Issue ID | 1371056 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10978610 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/04/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | It all started one day after i purchased my 2014 focus car from a dealer. When i pull out from a stop sign or when accelerating as the light turns green, the car hesitates and sputters before finally kicking into gear. It seems to be fine once it settles into place but it's pretty scary until it does. I dread when i have to slow down or stop. It seemed to be close to breaking down or stalling on a few occasions. I'm only a few days into owning this car and i really don't know what to do. I was promised a long life for this car but now i'm not so sure, the symptoms are somewhat similar to the last car i owned (an escape) - sputtering, hesitation, stalling and then it totally quit on me in the middle of the road on a hill. The engine blew up. This happened after i picked up the car after repairs from the same dealer. For the same symptoms. More to that story but i am afraid to bring it back for repairs fearing whatever is wrong with it, it wont be covered. But what choice do i have? Help? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31200 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FREELAND, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F27ELXXXXXX |
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 | 10 |
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