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.
1.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,500 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jordan Ford ltd. (13010 I-35, live oak, tx) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank had collapsed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that she could file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was crushed due to a collapsed fuel tank. The vehicle was at the independent mechanic for repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 117,000.
- Redloak, TX, USA
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