Manual transmission makes clattering noise at idle speed. Transmission difficult to shift and grinds gears. When coming to a stop, engine sputters as if it is going to stall. Instrument lights flicker due to low alternator RPM. Idle then increases.
2001 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Complaint : ignition lock would not release key and turn far enough to cut the engine off ( key would otherwise move freely). History : key would not come out on random occasions without a second try . The key would always come out on the second try and could never reproduce the problem immediately.
When I bought the car they said they programmed the aut. Door locks. There were none. I was told to take or leave it. The door clip is broken, tapes are chewed, brake lights failed on hwy.,complained of brakes @5k miles - down to rotor -they said it will be every 15k miles. "not our prolem." this car is a dangerous lemon. I don't want to die! Fan belt is loose/needs reeplacement. My warranty is up soon. I wanted what I paid for -safety, and have a "death trap". Ford says "we cannot lose any money" to me. I informedd my insurance company because I am afraid, and do not wish to be blamed for ford's poor quality workmanship. Exact dates can be found. *ak (tiresize: 185/65r14) (tiresize: 185/65r14)
After I started the car I turned on the AC unit. Minutes later as I turned a corner I noticed smoke coming from under the hood, near the defroster area. I pulled the car to the side of the road got out and called the police. The smoke got thicker and then a fire started under the hood. I first noticed it as it entered the vehicle via the passenger side A/C vent. Fire department spent about 25 min to put out fire. Car was total loss, notified insur and dealer. Insur to pay lease balance. Little to no response from ford.
When attempting to start vehicle, the key will stick in ignition and will not start vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Engine experiencing several problems, vehicle is stalling and then not starting, oil is leaking, the engine races, and vehicle runs hard.
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