2008 Ford Focus: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. When the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle hesitated to start without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to start after more than fifteen attempts. The contact also stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 10/19/16*lj the consumer stated the ignition switch was hard to turn, when attempting to start the vehicle. Updated 10/24/16.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · CA

Yes lately over the past couple months I'll put my key into the ignition and go to start my car nothing happens at all no click no noise no lights come on. So I will then proceed to turn the car key back to the starting position then try to start my car again and yes nothing happens again not a peep. So then I have to proceed to turn my key back pull my key out stick my key back into the ignition kind then as the two times previously turn to start my car and it actually starts except it takes like 2 second hesitation before it actually turns over my ignition is never been tampered with my car only has 40,000 miles on it so I'm kind of curious as to why this is happening because I see somebody else had the same problem

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · NY

The car hesitates and stalls when accelerating from a stop (especially on a hill). Sometimes the "wrench" warning light comes on indicating (electronic throttle malfunction). When the wrench" warning light comes on it does not store a code. When it stalls it always will start back up and drive fine (unless I am on a hill) this happens when accelerating from a stop. It also happens when moving and accelerating. The last time it happened the car went into "limp home mode" there was a line of cars behind me and no place to pull over. I was moving about 10 MPH. When I finally was able to pull off the road I was able to restart the car and drove home with no problem. This is very dangerous in traffic. The car runs perfect in all other instances. I am sure this is an electronic throttle control problem. Ford has admitted there is a problem with these on other models of ford cars my 2008 ford focus has the same problem.

Filed Oct 19, 2012 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · GA

I own a 2008 ford focus. In 2010 my car would jerk badly when I would press on the brakes. I took it in to ford and they said the problem was my transmission. Luckily I still had warranty and they gave me a new one. When I got my car back from the repair shop I still noticed some jerkiness to it and told them. I was told to keep driving it and it would go away, it never did. 6 mo.later I notice the car getting worse. The gas pedal is hesitant and the gears hesitate to shift. Especially when I drive uphill and turn a corner. It also takes a long time to go up to speed. I took it for service again and they said nothing was wrong with it. Note: they did not test drive my car. How can a doctor diagnose a patient if he doesn't give him a check up? I was very disappointed and they had the nerve to charge me $200. If I have a new transmission why is this happening? I service my car on time and have it well kept. It's now 2012 no one can tell me what's wrong with my car. I've had spark plugs, fuel filter, engine oil change, air filter changed and "new" transmission and the problem still exists. I am very disappointed in ford.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Acceleration · 64,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds with the air conditioner activated, an unknown warning light displayed on the dashboard similar to a wrench. The vehicle then began to hesitate and jerk excessively. The contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not move forward. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway, shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure persisted when the contact would drive with the air conditioner activated. The vehicle was diagnosed at a local repair facility where she was informed that the throttle body was defective. The dealer was contacted where she was advised that the part needed to make the repair was on a national backorder for approximately two weeks. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 64,000.