NHTSA Complaint #11174574 — 2013 FORD FOCUS

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11174574
Vehicle	2013 FORD FOCUS
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 14, 2018
Date Filed	February 5, 2019
Mileage	63,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IA

Consumer Description

TL* 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. *TT CONSUMER STATED ALMOST EVERY TIME SHE DRIVESPASSENGER DOORS OPEN AS WELL AS THE TRUNK. THERE IS A RECALL FOR DOORS BUT NOT THE TRUNK.*JB

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