Accelerator Pedal Problems of Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle lost automotive power and shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the there was an unknown part in the fuel tank that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the canister purge valve had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The message that the transmission had overheated was displayed. The contact was able to push the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part was on backorder. The parts arrived and the transmission control module was replaced, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact about an extended warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle also failed to shift into reverse. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who scanned the vehicle who informed her there was small leak in the fuel line. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration with the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,778.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would then lurch forward unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. No additional information was available. The failure mileage was 40,353.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 40-45 mph with the cruise control engaged and making a turn, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact applied the brake pedal for 30 minutes. The contact called the local dealer and was informed there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact then called crain Ford of little rock (4601 colonel glenn plaza dr, little rock, ar 72210, (501) 436-0341) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact researched the failure and stated that when she placed her foot underneath the accelerator pedal it stopped the vehicle from accelerating. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 23,054.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 10mph press on peddle nothing happens and then the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated no warning lights turn on. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated the dealer could not duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified. The failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was getting stuck and failed to release. The contact constantly had to maneuver the accelerator pedal due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic more than twice for repairs, but was unable to provide a solution to prevent the failure. In addition, the vehicle was taken to a dealer (advantage Ford Lincoln, 1031 central Ave, duarte, CA 91010, (877) 386-3673) who provided no specific diagnosis or the option for a loaner vehicle so they could test drive the contact's vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the transmission failed. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the failure recurred multiple times. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,200.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the gear shifter was jerking when attempting to shift. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch transmission control module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred numerous time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,908.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. While driving at 27 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the contact to crash into the another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The driver sustained neck and back injuries and the passenger sustained a bruise knee, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stuttered and rolled backwards, the steering wheel shook and failed to turn, and the accelerator pedal failed to respond and traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. In addition, the "transmission ready" indicator illuminated. After the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (camelback Ford, 1330 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-7551) where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 55 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and a tree. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arms and body. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. While driving 25 mph, the contact's vehicle accelerated and rear ended another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was damaged very badly. The insurance company stated that this failure occurred in other Ford Focus' as well. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Updated 04/21/08.

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- on December 23, 2006 the contact engaged the ignition while she applied the brakes and the vehicle was in park. After shifting from park to drive with the brakes still applied the rpms began to accelerate as though the the accelorater pedal had been depressed. A similar incident occurred shortly after the vehicle was purchased, but she didn't feel the need to complain at that time.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated when he depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle lurched forward about two feet. He had to press hard on the brakes to keep the vehicle from lurching forward. This did happen every time the contact drove the vehicle. The contact has contacted the service dealer, and they stated that it could be something within the computer, but they were not sure what was wrong with the vehicle. They instructed the contact not to drive the vehicle. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer, but was going to call after he filed a complaint with NHTSA.

On interstate 95 with cruise set at 70m. P. H. My car excelerated to 95 m. P. H. I could not disengage the cruise and the brakes did not function. I was able to slow the car to 60 m. P. H. By pressing the brakes as hard as possible then I turned the key off which stopped the exceleration but also impaired the steering. I was able to get the car to the emergency lane and my son pushed us off the shoulder of the road.

Consumer pushed on accelerator while vehicle was in drive, it appeared as if vehicle was in neutral,. Vehicle was on a slop at a stop sign and started rolling backwards.

When applying the brakes vehicle accelerated.

Tried to stop using brake pedal, but lunged forward due to gas pedal being hit at same time.

Accelerater pedal got jammed and vehicle continued to move forward while consumer was trying to slow vehicle down.

While driving vehicle hesitated to accelerate when pressing the acceleration pedal. The cause of this was undetermined.

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Something caused gas pedal to stick to floor and rapidly increase speed resulting in loss of control of vehicle resulting in crash.

While driving throttle stuck, causing sudden acceleration which resulted in a major accident.

Vehicle accelerates when applying speed pedal. If he doesn't apply brakes to slow down, vehicle will continuously speed up faster. He has to put vehicle in neutral, and turn the vehicle off. Sometime it works and sometimes it doesn't work.

In reverse gas pedal stuck in depressed position, shifted to f,r,f,r,f & hit wall.

Vehicle looses power at highway speed. When going around corners if driver steps on accelerator there is no power. Then, engine regains power.

When driving consumer stated when gas pedal is pressed there is no reaction and vehicle looses power. Consumer feels this is unsafe, chance of being rear ended. Please provide any further information. Ts.

Consumer complained about unexpected acceleration. Consumer stated vehicle rumbled as it accelerated. When the brakes were applied vehicle would not stop. Vehicle began to surge forward. Driver put the vehicle in park so that it would come to a stop. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. However, dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Consumer brought vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion, and was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.

When depressing gas pedal vehicle would gain speed. Consumer really noticed it when air conditioner was running. Dealer has been contacted, but couldn't duplicate problem. Please provide further information.

Vehicle accelerates excessively due to drivers shoes getting caught under plastic center console piece. Driver has to manually free shoe from plastic piece in order to stop vehicle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

The throtle would stick momentarly when you would let off the gas.