Ford Motors, One of the Most Important Car Manufacturers in the World, Is Convicted in Brazil for Selling Focus with a Transmission That Puts Lives at Risk

There Are Reports Worldwide of Problems with the Ford Cars’ Automated Powershift Transmission. The Defects Appeared Two Months After Purchase

Ford, which halted vehicle production and exited the country last year, was ordered by the 13th Civil Court of Brasília, of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT), to compensate a customer who bought a Focus with a defective Powershift transmission.

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The man purchased the brand new Ford Focus Hatch for R$ 78.8 thousand in 2015; however, the car showed issues after two months of use, such as shaking during gear shifts, low RPM, overheating, and premature wear of the dual clutch.

According to the customer, he visited the dealership more than 10 times, but the problem was not resolved.

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Expert Claimed That the Fault in the Ford Powershift Automated Transmission Poses a Risk to Passenger Safety

There are reports worldwide of problems with the Ford cars’ automated Powershift transmission. The expert report in Brasília included in the court documents states that “the vehicle falls within the models that participate in Ford’s warranty extension program, which have a known history in the market with problems in the Powershift transmission.”

According to the expert’s report, it was stated that due to the premature wear caused in the transmission system components, there is a possibility that the transmission may endanger passenger lives.

Judge Vanessa Maria Trevisan understood that a manufacturing defect was demonstrated. The magistrate ordered the company to reimburse R$ 77.9 thousand adjusted and R$ 10 thousand for moral damages. The sentence was published last Monday (01/10)

After Halting Vehicle Production and Leaving the Country, Ford Motor Disembarks 450 Cars at the ES Port and Will Bring 30 Thousand Vehicles to Brazil Manufactured Abroad

After ceasing vehicle manufacturing and closing its factories in Brazil, Ford Motor now imports vehicles through the Port of Vitória. Last week, the disembarkation of 450 cars occurred, which arrived in the state aboard the Torrens ship. It is estimated that approximately 30 thousand cars will arrive in Brazil via Espírito Santo each year.

The first vehicles from the American automaker arrived at the Port of Vitória on May 18, 2021. Previously, Ford brought its cars through Baixada Santista and Bahia.

Now, the Vila Velha Port Terminal (ES) will be the only entry point for Ford in Brazil. According to Log-In Logística, the company responsible for the operation, the complex will receive about 28 thousand to 30 thousand cars from the American company annually.

“We came to witness and celebrate the importance of importing Ford vehicles in Espírito Santo. There will be a total of around 30 thousand vehicles per year, imported here by the State, which adds to other brands already imported here. This strengthens the economy of Espírito Santo, Vila Velha, and also Cariacica. The more capacity to invest, the more capacity to create opportunities for the people of Espírito Santo,” he highlighted.