This complaint is in regards to the ford focus/fiesta dps6 transmission issue. Due to the dry dual clutch system issue, the vehicle engine would shake and rumble violently while moving. This mostly occurs when the supposedly automatic transmission shifting from the first and second gear. The first time I reported this to the dealer, they replaced the clutch which stopped the rumble issue until few months later, the rumble returned. Again I reported this to the dealership however this time they blamed it on the purge valve in the gas tank which they replaced. This did not fix the rumble issue and the dealership did not try to verify the rumble. They simply did not acknowledge it by stating they could not replicate the problem. Few months later while I was on the freeway, the rumble occurred again but worse than before. Immediately my vehicle lost power as if it's stuck at first gear. The vehicle's speed dropped tremendously which is extremely dangerous since I was on the freeway and everyone was going 60+ MPH. Luckily I was able to pull over safely without getting hit. I restarted the vehicle and it ran continue to rumble but not as violently, the check engine light was on. I quickly brought the vehicle to the dealership for repair. Even though I have a bumper to bumper warranty, the warranty company refuse to cover the transmission repair because the dual clutch system is technically a manual clutch. For that reason they do not cover it. As a consumer, we have no idea exactly what type of parts the vehicle contains. The vehicle was advertised as automatic transmission which in common sense, it does not contain a manual clutch. The dealership was requesting $2000+ fee to replace this clutch. At the same time of this inspection, the purge valve in the gas tank was also defected and needs to be replaced.
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There was a recall issued for my car and the manufacturer has not provided a remedy.
Car hesitates and does not shift smoothly. Take offs are dangerous because car shifts radically.
Takata recall, my car just starts to lose break fluid real quick and now the engine has been over heating for the past couple days and it has started off of know where. I've been keeping up with the maintenance and it has been messing up lately. It's a practally brand new car with very low mileage I've had it for 7 months and it's been giving me a lot of problems.
The car shuddered and jerked when stopped and on acceleration from a stop. A metal grinding can be heard from the engine while driving during this jerking from acceleration. The car would lose power while driving. One time, the car stalled, resulting in lose of power, while I was turning left through an intersection. I have brought the car into the dealership for repair many times with no resolution of these symptoms.
Car sputters, hesitates, makes clinking noises when accelerating. Entire front end including steering wheel shakes and vehicle hestitates when given gas. When stopped car randomly idles without using gas pedal, even completely loses power as if out of gas requiring car to be restarted. Engine also shifts gears late in RPM sequence. I have already paid for out of pocket the issue related to the gas cyclinder which is the open recall and these problems continue to persist. Problem has persisnted every day since date selected whihc is when I purchased vehicle.
My transmission does not shift properly ans everyone that I know that has this same type of vehicle is having the same problem. When you take off the trans doesnt shift right.
Takata recall my cars transmission light is on and a message came up saying transmission at fault. Also when I would stop completely at a stop sign or red light the car would shudder and make a weird noise. I've been have trouble turning it on, I would have to jump start it every now and then.
18s32 manufacturer recall & 18v735 the federal safety agency recall. This recall was first posted approximately 8.5 months ago and I still have not heard anything about bringing it in for repair. This is a huge safety concern and I have a child I transport in it daily. I want and need this recall resolved asap as I will soon be transporting another young child. I can feel it acting funny as if something isn't moving properly or it is stalling like it isn't getting fuel when I am moving whether it's slow fast, short distance or long distance and has been happening more and more consistently for the last month or two
I previously mailed some information in about the powershift transmission error, the following is an interaction with ford in 2017 attempting to resolve this concern: "[email protected] tues 8/1/2017 8:20 pm name[xxx] firstname[xxx] lastname[xxx] VIN[xxx] zip code63101 email[xxx] a ford representative will be with you shortly. [xxx] says: hello [xxx]. My name is [xxx]. How can I help you? [xxx] says: great day, I was attempting to find out what type of transmission my vehicle has and was wondering if you all could find out from the VIN? [xxx] says: I'll be happy to assist you! Please give me a moment to look into that. [xxx] says: thanks so much for waiting. Upon research, your vehicle is equipped with a 6 speed auto transmission dps6. I this information helps. Did you have any other questions [xxx]? [xxx] says: yes, is this model a powershift, or some other type or is there any difference in powershift with other transmission types? [xxx] says: let me check for you. [xxx] says: I am still researching. I'll be with you shortly. [xxx] says: cool, no rush ♥ [xxx] says: I appreciate your patience. It appears your vehicle has a dual power shift. [xxx] says: thank you... I don't really have any other questions at the moment.... Can I reach back out if I do? [xxx] says: absolutely! We are available mon-fri 8:30am-10:30pm est, saturday 11:00am-7:00pm est. [xxx] says: thank you so much, have a beautiful week [xxx] says: you're welcome, enjoy you week as well! ____________ thank you for chatting with ford motor company, please take a short survey to rate my service. Click on the small "x" in the top right hand corner to launch the survey." vehicle is currently being serviced by bommarito ford for fuel pump.transmission. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Will driving down the street the other day my car stalled out well driving this is not the first time this has happened not only that but when you accelerate my car grinds while shifting gears the ford dealership already told me it's due to my recall issue but when asked to fix it they told me I was going to have to pay them first my children were in my car had we been on the highway we could have been dead something needs to be done about this needs to be done as soon as possible because I am telling you right now if something happens to me or my family I will hold whoever is reading this email and forward personally responsible
Bought ford focus 2015 on 02/25/2019 at drive time. During the process, they told me that there was a recall on the engine stalling but the issue didn't involve any further action. It only took me 3 weeks to start having engine stall while driving or at stop line without any caution warning. Also have engine caution on the dashboard on 04/24/2019.
Car constantly has issues stuttering when trying to accelerate. It causes shaking in the car and only lightly lessens when the gas tank is over halfway full and/or has a recent oil change. Already had a few parts replaced concerning the cpv because the gas pedal ceased functioning whilst driving on the interstate. I've gotten the recall notice letter but no full solution has been offered yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle stalled and shut off. After stalling, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a friend's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 69,536.
My engine constantly stalls when accelerating. This happens not only in low RPM use but also when I am on the freeway. The stalling makes my car shake and it is making driving extremely dangerous and I am constantly hesitant to have my family inside of my car. I am still waiting for the recall to contact to fix the solution but it is taking an unreasonable amount of time. Please expedite theagency recall regarding my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving approximately 10-15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle would go into limp mode and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed uphill, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally and could be driven safely. The check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact planned to take the vehicle to ford store morgan hill (17045 condit rd, morgan hill, ca 95037, (408) 782-8201) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk and the transmission overheating indicator illuminated several times. In addition, the engine was not functioning normally. The vehicle drove roughly and there was a reduction in power and speed, which could cause the vehicle to stall. North county ford (450 w vista way, vista, ca 92083, 1-(888) 833-0634) stated that campaign number: 18s32 (stuck canister purge valve may cause a stall) could remedy the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The car shut off on me while driving and I scheduled the dealership to fix it because I found similar issues and a recall but when I dropped my car off they said no recall existed for my car and there is nothing they can about my car. When I was leaving the dealership I almost got hit in traffic because I had the same issue for two days in a row and it keeps happening.
Engine overheated at 56478 miles with no warning 1.0 liter three cylinder. Driving 70 MPH and temp gages went into red without any advanced warning pulled over.
Vehicle stalls while driving, regardless of speed and fuel level. Check engine light goes on and off regularly. Dealership claims nothing wrong but vehicle continues to stall.
The car has a known recall about the fuel system the car will randomly just shut off without warning ford said you must keep the car on a half tank of gas at all times.they don't have the parts but my car is getting so bad very very bad
When I push on gas it take a while to speed up. Also it idols sometimes. Take awhile to gear up to speed. Sounds like it is dragging
Vehicle has intermittent starting problems. Inside dash lights flash on and off. Cannot have inside dome light on (the light that comes on when doors open) or it drains the battery. Settings for radio/heater/clock/etc. Change on their own. Nothing ever stays set. I have taken it in to the dealership a couple times now and they can never find anything. They kept it for 3 days the last time. This has been happening since I bought it. The vehicle is stationary when I have the starting problem. Sometimes the car will start in a few minutes, sometimes longer. The other problems with inside lights and dashboard happen when the car is in motion. This happens on various days and times.
There was a recall for the fuel purge valve getting stuck and not allowing my car to stay on after turning my car on it will run for 5 to 10 seconds before it stalls due to loss of fuel. I took my car to ford dealership and they said they did not have the part to replace it, but they took my car in, once I got my car the very same day back. It did it again the next morning. I have tried fuel cleaners to resolve the problem but it still persists, it stalled on me while driving on this past monday, and now when I try to search for the recall for information it looks like it was taken off from their website. The issue is not fixed and they do not have the part? As a consumer what can we do to fix a defect from manufacturing. My car is a 2015 ford focus with 75k miles and there was issues with this car from the start, including the known issue about the dual clutch transmission where it stutters and shakes while trying to change gears and take off from full stop. This car should be consider a lemon car and no one should buy it. This is fraud by ford and they know it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the check engine and oil indicators illuminated occasionally and the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge fluctuated and the readings were inconclusive. The contact stated that the battery, check engine, and oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions since may of 2017. In addition, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration. Furthermore, upon filling the fuel tank, the engine began to shake/tremble and the vehicle stalled while stationary. The contact restarted the vehicle several times and applied pressure to the accelerator pedal in an attempt to correct the failure. An independent mechanic removed the fuel tank to assess the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. Waldorf ford (2440 crain highway, waldorf, maryland 20601, (301) 843-2400) was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that each time the vehicle was fueled, it failed to start and the check engine, battery, and oil warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to ray varner ford (located at 2026 n charles g seivers blvd, clinton, tn 37716, (865) 457-0704) where it was diagnosed that the vapor canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 49,185.
My car was driving very sluggish on 10/24/2018, I had my car towed 42 miles to the last ford dealerships that worked on my car last for a engine issue. After they did some test they said that my engine has blown due to the head gasket warped and the cylinders warped which caused coolant to leak into my engine. Upon talking with the ford dealership they said that I did nothing to cause this, the service advisory said it was a defect of the design since my car showed no signs of issues. Ford said that my car should have overheated or had warning signs appear.
The car is own 3 years old and I have already replaced the fuel emission valves, the cooling system, and now the unaffordable transmission control, catylattic converter, and transmission clutch have gone out to where my car wont change speeds while on the highway, nor reverse.
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