Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Ford Focus - part 1

The vehicle shudders from a compete stop or accelerating this has happened since purchase of the vehicle. Most recently the car will accelerate when driving or in worst cases while braking. The vehicle has ramped up to 6000rpm while braking going down hill. Upon contacting local Ford dealership about the unintended acceleration, they stated they had not heard of this issue before. Advised me to stop driving the vehicle and have it towed to their facility.

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The car vibrated vigorously when accelerates from a complete stop, followed by sudden accelerations when switching gears. The car had only 28k miles on it when this happened.

On June 15th 2019 I was involved in my first accident. I was at a stop going straight and in front of me was a car turning to go south on the street in front of me. As I was getting my first gear ready to go my car suddenly accelerated forward and I t-boned the person turning. I had my children with me and after this accident I feel very unsafe in my car, I lost trust in Ford keeping me and my family safe. I know there has been recalls but when I take it in they say it just a software update or something about a fuel tank. I have seen a recall in regards to my transmission and I have mentioned it to the dealership but they give me the run around and say that they don't show that in their systems so they can't do anything about that. Now I'm hearing about the Ford employees speaking out on faulty clutches.

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Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and the brake pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,900.

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2005 Ford Focus zx5 s. Consumer writes in regards to concerns with unintended acceleration. The consumer requested information if any into an investigation concerning speed control.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after switching the shifter to the reverse position the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward crashing into a brick building. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed. No injuries were reported and a police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Jft.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. After depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The failure occurred without warning. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and was able to operate the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

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This has happened several times. The vehicle accelerates to 2000-3000 rpm by itself. Sometimes while at idle and sometimes while driving at any speed in town or the highway. I have not been able to resolve the issue and have spent money on tps, throttle body, spark plugs and wires, coil pack, fuel pump and filter and it still does the same sudden acceleration. The local dealer said they have not been able to correct that issue with older Ford Focuses. Is there a fix to this issue available? maybe a recall? I have been close to hitting a moving vehicle, after exiting ih 35 and coming unto a traffic light on the access road. I almost rear ended several vehicles stopped at the traffic light. Upon exiting the interstate I was approaching the intersection, my vehicle accelerated to about 3500 rpm and I could not stop it using the brakes even though I was practically standing on the brake pedal. I was able to put the gear in neural and thus did not hit the vehicles at the traffic light. The vehicle eventually idled down but it was very dangerous and an extremely scarry situation. I have not used the vehicle since even though I have spent a lot of money on repairs. I would probably not buy a Ford again. I am going to sell the car but will tell the buyer that the issue has not been fixed. Thanks for any help available.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Focus. While idling at a red light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. The contact drove the vehicle home. The failure recurred four times. The dealer was not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,300.

Transmission: the vehicle has been stuttering and then unexpectedly jumping forward when pressing the accelerator since about 1,500 miles. It's been getting continuously worse since. The first incident that truly endangered my safety was when I was pulling out from a 3-way stop, it almost stalled in front of incoming traffic, then suddenly propelled forward into a gas station curb & blew out my tire. The second incident, which is why I'm filing this report, was with my 2 daughters in the car, leaving a stop light at a highway intersection. It was raining, and I was trying to get up to the 55mph speed limit but the car kept chugging and stuttering. Other vehicles were going around me as my speed slowly climbed, & at almost 50 mph the car suddenly accelerated and, despite tapping my brakes, continued to do so until it hit 65 mph. I was surrounded by other vehicles, and pressed the brake harder to avoid hitting the line of cars in front of me, to the left of me, or having to swerve into the ditch on my right at this high rate of speed, because tapping the brakes cautiously was having effect on the cars acceleration. When it stopped quickly accelerating, it continued to stutter, but seemed to level off at my chosen speed. Since then, its continued to stutter and chug and jump forward almost every time I accelerate, whether from a complete stop or to go faster than my current speed. It's terrifying.

I purchased this vehicle from Ford of kirkland in washington state in 2016, and noticed driving issues the day I drove it off the lot. This vehicle has a dps6 transmission and it constantly jerks, shudders and slips out of gear while driving at any speed. It often fails to accelerate or accelerates suddenly and out of control, especially when going uphill. It also frequently overheats, especially when idling, despite having work done on it several times that was supposed to fix this problem. I was told this was an automatic transmission when the vehicle was sold to me, and the dps6 is not an automatic transmission at all. I also frequently have issues with the electrical and radio system. The clock changes randomly and the audio switches unexpectedly to radio stations from blue tooth while driving and then fails to switch back to any blue tooth device, sometimes for several days until it randomly begins working again. This is especially problematic when I am relying on audio directions from navigation apps that are paired from my cell phone while driving. I was also told by Ford of kirkland service center that there is "nothing wrong" with my transmission or my vehicle and that I'm just not driving it "correctly," which makes absolutely no sense. This vehicle and its faulty transmission are unsafe to drive. I do not let anyone else drive this vehicle because I fear for their safety and I only drive it myself in times where it is absolutely necessary, which I can prove by the very small amount of miles I have put on it since purchase. I experience the above stated problems every single time I drive it this vehicle, which is a clearly a lemon by definition. Ford broke the law by selling me this dangerous vehicle with a transmission that they knew was unsafe and by falsely advertising this transmission as an automatic.

Letter from congressman neugebauer on behalf of constituents of the 19th district of texas re Ford safety issues. The consumer owns a 2014 Ford Focus se with the optional dps6 power shift transmission. The transmission exhibited a severe, erratic movement, along with shuddering/jerking, with the most severe being while the vehicle was in reverse, park or drive on four different occasions. On two of those occasions, it happened when the consumer was accelerating from a complete stop and the vehicle lurched backwards; once hitting a pedestrian and leaving scratches on the back of the vehicle with a dented license plate. On several occasions, the vehicle accelerated on its own and applying the brake did not slow the vehicle down. Last year, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the consumer had to hit a curb, in order to avoid an accident with another vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle had numerous transmission and engine leaks where seals had to be replaced. Five days after the vehicle was inspected, the vehicle went into park while in the midst of driving 65 mph/ the vehicle shook, and revved and the rp's were extremely high, then the vehicle started to slow down without any assistance from the consumer. The vehicle came to a complete stop, an error message appeared that said transmission not in park.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning when the brakes were depressed causing an accident. The contact drove into a ditch destroying the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000. Ad.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was engaged into the drive gear and it suddenly accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph and trying to park on a space the vehicle experienced an unintended acceleration and went over the side walk crashing with a wall in a building. No warning indicators illuminated. The police was notified. The vehicle was destroyed as per insurance company investigator. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Bp.

While driving my 2002 Ford Focus about 45 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 85 mph. I tried to reduce speed by stepping on the brakes still would not come to a compleate stop I had to pull the emergence brake , steam was coming out of vehicle and turn the engine off but when I started it back up the engine is still revving up.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 15 mph, an unintended acceleration occurred and the brake pedal was depressed. The contact crashed the vehicle into a snow embankment. There were no injuries or damages. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to merge lanes with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that due to the failure, there was almost a crash involved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle was placed in the drive position, then the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated to 20 mph. The contact applied the brake pedal, and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Mf.

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Driving on the highway when car did not want to accelerate and suddenly accelerated. Motor light turned on. When taken to get checked,motor light was off and. Was told others have been experiencing the same. This is the second time it happens.

After driving into houston last year, came to a stop light on the tollway. The light turned green, I pressed the accelerator and the engined revved high followed by a metal "clapping/clanking" noise when vehicle changed gears. I took my foot off of the accelerator, but car still accelerated on its own. I ended up running into a curb to keep from hitting other vehicles. The next day, going up a parking garage at 2-5mph, transmission exhibited erratic movement and had a sudden acceleration in reverse (gearshift was in the "drive" slot). A girl was passing behind me and was struck as I was reacting to the sudden change in direction trying to brake. She put her hands out to push herself away and her ring scratched my back bumper and her hand dented in my back license plate. Her hand was turning red and bruised, but she refused to leave her info with me (she looked to be about 15). Service dealers in houston could not "replicate" problem and said this is "normal. " after this incident, my highway mpg's have dropped from 35-42mpg to no more than 27mpg. City went from 26-30 to no more than 24mpg. Drove to austin in April, strong hesitation and "stuttering" from a complete or near stop. At highway speeds, it feels jumpy. Vehicle will accelerate on its own between 5-20mph, and 45-55mph. I drive on a college campus where speed is 20mph and I will have to put car into neutral to keep it from accelerating. I took this vehicle to the dealership at around 100 miles - they gave me a printout from Ford showing why this behavior is "normal" and will get better with more mileage. At around 6000 miles at the dealership in houston after injuring someone, they said it was "normal" for this vehicle to exhibit "undesirable conditions" and I just need to further break in the transmission. Now the problem is even worse, and my local dealership says it will take at least 2 weeks in the shop.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 10 mph and engaging the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The failure occurred four times. The dealer was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained lacerations to the face. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 02/11/lj.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and moved forward. The contact also stated that the navigational system could not be activated with the navigational button and the speedometer provided two different speed readings. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 5,633.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle or when in the idle position, the power steering would disengage independently. The steering and power steering warning lights would illuminate after the failure. Additionally, when the contact was attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, there was a hesitation before the vehicle would respond followed by a brief rapid acceleration. The vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford escape. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 04v574000 (vehicle speed control), and NHTSA campaign number 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) was performed; however the failure was not corrected, the contact reversed the vehicle out of the drive way and while the gear was shifted into drive with the brake pedal depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact loss control of the vehicle proceeded and crashed into a fence and came to a stop when it crashed into a tree and the engine was pushed out of position. The contact suffered injuries cuts to the arms, and face, and bruises to the knee, shoulders, and back. The police was present. The vehicle was crashed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 68,000. Li.

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Car went into limp home mode (wrench light) while pulling into traffic, sudden loss of power almost led to accident. My two year old was in the vehicle, with her side exposed to oncoming traffic when the car lost connection between the accelerator and throttle. Returned home immediately. Went out to start it later, no warning lights, ran fine. 2 days later, it went into limp home mode on the freeway, this time cel came on. Code p2135, indicating a problem with the throttle body. Part replaced, problem hasn't recurred. Research online indicates this is a known problem (there is a TSB). I would regard it as a safety issue based on the failure rates of widespread (albeit anecdotal) evidence. Though it isn't uncontrolled acceleration, it still is a loss of control; this system is drive-by-wire, the same as Toyota. I would think it should be given consideration for recall. Below are experienced shared on various forums regarding the vehicles affected (2008-2011 Focus): www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=271461 www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=317251&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=298322&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=291391&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=290333&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=257103&highlight=p2112 www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=262099&highlight=p2112 www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=174484&highlight=wrench+light www. Carproblemzoo. Com/Ford/focus/2009/cruise-control-problems. Php www. Carproblemzoo. Com/Ford/focus/2008/vehicle-speed-control-problems. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and accelerated rapidly without manual force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to his right ankle and foot. The contact sought medical attention for his injuries. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,285.

2008 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. The consumer stated he was pulling into his parking space, when suddenly the engine surged and the vehicle shot forward. He immediately slammed on the brake, which caused the occupants in the vehicle to be thrown forward. The consumer stated that was one of the four times, the incident occurred.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and denied the contact any assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 99v346000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 166,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated the vehicle would stall without warning. In addition, the contact experienced sudden acceleration. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a problem with the computer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 600.

The contact test drove a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while the vehicle parallel parked with the active park assist system engaged the vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact stated the brake and accelerator pedal were not depressed. The manufacturer filed report case number 0401301881. The failure and current mileage was 10.

The contact own a 2001 Ford Focus. When the contact applied the brakes and stopped the vehicle it accelerated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the throttle positioning sensor replaced. A year after the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The transmission and the throttle positioning sensor were also replaced; yet, the vehicle continued to accelerate whenever the brakes were applied. The contact stated the throttle positioning sensor was defective and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 153,000. The consumer also stated the vehicle went into neutral while driving. The mechanic stated it was due to a faulty tps sensor. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration would cease for abut six months and then return. The tps sensor was replaced three times. Updated 07/29/11.

Uncontrolled acceleration after car was parked.