CarComplaints.com Notes: Ford changed a lot of things for its 3rd generation, just none of them were a good idea.
The transmission tends to hesitate and jerk when accelerating. The new electronically-driven power steering can fail suddenly and without warning. Even Ford's SYNC can be a headache. Actually, scratch that last one — it's always been a headache.
2.4
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 50 mph, the trunk opened independently. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, secured the trunk, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Consumer stated almost every time she drivespassenger doors open as well as the trunk. There is a recall for doors but not the trunk.
- Delhi, IA, USA
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- Delhi, IA, USA