Issue ID | 1466806 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11093505 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 05/05/18 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When accelerating to around 40 mph, on the freeway, the car started shaking and lost power, check engine light illuminated and the service engine now light also lit up. Took the car to local dealer and they figured cars electronic throttle body (etb) was defective and would cost $370+ to repair. After investigating thoroughly, i discovered this was a defect in more than 1. 6 millon ford vehicles and told the dealer, but the dealer along with ford hq advised they would not assist in the payment of the part or repair what-so-ever. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS LUNAS, NM |
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 | 40 |
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