NHTSA Complaint #11496140 — 2018 FORD FOCUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11496140
Vehicle	2018 FORD FOCUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 28, 2022
Date Filed	December 5, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

USB, Sync, radio system and A/C stopped working. Dealership found APIM is defective and needs to be replaced. This issue has occurred for many other Ford vehicles and is a known defective part, although Ford will not cover the cost (over $1500) to replace since there is not recall for this Ford make, model and year.

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