutch to be replaced. He also had to pay an $85 diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SOMERSET, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F2XELXXXXXX |
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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