Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Ford Focus - part 2

Unknown, ecm/pcm randomly stopped working after battery replacement it threw a million codes leading to the computer.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel did not function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the contact stated that the shift gear did not function as intended. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not shift into park, drive, or neutral. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that when she turned the vehicle off, the vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission control module. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had received recall notification NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000(fuel system, gasoline), however, the contact was advised that the failure was not associated with the recall repair. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission control module. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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While changing a dead battery, the vehicle's transmission control module (tcm) malfunctioned and caused the shift drum to shear off a piece of the aluminum casing inside the gearbox. Dtc codes p2837 and p287b were present indicating a shift fork failure. The dual-clutch transmission (dps6) lost access to reverse, 2nd gear and 4th and 6th gear, but was still able to shift into 1st, 3rd and 5th. Under these conditions, there is the possibility that the sheared off piece of aluminum can enter the gear train and cause the transmission to seize, putting passengers life at risk. The problem is either that the aluminum casing is deficient, or, more likely, that the tcm software is flawed. The problem has been confirmed by the local Ford dealership, who took pictures of the damage, including the piece of aluminum. Judging from internet search results for the dtcs, the problem is widespread and triggered by a low battery or weak (high impedance) ground condition in the tcm. No warning lights or low battery indications were shown prior to the incident.

I have two recalls on my Ford Focus 2014. Ford refuses to fix the tcm due to the transmission shifts. I brought my car in with issues dealing with the TSB revolving around the engine wiring harness and told them my car battery died and it couldn't reverse now brought it to get the work done which I thought included them looking at why it could not reverse I paid them over 1,300 dollars to fix this issues and then after I pull off and notice my check engine light is still on I bring it back inside and they hit me with OH the transmission needs a diagnostic after I paid them a substantial amount I want them to give me my money back.

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Transmission needs to be replaced at 45,319 miles. Car began jerking at low speeds when accelerating/decelerating. After I noticed the jerking/stuttering the engine light went on. I took it in to an independent service center, they inspected the car and diagnosed the problem. They said I needed a new transmission with tcm and that this is a common problem with this car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the fuel system and transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the canister purge valve and the powertrain control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving and attempting to stop, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

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The transmission control module (tcm) failed while driving. The car's engine began revving at high rpm while not accelerating and forcing the vehicle to slow down, creating a dangerous driving environment as I tried to get the car to a repair facility. An error message appeared stating that there was a transmission error and to get the vehicle serviced. This is the 5th time that the tcm has been replaced in this car. This car is 11 years old with approximately 60,000 miles. This is the first time it failed while driving. Typically, other symptoms prompt me to take it in. This time, I had no warning other than the message at the time of failure while I was driving in heavy traffic on a highway (speed limit was 55 mph). I somehow got the vehicle to a Ford dealership which diagnosed the problem as a failed tcm.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that failure occurred most often after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light or stop sign and then attempting to accelerate. The contact received notification of customer satisfaction program: 14m02 (transmission control module (tcm). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clutch had failed. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle, stating that since the check engine warning light was not illuminated, the vehicle would not be repaired. The contact was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer once the check engine warning light was illuminated. A month later, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,007.

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Parts replaced, according to 2019 r/o from Ford dealer: clutch assembly parts needed for replacement, according to r/o from Ford dealer: clutch, clutch forks x2, clutch bearing, clutch hardware, 1 qt of transmission oil available for inspection, however it is getting diagnosed with possible proceeding of replacement at an independent service provider. I experienced gear slippage, resulting in high rpms and no gaining of speed while driving on an on ramp onto a 65 mph limit freeway, which my vehicle then maxed out at 50 mph. Following this, the transmission did not engage into reverse when shifted from within the car. Yes, I had the work done in 2019 for the 14m02, tcm recall, and the dealer saw that the "clutch assembly" was worn and not performing within the necessary standards. This was covered by my general warranty, not the 14m02 extended warranty. I currently don't have the repair order from the 2019 fix as it's in my car at the independent mechanic, but can be provided. The vehicle will be inspected by an independent service center this week/today. This model has had a known problem of "shuddering" in earlier years, which my personal vehicle does experience from time to time, specifically when stopping and going or going uphill. My engine light did eventually turn on, but with no direct messages, once the vehicle became fully undriveable (not shifting from 1st to 2nd without major kickback and no reverse). Using my personal code reader I received the following dtc codes: p07a5 - transmission friction element "b" stuck on p287a - clutch 'b' stuck engaged.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact drove the vehicle to a safe location and parked the vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle off and allowed the vehicle to sit for several minutes. The vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle was driven to a dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact required second opinion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission control module failure and transmission clutch failure. The contact was informed that the transmission control module and the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of customer satisfaction program: 19n08; however, the contact was informed that the program had expired. In addition, the contact was informed that the transmission control module repair was eligible for coverage under technical service bulletin: 14n02. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start immediately, and several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. While driving at various speeds the vehicle would begin decelerating and then turned off independently. The contact stated that approximately 30 minutes later the vehicle would restart as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The transmission control module was replaced. The contact stated that several weeks after the repair, while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle lost power. The check engine, low oil level, and several unknown system warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift as needed. The contact stated that after waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted and driven as designed. The contact stated that several weeks after the repair was performed, while pulling into a parking lot the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted after waiting for a while. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost motive power, the brake seized, and the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle continued to roll. The contact was assisted with moving the vehicle over to the side of the road. After a while, the vehicle was able to restart; however, the contact opted to not drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed there was a blown mega fuse #9 causing an open wire that needed to be replaced. The powertrain control module (pcm) had experienced a loss of communication. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The car was not picking up speed on the freeway; having issues shifting. Make me stop on the freeway putting me at risk of an accident. I was able to go to the shoulder. On the dashboard, I have a message saying the transmission overheated, wait for 5 minutes. I did wait and the car started again. I took it to the dealer and they told me it was a failure of the module. Ae8z*7z369*fmodule - transmission control. Tr26 tcm - replace/program dps6 this should not happen in a car with only 100k miles. Also, there should be a recall because it is dangerous for the people when the car almost stops in the middle of the freeway.

This tcm issue is a known issue with Ford. They issued recalls on this in 2015 and 2017 and extending the coverage in 2023. Please put this on the recall list as it has affected many people.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the transmission control module (tcm). The contact was informed that the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact's daughter stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and diagnosed the vehicle as a failure with the clutch. The contact was informed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,502.

I am the owner of a 2014 Ford Focus VIN [xxx] . I have had the car into an authorized Ford dealership numerous times. On the 2nd to last visit the transmission control module was replaced at no cost to me. However, since then the transmission has malfunctioned again. It lurches, loses power and stalls. I took it back to the Ford dealer and was told I needed a new transmission. I blame this on the extended length of time it took the Ford motor company to get the tcm and schedule the replacement. Am I entitled to any compensation or a buyback from Ford? what other steps can be taken to resolve my issue? thank you for your time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The service engine soon warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the tcm needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to customer satisfaction program 14m02, and technical service bulletin: 16-0129 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

This is for a shuttering clutch. I was not put in an unsafe position. The problem was found by the dealer when the car was in having a tcm replaced. There was no warning lamps or any other indication. I was told from the dealer I purchased the car from that it was an automatic but had a clutch and would feel like a manual transmission when it shifts. The dealer told me there was a consumer satisfaction program 19n08 but it had expired and there is nothing they could do. Ford’s customer care told me the same thing. My car is over the 7 years but has 77,200 miles which is way below the 100,000 to qualify for 19n08. This program only ran from 2019-2020 before it expired. A car like mine has low miles and didn’t see the problem until now but is left out of a known problem because of the short program time frame. Now after only owning the car for 6 months I have to pay approximately $2700 to fix this known problem. This program needs to be opened back up or allow every vehicle with this problem to use the program one time without the time restriction.

Upon purchase of the vehicle in 2018 it has been taken into Ford dealer for multiple issues over the years up until current related to transmission (cvt) and tcm. It has excessive shudder upon acceleration, feels as it will stall suddenly, hesitant upon acceleration, shifting roughly and not shifting at all at times, with and also without a check engine light on. Multiple codes have been read but the tcm has needed a reset every time it’s been taken in. There has been a recall/extended warranty on other Focus and fiesta years due to same issue with tcm, which often times is misdiagnosed due to faulty codes. This has been an ongoing and consistent problem since I’ve owned the vehicle.

Vehicle struggles to accelerate from a stop or climb a hill at low speed. Many owners of the same year, make and model have discovered tcm and clutch problems with the same exact systems.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled while shifting gear. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed transmission shudder coming from multiple shift gears and the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the dual clutch and the transmission control module. The contact was informed that tcm and the dual clutch needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

I believe the defective tcm cause all kinds of havoc on the other systems. And Ford knows they can not fix this issue. Cause car to accelerate an come to a stop in the street! no way safe.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was unable to properly shift gear. Additionally, the transmission began to lose motive power. The message that the transmission was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart after 30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the transmission control module and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the dealer stated that the shift module also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 112,000.

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Stopped to get gas. Turned off engine. After filling up gas tank, car would not start, or crank/turn over. No check engine light has been on, no warning lights. Disconnected battery for about fifteen min. Car started up. Took it to shop, they changed out the evap purge system. It failed when they tested it so they changed that out. Car did not stall when they test drove it. Car stalled two more times. Once when accelerating from a red light, and second time when just sitting in idle. Car just shuts itself off but the radio stays on. This is such a safety hazard because of the fact that not only does it stall in the middle of me driving but I’m very lucky I didn’t get rear ended or t boned because of this. So I thought this issue was fixed but obviously not. After the last time it stalled after getting it fixed, I then had it towed to a Ford dealership. I know this has been a recall on other Ford Focuses. For some reason not mine which is a 2015 Focus. Last year I had to have the tcm fixed which was a recall so that was free however then they tell me that my clutch went bad at 60k miles? I shelled out almost $3k for that nonsense. Now this stalling it constantly day after day at 75k miles? thanks a lot Ford. Take your piece of crap back and issue this a recall. Either way it’s Ford’s fault and should pay for this safety issue for free.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond and stopped with the engine running. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to respond when shifted into drive(d). The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission control module and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to manufacturer customer satisfaction program number: 14m02 tcm extended warranty (power train). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

My car was running fine up till last Wednesday when I got to work and I pulled in and put it in park shut the car off went into work I came out nothing the battery wouldn't crank over nothing I had a jump started once it jump started it wouldn't go in reverse and barely went forward now they're telling me I need a tcm and a clutch and they're quoting me 4,600 but I can't just replace the tcm because the transmission case is cracked and it won't relearn you know I don't know what's what to do anymore I mean this car I only put $44,000 miles on it I mean I bought it used but yeah I had no warning that the battery was bad and they're telling me that that's what caused all this and it caused the tcm to fail which cracked the transmission case you know and I can't drive it they're saying because it's dangerous to drive but I have no choice I don't have a car and I got to get to my job and of course my van isn't covered under this tcm replacement that they got going on with 150,000 miles or 10 years cuz my car only has 144,000 miles on it so now I'm I don't know what to do about thisall I know is that this car was running perfectly fine and shifting perfectly fine all day Wednesday until I got to work and turned it off and went into work and came out that's when I got nothing no battery nothing it just I don't know what happened but it was running perfectly fine before that and there were no indications to me that the battery was bad or anything else was wrong with this car before any of this happened none whatsoever I wouldn't even have known cuz I had no problem it went in reverse just fine went drive just fine cranked up every time there was nothing wrong with the battery that I know of all I know is when it died it's caused all these problems.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50-55 mph, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The message "transmission failure" was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights. The contact stated that the vehicle continuously lost and regained electrical power independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the transmission was malfunctioning, and the contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the tcm was replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Ford campaign number: 19n08. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,069.

8/10/purchased car brand new. 8 miles on car at time of purchase 8/21/ 11 days after purchase. 405 miles. Rattling/shuttering, bucking before catching. Tcm failure 5/18/31,985 miles. Hesitation/shuttering. Faulty clutch. Clutch assembly replaced. 3/4/36,598 miles: similiar symptoms to 5/18/21. Sluggish. Revving when not needed. No service. 3/24/47,847 miles: . The car started but vibrated violently as soon as I tried to move forward. It then started bucking & I could not continue forward movement. I had to have the car towed. 3/29/replaced clutch assembly, actuator motors & related hardware. Assembly parts the same as what was replaced in 2021. There was an active Ford TSB 20b23/NHTSA id 10178055 valid through 7/2021 to replace both actuator motors on all affected vehicles. This service was not performed at the time the clutch assembly was replaced at the may 2021 service appointment. At no time have I received recall notices for any transmission components for my car. Also, during none of the incidents prior to my car needing transmission service did the car illuminate any warning lights.

What happened? I purchased a 2015 Ford Focus from carvana in November 2022 with about 70,000 miles on it. Since then, the vehicle has experienced numerous and severe mechanical failures. The engine mount and transmission mount have both failed and required replacement. Additionally, the rotors, transmission control module (tcm), and clutch have all needed to be replaced, with the clutch failing five times throughout the car's history. Despite extensive repairs costing upwards of $7,000, the issues persist. Most recently,the vehicle was subsequently towed to a Ford dealership after replacing the clutch for the 6th time in vehicle history. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the components that failed include the engine mount, transmission mount, rotors, transmission control module (tcm), clutch, and evap purge system. These components are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the frequent mechanical failures and replacements, particularly of critical components like the tcm and clutch, have compromised the reliability and safety of the vehicle, posing a significant risk during operation. The vehicle's tendency to stall while driving or idling increases the risk of accidents, potentially leading to rear-end or t-bone collisions. Yes, the problems have been confirmed and addressed by both a dealer and independent service centers. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? the vehicle has been inspected by independent service centers and possibly by the dealer. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no, there were no check engine lights or warning lights prior to the failures. The issues began appearing shortly after the purchase in November 2022.

The automatic transmission lurches when shifting in any forward gear, most times will not shift at all past 15 mph (engine rpm will red-line), and will not engage the reverse gear at all. When attempting to drive the vehicle, a dashboard warning indicates that the transmission is overheating and the vehicle should be pulled over. The transmission control module was replaced at a Ford dealership in 2020 due to inconsistent shifting of the transmission. Based on the build date of my vehicle, Ford is telling me that it is not covered under their current customer satisfaction program 14m02 - supplement #7. This program describes the very problem my vehicle is experiencing, as the dealership told me their diagnostics indicates the need to replace the tcm (again)!.

Ford has a csp for the transmission control module on this vehicle, which will be replace the tcm. My vehicle had a tcm replaced in 2016, but it has still caused the transmission to prematurely fail. I am currently being quoted nearly $4,000 to replace the clutch pack/transmission in my vehicle, even though there were zero issues. My vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership and they are saying that they will replace the tcm, but I am responsible for the rest of the repairs that were caused by the faulty tcm. How can they be only responsible for replacing the easy repair, while completely ignoring the thousands of dollars of damages that were caused by this faulty component?.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon depression of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and jerked with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective motor mount. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective transmission. The contact was informed by the independent mechanic that they did not have the tools to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the tcm (transmission control module) was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was pulling back and failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the following day, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch and the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the tcm was replaced; however, the failure recurred six days later while driving from a complete stop. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the message "transmission overheating - stop vehicle for 5 minutes" was displayed. The contact veered over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle after 15 minutes; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the rpms revved to 4,000 rpm and back to 0; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal for a second time, but the vehicle jerked while responding. The contact stated that the failure recurred while her husband was test-driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to o'reilly, where it was diagnosed that the tcm had failed. The contact stated that her husband was able to drive the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that while driving to the nearby dealer, several unknown warning lights illuminated. A message indicating that the transmission was overheated, and that the vehicle was undrivable was displayed. The contact's husband was able to pull into the dealer parking lot, where the vehicle became undrivable. The dealer replaced the tcm; however, the failure persisted. The dealer determined that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford campaign number: 14m02. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.