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I was driving on the freeway just getting off onto the off ramp when the engine light, oil light and warning message came on. The engine lost compression instantly and reduced speed down to 30 mph.
There is a recall on the transmission for the engine again. I the transmission for my 2013 Ford Focus had this same recall and I went in to get it fixed by Ford campbell in niles, Michigan. They took apart the transmission and expected me to pay $2000 to fix it when there was a recall on the transmission, to begin with. I hate this model and I am sick of constantly having recalls on this model. I think anyone with this model should have their car replaced with a better model that won't have a recall on it and shouldn't have the loan rolled over.
Ford Focus recall #18S35, NHTSA recall #18V-735 it has been over six ( 6 ) months and still no remedy. I don't understand why my elderly mother should wait this long.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor and/or smoke fumes inside the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new intake gasket needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact had a fifteen day warranty; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle. The contact stated that their paperwork indicated a ninety day warranty. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN was invalid.
When I first purchased my vehicle 8 months ago there was 5 recalls on the vehicle I was in aware of. Since I've found out about these recalls the local Lincoln shop keeps informing me that Ford has not been sending them the replacement psrts to fix my vehicle I've contacted Ford multiple times to figure out what they are going to do about this junk of a car. I'm paying for a car 30K for this 2017 and it's slowly but surly breaking down the car putters there's a loud ticking the idling is rough the clutch and computer has been replaced twice since I've had the car and I never use the manual part of this vehicle I'm to the point to where I just want them to buy this trash back so I can get into something better and more reliable.
- Wichita, KS, USA
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A month ago I started getting high temperature warning on my car, my coolant was completely empty, so I refilled it, but now my coolant is completely empty again which could have resuled in a fire, I have no been in any recent accidents, I'm a very defensive driver and I didn't run anything over.and my back break light keeps going out and ive replaced it several times
Car will not start. Will respond to a jump but will not start after running for awhile again. Then it starts with a bit of hesitation for awhile and then back to needing a jump. When at a stop and accelerating, there is a huge pause before the rpms kick in then it goes all the way to max before calming down to where it should be. Power just doesn't feel right. Also the sync 3 has horrible response and delay most days. Is it related to the power /electrical issue? new owner purchased 2/19.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to metro Ford (9000 nw 7th ave, miami, fl) where it was diagnosed that the engine sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 20 months later, while driving, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to taylor Ford (13500 telegraph rd, taylor, mi) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000.
I was pulling into a parking spot at approximately 3-5 mph and the car surged forward jumping the curb and hitting a tree. Prior to approaching the parking spot a speed bump was negotiated so the stated mph are accurate as the speed bump was 25 feet prior to the parking spot entry.
After several start/restart cycles the car check engine light comes on and issues the following codes: P0300, P0316. It has a rough idle and the rpms will stay elevated anywhere from 1500-2200 RPM without the throttle being pressed.
The engine stalls out which is dangerous in heavy traffic. The vehicle was in motion traveling at a speed of 20 to 258 miles per hour merging with traffic traveling at a speed no more than 50 mph and no less than 30 mph, on a major thorough fare state highway 210 in dothan Alabama.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and was restarted. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called priority Ford at 757-583-3673 (located at 7520 N military hwy, Norfolk, va 23518), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
When powertrain is warm and vehicle is accelerating from a stop, there is a loud grinding sound, vehicle shuddering and vibration, and resulting engine hesitation as the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear. Occasionally at highway speeds (55-65 mph) there is a noticeable vibration and shuddering as the vehicle moves into and out of overdrive gears. I have taken the car to the dealership that sold it to me twice with concern about this problem and the service tech says they are waiting for Ford to recall the faulty components, and that this is a common complaint.
Unsafe condition: While driving and accelerating upon shifting the engine will continue to accelerate right to the redline there is no control of the throttle at this point also traveling down the highway I can step in on the cluth and release the throttle and the engine will accelerate or maintain its RPM speed you can shirt to neutrl and coast to the curb and it will maintin the engine speed wherever it decides on again there is no control of the throttle I have been to the Ford dealer twice now 1st time they could not duplicate second time again they could not duplicate they handed me a sheet stating it was normal for the engine RPM to maintain for a few seconds during shift to ease the shifting and matching of transmission speed this is an unsafe condition, when you release the throtte it should close immediatly and RPM should return to base idle. I have been an ase certified master auto and truck technician for 33 years. I have sit down with the service manager and the general sales manager and I dont think Ford Motor Company or the dealer is taking this matter seriously someone is going to get hurt here please help
Clutch pedal loses pressure/spring and goes to floor leaving vehicle in gear and vehicle stalls when driving - did this on a highway twice when attempting to shift gears. Very dangerous as it almost caused a bad accident on the highway at almost 70mph. Vehicle lucky made it to the side of the road costing in after stalling when clutch would not return to its normal state. Dealership not able to reproduce issue but issue is intermittent and I fear it could cause a serious accident as it causes the car to stall when the clutch goes to the floor after losing pressure all of a sudden when vehicle is still in gear - it will stall out. Seems to be a popular issue among many other 2016-2017 Ford Focus rs vehicles. Others reported issue was finally resolved by replacing master and slave clutch cylinders. Simply bleeding lines and/or replacing clutch and/or flywheel does not resolve issue. Ford needs to research and issue a recall asap as this is life threatening because the vehicle will stall out when this occurs.
Driving car, check engine light came on at 5800 mile, scan tool stated code P0340 and P0344, replace cam sensor. Clear codes, drove car 3 days 5980 mile, check engine flash couple time and stay on started smell oil and sound like it was misfiring, scan it again and it said code P0340 and P0344, called dealer bob bell Ford glen burnie md. Told me next opening for appointment would be week 1/2, I said ok. Took car there, they called and said there a hole in piston # 4, need new engine and not cover under warranty because of modification, I ask what modification and they said call Ford motor, we don't have any paper work. Called Ford motor customer service, they said call bob bell. Complete run around.
As I am driving and the car wants to shift gears the transmission slips a bit. There is a lag for the turbo to kick in. When stopped at a stop light the engine turns off which is normal, but when you let go of the brake for the engine to start back up, the car jumps as it I just pushed the gas peddle. This recently has started to happen. I brought this to the attention of a dealership where my car is serviced but they can't find the issue as to why.
Brand new Focus electric, less than 3 days old from dealer on 8/17/2017. For the last two days, I have driven less than 100 miles. Car was charged overnight and shows full charge this morning. I drove the car less than 30 miles today. In the evening, when I was driving, the car suddenly lost power and the engine stopped suddenly on the road. The car was in steady speed on a city street in a straight line. I was not accelerating. I was not braking. Almost got hit by a car behind me. I was unable to restart the car. Battery still show 80 miles charge. Indicator warning shows: "stop safely warning lamp" and "electric motor warning lamp". all interior lights are bright when the car door is opened, it does not appear that the battery charge is low. Also there is no warning of "low battery" before the car suddenly lost power. I also noticed when I turn off the "power/start button", the "information and entertainment display/gps" stayed on. Even after I have clicked the "lock" button on the remote control key. After pressing the "power/start/stop" quite a number of time and switching between the two keys, then the "display center" finally turn off. We had to call roadside assistance to have car towed.
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- Allen Park, MI, USA