Ford
Focus problems and owner complaints are
varied among 2011 - 2016 model years. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their Focus, and/or legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws.
These
owner problems and complaints may
include:
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"CHECK
ENGINE" warning light illumination
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Loss
of power, hard-start, engine
"stalling", no-start and other
engine operational issues
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Suspension
and brake problems.
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Air
conditioning system problems.
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SYNC
/ MY TOUCH malfunctions or failures
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Tire
Pressure warning light is
illuminated, or SRS/airbag warning
lights for its safety systems.
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On the 2011 - 2016 Ford Focus, PowerShift automatic transmission problems (this is actually an electronically shifting/ controlled dry clutch gearbox). Transmission engagement and shifting problems on 2011 - 2016 model-year Focus. Manual transmission gearbox/clutch problems.
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Steering/power
steering/ alignment/pulling
problems.
Ford Motor Company, and its authorized Ford dealers are aware of the various problem(s) with the 2011 - 2016 model-year Ford Focus compact. Many dealers are performing "software updates" to the engine and transmission systems on the 2011 - 2016 PowerShift automatic models, as well as software updates and recalls on the SYNC/MYTOUCH systems. Many 2011 - 2016 owners are receiving letters extending the warranty on the PowerShift automatically shifting transmission for the clutch, seals and software updates.
Here
is what some dealers are doing in an
attempt to correct the issues with these
vehicles:
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"Clearing"
DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
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Updating
software to the engine and/or
transmission computer
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Contacting
Ford Technical Support HOTLINE.
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Performing
TSB's (Technical Service
Bulletins) or NHTSA mandated Safety
Recalls.
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Contacting/referencing
Ford "Oasis" online shop
information system, and following
"Oasis" topics repairs.
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Awaiting
further instructions from Ford
Technical Support HOTLINE for
problems that cannot be remedied by
the above, or simply that Ford
Engineering has the issue "under
investigation", but with no
current fix available.
Yes, you can do something about this, whether the
vehicle is currently fixed or not!
If
you own/lease a 2011 - 2016 Ford Focus
(whether the issue(s) are/is fixed or
not), you live in California, and you
have 3 or more documented warranty
repair orders where you have complained
about the same issue, we encourage you
to call our law firm at:
1-800-225-3666
Your
Ford Focus may qualify for a buyback
under the California Lemon Law, or you
may be entitled to substantial cash
compensation in the thousands of
dollars. In California, your
attorney's fees are billed to the
automobile manufacturer. You can
call us, or use our convenient free case
evaluation form below. Either way, you
don't have to put up with a vehicle
that does not drive/operate correctly,
or is unsafe!
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