8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,450 miles

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problem #2

Apr 012006

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2004 Focus belt tensioner broke and battery failed. The front door had to be aligned and the door seal was replaced. The throttle cable had to be re-routed due to the cable binding. The front wheel bearings were replaced. The left rear motor assembly was replaced, the 3rd brake light lens and right side cv axle was replaced. The transmission started shifting erratically. The consumer attempted to make a turn, and the transmission would shift from 1st to 2nd gear until the engine revved up past 6000 RPM. The consumer was told there was a problem with the servo pistons. The transmission was eventually repaired. The battery failed 5 times.

- Gun Barrel City, TX, USA

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problem #1

Aug 232004

Focus

  • 4,900 miles
Rear window developed stress cracks without being stroke by an object. Dealership was notified and acknowledged that the stress cracks occurred because of a defect, but the manufacture failed to replace the window under warranty. The window was replaced by the insurance company.

- Nashua, NH, USA

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