Issue ID | 1614710 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11277052 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 02/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle shudders when accelerating and does not slow down properly when decelerating. This condition becomes worse on hotter days and when the engine is hot. Also, when taking off from a complete stop the car shudders the worse. The car also feels unsafe when trying to slow down. It feels as if the car is staying in a higher gear when letting off the accelerator pedal and not downshifting properly. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62500 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARTINSBURG, WV |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K24GLXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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 | 15 |
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