Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
9 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S64
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19S22
Recall Date: Jul 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 18S07
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 18S32
Recall Date: Oct 22, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 17C13
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16C13
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2016
Consumer Complaints
1.1K ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2017 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE AND VIBRATE WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. *JS
Corrective Action:
2017 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE AND VIBRATE WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. *JS
Additional Notes:
2017 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE AND VIBRATE WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11320552
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Corrective Action:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Additional Notes:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11318896
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Corrective Action:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Additional Notes:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11318896
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Corrective Action:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Additional Notes:
ON OUR WAY BACK FROM FLORIDA I SMELT BURNING COOLANT I LOOKED AND IT WAS LOW SO I FILLED IT UP AS WE WERE DOWN THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE THE SMELL GOT WORSE I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHOOK, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING THEN CAME ON AND I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND POWER I PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT START. I POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS COOLANT ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. 2 HR LATER THE VEHICLE STILL WON'T EVEN TURN OVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11318896
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Corrective Action:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Additional Notes:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11318835
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Corrective Action:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Additional Notes:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11318835
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Corrective Action:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Additional Notes:
SO FOR SOME REASON MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS. WHEN ITS ON MY HIGH BEAMS AND DONT WORK AND WHEN ITS OFF MY HIGH BEAMS WORK. THEN TODAY , MY CAR BATTERY RANDOMLY DIED ON ME TWICE. IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY BEFORE THEN. I THOUGHT MAYBE I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WAS CLOSE TO DUE FOR ONE. WHEN I GOT IT THEY SAID MY OIL WAS FINE AND THEIR SYSTEM CHECKED MY BATTERY AS WORKING FINE TOO. ALSO WHEN I TRY TO STEP ON MY GAS SOMETIMES THE CAR WITH SKID BEFORE TAKING OFF. IM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE ISSUES. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT'S FAIRLY NEW.IT HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11318835
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Corrective Action:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Additional Notes:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11318392
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Corrective Action:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Additional Notes:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11318392
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Corrective Action:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Additional Notes:
I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO FORWARD, THE RPMS JUST IDLED AS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT I COULDN'T DRIVE FORWARD, THEN THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. AFTER IT JUMPED FORWARD IT BEGAN MAKING A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL, ALMOST DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO ANOTHER CAR. I THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, THEN IT MADE THESE LOUD CLICKING NOISES AND THE EMERGENCY TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED RED AND SAID 'TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.' I LEFT THE CAR SIT FOR 2 AM HOUR, THEN WENT TO TURN IT ON AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ONLY MADE THE TICKING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER TRYING TO START IT 3 TIMES, IT FINALLY TURNED ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GET STUCK AS THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT AS I LEFT MY HOUSE AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS ON THE INCLINED ON-RAMP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. ONCOMING TRAFFIC SWERVED AROUND MY IMMOBILE CAR AS I PANICKED AND FLOORED THE GAS PETAL. IT FINALLY LUNGED FORWARD, SECONDS BEFORE A SEMI CAME BARRELING THROUGH THE LANE. I GOT IT TO THE DEALER AS IT FLASHED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL EACH TIME. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS, FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO GET SERVICED, IT GOT WORSE. WHEN I FINALLY PICKED IT UP, I COULDN'T EVEN GET IT HOME BECAUSE IT BROKE DOWN HALF A MILE AWAY. THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEARLY KILLED ME. THEY PRINTED ME THE PAPERS STATING THE CLUTCH, ACTUATORS A & B, THE T/O BEARING, AND ANOTHER PART NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST ME $1800. IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE TO PAY THEM JUST SO I DON'T DIE IN FORDS FAULTY CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11318392
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 FORD FOCUS IS SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HESITATING TO FIND THE RIGHT GEAR, JOLTING FORWARD WILL DRIVING AND AT A STOP, LOSING POWER DUE TO SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL, AND REVS UP TO SIX THOUSAND R.P.M.'S WHILE TRYING TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. IT HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN ORDER FOR MY WIFE TO TRANSPORT THE KIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 FORD FOCUS IS SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HESITATING TO FIND THE RIGHT GEAR, JOLTING FORWARD WILL DRIVING AND AT A STOP, LOSING POWER DUE TO SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL, AND REVS UP TO SIX THOUSAND R.P.M.'S WHILE TRYING TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. IT HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN ORDER FOR MY WIFE TO TRANSPORT THE KIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 FORD FOCUS IS SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HESITATING TO FIND THE RIGHT GEAR, JOLTING FORWARD WILL DRIVING AND AT A STOP, LOSING POWER DUE TO SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL, AND REVS UP TO SIX THOUSAND R.P.M.'S WHILE TRYING TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. IT HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN ORDER FOR MY WIFE TO TRANSPORT THE KIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
Mfg Campaign: 11318507
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CONSTANT SHUDDER NOISE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD 'I HAD THE BEST LATEST AND GREATEST CLUTCH IN MY CAR.' I OWN MY CAR NOW AND I DON'T WANT IT. EVERY TIME YOU EXCEL FROM A STOP THE NOISE IS PRESENT.
Corrective Action:
CONSTANT SHUDDER NOISE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD 'I HAD THE BEST LATEST AND GREATEST CLUTCH IN MY CAR.' I OWN MY CAR NOW AND I DON'T WANT IT. EVERY TIME YOU EXCEL FROM A STOP THE NOISE IS PRESENT.
Additional Notes:
CONSTANT SHUDDER NOISE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD 'I HAD THE BEST LATEST AND GREATEST CLUTCH IN MY CAR.' I OWN MY CAR NOW AND I DON'T WANT IT. EVERY TIME YOU EXCEL FROM A STOP THE NOISE IS PRESENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11318103
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CONSTANT SHUDDER NOISE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD 'I HAD THE BEST LATEST AND GREATEST CLUTCH IN MY CAR.' I OWN MY CAR NOW AND I DON'T WANT IT. EVERY TIME YOU EXCEL FROM A STOP THE NOISE IS PRESENT.
Corrective Action:
CONSTANT SHUDDER NOISE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD 'I HAD THE BEST LATEST AND GREATEST CLUTCH IN MY CAR.' I OWN MY CAR NOW AND I DON'T WANT IT. EVERY TIME YOU EXCEL FROM A STOP THE NOISE IS PRESENT.
Additional Notes:
CONSTANT SHUDDER NOISE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND I WAS TOLD 'I HAD THE BEST LATEST AND GREATEST CLUTCH IN MY CAR.' I OWN MY CAR NOW AND I DON'T WANT IT. EVERY TIME YOU EXCEL FROM A STOP THE NOISE IS PRESENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11318103
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
2-9-2020 RECEIVED NHTSA TRACKING# 11308051 I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK ON THE MATTER, FORD RECALL 18S32 CAR WAS "ONLY RE-PROGRAMMED" 12/2018 PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, FORD NEVER SENT A LETTER STATING PARTS WERE AVAILABLE THE FAULTY PURGE VALVE WAS NOT REPLACED CAUSING THE CAR STILL TO CONTINUE HAVING ISSUES 11/21/19 RECEIVED EMAIL STATING "IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE REMEDY FOR BUT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A FAILURE WITH YOUR VEHICLE THAT RELATES TO THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YOU MAY FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING YOUR FAILURE AND REFERENCING THE RECALL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FILING A COMPLAINT YOU MAY CALL OUR HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU" FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING "SINCE THE CAR SHOWS IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE VIN#" (RE-PROGRAM ONLY)THE STUCK PURGE VALVE AND PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH NOW HAS BEEN DEFORMED DUE TO THE STUCK PURGE VALVE IS THE ONLY AND PROPER WAY TO FIX FORDS DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING ISSUE. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND REPAIR THE CAR PROPERLY UNDER WARRANTY, NOT WALK AWAY WITH A SO CALLED FIX BY RE-PROGRAMMING THE CAR. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
2-9-2020 RECEIVED NHTSA TRACKING# 11308051 I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK ON THE MATTER, FORD RECALL 18S32 CAR WAS "ONLY RE-PROGRAMMED" 12/2018 PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, FORD NEVER SENT A LETTER STATING PARTS WERE AVAILABLE THE FAULTY PURGE VALVE WAS NOT REPLACED CAUSING THE CAR STILL TO CONTINUE HAVING ISSUES 11/21/19 RECEIVED EMAIL STATING "IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE REMEDY FOR BUT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A FAILURE WITH YOUR VEHICLE THAT RELATES TO THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YOU MAY FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING YOUR FAILURE AND REFERENCING THE RECALL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FILING A COMPLAINT YOU MAY CALL OUR HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU" FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING "SINCE THE CAR SHOWS IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE VIN#" (RE-PROGRAM ONLY)THE STUCK PURGE VALVE AND PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH NOW HAS BEEN DEFORMED DUE TO THE STUCK PURGE VALVE IS THE ONLY AND PROPER WAY TO FIX FORDS DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING ISSUE. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND REPAIR THE CAR PROPERLY UNDER WARRANTY, NOT WALK AWAY WITH A SO CALLED FIX BY RE-PROGRAMMING THE CAR. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
2-9-2020 RECEIVED NHTSA TRACKING# 11308051 I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK ON THE MATTER, FORD RECALL 18S32 CAR WAS "ONLY RE-PROGRAMMED" 12/2018 PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, FORD NEVER SENT A LETTER STATING PARTS WERE AVAILABLE THE FAULTY PURGE VALVE WAS NOT REPLACED CAUSING THE CAR STILL TO CONTINUE HAVING ISSUES 11/21/19 RECEIVED EMAIL STATING "IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE REMEDY FOR BUT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A FAILURE WITH YOUR VEHICLE THAT RELATES TO THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YOU MAY FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING YOUR FAILURE AND REFERENCING THE RECALL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FILING A COMPLAINT YOU MAY CALL OUR HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU" FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING "SINCE THE CAR SHOWS IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE VIN#" (RE-PROGRAM ONLY)THE STUCK PURGE VALVE AND PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH NOW HAS BEEN DEFORMED DUE TO THE STUCK PURGE VALVE IS THE ONLY AND PROPER WAY TO FIX FORDS DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING ISSUE. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND REPAIR THE CAR PROPERLY UNDER WARRANTY, NOT WALK AWAY WITH A SO CALLED FIX BY RE-PROGRAMMING THE CAR. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11317724
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Mfg Campaign: 11316396
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Mfg Campaign: 11316396
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS MO) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.*DT*JB*DT*TP
Mfg Campaign: 11316396
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP THREE TIMES IN 3MTHS FOR REPLACEMENT TWICE OF CLUTCH DUE TO DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY CARCHOICE IN NLR AR. WITH A RECALL OF FUEL TANK. AND CLUTCH ISSUES.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP THREE TIMES IN 3MTHS FOR REPLACEMENT TWICE OF CLUTCH DUE TO DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY CARCHOICE IN NLR AR. WITH A RECALL OF FUEL TANK. AND CLUTCH ISSUES.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP THREE TIMES IN 3MTHS FOR REPLACEMENT TWICE OF CLUTCH DUE TO DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY CARCHOICE IN NLR AR. WITH A RECALL OF FUEL TANK. AND CLUTCH ISSUES.
Mfg Campaign: 11311665
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP THREE TIMES IN 3MTHS FOR REPLACEMENT TWICE OF CLUTCH DUE TO DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY CARCHOICE IN NLR AR. WITH A RECALL OF FUEL TANK. AND CLUTCH ISSUES.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP THREE TIMES IN 3MTHS FOR REPLACEMENT TWICE OF CLUTCH DUE TO DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY CARCHOICE IN NLR AR. WITH A RECALL OF FUEL TANK. AND CLUTCH ISSUES.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP THREE TIMES IN 3MTHS FOR REPLACEMENT TWICE OF CLUTCH DUE TO DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY CARCHOICE IN NLR AR. WITH A RECALL OF FUEL TANK. AND CLUTCH ISSUES.
Mfg Campaign: 11311665
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAS A HARD TIME SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT ALSO FALLS OUT OF PARK A LOT WHEN ON AN INCLINE AND STARTS TO ROLL BACKWARD. I NEARLY HIT A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE OF THIS AND THE INCLINE WASN'T STEEP. I FOUND OUT THAT THE 2016 MODELS HAD THE SAME ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE DSP6 TRANSMISSION. I ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE EVAP CANISTER NOW WHICH IS CAUSING MY CAR FUEL EMISSION ISSUES AND PERFORMANCE.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAS A HARD TIME SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT ALSO FALLS OUT OF PARK A LOT WHEN ON AN INCLINE AND STARTS TO ROLL BACKWARD. I NEARLY HIT A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE OF THIS AND THE INCLINE WASN'T STEEP. I FOUND OUT THAT THE 2016 MODELS HAD THE SAME ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE DSP6 TRANSMISSION. I ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE EVAP CANISTER NOW WHICH IS CAUSING MY CAR FUEL EMISSION ISSUES AND PERFORMANCE.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAS A HARD TIME SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT ALSO FALLS OUT OF PARK A LOT WHEN ON AN INCLINE AND STARTS TO ROLL BACKWARD. I NEARLY HIT A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE OF THIS AND THE INCLINE WASN'T STEEP. I FOUND OUT THAT THE 2016 MODELS HAD THE SAME ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE DSP6 TRANSMISSION. I ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE EVAP CANISTER NOW WHICH IS CAUSING MY CAR FUEL EMISSION ISSUES AND PERFORMANCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11311473
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2020
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