Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
03V482000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/05/1999 to 06/13/2001V (Vehicle)67100001/19/2004ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/19/200311/20/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
Consequence SummaryThis may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryThis action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. all owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. the free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesFord campaign no. 03n01.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
045603/22/200410008541Fuel delivery module (fdm) replacement procedure. *tt08/04/2004
03N0101/01/200403N0110006752Stalling, engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters. extended coverage program 03n01. supplement #1. fuel delivery module - new design. *tt supplemen05/11/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
1484204/01/2001619298Information on the removal / installation of fuel line from fuel pump module. *tt05/23/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
039805/12/200310002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt09/17/2003
1529810/01/2001630200Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge that reads empty when the tank is full. *tt04/15/2002
1533910/01/2001630253Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge that reads empty when the tank is full. *tt04/15/2002

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
EA02022FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/09/200201/16/2004ENGINE STALLING03V482000
 Clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles can lead to stalling and other related symptoms.these symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving.stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.more than 90% of the stalling complaints pertain to the original design fdm installed in my 2000 and 2001 (partial year) focus vehicles. ford has decided to conduct a campaign (03v-482) to address stallingin these vehicles.the smaller number and rate of complaints associated with the interim and current fdm designs indicate improvement but also reflect a shorter time in service for these designs. accordingly, odi will monitor the stalling performance of my 2001 - 2002 focus vehicles equipped with interim and current design fdms.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
EA02022FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/09/200201/16/2004ENGINE STALLING03V482000
 Clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles can lead to stalling and other related symptoms.these symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving.stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.more than 90% of the stalling complaints pertain to the original design fdm installed in my 2000 and 2001 (partial year) focus vehicles. ford has decided to conduct a campaign (03v-482) to address stallingin these vehicles.the smaller number and rate of complaints associated with the interim and current fdm designs indicate improvement but also reflect a shorter time in service for these designs. accordingly, odi will monitor the stalling performance of my 2001 - 2002 focus vehicles equipped with interim and current design fdms.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12/15/2011152000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and immediately restarted independently. the failure recurred intermittently when driving various speeds and occasionally, the vehicle could not be restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the failure was caused by the fuel system. the dealer was unable to determine the exact repair the vehicle would need in order to remedy the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000. kmj
03/23/2012
 The contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being dragged underneath the vehicle. she immediately stopped the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank on the ground. she called the fire department to get permission for triple a to tow the vehicle. the contact stated that the bolt that holds the arm in place on the fuel tank had no thread remaining.
12/26/201165297
 Fuel pump failure at only 65297 . fuel system has no sign of foreign matter in tank. car was running fine before fuel pump failure. cost to replace fuel pump and labor cost of dropping exhaust system and protective metal shield to gain access to fuel tank . fuel tank must be removed to repair. no engine light came on prior to car not starting while in my driveway. this is a outrageous repair for a car with such good maintenance . i request an investigation into defective fuel pumps on this year and model car.
02/04/20111
 2001 ford focus. consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for fuel pump replacement *tgw the consumer stated her mother had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall. however, in feb 2011, the vehicle came to a dead stop without warning. the vehicle was towed to a service station, because it couldn't be restarted. the problem was soon diagnosed as a fuel pump failure and subsequently it was replaced. the consumer's mother contacted the dealership and was told she was eligible for reimbursement. but, soon after the statement was retracted. ford stated the replacement coverage was for a period of ten years from the original warranty start date on the vehicle. *jb
12/03/2011126000
 Going uphill on freeway, the car started lurching. the lurching was intermittent as it would run smooth again and started lurching. i experienced a loss of power going uphill until i went down to 3rd and second gear. i had the fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pump relay replaced. the symptoms are very similiar to recall number #03v482000(2001 ford focus fuel system recall). i called ford about this recall, they looked up my vin number and said told me there is no recall for my vehicle.
09/04/2009104000
 My main complaints are the power windows, air conditioning, fuel system issue 3 of the 4 power window mechanism in my car have broken and two are wedged up, which wasn't a huge safety concern to me because i rarely have people in the rear seats. now, i have to decide if i should fix my driver window or wedge it. it is a safety concern for me because if i get into an accident and cannot open my window then i might make it out alive. my a/c is broken as well so in the summer months, i need to choose to either fix my a/c or fix my power window so that i can have ventilation. also, i have been trying to get an issue fixed with the fuel system as it sometimes lurches in the middle of driving. it hasn't stalled on me yet in the middle of an intersection like it has for some people, but i am worried it will happen soon. i am hopeful ford will fix my window issues as this is a direct cause of cheap parts.
09/01/2011156973
 Vehicle surges and lacks power or engine dies. when doing online research of these symptoms. i found a recall that is expired for the vehicle. (recall # 03v48200) i believe the recall should be extended indefinately do to the nature and scope of the problem. this vehicle is reliable other than that and can provide many more years of use. also, these are generally good starter vehicle for young drivers, and could prove to be a safety issue for inexperienced drivers, including their personal safety if the vehicle leaves them stranded beside the road.
08/21/2011192247
 While passing a car while driving down a two lane road, my accelerator petal continued going down to the floor on its own. i tapped the brakes, checked to see if there were any obstructions by the petal, tried everything i could to free the accelerator petal but nothing worked. by this time the car was traveling in excess of 80 mph and applying the brakes were not slowing the car down at all. finally i put the car in neutral and while the engine kept racing at full throttle, i turned off the ignition and coasted to the side of the road. my husband returned to look at the car and found the accelerator cable disconnected and lodged between the mounting bracket and the throttle actuator, jamming the throttle at full throttle. fortunately this happened about two miles from the house. he was able to reconnect the cable and drive the car home, but he said that while driving back, the throttle was slow to throttle down when he released the petal. once back home he found the cable had disconnected again. we are going to contact ford to see if there has been any recalls on this for the 2001. we found recalls on the 2000 model but none on the 2001. we also found one complaint that was described exactly as ours with the cable disconnecting and hanging up on the bracket.
07/01/2011115101
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact noticed that while attempting to make a right turn, with a quarter tank of gas or lower, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that they were aware of the failure and that the manufacturer had issued a silent recall for the fuel delivery module. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle needed an entire fuel pump assembly. the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not repair the vehicle under campaign id number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 115,101. tlb
07/01/2011115101
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact noticed that while attempting to make a right turn, with a quarter tank or lower of gas, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that they were aware of the failure and that the manufacturer had issued a silent recall for the fuel delivery module. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle needed an entire fuel pump assembly. the manufacturer was aware of the failure;however, did not repair the vehicle under campaign id number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 115,101. bw
06/03/201026000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. the contact stated that the failure would only occur when the fuel tank was one half full or more. in addition, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally and would often hesitate. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle had no recalls associated with it. the failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
06/03/201026000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly stall when the vehicle would have a half of tank or when it was full. the vehicle would also hesitate at times or lunge forward. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle had no recalls associated with it. the failure mileage was approximately 26,000. tb
10/10/201063739
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall intermittently without warning. the dealer made three attempts to repair the fuel pump however, the vehicle continued to stall without warning. the failure began five months ago and the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. the current mileage was 65,622 and the failure mileage was 63,739.
10/10/201063739
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall intermittently without warning. the dealer made three attempts to repair the fuel pump;however, the vehicle continues to stall without warning. the failure began five months ago. the contact did not inform the manufacturer. the current mileages were 65,622 and the failure mileages were 63,739. bw
12/27/201056000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic light the vehicle came to a stop and stalled. the contact made several attempts before the vehicle restarted as normal. the failures had happen on the freeway and other places. after 10 occurs the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. the dealer advised him that there was a leak in the pcv hose and they replaced it. after leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled again. the next day the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. after speaking with the dealer the contact was advised that the fuel pump was replaced in january 29, 2004. he called the manufacture and was advised of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline and that his vehicle was part of the recall and they had performed the recall work once. the contact was the second owner of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,500. vwb
01/22/2011180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the fuel system stalled and he was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel was not being received to the engine which caused the failure and needed to replace the fuel pump. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and advised him that his vin was not included and in order to be included he would need to get a diagnosis from the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. tb
12/27/201056000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic light the vehicle came to a stop and stalled. the contact made several attempts before the vehicle restarted as normal. the failures had happen on the freeway and other places. after 10 occurs the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. the dealer advised him that there was a leak in the pcv hose and they replaced it. after leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled again. the next day the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. after speaking with the dealer the contact was advised that the fuel pump was replaced in january 29, 2004. he called the manufacture and was advised of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline and that his vehicle was part of the recall and they had performed the recall work once. the contact was the second owner of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,500. vwb
01/22/2011180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the fuel system stalled and he was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel was not being received to the engine which caused the failure and needed to replace the fuel pump. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and advised him that his vin was not included and in order to be included he would need to get a diagnosis from the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. tb
12/27/201056000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic light the vehicle came to a stop and stalled. the contact made several attempts before the vehicle restarted as normal. the failures had happen on the freeway and other places. after 10 occurs the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. the dealer advised him that there was a leak in the pcv hose and they replaced it. after leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled again. the next day the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. after speaking with the dealer the contact was advised that the fuel pump was replaced in january 29, 2004. he called the manufacture and was advised of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline and that his vehicle was part of the recall and they had performed the recall work once. the contact was the second owner of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,500. vwb
01/22/2011180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the fuel system stalled and he was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel was not being received to the engine which caused the failure and needed to replace the fuel pump. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and advised him that his vin was not included and in order to be included he would need to get a diagnosis from the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. tb
12/27/201056000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic light the vehicle came to a stop and stalled. the contact made several attempts before the vehicle restarted as normal. the failures had happen on the freeway and other places. after 10 occurs the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. the dealer advised him that there was a leak in the pcv hose and they replaced it. after leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled again. the next day the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. after speaking with the dealer the contact was advised that the fuel pump was replaced in january 29, 2004. he called the manufacture and was advised of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline and that his vehicle was part of the recall and they had performed the recall work once. the contact was the second owner of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,500. vwb
01/22/2011180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the fuel system stalled and he was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel was not being received to the engine which caused the failure and needed to replace the fuel pump. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and advised him that his vin was not included and in order to be included he would need to get a diagnosis from the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. tb
12/27/201056000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic light the vehicle came to a stop and stalled. the contact made several attempts before the vehicle restarted as normal. the failures had happen on the freeway and other places. after 10 occurs the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. the dealer advised him that there was a leak in the pcv hose and they replaced it. after leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled again. the next day the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. after speaking with the dealer the contact was advised that the fuel pump was replaced in january 29, 2004. he called the manufacture and was advised of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline and that his vehicle was part of the recall and they had performed the recall work once. the contact was the second owner of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,500. vwb
01/22/2011180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the fuel system stalled and he was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel was not being received to the engine which caused the failure and needed to replace the fuel pump. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and advised him that his vin was not included and in order to be included he would need to get a diagnosis from the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. tb
12/06/201096500
 I am the original owner of a 2001 ford focus purchased in mooresville nc the vin is #1fafp33px1w371882. the fuel pump had to be replaced. the pump is the same one described in the ford extended coverage program03n01 dated 2003 and supplements 1 & 2 dated january 2004. ford said my was not covered under the program because it was built in aug. 2001 after june 13, 2001 cut off. the car was built in the wayne assembly plant, the location of the fuel pumps that fail. after more search on the internet , my husband found a techinal service bulletin article #04-5-6 describing the procedure for installing a new design fuel delivery module in the 2001-2002 ford focus. under the issue it states: there is a new design fueld delivey module available for serive on 2000-2002 focus built before 12/31/2001 at wayne assemby plant and built before 2/13/2001 at hermosillo plant. the ford motor company said that my does not qualify for the extanded coverage program as it was built in aug. 2001. we think that because the car this the pump descrided in the bulletin, was built at the wayne assembly plant within 2 mos. of the the june 13, 2001 that ford could have cove the repair but the company will not. this is an $800 repair. the sterring column locking key cylinder is also in need of replacement again. i need to turn the key maually back to a neutral position for the engine to run after starting the car. this is the third locking cylinder that i have had installed in my car. i think four cylinder is a little much for a 9 year old car!
06/01/20101
 2001 ford focus. consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. the fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. as she began to drive, the vehicle began to surge again and finally the vehicle shut off. after doing some research, the consumer discovered the vehicle was built using a faulty fuel pump which was found to be a safety issue. nhtsa required ford to issue a csp 03n01 which replaced the fuel delivery module. the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included, but because the vehicle was built two months after the end of the csp production date range ford would not replace the fuel pump free of charge. *jb
12/06/201096500
 I am the original owner of a 2001 ford focus purchased in mooresville nc the vin is #1fafp33px1w371882. the fuel pump had to be replaced. the pump is the same one described in the ford extended coverage program03n01 dated 2003 and supplements 1 & 2 dated january 2004. ford said my was not covered under the program because it was built in aug. 2001 after june 13, 2001 cut off. the car was built in the wayne assembly plant, the location of the fuel pumps that fail. after more search on the internet , my husband found a techinal service bulletin article #04-5-6 describing the procedure for installing a new design fuel delivery module in the 2001-2002 ford focus. under the issue it states: there is a new design fueld delivey module available for serive on 2000-2002 focus built before 12/31/2001 at wayne assemby plant and built before 2/13/2001 at hermosillo plant. the ford motor company said that my does not qualify for the extanded coverage program as it was built in aug. 2001. we think that because the car this the pump descrided in the bulletin, was built at the wayne assembly plant within 2 mos. of the the june 13, 2001 that ford could have cove the repair but the company will not. this is an $800 repair. the sterring column locking key cylinder is also in need of replacement again. i need to turn the key maually back to a neutral position for the engine to run after starting the car. this is the third locking cylinder that i have had installed in my car. i think four cylinder is a little much for a 9 year old car!
06/01/20101
 2001 ford focus. consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. the fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. as she began to drive, the vehicle began to surge again and finally the vehicle shut off. after doing some research, the consumer discovered the vehicle was built using a faulty fuel pump which was found to be a safety issue. nhtsa required ford to issue a csp 03n01 which replaced the fuel delivery module. the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included, but because the vehicle was built two months after the end of the csp production date range ford would not replace the fuel pump free of charge. *jb
12/06/201096500
 I am the original owner of a 2001 ford focus purchased in mooresville nc the vin is #1fafp33px1w371882. the fuel pump had to be replaced. the pump is the same one described in the ford extended coverage program03n01 dated 2003 and supplements 1 & 2 dated january 2004. ford said my was not covered under the program because it was built in aug. 2001 after june 13, 2001 cut off. the car was built in the wayne assembly plant, the location of the fuel pumps that fail. after more search on the internet , my husband found a techinal service bulletin article #04-5-6 describing the procedure for installing a new design fuel delivery module in the 2001-2002 ford focus. under the issue it states: there is a new design fueld delivey module available for serive on 2000-2002 focus built before 12/31/2001 at wayne assemby plant and built before 2/13/2001 at hermosillo plant. the ford motor company said that my does not qualify for the extanded coverage program as it was built in aug. 2001. we think that because the car this the pump descrided in the bulletin, was built at the wayne assembly plant within 2 mos. of the the june 13, 2001 that ford could have cove the repair but the company will not. this is an $800 repair. the sterring column locking key cylinder is also in need of replacement again. i need to turn the key maually back to a neutral position for the engine to run after starting the car. this is the third locking cylinder that i have had installed in my car. i think four cylinder is a little much for a 9 year old car!
06/01/20101
 2001 ford focus. consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. the fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. as she began to drive, the vehicle began to surge again and finally the vehicle shut off. after doing some research, the consumer discovered the vehicle was built using a faulty fuel pump which was found to be a safety issue. nhtsa required ford to issue a csp 03n01 which replaced the fuel delivery module. the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included, but because the vehicle was built two months after the end of the csp production date range ford would not replace the fuel pump free of charge. *jb
06/25/2010123150
 Sticking acclerator pedal 2001 ford focus se. 2.0l l4 dohc driving down the interstate heading to work and was going to set the cruise. i couldn't get it to activate tried speeding up and slowing down and setting - didn't operate. a few moments later a car merged in front of me from the on ramp. i slowed down let traffic on the left go by. i then merged to left lane and depressed the accelerator and it stuck at/near full throttle. i tapped the brakes to see if the cruise had engaged - no change, looked to see if there was an obstruction by the pedal - none found, tried pulling pedal back with my foot - no effect, tried stomping on accelerator to see if it would unstick - no change. i was now going over 80 mph and close to rear ending a car in front of me i stepped on the brakes hard, it didn't slow down. at this point i turned the ignition off and merged to the right and off to the emergency lane. i opened the hood and inspected the accelerator linkage at the throttle plate. found the cruise control cable had disconnected and got lodged between the cruise control cable mounting bracket and the throttle plate actuator keeping the throttle plate at or near full throttle. i reconnected the cruise cable went to work returned home and have set the car aside for further inspection.
05/15/2008110000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that when sitting stationary with the engine running, the vehicle would stall. the contact was able to prevent the stalling if keeping slight pressure on the accelerator but once the pressure was released, the engine would idle and then stall. the contact believed the failure was directly related to nhtsa recall campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) but had not confirmed if his vehicle was included in the recall as of yet. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
05/01/2009100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the engine hesitated and the speed decreased to 30 mph. suddenly, the vehicle stalled. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and after waiting fifteen to twenty minutes the vehicle resumed to normal operation. the failure occurred approximately between every 10 to 40 miles. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the sensor and fuel filter were replaced. the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was 100,000. the current mileage was 130,000.
01/01/2004300001
 My2001 ford focus zx3( manual transmission )with over 105,000 miles on it has had a electronic throttle problem since it had 30,000 miles on it. intermittently the engine speed would not decrease when your foot is taken off the accelerator pedal. the car would act like the cruise control was engaged. the car could be controlled by heavy braking or depressing the clutch. it was taken into three different ford dealer at least seven different times only once did they claim to see the problem. that time the mechanic show me disconnecting a electrical plug under the hood caused the throttle controls to go to a fail safe mode making the problem disappear for period of time(days).i was told to bring it back in when it happened again. i did that, mechanic was know longer with the dealership. several parts were changed several different times but did nothing to correct the problem. when the problem is present the engine speed will decrease to a fast idle once the car comes to a complete stop. the problem will go away sometimes after shutting off the engine and restarting but not always. *tr
04/10/2008120000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph. the engine loss power without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred whenever traveling at the speed rate of 65 mph. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 120,000. the current mileage was 128,000.
01/01/2010120000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving the vehicle loss power and stalled. the speed is unknown. the vehicle was towed to the nearest repair shop where they advised her that the fuel pump failed. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on her vehicle. recall nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline is related to the failure; however, her vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired for over $650 at the owner's expense. the current and failure mileages were under 120,000.
01/16/2004115000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. she had her vehicle repaired according to recall# 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). after the repair while at a local gas station she saw a puddle of gasoline from under the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer and an updated version of the component was installed. years later, while driving the driver-side head light failed. she pulled over to a local store and turned the vehicle off. minutes later smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle, and then flames erupted. the fire department extinguished the flames and cut the battery cables. a fire fighter speculated that the battery caused the fire. the manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall #: 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables). upon contact she was advised that her vehicle identification number was excluded from the vin range. she was in the process of sending correspondence to the manufacturer that exemplifies the failure. the failure mileage was . the current and failure mileages were 115,000.
10/14/200983000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus . the vehicle intermittently exhibits a no-start condition. a technician from the dealer concluded that her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). her vehicle remained at the dealer. the failure mileage was 83,000.
10/04/20091
 Vehicle engine rpm was running high and low while idling. then car completely shut down and would not restart. previously had similar problem and replaced the fuel pump with ford pump in 2007 and was told that the pump is bad again. *tr
07/24/2009950001
 We have a 2001 ford focus that would cut out and die during acceleration. we found that this model had a recall notice on it and took it to the local ford dealership, jack kissee ford, and was told that it was not covered. the findings that they returned to us was that it needed the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced, the same as the recall. we took in the safety recall information from your website with all relevant information. *tr
07/07/20091099001
 I own a 2001 ford focus,i was coming back from dallas and my car lost power. i had to get onto the shoulder,it would not go faster than 20 miles. i had surges in power. i did make it home without an accident. next day car would not start. called and had it towed to my mechanic. my mechanic said it started fine,i left it there ,next day it would not start. mechanic called and said it needed a new fuel pump and filter. i then called spikes ford in mission tx. they said my vin # was not on the recall. so i called ford myself,computers were down,they said to have it fixed and call them back.they will not do anything. *tr
07/11/20092170001
 Extremely poor gas mileage on my 2001 ford focus, . hesitation started over the last couple of months. had a full tune up. now the car hesitates at all speeds and it seems like it is going to stall at any moment. did a recall search and found out that the fuel pump is on recall for that particular model and year so i am heading to the dealer the first of the week to get it done. fingers crossed. *tr
02/22/200575000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitates as if it will stall. after several months of experiencing this issue, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. a mechanic replaced the fuel delivery module according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), which corrected the failure. currently, four years later, the failure has recurred. the dealer stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired and was only covered for 12,000 miles, they would no longer be responsible for any new repairs. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
01/01/19013
 2001 ford focus recall for faulty fuel pump. *nj the consumer stated over the last few months the vehicle has stalled several times. the consumer discovered a recall, but the dealer wanted to charge 95.00 just to perform a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem and the test would only detect a faulty fuel pump when it was in failure mode. the test would not reveal a problem since the failure only occurred on the road and on an intermittent basis. *jb updated 04/20/10 the consumer stated for years his daughter had problems with the vehicle stalling. updated 05/07/10.*jb
12/13/2008650001
 My second 2001 ford focus station wagon(# ) has just started to lose fuel pressure sporadically when driving. several times it has caused a loss in break-ability, since the engine isn't running smoothly when the pressure drops. it definately causes the car to stall and not run as well, which could lead to a wreck. my first 2001 ford focus wagon (#) had the same issue, and it was repaired by ford under the nhtsa 03v482000 recall, yet ford is denying the second wagon for a recall repair. i hope to resolve this issue quickly, as it may cause harm to someone if i leave this intermittently-bad pump in the car. this fuel pump pressure failure occurs almost every other day now, which makes the car unreliable to drive in heavy traffic. i would like ford to consider this car as they do my other car, and fix the fuel pump problem that is definately a manufacturing issue. this car has less than 70,000 miles on it. it shouldn't have a fuel pump problem already. i will see what i can do to fix it; and i will keep the old part for reference and possibly refund if you are able to research this and hold ford accountable for their fuel pumps that don't produce adequate fuel pressure consistently. *tr
12/17/200855000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving between 5-10 mph, the engine shut off without warning. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer for repair. the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. the contact paid for the repair. he discovered a recall for the fuel pump, but the dealer did not inform him of the recall. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure mileage was 55,000.
02/07/20071085961
 My vehicle, 2001 ford focus, displays all the symptoms regarding a faulty fuel pump fuel delivery module. at one-quarter tank, the engine will stall on right turns. during extended driving, the vehicle will surge and stutter eventually stalling, and during idling, the vehicle will drop power requiring constant pressure on the accelerator. i took the vehicle in for service on feb 7, 2007 and was told that my vehicle came off the assembly line three months too late to have fallen under the extended warranty. i am furious that ford would provide a 10yr extended warranty on it's vehicles - regardless of mileage, but would exclude models that have vin numbers just outside the window of known occurrence of problem. the vehicle had stalled on a major highway (us95 in las vegas clark county), and fortunately no one was hurt. the vehicle had over $1300 of service completed during this incident, but the issue has now re-occurred. symptoms began in late september, and have gotten progressively worse. i do not feel safe driving long distances, as the vehicle has begun stalling around corners and during idling. i currently can not afford payments on a new vehicle, and want ford to honor its pledge for safety by admitting more vehicles under its extended service warranty. ford's technical service bulletin regarding this defect is 03n01 and ford claims that over 671, 000 vehicles are affected. i suspect very few 2001 focuses are still on the road, and fewer ever received notice regarding this recall. i find it hard to defend their patronizing position that (they're) sorry, but there is nothing that can be done. i have spent thousands of dollars to keep this vehicle road worthy, i and i refuse to spend one penny more. for a vehicle model that has had so many flaws, i am appalled at the lack of support actually provided. i will note, that ford was very helpful in replacing the ignition assembly-three times. thanks recall id from nhtsa: 03v482000 ford tsb 03n01. *tr
08/21/2008418001
 2001 ford focus, sever gasoline leak, when noticed half a thank had leaked in 1 hour. stopped car, had it towed after allowing the leak to stop. could had get on fire, road got covered with gas. dealer found disconnected gas line to gas pump on gas pump. could not connect the gas line back since neck was damaged, replaced gas pum and gas line. pump was changed by same dealer on 2005 after car died because pump broke, recall was in effect and pump changes as recalled. *tr
08/01/2008385001
 I have a fuel pump problem with my 2001 ford focus station wagon. if the gas gets below 1/2 tank, the engine stalls and the motor starves for fuel, but there is about 1/2 tank of gas in the car. this has happened to me twice now in 30 days. *tr
06/27/200889000103/15/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms. the failure has occurred twice while driving. the vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed. after waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 90,000. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/07/08 the dealer lowered the fuel tank, removed the old fuel pump and found the screen in the bottom of the tank. the dealer replaced the fuel pump. updated 08/07/08
06/01/2006400001008/01/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle would vibrate and the engine stalled. the vehicle would restart and backfire before accelerating. there were no prior warning indicators. the dealer diagnosed the failure as the fuel system, but the contact was unsure about what they said needed to be repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 79,000. updated 05/07/08 *bf updated 05/07/08. *jb
12/15/2007100000609/04/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the engine warning indicator light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle surged forward. while idling at a stop light, the engine shut off. the dealer stated that the fuel delivery module malfunctioned and they made the replacement. prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was previously serviced in 2004 under nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000.
11/11/200330000110/07/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. approximately two years ago, the contact noticed that her gas mileage was significantly lower than other 2001 vehicles of the same model. the dealer stated that recalls were issued for the ford focus, however, the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls regarding gas mileage. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. *updated 12/27/07 *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr
09/28/2006105000202/01/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and shaking and shut completely off when turning. the failure only occurred once. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system) was referenced. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 105,000. updated 12/12/07
08/05/2007158000302/01/2001
 Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway. however, it gradually worsened and resulted in surging and loss of power. the throttle because totally unresponsive and i had to coast to a stop on the side of a busy highway. the car is in the shop presently. given the amount of data out there to show this is a common defect for the 2001 focus, i expect ford to cover the repair. *tr
06/04/200690000101/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and loose power while driving. the failure occurred without warning. the dealer replaced the fuel filter, but the failure persists. the contact stated that the failure has been ongoing and resulted in a vehicle crash. the manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included as part of any recalls. a valid vin, the engine size, and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage is 110,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
05/11/200753800210/27/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the current and failure mileage were 53800. while driving at 35 mph under normal driving conditions, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to roll the vehicle into a parking lot. after about five minutes the contact was able to start the vehicle again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed. same problem as nhtsa recall # 03v482000.
01/01/19012
 2001 ford focus customer states that the fuel pump and fuel filter are bad an needs to be recalled**cc after the repairs were made in late summer of 2004, the consumer experienced the same problems in march 2007 the pump was replaced again. the manufacturer referred to the problem as a safety and customer satisfaction issue not a recall.*jb updated 06/26/07. *jb
09/01/200681676103/11/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine stalled completely. the vehicle was restarted, and stalled a second time. the vehicle was shifted into park, and would not start back up for 3 days. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. there was a nhtsa recall# 03v482000 which pertained to the gasoline fuel system. the fuel delivery module had previously been replaced 3 times with no success. the manufacturer was also notified, who informed the contact that there was nothing that could be done.
03/31/200669000102/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph uphill, the vehicle hesitated and operated at a reduced speed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. the dealership determined the fuel delivery module was blocking the flow of fuel to the engine. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v482000, regarding the fuel system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
03/12/2006120000103/01/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle stalls. after one hour the vehicle restarts. the dealer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, cam, oxygen sensor, fuel sensor, fuel line, coil tech, and vacuum hose; however this did not remedy the problem.
01/01/19011
 2001 focus faulty fdm was replaced. this caused vehicle to hesitate, surge, stutter, and lose power during acceleration. *ts ***nar*** the consumer discovered a recall had been issued, but was told his vehicle was not included. the consumer later discovered his vehicle was manufactured at the exact plant that was included in the recall. *jb
09/10/20051120002002/01/2001
 There is a recall program on the 2001 ford focus that i own which i was notified of in writing by letter. (03n01) the letter states that the fuel pump is faulty and needs to be replaced if the car is exhibiting stalling, sputtering, cutting off, etc. my car did all of those things. the letter also states that the repair should take 1/2 day. when i took the car to be repaired the dealership did not acknowledge that there is a problem and repaired something totally different at my expense despite the fact that i have a letter. the repair they did also took 4 days. i was out of pocket for the repair. the car is now stalling and cutting off constantly putting my family and myself in a great deal of danger. i called the number on the letter i received about the recall. the representative named mohammed was of no assistance telling me that i needed to have the problem diagnosed at the dealership. i explained to him that i did already take the car and have it diagnosed with the symptoms described on the letter paid for the repair that was done though the dealership refused to replace the fuel pump. i am afraid that if the car is not repaired soon, at ford's expense there is the possibility of danger to my family or myself. lyndon, mohammed's supervisor also spoke with me and repeated the same things i told him over and over offering no assistance. *nm
06/01/200425000105/31/2004
 Similar description with nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000, but no match on vin 1fafp383x1w360466. *jb
06/28/200547259409/26/2001
 I have a 2001 ford focus. over the past 1 1/4 years, my car has experienced intermittent engine problems. the car experiences a loss of power, bucks like a bronco, and eventually stalls within a matter of moments. this has occurred three times on hilly state highways where the speed limit is 65 mph. if the car is allowed to sit, it will typically restart after a hour or so. last week this occured on flat terrain with the air conditioner running and the car going approximately 40mph. i had the car towed to the dealership, however they did not look at the vehcile until the next day and advised me that it was most likely the fuel pump however, they were unable to guarantee that replacement would correct the problem. i advised the dealership of nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 and was advised that it did not pertain to my car. i contacted ford and was advised that unless the dealership could duplicate the problem, the fdm would not be replaced under the program.
08/01/2004307/01/2001
 The 2001 ford focus had five recall notices. *bf the vehicle would not start. the consumer needed a new fuel pump. the vehicle displayed a strong fuel smell. the fuel cap light had come on. the replacement fuel pump was defective. refer to recall campaign# 03v482000. *sc *jb
08/01/2003360003
 The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling. this is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced. a recall was issued regarding this problem. *ak recall campaign # 03v482000. there was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 mph. *sc *jb
12/16/200477000412/15/2000
 My 2001 ford focus has stalled again. this is about the 4th time. local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump. dealership claims that is only battery replacement. i have all old parts from recent service at dealership. i would like to see this vehicle recalled. found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model. http://www.theautochannel.com/f/mania/repair/news.html?mania. *jb
11/20/20041
 After the fuel delivery module recall 03v482000 was performed the replacement part failed. this was verified by the dealership after inspection. *jb
10/23/2004100208/07/2001
 I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. i am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. i have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. they keep saying there are no recalls for my car. i know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as i did 2 weeks apart from me. he has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. i need help. *ak
09/20/20021900010
 The consequences described in the stalling recall 03v482000 occurred on numerous occasions, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *al
06/25/2004202/11/2002
 On 2 occasions my car has failed to start and cut off. leading up to this the car was working fine and just all of a sudden just stopped. the 1st time it started with the hesitation and stuttering of the engine. where there was a recall on the gas line which the dealer fixed. the 2nd time it just keep cutting off everytime i put the car in drive. i took it to the ford and they said they could find nothing wrong with the car but i have a feeling it is going to do it again and i will be stranded by the road again. everytime it happens ford can't find anything wrong or aren't looking well enough. *la
08/15/200224156
 Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...
10/15/200348500
 The same as eveyone else. the vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump. i am a ase certified mechanic. i talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. they told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue. they would have to charge me 75 bucks to check it out (because according to ford, it has to be done by them regardless of my qualifications) then if it's not having the performance problem at the time they would not be able to verify it's the fuel pump. since it's intermittent i chose to pull the tank and investigate my self. i agree "kinda" that it's a fuel pump issue. the reason i say this is because i pulled the tank tonight, disassembled the pump/sending unit assembly and found a large amount of sediment in the base and around the sides of the body the pump sits in. additionally the screen/sock on the inlet side of the pump motor was almost completely clogged with the stuff,. the tank itself had a light film of the brown stuff which easily is wiped with a clean rag. looking at the gunk, it would seem to me to be very bad gas, but why just the focus. i put the same stuff in both my other two vehicles and no problems. i can't analyze the stuff to determine what it is for sure but can assure you it's only a matter of time before it caused enough cavitation for the pump to heat up burn out. i did not see evidence of any gaskets or anything else internal attached to the tank going bad, but since i use the same fuel else were w/o problems it almost has to be a situation like a seals/sealant deteriorating and producing the nasty stuff. i plan on saving $250 and clean it all and see if things improve. the pump is only available from ford (interesting). ford needs to do somthing about this before they allow somone to get killed out there on the hiway. i just purchased this vehicle used a month ago for my 15 year old daughter. i should have done better research first.
03/15/200339948
 I bought my focus used, it had 38,000 miles, on a trip the engine began to act up. it was revving all the way up but would not go above 40 mph. after calling a tow truck the check engine light came on, the dealership that i took it to had it for over a week and had difficulty locating the problem. it started and drove just fine for them. i had the fuel pump and filter replaced, as well as the fuel system flushed. while it was there they performed recall work on my battery cable routing, and my one of my engine control arm bolts. everything was fine for a few months, then i had a tire throw tread, the front passenger side. 1 week later it was back to get the other tire replaced because it had a bubble in it, after learning that i got the rest of the tires replaced. a few weeks ago my brakes started squeling, i had the pads checked they were fine, after they kept making noise i insisted that they were changed. after driving about 100 miles i started hearing a spinning thump. that became very loud. back into the shop, they replaced a brake caliper, and also i had to get yet another fuel filter, it was begining to become restricted, again. the brake problem even though it had been doing it for a while since i did not have a ford dealership do it was not covered under my warranty, and i am sure that something else will go wrong. yay!
07/15/200326000
 Car suddenly stalls when taking a sweeping right hand turn. power steering is inoperable, leaving auto in middle of road or highway ramp.
03/15/200318530
 In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. the first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. i then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. i began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. the left headlamp and turn signal was also malfunctioning. i could not get the wipers to turn off at times. i would turn the headlights off and back on again, and the wipers would turn off. this would also work at times when the wipers would not turn on, but not always. i never noticed an absolute consistency as to what would get the wipers to function properly. they also would not function at the correct speed. they would go fast when i wanted them to go slow and vice-versa. i had taken the car in twice to have this problem fixed. they replaced the multi function switch both times. a week following the second visit, i noticed they would not work again. i scheduled an appointment for the third time. in between the time i scheduled the appointment and the actual day of the appointment, i noticed the gas light had come on when i still had about 36 miles worth of gas left in my car. i noticed the light was on for a bit and then it went off. so, i told them about that problem as well when i took the car in. they replaced the fuel pump and sending unit assembly. also they replaced whatever wires were causing the multi function switch to go out again and again. i left the dealership and made a stop at a convenience store. when i tried to start my car, it would not start. not a sound or anything. the car was totally dead. i called ford to have them tow the car. this time, they claimed they needed to replace the clutch safety start switch, which they did. my breaks also squeak constantly. they adjusted the breaks and clean them up. they claim the squeaking breaks are normal. do not buy a ford.
05/15/20010
 I have had numerous problems with my focus. about 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. i took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. they didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. the next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. i called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. when i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. they told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. a few days later, the same problem. took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. he said i was driving the car out of context. what he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. i have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. my car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. at less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. the dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. i went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. there was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. my car has several other problems. the positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. the explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. but this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. the tires had not been taken off. i am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car. i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
12/15/20020
 There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. i am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. to date no recall info received by post. however i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. i have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs. 1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas 5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players 10/tracklink reset three times 11/still have realy noisy brakes 12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better results no just longer wait.
01/15/20030
 Vehicle sluggish when gas pedal pushed, finally stalled out and wouldn't start for a period of time. when started only ran for a moment then stalled again. vehicle towed to dealer where fuel pump and filter were replaced.
09/15/200351756
 Also nov/20/01 my electric windows stopped working once again.....warrenty covered that.
10/15/20030
 We sued ford via the magnuson moss warranty act. the focus had been sold prior to the filing of the law suit. we reached an out of court settlement of $3500. the problem with the car was intermittent stalling. the local ford dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
10/15/20030
 After three unseccessful attempts to have my ford focus repaired for engine stalls(while on the highway with the kids in the back seat,with 18-wheeler behind me).iionce again took my car to ford for warranty work.they found that the fuel pump was not suppling enough pressure and fixed it i thought,when at work with the car running and the exhaust at running temperature,all the fuel leaked out and could of very easily caused a fire which could of caused a great lose of life not only for myself but also for my wife and kids who always drive the car
03/15/2004545001
 My 2001 ford focus zx3 has stalled around turns and when it gets below 1/3 tank consistently since i got it, and in mid march it completely stalled out as i was driving down the road and took nearly 20 minutes to restart. i just visited fords web site to find out any recall information and it came up with no recalls for this problem, or any other problem. *nm
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 Vehicle hesitated and stalled due to a contaminated fuel tank. *ph the consumer has since received a recall notice, and after reading the notice she realized the vehicle had the same problems. *jb
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 After taking vehicle for recall repair, engine light came on after it hasn't been driven for two days. when it was taken to dealership it was found that there was an excess leak in the solenoid canister. *la after repair on solenoid canister, check engine light reappeared. consumer took vehicle back to dealership, light goes off. consumer went back and forth to dealership because check engine light kept appearing. also, consumer experience loss of fuel. consumer fulled gas tank and after being driven 51 miles, tank is half full. *la
02/09/200475296111/16/2001
 Dealership refused to perform the stalling recall 03v482000 repairs unless the consumer paid $165.00 for a diagnostic. *ak the vehicle was repaired at another dealership at no charge. *jb
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 The dealership refused to perform the engine stalling recall 03v482000 unless the consumer purchased a fuel filter for $42.00. *jb
11/26/2003295402
 At 75 mph in interstate traffic, vehicle engine missed then lost power. engine would not rise above 1000 rpm. narrowly avoided collision in merging out of traffic. engine would not accelerate above 1500 rpm, eventually stalled. after 15 minutes, restarted and operated normally for 5 minutes before stalling again.*ak
60002
 Vehicle stalls when turning in either direction. dealer has replaced the fuel filter twice, but the problem still occurs. *ak
1501/02/2001
 2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted. in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control. the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker. the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc *jb
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 While driving vehicle would intermittently leak gas. owner would smell gas fumes inside of vehicle when turning it on. noticed on rearview mirror a trail of gasoline. had taken vehicle to dealership 3 or more times for gas leaks. mechanic could not locate cause of the leakage, which still leaked after repairs were completed.*ak
03/15/2003556501
 While driving, the vehicle hesitated/stalled. this was caused by a fuel system sensor. *ak *jb
04/14/200339000111/20/2000
 Starting at about 39,000 miles (october, 2002), whenever my car had a quarter tank or less of gas, the car would start choking and feel like it was going to stall. if i stopped and let the car sit for a few minutes, it would be ok for a few minutes and then it would happen again. this continued after i had the fuel filter replaced, and a mechanic couldn't figure out the problem. it has happened at many speeds, but most often while on the freeway. today, at 49,000 miles, i have more than half a tank of gas, going about 35 mph, and the same thing happened. *nlm
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 The engine missed usually mildly, but sometimes violently as to shake vehicle and sometimes stall, also the vehicle experienced a raw gas smell, suspension, brake,transmission and tire problems.*ak. consumer also noted the rear hatch popped open by itself.*jb
10/13/200220010/11/2002
 Bad egr system followed by battery ground failure. ph
04/06/20024
 Key will not turn in ignition. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced locking mechanism in steering column. *ak the fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700. *yh
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 Consumer states that the gas mileage has decreased, also when fuel goes below half a tank the acceleration is decreased. *slc
04/02/2002801/27/2001
 When tank is half way full or less, vehicle will stall when trying to accelerate. contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause. *ak consumer stated the engine light illuminated and a senor was replaced however that did not remedy the stalling problem.*jb
508/13/2001
 At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls. consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.*akthe dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button. this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring. the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced. also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module. this module has also been replaced. the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced. *jg
05/29/2002401/10/2001
 While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.*ak the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank. after letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart.this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle. *jg
05/20/2002107/01/2001
 Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. *jb the vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. the vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult. *yh
05/20/2002107/20/2001
 Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road. cause is unknown. jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. now the vehicle gives them 180 miles. the vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling. the dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
11/10/20041
 Events leading up to the failure: check engine light came on has never gone off since, highly increased running noise, engine hesitation that at highway speed it causes the whole car to jerk failure: i took the car in and they told me i needed a new head that ford had redesigned a new one and it would cost $1000. the one i currently have deposits carbon and will keep doing so until it eventually gives out. the thing that irks me is ford obviously knew there was a design flaw if they designed a new one, therefore i feel they should be covering this. corrections: none, cannot afford. will have to drive it until the car gives out.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
10/26/20064200010005/15/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitates, stalls, and has to be restarted each time. the vehicle was taken to ford at least 12 times; however, they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he discovered that the fuel pump failed. his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was returned to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.
01/24/2007140000412/01/2001
 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus with a current and failure mileage of 140,000. the contact stated that she was driving 55 mph on a hot day and the vehicle would sputter and lose acceleration , then lost power. the contact stated that the engine would stall, but the car would still be driving until the contact applied the brakes. the contact had the mechanic changed the spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter, but the problem persisted. the contact called the manufacturer, and they told him to take it to the ford dealer to get it diagnosed. the mechanic stated that it was a failure in the fuel distribution system, but the parts were on nationwide back order. *ak
04/04/200761000101/03/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that this vehicle is performed similar to the information found in nhtsa recallm campaign # 03v482000. the ford manufacturer stated that this vehicle was excluded from the recall. the current and failure mileage were 61,000.*ak
06/30/2006403/01/2001
 Vehicle stalls underway due to clogged fuel filter. i have replaced the fuel filter three time in the last 10,000 miles. appears to be clogged with black material. believe this could be related to ea02022. this last time my 17 yr old was the driver. *nm
03/08/2004418802005/04/2001
 History of fuel system problem: 11/25/03: engine hesitation, loss of power, engine stall (pd repair cost- diagnostic test; no problems found). 2/04: received recall letter from ford regarding fuel pump in my vehicle. 3/8/04: recall work performed(replaced fuel delivery module - n/c). 3/9/04: same problem re-occurred(replace dpfe sensor and clear dtcs - n/c). 6/04: same problem re-occurred (diff. dealer - replaced fuel filter- pd repair cost). 8/5/04: same problem re-occurred (broke down in ohio - replaced vacuum hose - pd repair cost). vehicle has stalled at least 20 times while operating. 2 close-calls: 8/5/04 in ohio- stalled in busy intersection while turning. 9/04: almost hit child on bike in neighborhood due to vehicle stall and loss of assisted steering. *nm
06/25/200450000109/11/2001
 Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling. vehicle experienced a hesitation/stalling problem, and loss of power. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
04/30/200453300102/07/2001
 My car stalled after coming around a sharp right hand turn. i restarted the engine and carried on a few more yards when the engine stalled again. i tried to start the car several more times because i was stuck at the entrance to the freeway on-ramp in very busy traffic. i could not get the car started and had to get it towed away. the mechanic at the repair outfit replaced the fuel filter and said that the old one was clogged up with dirt. this has never happened to me before. i did some research on the internet and found that i am not the only focus owner with this problem. i think this relates to recall #03v482000. *ak
01/16/20041
 The consumer received a recall letter nhtsa: #03v482000 concerning fuel delivery problem. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer but the dealer refused to honor the recall indicating there was not recall at this moment. the consumer was asked to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test which would cost $90.00. *nm
11/09/200346000106/28/2001
 I have a 2001 ford focus zx3. around approximately 36,000 miles i started noticing the engine missing. shortly after when the gas tank would be 1/4 full and below the car would experience what felt like fuel starvation, frequently in coordination with a sharp turn. the car would spit and sputter for a few seconds and then it would clear up and be fine. this usually occurred when accelerating on an interstate on ramp and was (and still is) potentially dangerous. the severity and frequency of the car stalling gradually became worse over a few months time. now the car has approximately 46,000 miles on it. on november 9, 2003 while on the interstate traveling at 65 mph with 1/2 tank of gas the car started going through fuel starvation. it last a few seconds and then cleared up. this is a major safety hazard. before the last incident, i thought that if i made sure the gas tank was not low the car would be okay. i did some research on this incident after the last incident. i searched the nhtsa site and focaljet. i saw that many people were suffering this problem and learned what the probable cause was. i believe the problem is the lining of the gas tank coming loose and keeping the fuel delivery module from taking up as much gas as the car needs to keep running. i contacted the local ford dealership on november 11, 2003. the service manager told me he had heard of the problem, but had never had a customer that had a problem with it. i am taking the car in on november 18, 2003 to get repaired. to be clear, the car has not totally stalled due to this problem. it acts like it is going to die and the rpms go down. pushing in the accelerator pedal does not make the rpms go up. the car runs very rough for several seconds (spitting and sputtering is how i describe it) and then clears out. *la
03/08/2003101/01/2001
 Fuel system,gasoline: delivery problem. *ak
42000301/04/2003
 When the vehicle was in reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled.*ak the dealership refused to evaluate the problem because the vehicle started after being towed. all three incidents occurred when the gas tank was 1/4 full or less. all three incidents occurred when the vehicle sat overnight and was started in the morning. *ph *jb
07/22/200325
 Problem is ongoing.when the gas tank is less than 1/4 tank full, the engine hesitates, as if it's not getting enough fuel, when i try to resume speed after dropping from highway speed of 40+ to anything below that and then try to accelerate again. problem typically occurs when merging onto a thruway from an access ramp. my mechanic speculates that fuel pump in gas tank doesn't get enough fuel because what fuel is left sloshes away from pump. problem is long-standing, fuel filter has been replaced but didn't help. i chose to keep the tank full rather than spend $100s of dollars investigating problem.*ak special note: model is a station wagon with a manual transmission.
07/05/200357000403/20/2003
 Car lost fuel pressure and would not drive. after waiting until car cooled down car will start and drive. car only has this problem when the tempature is above 90 degrees.*ak
05/19/2003379501009/28/2001
 Related to nhtsa action #ea02022 2001 ford focus with 38,000 miles; fuel starvation, sometimes to the point of stalling. occurs when making long right turns (interstate on & off-ramps) - prevents me from merging safely into traffic. problem is most severe with less than 1/2 a tank of gas. *nlm
12/30/200219360607/22/2002
 Engine stalls at any speed, during any weather conditions. a engine light with an 'exclamation point' comes on, the red light near the hazards button comes on, and the fuel light comes on while this stalling happens. about two weeks prior to the car beginning to stall, the check engine light had come on. i took it to the dealership and they replaced a valve (rtc, i think) in the fuel system and said i needed a new fuel filter and the fuel infectors cleaned, all for about $200. i had the fuel filter replaced at an independent garage and used techron fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank. the da i left the dealership, however, the car began to stall and it cotinues to do so.
05/21/2002104/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
02/04/20111
 2001 ford focus. consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for fuel pump replacement *tgw the consumer stated her mother had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall. however, in feb 2011, the vehicle came to a dead stop without warning. the vehicle was towed to a service station, because it couldn't be restarted. the problem was soon diagnosed as a fuel pump failure and subsequently it was replaced. the consumer's mother contacted the dealership and was told she was eligible for reimbursement. but, soon after the statement was retracted. ford stated the replacement coverage was for a period of ten years from the original warranty start date on the vehicle. *jb
06/01/20101
 2001 ford focus. consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. the fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. as she began to drive, the vehicle began to surge again and finally the vehicle shut off. after doing some research, the consumer discovered the vehicle was built using a faulty fuel pump which was found to be a safety issue. nhtsa required ford to issue a csp 03n01 which replaced the fuel delivery module. the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included, but because the vehicle was built two months after the end of the csp production date range ford would not replace the fuel pump free of charge. *jb
02/26/2010
 I have had numerous stalling condition while driving that have been frightening. several fuel modules have been replaced as well as harness repairs. the dealer has finally replaced the harness going to the fuel pump stating it had been rubbing against the body and grounding out. i am not sure this will fix the problem since it is intermittent. it appears the dealer has done several wiring harness repairs leading to the fuel pump.
05/01/200945000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while engaging the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shut off due to the fuel pump. the manufacturer stated that they were unable to provide any assistance. the contact is aware of the safety risk since the failure could potentially cause a crash. the current mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.
06/01/200983000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact drove to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced several parts; however, the failure was not corrected. the fuel pump was eventually determined to be the cause of the failure. the dealer and manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the current and failure mileages were 83,000.
05/25/200959000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. on may 25, 2008, the vehicle would not move when the contact attempted to accelerate. he took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. the mechanic further stated that the part could not be replaced because he did not have the proper tool to remove the fuel pump. only the ford dealer was equipped with the tool. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the estimated repair cost would be $1,000. the manufacturer confirmed that the vin was not included in the recall and would not assist with the repair. the current and failure mileages were 59,000.
01/01/19013
 2001 ford focus recall for faulty fuel pump. *nj the consumer stated over the last few months the vehicle has stalled several times. the consumer discovered a recall, but the dealer wanted to charge 95.00 just to perform a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem and the test would only detect a faulty fuel pump when it was in failure mode. the test would not reveal a problem since the failure only occurred on the road and on an intermittent basis. *jb updated 04/20/10 the consumer stated for years his daughter had problems with the vehicle stalling. updated 05/07/10.*jb
02/07/20071085961
 My vehicle, 2001 ford focus, displays all the symptoms regarding a faulty fuel pump fuel delivery module. at one-quarter tank, the engine will stall on right turns. during extended driving, the vehicle will surge and stutter eventually stalling, and during idling, the vehicle will drop power requiring constant pressure on the accelerator. i took the vehicle in for service on feb 7, 2007 and was told that my vehicle came off the assembly line three months too late to have fallen under the extended warranty. i am furious that ford would provide a 10yr extended warranty on it's vehicles - regardless of mileage, but would exclude models that have vin numbers just outside the window of known occurrence of problem. the vehicle had stalled on a major highway (us95 in las vegas clark county), and fortunately no one was hurt. the vehicle had over $1300 of service completed during this incident, but the issue has now re-occurred. symptoms began in late september, and have gotten progressively worse. i do not feel safe driving long distances, as the vehicle has begun stalling around corners and during idling. i currently can not afford payments on a new vehicle, and want ford to honor its pledge for safety by admitting more vehicles under its extended service warranty. ford's technical service bulletin regarding this defect is 03n01 and ford claims that over 671, 000 vehicles are affected. i suspect very few 2001 focuses are still on the road, and fewer ever received notice regarding this recall. i find it hard to defend their patronizing position that (they're) sorry, but there is nothing that can be done. i have spent thousands of dollars to keep this vehicle road worthy, i and i refuse to spend one penny more. for a vehicle model that has had so many flaws, i am appalled at the lack of support actually provided. i will note, that ford was very helpful in replacing the ignition assembly-three times. thanks recall id from nhtsa: 03v482000 ford tsb 03n01. *tr
06/27/200889000103/15/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms. the failure has occurred twice while driving. the vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed. after waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 90,000. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/07/08 the dealer lowered the fuel tank, removed the old fuel pump and found the screen in the bottom of the tank. the dealer replaced the fuel pump. updated 08/07/08
05/24/200886781
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and then shut off a few minutes later. the vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. the mechanic replaced the fuel pump. the contact received a ford recall notice (03n01) in january of 2004 and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer informed her that they would not change that part until the failure occurs. currently, the contact is experiencing difficulty receiving reimbursement from the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 86,781 and current mileage was 87,800.
03/18/2008117509110/31/2001
 I had received a letter in january 2004 from mr. frank m. ligon, director of service engineering operations of the ford motor company. the letter stated that in accordance with program 03n01 (engine stalling in 2000-01 ford focus vehicles) customer's vehicles may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms ultimately causing the engine to stall completely...as a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters....ford is offering to replace your vehicle's fuel pump (parts and labor), at no cost, if your vehicle exhibits any of the above conditions...valid for a period of 10 years from the original warranty start date, with no limit on mileage. ...i had been experiencing the above forementioned safety issues with my 2001 focus, and took the car to the dealership for service. the dealer had to replace the fuel pump and filter, originally stating that it was covered under this program, but called back later and ultimately changed their mind. the explanation given was that this program was no longer open. since the company has acknowledged this particular safety concern, confirmed the letter being sent and my vehicle fitting the program 03n01 guidelines of make, model, year, and timeline (10 years unlimited mileage), and has refused to repair this defect free of charge, as stated in their letter, ...i would like to file an official complaint on this issue ...and i would appreciate your assistance in resolving this runaround that the ford motor company has given me. i got the letter, had the problems and safety issues as stated in that letter, it hasn't been 10yrs, so why did i have to pay for their defect? thank you for your time and assistance! *tr
02/08/20081
 My car has had several issues with the engine stalling and shutting off...i encountered my first incident just recently, about a week ago. my car shut off and would not start while i was driving. it happened right as i was changing lanes. i thought i needed a jump but when that did not work i had my car towed to a mechanic. they told me that my fuel system was clogged/blocked, i don't remember the exact statement, but they told me that i needed a fuel system flush, a fuel filter, and a new fuel pump. i checked the recall list and saw that my card make and model were on the recall list for fuel system failure and when i called the dealership they tell me that my car does not qualify. i tell me that my issue was caused by something else...this is the first major problem that i have had with this car and now ford is trying to say my car was not a part of the recall and are refusing to fix the problem. *tr
04/03/2007830733003/09/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall, stutter, skip, and not run when the tank reached a quarter tank. initially, the contact was informed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. then she was informed that the timing belt, gear, pulley, and tensioner needed to be replaced. the components were replaced. finally, the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. ford stated that the vehicle was manufactured too late to be included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the purchase date and speed were unknown. the current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 83,073. updated 03-04-08 *bfthe fuel pump was replaced.
12/18/2006900001109/11/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine would stall. the vehicle also decelerated without the contact removing her foot from the accelerator pedal. she did not hear any noises or notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. he notified the dealer and manufacturer and they stated that the problem was due to the fuel pump and that his vehicle was not included in the extended warranty. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 104,000.
08/18/2007108650308/14/2001
 First occurrence happened when my wife and daughter were driving in the baltimore tunnel and the engine started to stumble and loose power finally stopping soon after they exited the tunnel allowing them to pull oven onto the shoulder. if the engine died 30 seconds sooner who knows what could have happened, there is no place to pull over in the tunnel. she managed to get to a gas station to fill the tank and then the car ran fine. it was at 1/2 a tank when it died. when she got home i changed the fuel filter and we had no more problems for 3 months. the second occurrence happened when i was driving the car to clemson sc for my daughter to use while attending college. i ran the tank to almost empty and noticed some loss of power but i thought i just got to close to empty, filled it up and all was fine again. while i was passing an 18 wheeler, fuel at 1/2 tank, the car started bucking violently and loosing power. i had to wait for the truck to go by and then make an extremely aggressive move cutting off the car that was following the truck so i could get to the shoulder. once again after sitting for awhile the car started and i was able to limp to a gas station fill it up and it was fine. my concern is for public safety and a company the does not support the products that they sell. ford has been aware of this problem forever and sent letters to almost 600,000 owners telling them of the possible problem and giving them an extended warranty on the fuel delivery system for up to ten years with unlimited mileage. what about the rest of us? we don't deserve the same consideration? i had to pay $500.00 to fairway ford in anderson sc because my vin number wasn't included in the replacement program. ford, and all there talk of quality, ?q1? flags flying at all of their facilities, seems to be more concerned with share holder value, than the safety of their loyal customers. *tr
07/11/200754640
 July 11, 07 i had to travel for work and three hours out the car stopped in the road and at that time the car continued to roll so i merged to the side to get of the road, the engine light came on and didn't start till 30min later. i had to turn back around and head home and the car continued to stop and start over 20 times till i made it home. at times it would not pick up speed or it would decrease. 07-26-07 i took it to a ford dealership service center and they brought up that the problem was in the fuel pump, fuel filter and pc valve and other items that did not pertain to the problem but needed future attention. the lady who helped me told me i need an updated version of the fuel pump and was charged $590.43 for everything including fees. august 1st, 2007 a friend had told me that a dealership in his area was replacing all fuel pumps for ford focus 2001 that failed within an extended warranty of 7 years under 100,000 miles and that the company was not telling anyone until the part failed and they brought it in for service. i looked up the claim on the internet and found that it was true. i got information from the dealership and company that my particular vehicle number , was not included in the replacement program. i still have no answer as to why my vehicle was not selected when my car clearly showed symptoms of the defected fuel pump. the answer i receive was that it could be a variable of reasons including where it was made and where the part was made. i was also told that my car has a 3yr warranty and there is nothing that they could assist me with. the more i tried to get answers about the program and the cars involved, who i can speak to or what can i do to solve this issue the more the representatives got aggravated and rude. since ford would not provide me with details or help with my fuel pump defect i wanted to seek help through the nhtsa to do an investigation of my vehicle in order to push a recall for my model. *tr
07/20/2007840002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 58 mph the fuel pump failed on two occasions. the dealer stated that the fuel delivery module failed. the current and failure mileages were 84,000.
03/01/200771000201/03/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and eventually shut off. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact restarted the vehicle and drove away, only to encounter the same failure. a different dealer replaced the fuel pump assembly. this is the second time the fuel pump assembly had been replaced. the first time was in 2004 at 40,000 miles. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage is 72,000 and failure mileage was 71,000. updated 06/26/07 *tr
03/25/200739800103/01/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 70 mph the engine hesitated, sputtered, and completely shut off. the engine warning light illuminated immediately afterwards. the contact stated that the engine was warm and there was approximately 1/4 of a tank of gas in the vehicle. he had to wait approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle. a defect investigation recall campaign # 03v482000 included similar symptoms. the dealer stated that the failure was the fuel pump. the fuel pump was replaced, and no other failures have occurred. the current mileage is 40,500 and failure mileage was 39,800.ak
01/03/200747312108/10/2001
 Driving on highway, 45 mph...5:30 am mst...no indication of any problem. vehicle driving smoothly, no sputters and no indicator lights. drove my son to his workplace approximately 20 miles and on the way home, vehicle simply stalled, jerked and as i stepped on the gas....nothing. cars swerved around me as i struggled to pull off to the right. i was nearly hit by three different vehicles. it was very dark and i was alone in the car. i managed to walk to a gas station/store and called my daughter. her husband helped me tow the vehicle to kearns auto center near where the car had stalled. the fuel pump had to be replaced. manager advised that the fuel pump shield was a 2002 addition, even though vehicle was sold and manuals distributed was for a 2001 ford focus. the shield had allowed gas to leak until it totally destroyed the fuel pump itself. there was no disclosure, vehicle was bought brand new with 8 miles showing. manual and care schedule was for that of a 2001. vehicle mileage at the time of incident was 47,312 miles...ford customer service, and two dealers in the salt lake city area were notified of the situation, none have responded. *nm
12/20/20065003/15/2004
 Continually stalling of the engine vehicle while driving, hard to start as it will stall during startup. it began just stalling for a second about once a week at the most. now when i drive it, it does it about every 10 seconds. it has lead to my car failing to speed up, the engine kicking and stalling while driving and the car altogether failing to drive while on a busy highway. it is now nearly undrivable. the car will be looked at in the following week but ford says that while they have recall for the problem on the same year and model of vehicle, it does not include my vehicle because of the manufactured date. *jb
11/09/2006100002010/01/2001
 As in nhtsa campaign id # 03v482000, my 2001 ford focus stalls when the fuel tank is less than 1/3 full, the vehicle is accelerating, and turning to the right. ford will not fix the problem because they claim to have reached a solution on vehicles assembled after june 13, 2001. my vehicle was assembled june 19, 2001. since it exhibits the same symptoms, they had not corrected the problem by june 13, 2001. according to nhtsa documents ford didn't start installing redesigned fuel pumps until sometime in 2004. nhtsa should require ford to extend the program to all focus vehicles that used the poorly designed fuel pump and display failure symptoms. *nm
09/01/2006800004
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's fuel pump had failed 4 times, which caused a loss of power followed by stalling. the contact mentioned recall number 03v482000 (ford recall 03n01), for the fuel filter, but did not contact the manufacturer to see if the vin was included.
08/28/2006101/30/2006
 I have a 2001 ford focus -- clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles leaded to stalling and other related symptoms. these symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving. stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full. *nm
08/01/20067200010
 We own a 2001 ford focus. for several years we have been chasing a fuel system or electronic system bug in-which this car for some reason stalls. our ford dealer has been checking the spark, fuel injector and other systems looking for the stalling issue. it seems like it would stall only when you teen drivers were behind the wheel, only happens in the summer and always on crowded highways in rush hour traffic. tuesday we goggled ford focus fuel pump and found that ford won a lawsuit not to recall 2000-2002 focus for stalling issues related to the fuel system. we are shocked that ford would put that many drivers at risk. the focus being a cheap small car is driven by mostly young inexperienced drivers. my kids have had this car stall several times on the busy interstate around milwaukee and green bay. our local dealer replaced the bad parts n/c but the point is that lives were put at risk. if a focus is run over by a semi because of stalling out in traffic, who would know the real issue or be able to recreate the circumstances that lead to the accident. the little car and driver would be crushed. *jb
07/17/2006107000410/30/2001
 Vehicle starts surging and losing power 2 days later, vehicle stalls in left turn lane and continues at every stop(i have to double peddle to keep vehicle running). found recall on nhtsa website take vehicle to dealership however, i am told that my vehicle doesn't fall under nhtsa: 03v482000. i am filing this complaint to have the plant my vehicle was built in to be re-evaluated i am having the same exact problem that the recall describes. *nm
05/01/2006780001
 I have a 2001 ford focus zx3. my wife and i were on a cross-country move from michigan to arizona. we were in new mexico (in the middle of the desert) when the vehicle began to jerk/pulse at 70 mph, and then the vehicle proceeded to stall. all vital systems were fine. oil was okay. we had a little more than half a tank of gas. the engine was not overheating. we proceeded to drive at 35 mph to the closest ford dealership which was jack key, in deeming, new mexico. they did a diagnostic, and came to the conclusion that it was the fuel pump and filter. they were able to repair the vehicle, but we had to stay in town overnight. after the incident, i thought that it was a little bit bazaar that a car less than ten years of age would loose it's fuel pump and it had just over 78,000 miles on the car. i began to do some of my own research and found that my vehicle was manufactured in august of 2001. in june of 2001, they started to change the fuel pumps. so any car made before june was recalled, but however, mine was not since the car came off the line in august. so, nicely enough, i'm left with a hefty bill...and if it was made only 2 months earlier, ford would have replaced the part for free. maybe ford didn't weed out all of their issues with the 2001 fuel pump?? *jb
03/31/2006944841
 2001 focus fuel pump failed. *ts the fuel pump failed while the vehicle was being driven and had to be towed to the dealer. the service dept manager shared a recall with the consumer which was given to them jan 2004 regarding a recall of the fuel pump. the consumer never received that recall notice. the dealer replaced the fuel pump free of charge. the consumer requested reimbursement. *nm
02/23/200638900210/22/2001
 Took vehicle in for replacement of fuel pump that was on recall program number 03n01 due to having the vehicle stall on me twice in a single day. dealership did replace fuel pump but stated the stalling problem was due to the pvc valve was collapse and shutting off the air supply to the engine. that had to be replace at my expense at a cost of over $200. *nm
01/20/2006770001505/30/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shuts off while driving. there are no warning lights and this occurs at various speeds. an independent repair shop determined the fuel pump needs to be replaced. the contact received a recall letter, #03v482000, for the filter in the fuel delivery module. the recall work has not been performed, because the dealership inspected the vehicle and determined this vehicle is not having the problem associated with the recall. *nm
12/13/200572000210/30/2001
 I own a 2001 ford focus that i purchased in nov. of 2001. i have had intermittent stalling problems with this car starting about 2 yrs ago. i have replaced fuel filter, spark plugs etc assuming these were the causes of the problem. about 2 weeks ago, i was driving on i-90 in new york state when the car suddenly stalled while driving at about 65 mph. i was forced to pull off the road from the passing lane with a tractor trailer behind me. fortunately, that driver was able to avoid me. i was able to limp off the road at an exit about 1/4 mile down the road. i filled the car with gas and the symptoms went away. the car was below 1/4 tank of gas at the time. i have had one more episode of this problem a few months ago on another trip (also below 1/4 tank of gas). i filled the car with gas and changed the spark plugs at that time. however, that situation did not involve a near miss of an accident. in my research of the problem, i discovered this is a common problem with ford focus vehicles. my car was made in the interim period mentioned on the nhtsa website. i contacted ford's customer service line, but was told my vehicle was not involved in the service bulletin although my symptoms seem to be identical. i typically keep my tank filled except on longer trips which probably hid the symptoms up to this time. at this point, it appears that the fuel pump will need to be replaced. *jb
10/05/2005108/01/2002
 2001 ford focus problems problem 1 - in the past, whenever i would transition between freeways, my car would begin to stall. i push the gas pedal, and nothing would happen for at least 10 - 15 seconds. it happened mostly on a circular on ramp. and i think this problem lead to the next issue. problem 2 - i had to replace the fuel pump (which was expensive). i think this issue happened due to this statement i read nhtsa investigators said the alleged engine stall problem may be caused by debris accumulating in the gas tank, blocking fuel from being delivered to the engine. eventually, this debris problem causes strain on the fuel pump. and now, my check engine light came on. i checked the issue, and they said it's a gas vapor leak or something to that affect. they told me to keep an eye out for a gas leak. that issue maybe from the mechanic who fixed it, but if ford would have put a recall for that issue, i wouldn't be having this problem. problem 3 - i took my focus into ford to get a buzzing sound checked out. they fixed the bearing problem because my car was under warranty. now, 2 years later, the sound is back. i read a statement ...a rear-wheel bearing failure that could lead to a wheel falling off... i am afraid that this noise i hear today is due to that same problem 2 years ago. i called ford and they told me it was going to cost me close to $400 to repair it. first of all, that's a lot of money to me. secondly, i'm very afraid for the safety of my wife. i'm afraid something might happen when she drives the car. third, i don't think it's fair for me to have to repair something that is faulty due to the manufacturer. *nm
12/18/2001800115
 2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires. *mr the consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem. currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires. *sc
09/06/20052
 2001 ford focus developed problems with the fuel pump.*mr the consumer son received recall 03n01 on the fuel pump and had it replaced at the dealer. several months later the problem recurred. on september 6th the vehicle was taken to naples ford and the consuemr's son was told that the fuel pump had indreed failed again. the dealer was informed the consumer that they could not replaced the fuel pump again free of charge. *nm
07/15/200592636105/01/2001
 I took my vehicle to the ford dealership in december of 2003 for the so called recall of the fuel delivery module because my vehicle was experiencing the listed symptoms among other issues. the dealership kept my car for 2 days and drove it less than a mile and determined that my vehicle was not affected by the fuel pump problem and charged me for a diagnostic test. since that time i have had several other repairs due to exhaust problems and fuel problems. now my vehicle will not start due to a faulty fuel pump which should have been replaced when i requested it to be done. now i have to get my car towed to the dealership to benefit from the 10 year warranty that they put on the fuel system. my vehicle would sometimes have small surges. on july 15, 2005 it surged while at a red light and caused me to hit another vehicle from behind. now my insurance may increase. i am a teacher and we don't make a lot of money. i have spent more than $1600 in repairs not covered in my warranty since i purchased this vehicle brand new in 2001. *nm
07/15/200560519109/13/2004
 The car began chugging as if having bad gas. while on rte 40w in texas, the car died and the power steering failed when the car died. i was traveling at apx. 75 mph when this occured. i was towed into nm and had the fuel pump replaced. ford will not honor the recall of my fuel pump and they insist that the recall only extends up to 2000 models. i have a 2001 focus zx3.
05/14/200534000410/10/2001
 I own a ford focus wagon 2001. i am writing to complain about a fuel pump problem that should have been corrected during recall# 03v482000. i had this recall performed on my car in 2002. this past month the pump failed and i had to replace it. after reading your discription of the origonal problem with the fuel pump i realized ford never corrected the problem. i experienced the exact problem with the supposed corrected fuel pump. i took the car to my mechanic and he confirmed that the fuel pump was clogged and had to be replaced. he said it was due to a design flaw and the new fuel pumps had been changed. once i realized this had been involved in a recall i contacted ford and they refuse to help with this problem.
06/28/200547259409/26/2001
 I have a 2001 ford focus. over the past 1 1/4 years, my car has experienced intermittent engine problems. the car experiences a loss of power, bucks like a bronco, and eventually stalls within a matter of moments. this has occurred three times on hilly state highways where the speed limit is 65 mph. if the car is allowed to sit, it will typically restart after a hour or so. last week this occured on flat terrain with the air conditioner running and the car going approximately 40mph. i had the car towed to the dealership, however they did not look at the vehcile until the next day and advised me that it was most likely the fuel pump however, they were unable to guarantee that replacement would correct the problem. i advised the dealership of nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 and was advised that it did not pertain to my car. i contacted ford and was advised that unless the dealership could duplicate the problem, the fdm would not be replaced under the program.
01/01/19011
 2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mr the ignition cylinder had been replaced three times. the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles. the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times. the front brakes were replaced twice. the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed. *nm
03/31/20051
 Complaint regarding ford's decision to issue only an extended warranty warning rather than a recall concerning potential failure of the fuel pump in its 2000 and 2001 ford focus.*mr the consumer stated while driving 70 mph, the fuel pump failed causing an immediate stall of the vehicle. *jb
03/25/200570000311/15/2004
 Contact stated: when the key was put in the ignition the key became stuck. the car was at the ford dealer. and had not been repaired. ford told the consumer that the steering column may have been damaged. in addition, ford was replacing the fuel pump and seat belt.*ak
04/20/2005505/23/2001
 While commuting home from work on interstate 95 south in the hov lanes my car began to lose power. at the time of the incident, i was traveling approximately 55 - 60 mph, and i noticed the car starting to slow down. i had two other passengers comuting with me, and had to pull over onto the shoulder lane before the car completely stopped. while the car was losing its driving power i immediately looked at my dash panel to see if any indicator lights were lit ,and there was no indicator light to give me notice of what was going on with my vehicle. as i pulled over to the shoulder the vehicle eventually stalled and finally the entire dash panel lit up. i consider myself fortunate that my vehicle was not struck by another car due to the speed of other vehicles on the road. contacted the seller dealer , and had my vehicle towed to sheehy ford for diagnosis and repair. the service representative contacted me the following day and advised me that my fuel system needed maintenance, and my fuel pump had to be replaced. the service representative also informed me that my extended warranty had expired , and told me that needed reparis were not covered under warranty. upon picking up my car after repairs were done, i reviewed the invoice and noticed that unauthrized work was performed in addition to the fuel system repair and fuel pump replacement. i immediately contacted the manager and disputed the extra charges. the manager did remove the additional charges. the total cost of this service was $261.20. on apr 25,2005, i contacted ford motor company to inquire about the service, and i was informed that services should have been covered under 03n01and therefore no serivce charges should have been charged to me. this recall maintenance covered parts and labor.*ak
04/05/2005240001
 While driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled. the consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. the dealership repaired the fuel pump. *ak *sc *jb
03/31/2005500001
 Fuel pump failed on interstate - ford has replaced at no cost, but i wouldn't have known about free replacement if i had gone to an independent garage. also, we were traveling at 70mph when it failed - not much traffic or this could have been an issue.*ak
03/16/2005103/01/2005
 Ignition failed on my 01 ford focus. key wouldn't turn. steering wheel was locked up. vehicle had to be towed. just owned this vehicle 2 weeks. a few days before this incident i was broke down due to a defective fuel pump.*ak
01/21/2005120000306/25/2002
 Engine hesitation, loss of power, smell of gas inside while driving, engine dies while idle, sputtering upon startup, engine light on. the car was serviced on 3 different occasions and getting worse. fuel pump has been replaced. fuel injector checked, wires checked and battery checked. ford dealership not able to duplicate. as of today the car will not start. ford service advisor recommend the car be towed to their dealership.*jb
01/12/20051200001103/18/2001
 So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. we bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. the trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would adjustit. however, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. the doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. we have called the dealer and the ford motor co. many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage. please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help. *jb
01/04/200536000102/10/2001
 Car sputtered on a sunday morning (11/2004). on monday night the car died. could turn ignition, but no fuel got to engine. called ford serice center, they were closed. had problem fixed (new fuel pump) at another service station ($594). found letter dated 1/2004 stating ford was aware of faulty fuel pump, and was offering replacement coverage for 10 years. have tried to get ford to reimburse me, but they deny the claim, stating it was not an emergency. *ak
11/24/200474500108/04/2001
 I had received a notice that my car may need to have my fuel filter replaced due to possible hesitation; however, i was not to have this done unless the system failed. on my way home for thanksgiving, i was traveling on the interstate, and my car started to slow...i let off the gas, pressed on the gas, and frantically pumped the gas as cars passed me going 80 mph. when the system failed, i was out of state, 400 miles from home, sitting along side an interstate full of holiday traffic, but ford does not consider this a safety concern.*ak
11/26/2004340001
 Vehicle hesitated upon starting. consumer replaced the battery. but, vehicle would not start. finally, dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. this vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v482000 due to vin. *ak *tt
11/28/2004215003
 2001 ford focus se: taken in for service to investigate engine light problem - joe meyers ford supposedly found pcv valve problem and attendant hose - removed and replaced - performed addtional maintenance associated with ford alert related to fuel pump failures - two weeks later, engine light reappears - vehicle returned to joe meyers ford and repairs affected to correct shoddy workmanship or other seal leak associated with previous fuel pump repair - less than two weeks later fuel system failed spraying entire fuel tank contents across underside of vehicle while driving.*ak
11/08/20042
 Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *ak
10/23/2004100208/07/2001
 I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. i am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. i have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. they keep saying there are no recalls for my car. i know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as i did 2 weeks apart from me. he has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. i need help. *ak
09/28/2004400001
 The consumer stated the fuel pump hesitated. this problem occurred intermittently. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. the problem did not duplicate itself and they told the consumer that there was nothing else they could do. the consumer later contacted the manufacturer and they too told the consumer that there was nothing they would do. provide further details. *jb
01/29/20041
 Consumer received a recall notice but due to the vehicle having a branded title, the consumer had to pay $430.48 for the fuel pump replacement. (nar) *ph *cb
06/07/20041
 Possible defect with clip/clamp on fuel pump.*mr on jan 20, 2004 the fuel pump was replaced per recall, the mileage at the time was 18446. on june 7, 2004 the clamp or hose from the fuel pump detached which resulted in the vehicle not starting. the consumer also saw a sizeable amount of fuel under the vehicle after she attempted to start the vehicle, mileage at that time was 20640. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the clamp must have became loose after the vehicle hit a pothole. *nm
05/25/2004270001
 While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of a busy intersection. the dealer stated the fuel pump malfunctioned and was not sending fuel to the engine. please provide additional information. *jb
04/18/200461710402/19/2001
 While driving my 2001 ford focus over a 6 lane suspension bridge from pa to nj, my car started to act as if it was running out of gas. car slowed without warning then died,this happened as a 18 wheel truck was baring down on me at a high rate of speed. sitting as a dead duck the truck barely made it around me nearly causing a multi car accident. after restarting the car (barely keeping it running) i slowly made it to the top as it died again , i glided down the bridge in neutral, i pulled over at the end of the bridge and restarted the car again, this happened 3 times on the highway, each time having to pull over and restart the car.. i have had this problem about a year ago and had to fight ford to replace the fuel pump, which seemed to solve the problem until now.. this time i almost got killed.. there is no warning when this happens! please do something about this before someone dies. *jb
03/12/20041
 Consumer received a recall on his daughter's vehicle for the fuel pump. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and left it there for 2 days. when consumer picked up the vehicle he found that dealer did not replace the parts that should have been replaced. also, consumer did not think that mechanic actually checked the vehicle after doing recall repairs. he stated that the recall called for the replacement of the fuel pump with fuller. vehicle was still doing the same thing, hesitating and stalling. *ak
11/01/2002323301
 The consumer received notification about the fuel pump problem on 2000 and 2001 ford focus. ford dealers and service didn't know about the problem. *la the consumer discover that if she refilled the tank before the vehicle ha 250 miles, the problem would not occur. the first time the problem occurred the vehicle sputtered and eventually stalled. it felt like a fuel problem per consumer, in which she placed stp fuel injection in the tank and filled it which stopped the problem. recal#03v482000 *sc
02/17/20044
 Nhtsa recal 03v482000 concerning stalling. recall remedy was performed on february 17,2004. since then, vehicle has stalled four times. while accelerating vehicle hesitated, and then stalled in the middle of an intersection. consumer contacted the dealer who charged the consumer to do a diagnostic test.*ak *mr
1
 While driving at any speed engine would either surge or stall without any warning. dealership was contacted, and informed the consumer that fuel pump needed replacement. *ak
08/01/20031
 Consumer experienced sudden lost of power and surging at different levels of speed. *ph the consumer received a recall regarding the fuel pump, the vehicle was inspected and it was discovered there was a problem with the pump. the consumer was informed the part was not available and had to be ordered. the consumer was told the pump and filter would be replaced, however the filter was not included in the recall and would cost $40.00. the consumer requested reimbursement. *jb
01/05/20042
 The vehicle was taken for repairs after the consumer received a notice of possible problems from the manufacturer. vehicle started to have symptoms with the engine light coming on, power lost and stalling. *la the consumer had an accident as a result. the consumer also requested reimbursed. recall#03v482000 *sc *jb
02/18/200429000110/19/2002
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v482000 concerning fuel pump problem. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer replaced fuel pump, charging $25.00 for parts and $40.00 do for labor. total charge was $75.00. consumer objected paying for labor because the recall letter indicated it was free of charge. *ak *sc
350005
 While driving vehicle stalled, and the engine check light illuminated. vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic did an inspection and found no problem. *ak
250002
 Consumer received a letter concerning fuel pump filters. *ph on several occasions the transmission failed leaving the consumer stranded. the dealership replaced the part but the transmission failed again. *tt *jb
150003
 Vehicle intermittently stalled. vehicle was serviced on 3 separate occasions for this problem by 2 different ford dealerships. yet, the same problem recurred.*ak
750002
 Dealership tested the fuel pump and indicated that it was defective, but didn't replace it. 120 miles later engine misfired. dealership replaced the fuel pump, and determined that it was not the cause of engine misfiring, consumer indicated engine wasn't misfiring or showing any other sign of problems until dealership started working on it.*ak
01/17/200442000104/28/2001
 Failure of fuel pump caused vehicle to stall and die in the middle of a street without warning, causing vehicle to have to be towed in for repairs. ford paid to replace the pump but refused to pay to replace the defective filter or reimburse towing expenses. fuel filter problem is documented on a so-called recall notice no. 03n01, but ford is advising dealers to replace part only if it fails and will not stand by it's consumers for full reimbursement of expenses associated with defective part.
12/29/2003369765
 While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled. the dealer informed the consumer that the fuel pump module was defective. also the brake rotors pads, and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak the engine light had come on due to the fuel pump being inoperative. ford made the repairs but failed to replace the o rings which caused the pump to fail again. ford had fuel pump recall #03no1 but the same exact part went bad. the rotors were warped due to the calipers seeping fluid, binding the pistons. *sc *jb
370001
 Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling. while driving on the highway vehicle stalled. driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. dealer indicated to the consumer no problem could be found. the consumer showed the dealer a letter from ford about the fuel delivery pump. the dealer told the consumer that the repairs would not be done unless it happened again. no repairs were done to the vehicle. *ak roper ford honored the recall on 1/29/04. *nm
1
 While driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealership was contacted and the technician replaced the fuel pump. the vehicle is now on it's third fuel pump. please provide any additional information. *nm
01/10/20041
 Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling. dealer indicated to the consumer that recall repairs will only be done when the vehicle experiencing problems with the recalled part.*ak
01/10/20041
 Recal 03v482000 subject: concerning stalling. dealer indicated to consumer that recall repairs will only be done when the vehicle experienced problems with the recalled part.*ak
11/20/2003112/17/2000
 On several occasions the engine my 2001 ford focus stopped while i was driving down the road. i was able to restart the car but it got to where i could only go a mile or two and then the engine would die again. the ford dealership replaced the fuel pump to the tune of $450 but i have seen numerous references on the web to other focus owners having this same problem and i think ford should have recalled the car and taken care of this problem. i have a long commute in heavy traffic and i definitely think that getting run over by some other vehicle because my car stalled out in front of them is a safety issue.*ak
11/26/20033
 I have had 3 fuel pumps installed in 5 weeks. this is more than just a recall problem - this is a defective component. how do i document this for the lemon law in the state of michigan. *ak
11/03/200353900204/22/2001
 Intermittently vehicle stalled. the first time the vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for service and the dealer replaced the fuel filter. the vehicle stalled again. at this time the dealer replaced the fuel pump at the consumer's expense. the manufacturer denied there was a recall on the fuel pump. *ak *jb *nm
04/10/200341000104/10/2001
 2001 ford focus, had to replace fuel pump (the car just died) with a little over 40,000 miles on car; told at the time the repair was not covered and was not a recall issue; went on line and did a search for problems with ford focus; found several similar complaints; had fuel pump replaced at my own expense at pacific coast ford in federal way, wa; also, brakes have always squeaked. *la
11/11/200322300103/01/2001
 Fuel pump failure at 22,000 miles. dealer refused refund due on extended fuel system warranty stating that the warranty covered the fuel tank only. *la
400002
 While driving at 45 mph vehicle stalled without warning. dealership indicated that this was caused by fuel pump failure. the fuel pump was replaced. also, vehicle failed to start. driver was unable to turn key in ignition, it was stuck in the lock position. *ak
1
 While traveling approximately 60 mph vehicle sputtered and stalled. it took approximately 20 minutes to start again. *ak
10/10/200378501209/26/2001
 Fuel pump failed again at 78,501. this time car quit and while i was trying to restart it fuel started pouring out of the rear of the car. luckily a nice lady ran over to my car and alerted me. car was towed to same ford dealer that had replaced the pump 8 months prior. fuel pump failed again according to the dealer. this time ford offered 100% of repair costs (minus the tow, of course). i could have died and taken many innocent people with me if that car had exploded. my 2 year old son rides in this car with me every day...i'd like to see him grow up. let's make ford come up with a permanent solution that we all can live with. *la
02/03/200353346109/26/2001
 I had just finished fueling up the car and pulled away from the pump when the car died in the gas stations entrance. the car would not restart. we had the car towed to a ford dealer who stated the fuel pump was defective. the car had 53,000 miles on it at the time and ford only agreed to pay for 1/2 the cost of the repair. this vehicle has never come close to getting the gas mileage that ford says it should. my v6 honda accord gets better gas mileage than this 4 cylinder focus? *la
180003
 Vehicle stalled without warning when driving at any speed. the problem occurred more frequently when making turns or reversing. vehicle was almost rear ended when it stalled while merging onto the highway. dealership replaced the fuel pump 3 times, but problem still exists. also, while driving at any speed vehicle will suddenly surge and accelerate at a high speed. the brake pedal was depressed to disengage the excess speed. the cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined.*ak
1
 Consumer stated while traveling and without any indication engine stalled. technician service d vehicle, and noticed that fuel pump needed to be replaced.*ak while stopped at a gas station consumers check engine light and gas light came on consumer turned car off and back on gas needle fell to empty. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the consumer believes this part failed prematurely. *ts *nlm
08/15/2003530001
 Car stalls around right turns.*ak
08/04/200349058310/01/2001
 Fuel pump failed on 2001 ford focus z after only 48000 miles. stranded in desert near barstow california. this is a knoiwn and common problem with the focus.*ak
06/30/200324000111/01/2000
 My 2001 ford focus zx3 had a problem with the fuel pump pickup being clogged with debris from the inside of the gas tank. the car was stalling and losing power on right hand turns. dealer refused to fix, so i did it myself; found the fuel pump screens very clogged. car runs fine now. *ph
07/16/2001490003009/26/2001
 I have a 2001 ford focus and it is stalling and/or hesitating when going around right turns when the tank is less than 1/4 full. a few days ago it actually died while my wife was driving it. luckily no one was injured. i have read many complaints regarding this issue on this site and feel a recall should happen from it. please look into this matter. thanks.*ak
05/07/2003390001
 The fuel pump in my 2001 ford focus se (2.0 spi engine) failed while driving. this resulted in loss of power and limited vehicle control. my vehicle had 39000 miles on at the time of the failure. ford refused to provide any support for this dangerous mechanical failure.*ak
06/28/200335000102/21/2002
 Six months ago i had my 2001 ford focus in the shop. the complaint was the check engine light was on and i was having trouble starting my car. it was like the car had run out of gas and it wouldn't start till you filled it up. i couldn't let my gas go below 1/4 of a tank. the car dealership hadn't found any problems at the time but over the next six months it kept getting worse. eventually you had to have at least 1/2 a tank of gas in order to not have a problem starting it and it began sputtering and bogging out. eventually it got to the point that even with a full tank of gas the car would not run right meaning it bogged out and jerked and sputter everytime you pushed the gas to go up hills or when you first pulled out somewhere. it finally let me sitting in pittsburgh going through oakland i started to pull out from a stop light and when you gave it gas it just made all these funny sounds and it tried to move but wouldn't then shut off right there in traffic. i had it to the shop and they found out that the fuel pump went bad and in my home town they don't even have the part in stock anymore because they have changed so many of them in the last few months.*ak
06/25/2003104/01/2002
 I have a 2001 ford focus zx3, and just had to have the fuel pump replaced. upon investigation on the internet, i found that this is a common ailment for ford focuses, and is currently under investigation at nhtsa as a faulty part. i wish to add my complaint to the data accumulating on this subject, in hopes that ford does a recall for this mechanical flaw. my dealership simply told me that the problem was that the 'fuel pump went bad' and needed replacing. *nlm
06/23/200343000103/01/2001
 While driving, the fuel pump failed, which caused the vehicle to stall. *ak the consumer was backing out of the driveway when the incident occurred. *scc *jb
06/13/200367000102/28/2000
 I have a 2001 ford focus zts.. in the last few week i notice that when i make a right turn with 1/4 tank the car wants the stall and seem running out of gas...after i put more gas in the tank i didn't get any problem..as some of the ppl who drive focus they have the same problem. *jb
06/01/20033700003/01/2001
 I own a 2001 ford focus zx3 with a manual transmission. the car will stall out in moderate to hard right or left hand turns (ie on or off ramps) i lost control of the vehicle once due to instant loss of power/weight transfer another time i was lightly rear ended buy a motorist behind me. this problem is due to what i have found to be a fuel pump/tank issue. my car has 39,000 miles on it and ford doesn't want to do anything to repair this very unsafe condition. *nlm
01/01/2001200002/01/2001
 My mother has a ford focus zts 2001 and she complained about going around turns the car would stop working even getting on the on ramp of a highway the vehicle doesn't work...i can say that i drive spirited but this is my mothers vehicle and i value her a lot. i also have a ford focus zx3 2002 no such problems. i just want ford to fix it before anything happens to a family member or even someone else's life is more valuable than a part please i plead with you that you have ford do a recall... *nlm
01/01/200347000999910/15/2002
 I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus that suffers from a clogged fuel pump. because of this issue, my vehicle was rear ended when i lost power and stalled making a right hand turn. this clog is the result of some material used in the fuel tanks of '99, '00 and '01 ford focus. ford is aware of the problem and the stalling symptom in an ssb issued to all ford dealers service centers. the repair is to replace the fuel pump and clean the tank at an expense of $500-$1000+ to the owners. this matter has been an issue and discussed by thousands of focus owners around the country on such sites as http://www.focaljet.com and focus forums on http://www.yahoo.com. since ford only issued an ssb and not a recall, we feel this is of great safety concerns as it can and has resulted in accidents. *nlm
05/29/20031
 My automobile stalled and then the engine completely shut off while driving between oregon and hailey, idaho. the cause was determined to be a defective fuel pump. the auto was towed to the local ford dealer who informed me that a nationwide shortage of ford focus fuel pumps existed because the defect was so widespread. *tt
03/01/2003011/05/2000
 Engine starts to stall with 1/4 to 1/2 tank of fuel when going round right hand bends (such as freeway ramps). can even occur at junctions (right turns). occurs every time without fail unless one drives very slowly - less than 30 mph. have spoken to dealers and read many reports of this failure and i am not the only one with these symptoms. *nlm
06/20/2002123252405/29/2001
 I have a problem with my 2001 ford focus zx3. it has the zetec engine and the mtx75 5 speed manual transmission. the fuel pump for this vehicle is in the fuel tank (i have had the car in for fuel gauge repair a couple of times). the problem occurs whenever there is half a tank or less showing on the fuel gauge. when taking a right hand turn - i.e. expressway on/off ramp - the car engine will stutter and die. this only happens turning to the right. the lower the fuel gauge reading, the more severe the problem becomes. turning left has no ill effect on drive ability. it seems the fuel pump is not at fault. only under the right turn conditions do i experience any loss of fuel to the engine. could this be a design flaw in the fuel pick-up system? i have heard of many complaints on this very issue. thank you for your time. tim ruiter - michigan certified master mechanic # m140125 *jb
05/10/2003480001
 The small plastic clip on the fuel pump broke, which resulted in a fuel leak. vehicle wouldn't start. *nlm
04/25/200339000601/27/2001
 2001 ford focus - stalls in corners and going uphill- just looses power and dies. sounds like fuel pump problem that many other focus owners have had. *nlm
04/20/200351500601/18/2001
 Vehicle stalled with no warning and would not start back up for about 5 minutes, it seemed as if the accelerator was not pumping because gas seemed to not get to the right place. i was also driving at a high speed with my foot on accelerator and the gauge went down. it also happened at a lower speed. *jb
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 The fuel pump was defective, which caused the vehicle to stall. *jb
03/10/200340000102/01/2001
 Our car currently has 40,000 and the fuel pump has gone out. the problem with the car was the fuel gauge was not reporting the correct amount of fuel and at times the car would not go forward when the accelerator was pushed. my wife almost had an accident because the car would not accelerate.*jb
09/08/200110000605/06/2001
 Malfunction of fuel filter. was replaced on two different occassions. malfunction of steering assembly. was replaced twice on two different occassions. malfunction of braking system. was replaced on two different occassions. all within a 16 month period after purchasing the automobile in may of 2001. it is a 2001 ford focus zx3.
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 The consumer has experienced the following: the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip. scc
01/27/2003283003008/25/2001
 My 2001 ford focus zx3 stalls on curves and hesitates at wide open throttle, and has been to the dealership for this issue 4 times and nothing is being done to correct the problem. almost got rear-ended by another vehicle on one occasion because my speed dropped rapidly on a corner. ts
01/17/200334910511/16/2000
 Vehicle starts to lose power. engine misfires, then stalls. after sitting a few minutes, car will restart fine. will then repeat.
 When accelerating vehicle completely shutsdown without warning due to carbon getting into cylinder head or dirt getting into fuel pump. please give any further details.*ak
05/01/2002
 While traveling on highway vehicle will stall and shut down. dealership is aware of problem.*ak
03/02/200211/01/2000
 This defect occurs when making sweeping right hand turns or going up steep grades with less than half a tank. the most dangerous occurred when i was in the passing lane trying to get over when the pump failed and was almost rear ended.*ak
06/18/2002
 Engine light comes on and stays on. vehicle will not accelerate properly, and has a rough idle. replaced sensor and fuel pump.*ak
07/02/2002
 While driving vehicle stalled without any warning. fuel pump had a leak and all the gas leaked out.*ak
05/15/2002512/01/2000
 This vehicle has hesitated/stalled at various speeds since new. finally in may, 2002, the engine quit while my wife was in traffic on a two lane highway, with no shoulders. the dealer replaced the fuel pump. in less than a week the engine hesitated again, and has done so several times. the dealer states they can find nothing else wrong. after looking over the number of similar complaints on the nhtsa website, i find it difficult to believe nothing has been done to address this issue. since our warranty will be up in a few months, i guess this is what they are waiting for. why are you waiting?*ak
508/13/2001
 At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls. consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.*akthe dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button. this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring. the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced. also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module. this module has also been replaced. the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced. *jg
03/08/2002211/01/2000
 Have had numerous problems with the car hesitating and stalling. have taken the car in a total of 7 times. 5 of which were related to hesitation. 3 of the those 5 times they found problems with the car. 2 times for an egr emissions sensor and 1 for a fuel pump (they think). the other two times they coulndt find anything wrong at the time. i have called ford directly and they can do nothing about the car, because they say it is repairable. i have had the car back now for a little over a week since they have replaced the fuel pump. seems to have a little hesitation still, but has not stalled. we have had the left rear tire replace once for cupping of the tire. ford dealership wasnt sure what caused it, but they say i could have run over something hard. the new tire starting cupping like the one they replaced, then that is when the recall for the rear wheel bearings was issued. no problems since then with the tires.
02/01/2002
 Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. dealer has replaced computer chip and fuel pump. both times cruise was on, but not set.*ak
04/24/2001511/01/2000
 My vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning, for the same repeated problem of engine check light coming on while driving vehicle. this is our 5th visit, and we are on our 4th egr valve. same complaint, the car drives sluggishly, shutters and about 2 months ago shut off while driving. this happened while my 14 year old daughter were driving the vehicle traveling through a major intersection at night. we were in the process of a left hand turn, at this particular intersection, 2 lanes of traffic are turning left at the same time. we were on the inside lane, making our turn and the focus shut off. we were nearly rear ended, and barely avoided a large intersection accident with traffic behind us quickly braking and swerving into the other lane. it was terrifying! we have had the fuel pump replaced, and each time of our complaint, the dealer cannot diagnosis the direct problem. i have read numerous articles regarding other ford focus vehicles having similar problems. just recently have read about the paint chipping off from the inside of the gas tank, causing a blockage, so that fuel cannot flow through into the pump. there is a definite problem. how many other focus owners are experiencing these same repeated difficulties? i purchased this vehicle for a good reliable car for my 16 year daughter to eventually have, and considering the experiences i have had with shuttering, shut offs..do not want to put her behind the wheel of this car for safety reasons. our paperwork from the dealership seems to accumulating, with no direct answers.*ak
07/15/20011
 While driving at 5mph a frontal collision occurred. upon impact, both air bags voilently deployed causing major injuries to driver, there was minor damage to the vehicle.*ak vehicle stalled due to fuel system failure. fuel pump has been replaced. *jg *nlm
05/29/2002401/10/2001
 While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.*ak the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank. after letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart.this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle. *jg
04/01/20021
 Consumer states that the vehicle without any warning will stall out the consumer also smells gas. contacted dealer and the dealer replaced the fuel pump. nlm
04/06/20021
 Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. the dealer has determined that the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow and causes the stalling. nlm
03/14/20021
 Consumer stated that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. the dealer has determined the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow, causing the stalling. nlm
04/16/20021
 Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. dealer determined the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow, causing stalling.
04/16/20021
 Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. dealer determined the fuel pump is restricting fuel flow causing stalling. nlm
04/09/20021
 Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. dealer determined the fuel pump restricts fuel flow and causes stalling. nlm
03/20/20021
 Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. dealer determined the fuel pump restricts fuel flow, causing stalling. nlm
04/16/20021
 Vehicle is sputtering in warm weather, like it was going to stall. vehicle has not been taken to dealer yet. nlm
04/16/20021
 Vehicle sputters in warm weather like it is going to stall. vehicle not taken to dealer yet. nlm
04/08/20021
 Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. dealer determined the fuel pump restricts fuel flow, causing stalling. nlm
03/19/20021
 Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. the dealer has determined that the fuel pump is restricting the fuel flow and causes the stalling. nlm
03/18/20021
 Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. the dealer has determined that the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow and causes the stalling. nlm
03/09/2002
 While driving 55 mph vehicle started jerking. dealer determined fuel pump had to be replaced.*ak
02/04/2002103/06/2001
 While trying to start vehicle, engine would start to turn over and then cut off, when attempting to restart vehicle, a high-pitched whirring sound was heard, vehicle had to be towed, dealer found the electrical supply to the fuel pump had become disconnected. *ak *tt
03/14/2002208/01/2001
 3/07/02 engine failure at 35 mph -- 3/14/02 engine failure at 65 mph on interstate 95. fuel pump replaced after 3/07 failure -- returned to dealer after 3/14 event -- dealer states 'could not verfy cust concern at this time' -- have seen other concerns on your site -- please look into this before someone is seriously injured or dies. *ak
03/01/2001
 Engine floods and stalls at idle or in motion. emissions light comes on wen it stalls. owners manual states if emission light comes on, it indicates that catalytic converter is hot and can cause a fire. vehicle doesn't start back up once it stalls, it has to be towed. there is a gasoline smell before it stalls. dealer has tried to remedy problem 6 times. dealer has acknowledged of other vehicles with same problem. dealer removed fuel pump drained it and cleaned it. dealer hooked a computer to vehicle so code would show how to repair it.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/22/2007105/28/2001
 Bought new in '01 ford focus. noticed right off brakes would make a grinding noise and squeak. tires were worn real bad on inside on one front size since we bought it. repeated alignments with no improvement. still experience this problem. started experiencing problems with it missing during acceleration. check engine light came on in february 2005 and took it to the dealership. they replaced sensors that had recall,was recall code p0401. engine light stayed on. they said that we were using gas that was dirty and waiting too late to put gas into the car and that was why it was stalling. we paid $272.98 for them to replace this whole section that had to do with the fuel being filtered. car loses power and stutters going around curves with even over a half a tank of gas. stalling to the point we must pull over into the emergency lane afraid of accident! i own car i bought brand new and it jerks and sputters like some piece of crap from jd byrider! everytime we start the car you smell oil burning for15 minutes afterwards. had it checked no leaks or anything could be found. april of 2005 noticed when the car idled at a traffic light the thermostat would show shoot up showing it was running hot! took it in to the dealership and they found anti-freeze leaking. was told the thermostat housing and thermostat had to be replaced. retested it and was told problem solved. our bill was $375.00. this was first brand new car and was taken well care of, it only has around 78,000 miles on the odometer. i was told there was a silent recall on these for the engine problems and they were being fixed for no cost to the owner. we were not notified of a recall and paid for all of this out of pocket .car is paid off now and cannot enjoy having a paid off car with low mileage because we are scared to drive it and bought a new car that was safe to drive around with our kids! time goes on and it is getting worse. sometimes not wanting to start at all! engine still stalls despite all these repairs. *tr
09/06/20054200010003/01/2005
 When accelerating in various inclines or decline my car chokes and hesitates as if it has water in the gas line or the fuel filter is clogged. it starts to jerk and sputter and refuses to accelerate if i push on the pedal instead it chokes out. either the car dies right there or i manage to pull it over and let it die on its own as soon as i come to a stop. trouble restarting the car as if to much air intake to choke it out. finally it starts and it runs after blowing the lines before putting it into drive it's good fro maybe another 10 15 miles and the again it starts puttering and wanted to die no choice but to let it die to restart. car has been in the shop numerous times have had a collapsed fuel line and has been replace but still the problem persists again when it's in the shop it does not happen and yet they do not drive it at the time its normally driven or at the extremes of the traffic while it happens so as to see what it does. a best explanation you can find from a mechanic is no problem seeable. and yet there is one from us the purchaser. *jb
09/01/200536675110/15/2000
 First my gas pedal stuck while driving. then a couple of days later it just broke. it was like i had no gas pedal. was very fortunate that someone did not rear end me. had i been on the expressway i would probably be dead because car would not go. *nm
08/15/2004111500905/15/2003
 1. without crash or other damage, fuel began to leak out of the top of the gas tank and down the tank onto the undercarriage. occurs only when ignition is on and vehicle is driven. 2. failure appears to be a seal on siphon/fuel line going into top of tank. consequences are potential serious fire/explosion hazard, unpredictable loss of power when driving. awaiting service on the vehicle.*ak
07/06/200446000202/09/2002
 Started car and drove 1/4 mile, smelled gas, continued for another 1/4 mile and noted gas smell stronger. pulled over and noted wet trail behind vehicle and gasoline pouring out underneath vehicle. in less than 5 minutes, half a tank of gas (almost 10 gallons) was discharged from the vehicle. gas leaked only when ignition was on. had vehicle towed to dealership. tow truck driver commented this happens all the time with these vehicles and that it was a seal on top of the fuel tank that failed. dealer commented much the same. had fuel pump replaced by dealer after premature failure 8 months earlier.*ak
630001
 Consumer was complaining of a problem with the fuel line. vehicle was turned off and there was a strong smell of fuel. also, there was fuel under the front of the vehicle. *ak
02/03/20041
 While driving consumer's wife made a left turn and front wheels locked. then, vehicle drifted and hit the curb and a pole. both, consumer and wife had their seat belts on, but sustained back and leg injuries. also, a recall was issued on the fuel lines. insurance company had the vehicle towed, and was told by the insurance company that vehicle was totaled.*ak
12/25/2003540001
 When at a stop the fuel tank started to leak. the consumer was unable to accelerate and had to pull to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed. the dealership inform the consumer that the problem was pertaining to the fuel line. the dealerships mechanic was unable to resolve the problem. *nm
400001
 Upon accelerating from a complete stop vehicle wouldn't accelerate. fuel leaked out the fuel tank. dealership indicated that it was caused by a leak in the fuel line, and serviced the vehicle. the leak recurred within 3 weeks of the repair.*ak
400002
 Upon accelerating from a complete stop vehicle wouldn't accelerate. fuel had leaked out the fuel tank. dealership indicated that it was caused by a leak in the fuel line, and serviced the vehicle. the leak recurred within 3 weeks of the repair.*ak
09/02/2001110/17/2000
 While parked vehicle caught on fire. mechanic indicated fire was caused by malfunction on inertia switch. *ak consumer further states that after the front end impact accident, the inertia switch failed to shut off the fuel injection system, causing the car to burst into flames. *tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
08/15/20034100050
 Dt: contact complained about a fuel injection system problem. when the car came to a full stop the engine turned off. an independent mechanic advised the contact to take the car to the dealer, which she has not done. additionally, the turning lights were not returning to the original position when used. she purchased the car from a family member. therefore, she did not know the dealer's name.*ak
10/16/200535000411/01/2001
 Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. there is nhtsa recall 03v482000 regarding the fuel system for this year, make, and model vehicle, but this vehicle is not included in the recall. . he experienced loss of power while driving. the vehicle stalled four times. there was hesitation and a vibration with before it lost power. the vehicle stalled approximately 50 times before the contact could actually drive the vehicle after it was parked. this usually happened after the vehicle has been parked overnight. but it does happen sometimes at random. no warning lights illuminated, indicating that there is a problem with the vehicle. . the service dealer states that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle and can not offer any assistance. the manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included in the recall because it had a different fuel delivery system. they referred him to the dealership to have the vehicle repaired at his own cost. *ak
09/02/20042
 Consumer noticed fuel rail system was leaking gasoline, resulting in stalling. independent shop cleaned the fuel injection an throttle cable. dealer was notified. *ak
04/20/200351500601/18/2001
 Vehicle stalled with no warning and would not start back up for about 5 minutes, it seemed as if the accelerator was not pumping because gas seemed to not get to the right place. i was also driving at a high speed with my foot on accelerator and the gauge went down. it also happened at a lower speed. *jb
10/24/2002309/01/2001
 The car initially stalled upon starting in may of 2002. the dealer was contacted and a new fuel pump was placed on the vehicle. the vehicle was then driven until october of 2002, at that time, it stalled in slow traffic two times in one day. the dealer was contacted and a second fuel pump was placed on the vehicle. approximately one week later, while traveling at 70 mph, passing a semi-tractor trailer on the interstate,the car stalled. it took 15 minutes to restart and was driven immediately to the ford dealer. the car was in the shop from october 24th until nov 12, 2002. at that time, they were unable to duplicate the failure, they then placed another fuel pump on the car and removed the gas tank. contamination was found in the fuel tank. it was cleaned and a new screen placed on the car. on november 4, 2002, the service manager contacted me and said that he could not find the problem. two days later i read the odi resume on the ford focus investigation ea02-02 basis pe02-040. dt
02/28/2002508/01/2001
 Ford has to many problems with the focus to let them get away with it. 3 times key cylinder has broke. fuel pump, filter, egr valve, 2 tires replaced at 10,000 miles. and more. mr
06/11/2002606/01/2002
 Car stalls at speeds from 45-55. *ak
10/10/200112/01/2000
 When fuel tank registers 1/4 tank or less, car loses acceleration after climbing a 6-8% grade with a curve. car continues to run, but only at idle speed. car will regain power after 10-15 seconds. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
11/17/200437392303/01/2001
 Oct. 13-14, 2004: engine would crank and crank and not start after sitting overnight or for several hours. after much cranking, engine finally would start. oct. 14 - personal mechanic identified that fuel pressure was bleeding off - fuel was not remaining in fuel rail. directed me to take it to ford dealer for fuel pump recall 03v482000. oct. 18 - to solve the problem, related to ford's recall program #03n01, ford dealership replaced fuel pump. in conjunction with the fuel pump replacement, dealer recommended fuel filter also be replaced, at a cost to me of $62.95 plus tax. i approved this. dealer (suntrup ford) also recommended fuel cleaning induction service, done for $127.88. oct. 28 - returned to dealer for repair. car had sputtered at stop light twice, and idle when stopped had changed from what was normal. dealer could not duplicate concern, and reprogrammed the car's computer for $119.90. nov. 16 - on two occasions car sputtered after starting when engine was warm. on second occasion, car was extremely difficult to start. after it finally started, i drove about a block, and it stalled without warning and without sputtering. car was towed to private repair shop nearby, where on nov. 17 mechanic indicated he could not duplicate the condition. mechanic promised to look at car again on nov. 18. consequences of failure - inconvenience, potential dangerous condition, out several hundred dollars for recommended repairs (related to recall) and for towing. car still not diagnosed because condition has not been duplicated.*ak
08/17/2004645001
 Consumer had the fuel system serviced on a fuel rail recall. vehicle was shaking, and will not go over 20 mph. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
02/12/200212000206/16/2001
 Car would lose power, buck and surge, stall on highway and side streets. when taken to dealership, tech couldn't give explanation for what particles were that clogged fuel pump. charged for over $900. tech said warranty didn't cover vandalism. however, my insurance company ruled out vandalism upon investigation to the parts and fuel sample. bottom line, i had to pay $900 for someting that at the time wasn't ruled a model problem. now i think i should be reimbursed. fuel pump had to be replaced, lines flushed, and contaminated fuel to be exposed of. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
03/18/2008117509110/31/2001
 I had received a letter in january 2004 from mr. frank m. ligon, director of service engineering operations of the ford motor company. the letter stated that in accordance with program 03n01 (engine stalling in 2000-01 ford focus vehicles) customer's vehicles may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms ultimately causing the engine to stall completely...as a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters....ford is offering to replace your vehicle's fuel pump (parts and labor), at no cost, if your vehicle exhibits any of the above conditions...valid for a period of 10 years from the original warranty start date, with no limit on mileage. ...i had been experiencing the above forementioned safety issues with my 2001 focus, and took the car to the dealership for service. the dealer had to replace the fuel pump and filter, originally stating that it was covered under this program, but called back later and ultimately changed their mind. the explanation given was that this program was no longer open. since the company has acknowledged this particular safety concern, confirmed the letter being sent and my vehicle fitting the program 03n01 guidelines of make, model, year, and timeline (10 years unlimited mileage), and has refused to repair this defect free of charge, as stated in their letter, ...i would like to file an official complaint on this issue ...and i would appreciate your assistance in resolving this runaround that the ford motor company has given me. i got the letter, had the problems and safety issues as stated in that letter, it hasn't been 10yrs, so why did i have to pay for their defect? thank you for your time and assistance! *tr
08/19/200787000105/07/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. on august 19, 2007, while driving 10 mph, the contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being dragged underneath the vehicle. she immediately stopped the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank on the ground. she called the fire department to get permission for triple a to tow the vehicle. the contact stated that the bolt that holds the arm in place on the fuel tank had no thread remaining. she filed a complaint with ford and they stated that they could not be of assistance. the current and failure mileages were 87,000. updated 12-12-07. *kb updated *jb
08/15/2004111500905/15/2003
 1. without crash or other damage, fuel began to leak out of the top of the gas tank and down the tank onto the undercarriage. occurs only when ignition is on and vehicle is driven. 2. failure appears to be a seal on siphon/fuel line going into top of tank. consequences are potential serious fire/explosion hazard, unpredictable loss of power when driving. awaiting service on the vehicle.*ak
08/16/200333000104/24/2001
 Gas tank leaks while driving. *ak
06/22/200325000111/23/2001
 Fuel pump problems related to 2001 ford focus zx3. began to stumble when at 1/4 tank and turning right and has progressed that at any time im at 3/4 tank or less i can not turn right at any reasonable speed without fuel cut. this is related to a known defect of fuel tank liner that they refuse to warranty or recall. has left me many times merging onto highway with nearly stalled engine. ford is aware and issues bulletin to dealerships but refuses to acknowledge problem to public. *jb
06/02/200315000305/05/2001
 2001 and up ford focus fuel pump & gas tank recall request. the fuel tank is made from a material that frequently flakes off and clogs the fuel pump very often. i have had 3 fuel pumps replaced already, and my car has less than 21,000 miles. due to the inferior design of the tank and fuel pump, the pump clogs too easily, then burns out leaving the car stranded. the design of the pump has a fine mesh screen before the larger screen so the large mesh screen is simply useless! the small screen clogs up from large flakes that would have been caught by the large screen if the pump had not been designed by retards.*ak
10/25/2002308/01/2002
 While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank. after letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart. this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle. dealer was notified, inspected the car, and said that there was nothing wrong. dt
12/13/2000412/01/2000
 The engine light came on exactly 1 week after i bought the car. it was returned to me 2 days later and 1 week after that the light came on. both times the car stopped cut off. the dealer replaced the the main computer. i returned the vehicle in november of 2001 for the same problem. they said they fixed it and i returned again in another week same problem. this time they said there was a leak around the seal on the gas tank. they returned it to me. in february or march, i brought it back again (the engine light comes on the car cuts off). again they said it was the main computer and they replaced it and returned it to me. i have talked to a ford rep and they refuse to acknowledge there is a serious problem with this vehicle and even offered to sell me another one! this is my first and last ford!
05/20/2002107/01/2001
 Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. *jb the vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. the vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult. *yh
12/01/2001210/01/2001
 I have contacted ford motor company. they have told me they have no repair procedure at this time. the washer tank vent is located such that it allows up to 3 quarts of fluid to drain out of the tank. we have had the car to coleman ford twice and they did replace the tank and check the system. the problem will continue until the tank vent issue is corrected is what i was told at coleman ford.*ak
1
 I have 18-2001 ford focus' and 7-2000 focus'. i live in erie,pa. when the outside temperature goes up 25-30degrees fast the car starve for gas. last year champion ford and ford fleet acknowledged the problem. this year they blame it on the gas station and because i didnt bring all my maintenence work to them. 5 of the 18-2001 have broken down for this problem this year. last year 6 out of 7 car broken down for this problem. need help. please supply information if you have any. please call 814-461-2451. thank you. john simmons. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
06/12/2004603004
 No crashes or injuries, however ther could have been since the car stalled several times while my wife was driving it. some months ago the check fuel cap light appeared. this had never been a problem, as i always turn the cap several times after fueling. i had a local auto parts store reset the light. this happened again so i switched gas caps with the other 2001 focus i own. the light came on again, followed by a check engine light. when i had the auto parst store check it before resetting the lights their readout stated large vacuum leak. since the car ran ok and there was no noticeable drop in fuel economy, i felt there was no problem, until my wife drove it and came back very upset that it had stalled several times and she had to use the gas as well as the brake to get home. upon taking it to the dealership, i was advised that there was a leak in the fuel filler neck and that the part as well as the $30 fuel cap needed replaced at a cost of over $350. i explained the filler cap switch (the other focus has not had the problem since it was built in michigan and not mexice) and they only replaced the fuel filler neck to the tune of $324.65 while this vehicle has 60,000 miles on it i do not feel that this was a cost that i should have absorbed. *ak
07/22/200325
 Problem is ongoing.when the gas tank is less than 1/4 tank full, the engine hesitates, as if it's not getting enough fuel, when i try to resume speed after dropping from highway speed of 40+ to anything below that and then try to accelerate again. problem typically occurs when merging onto a thruway from an access ramp. my mechanic speculates that fuel pump in gas tank doesn't get enough fuel because what fuel is left sloshes away from pump. problem is long-standing, fuel filter has been replaced but didn't help. i chose to keep the tank full rather than spend $100s of dollars investigating problem.*ak special note: model is a station wagon with a manual transmission.
06/15/20032005/10/2002
 Problems similar to ea02-022. stalls (enigine shuts off) while driving on freeway or at any speed. fails to start in driveway or parking lot, then car gets towed to repair shop and car works fine with no problem found. replaced fuel filter with no effect on problem. verified spark works and relays are closing when car would not start. happens very frequently. about once per week. car now has 58,000 miles on it and problem started to occur around 32,000 miles. please fix this is dangerous!! stalls occur without warning. stalling this often makes this problem higher risk than an occasional stall.*ak
12/26/2000510/22/2000
 Consumer stated there was a roaring and grinding noise coming from the front wheels, dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer stated the fuel cap was loose and not fully installed which caused the check engine service light to come on, front and rear brakes are noisy upon application and there is a vibration when braking. *yd
03/02/20011
 Consumer states fuel fill door snapped off in his hand, dealer states it is not a covered item, and to replace it will cost over $100.00. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
10/12/200575028109/09/2005
 Was driving vehicle home early in the morning of the 12th when i heard a loud clunk, and then the sound of something dragging under my car. i pulled over to see my gas tank had fallen out and was being dragged under the car. another car pulled up behind me because he had seen sparks coming from the mounting bracket as it was being dragged along with the tank. a policeman also pulled up behind me and looked at the car, then helped me move it out of the street. later that morning my father temporarily wired the gas tank to the frame so we could bring the car home. he put it up on ramps and looked underneath to see that the bolt which held the gas tank in place had stripped completely out. he spent the next 3 hours remounting the tank. it was a blessing that the sparks from the broken frame did not ignite the gas tank. if it had, my car could have either caught on fire or blown up and i could have been seriously injured or killed. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
11/11/2006110000
 I have had my ford focus wagon for three years now. i had to repair a alot of things on this car! tranny, alternator, fuel pump, timing belt, and the only door that opens from the outside is the passenger right front, which my kids have to climb through to get to the back because both back doors broke not even four months from the day i bought it. also the driver door only opens from the inside because of the companies defected car door handles. my friend has the same car, and its the same way. not mentioning how everytime i stop it dies out and i have to try and keep starting it. it seems there is always something wrong with it.
01/02/2009600001
 While driving my 2001 ford focus back in november of 2008', i experienced the engine stalling while driving on the freeway. the headlights started to flicker along with the dashlights going haywire. i then drove the vehicle home and had it towed to my auto repair facility. they found nothing wrong and could not do what i described to them. approx. 1 week later it did the same thing again, this time the check engine light stayed on, and they were able to receive some diagnostic codes. they cleaned some ground wires but stated that was all they could find, the same thing happened a few days later, i called my mechanic, and we both agreed that i should send it to the ford dealer. i had it towed again, this time to the ford dealer where i stated that the problem only occurs while it is being driven. after approx. 1 week, the dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem, but they advised me that the alternator dropped to 11.5 volts. i advised them to replace with a new alternator. they advised me that they were sure that is what the problem was. on or about 1/2/09, i experienced they same electrical problems that i have been having over the last 2 months. i drove it to the dealership immediately and advise them i was having the same problem and that it was not the $ 550.00 alternator that i paid for. i again reiterated to them that it has to be driven, to have the symptoms occur. since i had the new alternator installed i only put on 325 miles. my service manager kory foster with gosch ford in hemet, ca has only called me twice since 1/2/09. when he calls he has always stated that he cannot find anything and he does not no what the problem is he has not heard of this type of problem with the ford focus. i have told him everytime i have seen him and when he calls to drive it ! it is the only way to get it to stall out. the last time he called me which was last week sometime, that i could come get my car if i needed it. i advised him to keep it until it is fixed. *tr
10/27/20081162001
 My daughter was driving on the freeway when her car just died, while driving. it started up again immediately, but it has happened several times in the last month. i went online to view recalls, and it stated that 2001 ford focus had a recall on this issue. i also found 2 other items that are happening to this vehicle that were also recalls. i made an appointment with the dealer to have these recalls fixed, but when they pulled up the vin number, they said that there were no recalls for this particular car. the other recall i found was the electrical system, and battery failure. i have already burned up one battery because of this issue. the recall states that the cabes overheat and may melt. this vehicle did this as well. the other recall is where the latch on the back door begins to not latch properly, causing the door to come open while driving. the back door will not latch properly on this vehicle either and at times we have to open and close it several times in order to get it to latch. these 3 recalls are all things that have happened on 2001 ford focus vehicles, which our vehicle is, but because our vin # doesn't match the recalls, they refuse to fix them. these are true safety issues. my daughter could be killed because of these issues. how can i have my vehicle added to these recalls? i am extremely upset and concerned that these items will not be addresses when ford knows that they are a problem on other 2001 focus vehicles. i will sue should something happen to my daughter due to this issue and fords unwillingness to correct the problems. *tr
03/18/2008890001707/11/2007
 I bought this car in jul07. in dec07 started having problems with car surging/jolting while driving on highway (55-65 mph) then car would just stall, completely die. engine light would come on, no power steering no lights. i would manage to get it over to the side of the road narrowly avoiding accident and car would not start. after sat for about 10 mins it would start. it would drive ok for about 10-20 miles and then surge and die. it happens periodically and in between the car may drive fine for weeks. service center can't find anything wrong with it. it just happened again 3-18-08 while i was driving on interstate at 65mph, jolted twice and completely died. i was nearly killed as a semi was behind me and another beside me. i had to fight the car to get it off the side of the road and narrowly missed the semi running up over the top of me. after sitting for 10 min it started again but would not reach full power. i could only get it up to about 50 mph, then started jolting and died again after about 6 miles this continued for 30 miles. engine light was on. i had that read by adv auto later and it was two codes one for mass airflow sensor. it has been in service garage since then. they can't find anything wrong with it. i did notice that this seems to only be happening when it rains. they sprayed water today on the front of the car while it was running and it died in their shop. they still have no idea what is wrong with it. it also has a loud vibration/noise in front end. motor mounts have been changed, new alternator, new battery, new belt replaced dec 27,07. the vehicle died again feb 5, 2008 6 times. it dies at all speeds and sometimes stalls at stop lights/signs. i am extremely frustrated with it and need a reliable car to get to work and am making car payments on a car that has been in the shop 36 days in the last 90. also very concerned about causing an accident or killing myself, my kids or someone else. *tr
06/20/20036000010007/14/2001
 After car has warmed up for 30 minutes approx. it restarts after turning engine off but will not idle on it's own. the driver must keep there foot on the gas pedal at all times, except when car is moving and engine is engaged. the car has a standard transmission. this doesn't happen everytime. but after car has warmed up and has had the engine turned off 2 or 3 times this accores. if the engine is allowed to cool down for 15 min. to 45 min. the car will idle again. the time is dependent on the outside temperature. *tr
08/22/2007105/28/2001
 Bought new in '01 ford focus. noticed right off brakes would make a grinding noise and squeak. tires were worn real bad on inside on one front size since we bought it. repeated alignments with no improvement. still experience this problem. started experiencing problems with it missing during acceleration. check engine light came on in february 2005 and took it to the dealership. they replaced sensors that had recall,was recall code p0401. engine light stayed on. they said that we were using gas that was dirty and waiting too late to put gas into the car and that was why it was stalling. we paid $272.98 for them to replace this whole section that had to do with the fuel being filtered. car loses power and stutters going around curves with even over a half a tank of gas. stalling to the point we must pull over into the emergency lane afraid of accident! i own car i bought brand new and it jerks and sputters like some piece of crap from jd byrider! everytime we start the car you smell oil burning for15 minutes afterwards. had it checked no leaks or anything could be found. april of 2005 noticed when the car idled at a traffic light the thermostat would show shoot up showing it was running hot! took it in to the dealership and they found anti-freeze leaking. was told the thermostat housing and thermostat had to be replaced. retested it and was told problem solved. our bill was $375.00. this was first brand new car and was taken well care of, it only has around 78,000 miles on the odometer. i was told there was a silent recall on these for the engine problems and they were being fixed for no cost to the owner. we were not notified of a recall and paid for all of this out of pocket .car is paid off now and cannot enjoy having a paid off car with low mileage because we are scared to drive it and bought a new car that was safe to drive around with our kids! time goes on and it is getting worse. sometimes not wanting to start at all! engine still stalls despite all these repairs. *tr
10/18/200465000111/10/2002
 Loss of power due to poor fuel circulation. car consistantly cuts out and dies. according to russ dean ford in pasco wa, the dpfe sensor is bad.*ak
11/04/200345000110/24/2001
 My 2001 ford focus exhibits all the symptoms of the faulty fuel module. however, when i contacted ford, they said that my vin was not one of the vehicles affected. i'd like the fuel module replaced, as it is faulty. can you please help me?*ak
10/27/200336211303/21/2001
 Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin: in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve. ford wanted $1,000 to fix this. the problem happened on other ford focus models. i was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty. after discussing this matter, i got price down to $150.*ak
07/17/200352441109/28/2002
 I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving -- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous flickering of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side; (5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly, he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here. in other words, the 2001 focus that i purchased from town & country ford, inc. only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission. this is clearly a defect. it has to be! i cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.
09/07/20021000409/01/2001
 Car has stalled while driving on several occasions on the freeway and in residential neighborhoods. the car has also been in several times for excessive break noise. on one occasion the rear drums had to be turned due to drums being glazed over. dealership either changes out the pads or adds an additive to soften the pads to stop the noise
 Vehicle will stall out once gas gauge reaches a quarter tank. also, keeps getting a power surge. policeman offered consumer assistance, and moved her vehicle. noticed that every time she turned ignition switch, odometer would increase several thousand in mileage. please describe details.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
01/01/19011
 While merging into traffic 2001 ford focus stalled.*mr (nar) defective fuel delivery module. *cb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
08/05/2007158000302/01/2001
 Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway. however, it gradually worsened and resulted in surging and loss of power. the throttle because totally unresponsive and i had to coast to a stop on the side of a busy highway. the car is in the shop presently. given the amount of data out there to show this is a common defect for the 2001 focus, i expect ford to cover the repair. *tr
01/24/200524688107/02/2001
 I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus. i have had a problem with lugging and sputtering upon acceleration. 1/24/05 my vehicle would not start. i contacted braeger ford milwaukee wi, the car went there for service. they told me that the problem was a defective fuel pump. i received a safety program notification that stated a dealer will replace the fuel pump at no charge to you program 03n01. braeger charged me $511 saying that the pump replacement was not part of the program even though it was clearly stated on the information sent to me by the motor company.*ak
12/23/2004204/16/2004
 When fuel tank registers 1/4 of a tank or less, car loses acceleration when going up a hill that curves to the right. car stalls but will start again after a few minutes. later that same day the car stalled and would not start again had to have vehicle towed. mechanic registered no problem and could not find anything wrong with car after driving it and checking on computer. car drove fine for two months then started hesitating when trying to accelerate. car stalled and would not accelerate, even with a full tank of gas, car had to be towed to a mechanic who checked fuel pressure, said was fine and car drove with no problems. they could not pin point problem and computer registered no problems. why hasn't this problem been fixed when so many people are experiencing the same problem?*ak
12/06/200426000310/12/2001
 Fuel pump in my 2001 ford focus failed and had to be replaced. ford offered me no reasonable solution for this problem. my car has only 26,000 miles, and is 1 month outside the warranty. ford apparently has a recall for just this problem, but claimed that my car is not affected.*ak
06/11/200427000410/19/2001
 My car has been stalling now for about a year. i had it fixed at around 27,000 miles and i still had a factory warranty and i went to joe machens ford in columbia, mo (where i bought the car in 10/01) and they said it was a wire on the transmission that was corroded. about 3 weeks ago, this happened again and again i took it to joe machens and they told me there was nothing wrong with it. i had asked them to check again because this had happened about a year ago and it was transmission problems. they replaced some seals. repair work took about a week. on june 4, 2004, i was going down i 270 in st. louis, mo and i was in the fast lane going 75mph when my car stalled. it would not go and i am glad that i was going to the speed i was because as it was dying i was able to maneuver over to the side of the road. joe machens again fixed it and said that it was the fuel pump. they replaced my fuel pump and my fuel filter on june 8, 2004. on my way home from columbia, mo on june 11, 2004 it stalled again. as of now i have not sent it any where to get it looked at because this happened last night on my way home from college. this will now be the fourth time this has happened with no results.*ak
03/02/20031750007/19/2001
 Thrilled w/ford's semi-sort-of recall on their focus fuel pumps due to progressive contamination. had mine replaced at 17,500 miles, and not covered under warranty because of supposed comtaminated gas. the dealership is telling me i am not elegible for reimbursement because of contaminated gas. ford tells me that poor design is causing filter/pump to become clogged. can someone tell me what is clogging the latter if not for alleged contaminants in the gas?
02/12/200212000206/16/2001
 Car would lose power, buck and surge, stall on highway and side streets. when taken to dealership, tech couldn't give explanation for what particles were that clogged fuel pump. charged for over $900. tech said warranty didn't cover vandalism. however, my insurance company ruled out vandalism upon investigation to the parts and fuel sample. bottom line, i had to pay $900 for someting that at the time wasn't ruled a model problem. now i think i should be reimbursed. fuel pump had to be replaced, lines flushed, and contaminated fuel to be exposed of. *ak
09/25/200363000102/18/2001
 While driving down a freeway off-ramp, my 2001 ford focus zx3 started to buck and hesitate, eventually stalling and causing a dangerous condition due to sudden decceleration and loss of power steering and brakes. luckily the vehicle had enough inertia to coast down the ramp and eventually i was able to pull it into an emergency lane using the remaining assist left in the brake booster. there, i attempted multiple times to restart the vehicle and it finally started. it had a half tank of fuel so low fuel level was not the cause and i had only driven 163 miles since the last fill-up so i knew the fuel guage was operational. i attempted to drive to the nearest gas station to fill up just in case and as i as about to turn in the car died again. it restarted after multiple attempts and i waited a long time for traffic to get as clear as it would on this busy road. then, as i attempted to turn in, creeping forward and fearing the worst, the car died again, but luckily i had not yet begun to impede oncoming traffic. if i had been, an accident would likely have resulted. after multiple attempts, the vehicle did start and i pulled in, filled up, and drove home uneventfully to do some research. on the message board at focaljet.com i read about other focus consumers encountering a similar problem with a defective fuel pump and some sort of degradation of a material lining the fuel tank causing the condition i experienced. i feel it is a safety concern of high priority and should be brought to ford's attention immediately. i am angry that my life was put in danger running the most mundane of errands and i will let them know about it tommorrow.
07/17/200352441109/28/2002
 I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving -- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous flickering of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side; (5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly, he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here. in other words, the 2001 focus that i purchased from town & country ford, inc. only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission. this is clearly a defect. it has to be! i cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.
06/04/200340800203/14/2001
 Fuel pump failure. total loss of power. created a very dangerous situation as it failed while driver was attempting to merge onto a busy highway.*ak
06/02/200315000305/05/2001
 2001 and up ford focus fuel pump & gas tank recall request. the fuel tank is made from a material that frequently flakes off and clogs the fuel pump very often. i have had 3 fuel pumps replaced already, and my car has less than 21,000 miles. due to the inferior design of the tank and fuel pump, the pump clogs too easily, then burns out leaving the car stranded. the design of the pump has a fine mesh screen before the larger screen so the large mesh screen is simply useless! the small screen clogs up from large flakes that would have been caught by the large screen if the pump had not been designed by retards.*ak
02/01/200352900107/13/2001
 I was taking the south i-75 exit ramp to east m-59 and experienced a stall out at the bottom of the ramp - where you merge with traffic going 65 mph. this is a wide, sweeping right hand turn. i drive the route often, and had experienced hesititation on previous occasions, but this was the first time the car stalled. the tank was 1/4 full. after rolling to a stop under the i-75 overpass bridge, i placed the car in neutral and it started. i proceeded without further incidence - counting my blessings i had not been rear-ended. i took the car to my regular mechanic, and he replaced the fuel pump which is located in the tank. he showed me how the filter was designed and became easily clogged. he also said that ford had other complaints on this situation, but there was no recall. i believe this to be a design defect that must be corrected, or i will be relacing the fuel pump in another 30k or so miles. it's not only the $300, but the thought of being rear-ended that should concern ford motor company, as well as the authorities.

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