NHTSA Complaint #11618372 — 2017 FORD FOCUS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11618372
Vehicle	2017 FORD FOCUS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 5, 2024
Date Filed	October 7, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The vehicle shutters and has stalled while trying to cross an intersection, almost causing an accident while my children were in the car. It will shutter at take off from a complete stop and will randomly change gears while driving at a constant speed on a level road. When it stalls the wheel locks up as well preventing you from steering off the road and to safety

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