Automatic Transmission problems of the 2017 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle misfired. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on the highway at various speeds, the vehicle would not shift properly, the transmission would make a loud scooting vibration sound, and it was very evident that the transmission struggled to get into the next gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced under warranty on two occasions, and out of pocket on the third occurrence, this was now the fourth incident where the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that his wife was driving the vehicle on the highway at 45 mph, when upon accelerating the vehicle did not accelerate. The contact stated that his wife then attempted to shift the vehicle into park, and again into drive however the vehicle did not move. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the gear shifter were faulty and both would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

The check engine light came on, then when I started driving it was a little sticky/ rough. I continued to drive it home and the rpm started going up when not needed. I had a code read done and came back as a p07a3, transmission friction element a stuck on.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine revved while the vehicle hesitated during acceleration, causing the vehicle to overheat. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited until it cooled down and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clutch arm was stuck. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph the vehicle won't accelerate. The contact felt the vehicle jerk and than the vehicle shut down completely without any warning. The contact waited until the vehicle cool down and the contact started the vehicle was operating normally. On another occasion the vehicle shut down once again and the warning message saying transmission failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 70,000.

My mother, [xxx], purchased this car in 2017 with only 2 miles on it. Shortly after purchasing it, the steering went out. She had it repaired. Then the clutch on the transmission went out. She had to fight with dealership and Ford to get it replaced. Since this, we have had to have six clutches put in. We have also had to have another steering column put in and two purge valves. The car is now back in the shop having the seventh clutch put in. We have contacted Ford several times asking them to do a buyback and they refuse. My mom is a retired 72 year disabled vet and has to have reliable transportation due to her health. Please assist her in getting this issue resolved. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).