NHTSA Complaint #10435508 — 2012 FORD FOCUS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10435508
Vehicle	2012 FORD FOCUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 14, 2011
Date Filed	November 14, 2011
Mileage	400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 400. UPDATED 12/07/11 *BF

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