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96 ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
TOLD BY TIM SHORT FORD DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT ROTATE TIRES BECAUSE OF SWOLLEN LUG NUTS ON 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. FORD DOES NOT REPLACE DEFECTED LUG NUTS UNLESS I PAY. IF I GET A FLAT ON THE ROAD I WILL BE STRANDED. IN THE RIGHT PLACE IT CAN BE LIFE THREATING IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCE.
Corrective Action:
TOLD BY TIM SHORT FORD DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT ROTATE TIRES BECAUSE OF SWOLLEN LUG NUTS ON 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. FORD DOES NOT REPLACE DEFECTED LUG NUTS UNLESS I PAY. IF I GET A FLAT ON THE ROAD I WILL BE STRANDED. IN THE RIGHT PLACE IT CAN BE LIFE THREATING IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCE.
Additional Notes:
TOLD BY TIM SHORT FORD DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT ROTATE TIRES BECAUSE OF SWOLLEN LUG NUTS ON 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. FORD DOES NOT REPLACE DEFECTED LUG NUTS UNLESS I PAY. IF I GET A FLAT ON THE ROAD I WILL BE STRANDED. IN THE RIGHT PLACE IT CAN BE LIFE THREATING IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11255342
Recall Date: Sep 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR BECAME UNHINGED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,991.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR BECAME UNHINGED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,991.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR BECAME UNHINGED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,991.
Mfg Campaign: 11243770
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
RECALL WAS FIX BY FORD OF ENGLEWOOD NJ ! THEY TELL ME THE RECALL DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THERE SYSTEM ! BUT WHEN I GO FOR CAR INSPECTION IT SAYS MY CAR HAS THE RECALL 18S08 THAT IT HASN'T GOTTEN BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DEALERSHIP I'VE GONE OVER 4 TIMES TO SEE IF THEY REMOVED IT AND NOTHING I EVEN HAVE THE RECEIPT THEY FIX IT ! IVE CALLED FORD CORPORATE AND THEY TELL ME THE RECALL IS STILL ON THE VEHICLE THAT THE DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO REMOVE IT I'VE GONE BACK AND FORTH AND NO ONE HAS HELP ME SOLVE THIS PROBLEM THIS IS MY WORKING CAR FOR UBER/LYFT AND I NEED TO HAVE THE RECALL REMOVE FROM ALL THE SYSTEMS OUT THERE ! THEY NOT DISAGREEING THAT IT HASN'T GOTTEN FIX ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THEY HAVEN'T REMOVED THE RECALL FROM ALL THE SYSTEMS THEY ONLY REMOVED IT FROM TGE DEALERSHIP SYSTEM AND IT STILL COMES OUT ON THE FORD WEBSITE THAT MY CAR HAS THE RECALL
Corrective Action:
RECALL WAS FIX BY FORD OF ENGLEWOOD NJ ! THEY TELL ME THE RECALL DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THERE SYSTEM ! BUT WHEN I GO FOR CAR INSPECTION IT SAYS MY CAR HAS THE RECALL 18S08 THAT IT HASN'T GOTTEN BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DEALERSHIP I'VE GONE OVER 4 TIMES TO SEE IF THEY REMOVED IT AND NOTHING I EVEN HAVE THE RECEIPT THEY FIX IT ! IVE CALLED FORD CORPORATE AND THEY TELL ME THE RECALL IS STILL ON THE VEHICLE THAT THE DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO REMOVE IT I'VE GONE BACK AND FORTH AND NO ONE HAS HELP ME SOLVE THIS PROBLEM THIS IS MY WORKING CAR FOR UBER/LYFT AND I NEED TO HAVE THE RECALL REMOVE FROM ALL THE SYSTEMS OUT THERE ! THEY NOT DISAGREEING THAT IT HASN'T GOTTEN FIX ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THEY HAVEN'T REMOVED THE RECALL FROM ALL THE SYSTEMS THEY ONLY REMOVED IT FROM TGE DEALERSHIP SYSTEM AND IT STILL COMES OUT ON THE FORD WEBSITE THAT MY CAR HAS THE RECALL
Additional Notes:
RECALL WAS FIX BY FORD OF ENGLEWOOD NJ ! THEY TELL ME THE RECALL DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THERE SYSTEM ! BUT WHEN I GO FOR CAR INSPECTION IT SAYS MY CAR HAS THE RECALL 18S08 THAT IT HASN'T GOTTEN BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DEALERSHIP I'VE GONE OVER 4 TIMES TO SEE IF THEY REMOVED IT AND NOTHING I EVEN HAVE THE RECEIPT THEY FIX IT ! IVE CALLED FORD CORPORATE AND THEY TELL ME THE RECALL IS STILL ON THE VEHICLE THAT THE DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO REMOVE IT I'VE GONE BACK AND FORTH AND NO ONE HAS HELP ME SOLVE THIS PROBLEM THIS IS MY WORKING CAR FOR UBER/LYFT AND I NEED TO HAVE THE RECALL REMOVE FROM ALL THE SYSTEMS OUT THERE ! THEY NOT DISAGREEING THAT IT HASN'T GOTTEN FIX ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THEY HAVEN'T REMOVED THE RECALL FROM ALL THE SYSTEMS THEY ONLY REMOVED IT FROM TGE DEALERSHIP SYSTEM AND IT STILL COMES OUT ON THE FORD WEBSITE THAT MY CAR HAS THE RECALL
Mfg Campaign: 11241203
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINS ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINS ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINS ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11218609
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11209188
Recall Date: May 22, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11209188
Recall Date: May 22, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THREE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I PUSHED IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK. I HAD IT TOWED TO AIRPORT MARINA FORD 5880 W. CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT FORD SERVICE FOR THREE DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HIGH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OR THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11209188
Recall Date: May 22, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WON'T ACCEPT GAS OR IF IT DOES VERY SLOWLY. SOMETIMES WILL ALSO SPIT GAS OUT. JUST AT 38,000 MILES. FORD SAYS IT ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY. QUICK SEARCH APPEARS VERY COMMON DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WON'T ACCEPT GAS OR IF IT DOES VERY SLOWLY. SOMETIMES WILL ALSO SPIT GAS OUT. JUST AT 38,000 MILES. FORD SAYS IT ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY. QUICK SEARCH APPEARS VERY COMMON DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WON'T ACCEPT GAS OR IF IT DOES VERY SLOWLY. SOMETIMES WILL ALSO SPIT GAS OUT. JUST AT 38,000 MILES. FORD SAYS IT ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY. QUICK SEARCH APPEARS VERY COMMON DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11207543
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
INOPERABLE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH SWITCHES ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FOR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE. TESTED WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. DATED THIS 4/10/2019
Corrective Action:
INOPERABLE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH SWITCHES ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FOR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE. TESTED WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. DATED THIS 4/10/2019
Additional Notes:
INOPERABLE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH SWITCHES ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FOR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE. TESTED WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. DATED THIS 4/10/2019
Mfg Campaign: 11195343
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I TURN ON THE DEFROSTER, THE AIR RECIRCULATOR TURNS OFF. IN TRAFFIC, THIS LETS EXHAUST FROM OTHER CARS ENTER THE CAR, SO I EITHER HAVE TO BREATH IN EXHAUST OR DRIVE WITH A FOGGED UP WINDSHIELD. I CAN'T HAVE THE AIR RECIRCULATOR ON AND THE DEFROSTER. I EITHER HAVE TO BREATH IN EXHAUST OR DRIVE WITH A FOGGED WINDSHIELD. IT'S GETTING TO BE DANGEROUS.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I TURN ON THE DEFROSTER, THE AIR RECIRCULATOR TURNS OFF. IN TRAFFIC, THIS LETS EXHAUST FROM OTHER CARS ENTER THE CAR, SO I EITHER HAVE TO BREATH IN EXHAUST OR DRIVE WITH A FOGGED UP WINDSHIELD. I CAN'T HAVE THE AIR RECIRCULATOR ON AND THE DEFROSTER. I EITHER HAVE TO BREATH IN EXHAUST OR DRIVE WITH A FOGGED WINDSHIELD. IT'S GETTING TO BE DANGEROUS.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I TURN ON THE DEFROSTER, THE AIR RECIRCULATOR TURNS OFF. IN TRAFFIC, THIS LETS EXHAUST FROM OTHER CARS ENTER THE CAR, SO I EITHER HAVE TO BREATH IN EXHAUST OR DRIVE WITH A FOGGED UP WINDSHIELD. I CAN'T HAVE THE AIR RECIRCULATOR ON AND THE DEFROSTER. I EITHER HAVE TO BREATH IN EXHAUST OR DRIVE WITH A FOGGED WINDSHIELD. IT'S GETTING TO BE DANGEROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11183447
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. HERTZ RENTAL CAR IN SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. HERTZ RENTAL CAR IN SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. HERTZ RENTAL CAR IN SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11162506
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Mfg Campaign: 11162346
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Mfg Campaign: 11162346
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
Mfg Campaign: 11162346
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Corrective Action:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Additional Notes:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11150783
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Corrective Action:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Additional Notes:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11150783
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Corrective Action:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Additional Notes:
WHILE USING FULL ACCESSORY POWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CAR WILL ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE THE GEAR SHIFT DIAL TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO MOVE IN THIS POSITION, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT WORK. THE 'READY TO DRIVE' LIGHT IS.NOT ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11150783
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND APPEARED TO BE FALLING OFF. THE "CHECK SAFETY" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT MARINA FORD (310-574-2641, 5880 W CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045) AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A CHECK-UP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,800. *DT*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND APPEARED TO BE FALLING OFF. THE "CHECK SAFETY" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT MARINA FORD (310-574-2641, 5880 W CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045) AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A CHECK-UP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,800. *DT*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND APPEARED TO BE FALLING OFF. THE "CHECK SAFETY" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT MARINA FORD (310-574-2641, 5880 W CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045) AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A CHECK-UP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,800. *DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11143727
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AUTO SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING,NO POWER..MUST STOP,SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE...CAR SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMAL AFTER TURNING BACK ON.HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES..LOCAL FORD DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS INSTALLED A COUNTER..THE COUNTER CLOCKS UP WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT RESETS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND RESTARTED...THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND DRIVER HAS NO POWER,MUST PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC,RESTART AND GO AGAIN...
Corrective Action:
AUTO SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING,NO POWER..MUST STOP,SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE...CAR SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMAL AFTER TURNING BACK ON.HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES..LOCAL FORD DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS INSTALLED A COUNTER..THE COUNTER CLOCKS UP WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT RESETS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND RESTARTED...THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND DRIVER HAS NO POWER,MUST PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC,RESTART AND GO AGAIN...
Additional Notes:
AUTO SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING,NO POWER..MUST STOP,SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE...CAR SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMAL AFTER TURNING BACK ON.HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES..LOCAL FORD DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS INSTALLED A COUNTER..THE COUNTER CLOCKS UP WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT RESETS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND RESTARTED...THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND DRIVER HAS NO POWER,MUST PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC,RESTART AND GO AGAIN...
Mfg Campaign: 11104213
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
AUTO SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING,NO POWER..MUST STOP,SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE...CAR SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMAL AFTER TURNING BACK ON.HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES..LOCAL FORD DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS INSTALLED A COUNTER..THE COUNTER CLOCKS UP WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT RESETS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND RESTARTED...THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND DRIVER HAS NO POWER,MUST PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC,RESTART AND GO AGAIN...
Corrective Action:
AUTO SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING,NO POWER..MUST STOP,SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE...CAR SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMAL AFTER TURNING BACK ON.HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES..LOCAL FORD DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS INSTALLED A COUNTER..THE COUNTER CLOCKS UP WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT RESETS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND RESTARTED...THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND DRIVER HAS NO POWER,MUST PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC,RESTART AND GO AGAIN...
Additional Notes:
AUTO SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING,NO POWER..MUST STOP,SHUT OFF IGNITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE...CAR SEEMS TO REVERT TO NORMAL AFTER TURNING BACK ON.HAS OCCURED MANY TIMES..LOCAL FORD DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND HAS INSTALLED A COUNTER..THE COUNTER CLOCKS UP WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT RESETS WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND RESTARTED...THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND DRIVER HAS NO POWER,MUST PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC,RESTART AND GO AGAIN...
Mfg Campaign: 11104213
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2018
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