NHTSA Complaint #11487900 — 2018 FORD FOCUS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11487900
Vehicle	2018 FORD FOCUS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 1, 2022
Date Filed	October 4, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

The automatic transmission control module has malfunctioned. When the car is stopped and the accelerator is pressed, the car will stall and jolt forward. This is an extreme safety risk as it could cause an accident and could be a life or death situation. The problem has been confirmed and diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacture company . The check engine light appeared as the vehicle was being given to the dealership for inspection.

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