Issue ID | 1674422 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11339180 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 11/07/20 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). After the repair was performed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was deformed from excessive vacuum pressure inside the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Team ford lincoln (5445 drexel rd, las vegas, nv 89130, (702) 997-8445) was contacted and informed the contact that the software update was previously performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LOS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F22GLXXXXXX |
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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