general problems of the 2016 Ford Focus - part 2

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power causing them to coast to the side of the road where the vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic. The contact stated that they believed the mechanic had diagnosed a failure regarding the transmission and completed a repair of the transmission, however, they were unable to recall the exact diagnosis and repair. After having the vehicle repaired, the vehicle began displaying a hesitation and revving noise coming from the engine department before accelerating. The contact would have to press the accelerator a second time to accelerate as intended. The failure would occur intermittently. The warning indicating that the engine was overheating had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and that the vehicle was included in NHTSA 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The remedy had been completed and the fuel pump had been replaced. The failure had remained persistent. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the water pump failed and needed to be replaced, however, they were unable to diagnose the cause of the transmission failure. The water pump was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 47,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. On several occasions, the failure occurred, and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the purge valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The purge valve was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving a between 35-55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that magnesium was found in the fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. Shults Ford - harmarville (1300 gulf lab rd, pittsburgh, PA 15238, (412) 828-2300) was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall or warranty. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under recall or under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled soon after start-up. There was no warning sign illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph the vehicle stalled. The fuel gauge was fluctuating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline).

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) advising that a second notice would be sent once the remedy parts were available. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for another repair, he inquired whether the dealer could complete the recall repair as well. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank needed to be replaced; however, the dealer could not complete the recall repair because parts were not yet available. However, in the work order that the dealer provided to the contact, the dealer marked the recall repair as complete. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the pcv valve and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, system) that was marked as complete. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would follow up with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 61,760.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while his granddaughter was driving and stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The driver waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and driving back to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The driver took the vehicle to a local dealer for an oil change was informed there was an open recall on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The local dealer reprogrammed the powertrain control module to repair the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer; sam pack's five star Ford lewisville (1144 n stemmons fwy, lewisville, TX 75067, (469) 491-1050) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the pcv valve need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. West valley Chrysler Jeep (21422 roscoe blvd, canoga park, CA 91304, (818) 348-7510) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while traveling at a low rate of speed, the vehicle jerked and hesitated with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mossy Ford (4570 mission bay dr #4919, san diego, CA 92109) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.