My daughter, who is the primary driver of this vehicle, reported that while driving on adams road the engine started to lose power. She pressed the accelerator but the engine continued to slow down. She then pulled the car off the main road and the engine stalled. She was able to restart the negine and proceed. The fuel tank was 1/2 full. No warning lights (ie. "check engine") were illuminated prior to the stalled engine condition. We contacted the dealer on april 18, 2002 about this problem but they indicated they could not diagnose the condition and that we "should wait for it to happen again" before bringing it in for a check. I am concerned about this incident repeating itself in a highway situation.
2000 Ford Focus engine complaints
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When vehicle comes to a complete stop, it will stall out , engine check light comes on which was caused by a defect in the cylinder head.
Consumer states while traveling at 65 MPH without any indication vehicle losses all power causing consumer to pull over. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm
Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. Nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. Vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. The wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. The main belt broke. The transmission cooling lines broke. Ignition switch had to be replaced. The rear brakes squeak especially when there is moisture in the air.
The consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the cause was the fuel pump restricting the fuel flow. Fuel pump was replaced.
Consumer states that intermittently when accelerating the vehicle hesitates. The dealer has inspected the vehicle. Nlm
On the morning of march 26 2002 I awoke at 5:30 am to discover my car engulfed in flames according to fire dept it had started under the dash or in engine. The car had been parked in my yard since about 6:00 pm the previous evening. *ts *nlm ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760797
Consumer states that while making a turn vehicle will shut off. Nlm
While driving and foot is removed from accelarator, motor races, loses power dies out.*ak brakes squeal intermittently.
This is the second failure, of the same parts. These studs failed in february of 2001. This is not exactly 12/12,000 for the warranty to cover the repair, but it is pretty darn close. I purchased an extended warranty through my credit union, they said they will not cover the repair because I added two aftermarket modifications to the engine. Ford said they will not cover the repair, because the extended warranty coverage refused to fix the problem. What they keep stepping around is the fact that this same failure happened a year ago, before I made any modifications. The engine was still stock.
Brakes have squealed fron about 1500 miles. Have had pads replaced, but squeals did not go away. Front brakes grind, at shop now. In november 2001 had to have struts replaced while having recall work done. Struts little over a year old. Engine makes a chirping noise at about 1000-2500 RPM, but dealer unable to duplicate. Also squeals or whines when making right turns. Windshield cracked when a small stone hit it. Will have insurance replace. Overall, not happy with car. Been in the shop three times in the last year!!
While driving 20 MPH, car complete shut off causing consumer to lose complete control of vehicle and manuvering of steering wheel, manufacturer contacted.
There is a very bad squeaking noise when braking, and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding noise. Driver states more than twice brake pedal was applied, and pedal went to the floor. Ford has been contacted.*ak.also consumer was complaining of the transmission slipping, the cigarette lighter was not working, cup holder bubbling, serpentine belt was replaced due to a squeal coming from under the hood, gas light was coming on when the tank was full of gas, door ajar light was coming on, starter and battery were replaced, driver sider mirror knob fell off, RPM runs high, headlamp molding was replaced, sunvisor was broke, rear child seat latch cover was broke, air conditioner and heater were replaced, passenger door trim, driver seat metal bar, rewind button for am/fm cassette was inoperative, carpet loose, pillar trim was coming off, ticking noise was coming from the front of vehicle, the egr valve ws replaced, rear tail light was out, the bulb was replaced, deck lid wire harness, a new fuel tank was installed due to the engine light illuminating, the front and rear brakes have been replaced due to warpage, also the speedometer stopped working.
When applying brake pedal it would go to the floor, also brakes will grind. Rotors had to be turned, and brakes were replaced 7 times, but the problem reoccurred. *ak transmission slips and jerks and rpms jump. No problem found. Consumer hears loose gravel sound from right front wheel area. Dealer found wheel well loose. Dealer found serpentine belt failed causing whistle squeal under hood. Gas light on with full tank and door ajar light is on. Dealer replaced battery. Evaporative hose loose. Dealer removed and installed fuel tank. Cigarette lighter not working. R-cup hold bubbling. Driver side mirror knob falls off. Rear child seat latch cover in broke. Front driver seat metal fell out. Both headlamps moulding fall out. Sunvisor mirror/bracket moulding on passenger side between door / dash loose. Broken. Right outer AC vent broken. Loose carpet on right front floor. Pillar trim coming off. Deck lid wire harness had tp be replaced. Clicking noise from l/h front of vehicle. Egr valve replaced. Left rear tail lamp is out. Engine light is on. Problems with rewind button for am/fm cassette.
Brakes squeak when applied. After 4th trip into dealership, service advisor said this is a common problem for the ford focus but that ford is not doing anything about it. Engine has failed on me 4 times in the 18months that I have had it. The dealership just replaced the fuel sending unit and said that it "should take care of the problem." I doubt it! If this happens again, I will be checking with california lemon law. This was my first ford and definitely my last!
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and smoke. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times; however, problem still exists.
While driving at any speed and without warning vehicle completely shutdown, resulting in a collision. Dealer has been notified, and could not determine cause. Please give any further details.
While driving 55mph vehicle would downshift and lose power. Took to dealer and dealer indicated that motor will downshift when using back defroster. Please add VIN.
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#42-1295-268)
The insured stated the the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.*jb(claim#04-1294-277)
While parked with the ignition off, the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#59-v961-685)
While drivng, the insured noticed smoke coming from the hood, and then the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#40-2559-357)
My car has shut down twice while driving causing complete loss of control. The first time I was driving down a mountain going about 60 MPH and the car shut off and I had no control of the steering or anything. The car restarted on its own after a couple of seconds. The most recent time, I was coming off the freeway and the car shut off causing me too drive into a curb going about 50mph, this time I had to restart the car myself. Both times I have taken the vehicle into the service dept. And they have told me there is nothing they can do. I called ford customer service and was told that they are aware of the problem.
Consumer was traveling 30mph on a side street and a truck veered into consumer's vehicle direction. Applied his brakes, and crashed into other vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak ford motor company stated that they were not able to verify any manufactuer's defects.
While traveling on highway, and when coming to a stop, and trying to go again vehicle will not move. Please provide more information.
Exhaust fumes coming into vehicle while driving/ or standing. Vehicle at the dealer shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled while attempting to park, it would not restart for 12-14 hours, the dealer was notified of the incident, the vehicle has stalled a total of four times the dealer has replaced the fuel pump, sensor assembly and fuse assembly.
The vehicle stalled out while driving, when making left hand turns and also exhibits no start no clank condition, dealer replaced the sender but the problem resurfaced. Nlm
When fuel level is at half a tank vehicle stalls at highway speeds. This condition has gotten worse over last 4 months, vehicle currently stalls at any time/ speed no matter what fuel level is, and on a daily basis. Dealer cannot find cause.
Fords dealership are rude, worker broke other parts on your cars and don't let you know. You are not able to trust the saleman , the quote you agreed to pay was change on the way into the financial person. I will never buy another ford. They do not stand behind their cars. I have never had this experience before. I changed dealships and the same business. I did fine one nice person toni. I have a 2000 ford focus for anyone who want o buy it for the balance.
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