NHTSA Complaint #10903465 — 2012 FORD FOCUS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10903465
Vehicle	2012 FORD FOCUS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2016
Date Filed	September 3, 2016
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65MPH ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN TRIED TO RESTART VIOLENT SHAKING. TOWED TO FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR. NOT DIAGNOSED YET AFTER 2 DAYS. THIS CAR IS A LEMON. HAD TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES REPLACED TWICE. HAD TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED WHEN IT FAILED. HAVE CONTINUOUS WHEEL BEARING NOISE THAT WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY NEVER SOLVED THE PROBLEM.

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