NHTSA Complaint #11630185 — 2018 FORD FOCUS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11630185
Vehicle	2018 FORD FOCUS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 26, 2024
Date Filed	December 11, 2024
Mileage	65,607 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The contact's son owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and failed to accelerate above 15 MPH while driving. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact's son pulled over and restarted the vehicle and an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the clutch and actuator motor were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 65,607.

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