NHTSA Complaint #11544763 — 2017 FORD FOCUS

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11544763
Vehicle	2017 FORD FOCUS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 12, 2023
Date Filed	September 15, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Transmission lurches when stopped. Jerks hard enough to move forward. When accelerating, car slips and vibrates. Loses power posing a saftey hazard that is unsafe to drive car. Dealership confirmed its the Transmission dry plates on the DSG automatic transmission. Several times when I been at a red light with a car infront of me, I went to apply gas and the car revs then rapidly engages sometimes. I am paying 4,100 to replace a problem that has existed and been told it's normal bt the dealership. Only 38,712 miles on the car and its out of warranty according to Ford. Currently at the dealership now.

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