Issue ID | 1692433 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11360673 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 10/04/19 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the fuel tank close to empty. The contact filled the fuel tank to a quarter tank and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to greulich's automotive repair (1429 e motorplex loop, gilbert, az 85297) and the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The purge valve was replaced and the ecm was reprogrammed however, the failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the recall repair was performed incorrectly and that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.*dt*jb consumer stated vehicle stalls when close to quarter tank of gas and approximate mileage was slightly higher.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | QUEEN CREEK, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K29GLXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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