The federal safety agency campaign 00v303000/rear wheel hub nuts. Owner was driving and heard a rattling noise in the rear of the vehicle. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly began to seperate. Owner also contacted the manufacturer. Although this year make and model is currently being recalled for this defect, due to the VIN this vehicle was excluded and the owner received no assistance from the manufacturer. Provide further details.
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Vehicle was recently serviced at the dealership. Consumer parked the vehicle at home and inadvertently the vehicle caught on fire. Consumer called the fire department, and the fire was extinguished. According to the fire department it was an engine fire.
While at a stop the pistons dropped. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving at unknown speed engine light illuminated. Then, vehicle stalled, and consumer restarted the vehicle. Dealership informed the consumer that problem pertained to the head gasket valve failure. However, the problem was not resolved.
The federal safety agency campaign 03v482000; ford issued a stalling recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it was experiencing the same problem. Brake lights do not operate well. The bulb and switch were changed, but still there was no change.
While driving 70 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak. Consumer claims intermittent stalling which started five months after purchasing vehicle.
At 77,230 the rack and pinion needed to be replaced because it was worn and about to break. Also a week or two later at 77,300 miles the engine seized while driving. The dealership thinks that a housing ring came loose and welded on the cylinder. The engine was installed, but did resolve the problem. The vehicle has been shipped to the factory for further service.
Since buying this car in october 2000, I have had 4 fuel pump replacements. The car is now on its 5th fuel pump, and the problem the fuel pump replacement is supposed to correct is still happening. The car still has trouble (especially in wet or humid weather) with sputtering and jolting/surging. Most recently it has been getting worse and worse. Luckily the surging has (of yet!) not caused me to have an accident. Right now the car is in for a timing belt replacement (!) which was replaced incorrectly and now I have cylinder head issues.
The vehicle stalled while driving. This failure is possible related to recall 03n01. *nm recall number number (03v482000) the consumers vehicle experienced engine problems (engine hesitation, loss of power, and surging)as a result of a faulty fuel pump. The consumer was able to minimize the problems by keeping the fuel tank 3/4 to full as set forth in the notice.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced.
While driving vehicle hesitated. Dealership informed consumer that the problem was pertained to the failure of the egr valve.
When driving more than 20 MPH the whole front end shook violently. Please provide additional information. *jb altenator replaced still having problems. Engine will only allow the vehicle to drive 20 MPH.
After receiving a recall letter vehicle was taken to dealer for service, and was told the service could not be performed because of a branded title. Previous recall service has been performed.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving my 2000 ford focus one day I noticed a ratcheting sound in the engine compartment and antifreeze smell inside the car. All of which resulted in a complete replacement of the water ump, bulley and gasket. My car only had 38,000 miles.
While driving 75 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. But on one occasion was able to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled intermittently, resulting once in a crash.
Problems with the vehicle motor going fast then slowing down. *mr when the vehicle was in motion, there was thump in the rear under the seat as if it were stopping and or losing power, the emission light had come on the dash board and would go off and on again, the floor would vibrate and rattle, the engine would cut off when at stop lights, the key would not turn in the ignition/stuck in cylinder. The stalling would occur especially when the fuel tank was below 1/2. *sc
Recall 03 v 482 000 concerning stalling. Vehicle stalled and hesitated while in motion. Vehicle was repaired for this recall by the dealer, and problem recurred.
2000 ford focus se, car was pulling. Felt like a jerking. Car seemed to idle out. If I was to sit at a light for more than 30 secs it cut off. Maybe 2-3 times in one day.I thought it was my transmission again. But my engine was failing . The head gasket was blown. The mechanic said it's from the car over heating. I don't know how that is possible when I literally fill the coolant to max every week to maybe two weeks. I have been doing this for I don't know how long. Seems like since I bought it. Now my car is the stop for and will be there for a week. Cost over $900! I think everyone on this site needs to start a class action suite againts ford. This car was not ready for release at all. They are playing games with our lives like we are test dummies!
Consumer was told that the vehicle should have 1/4 tank. Fuel pump was defective and vehicle stalled without notice. A recall was issued by manufacturer. However, consumer was turned away by the dealer, and was told that she will have to pay for towing the vehicle to the dealer, although the vehicle was not safe safe for driving.
When the heat is on (mainly) I get a burning smell inside my car and looks like smoke is inside also. Was charged for the engine diagnostic at one place who said it might be under warranty, so I took it to the dealership and was charged $120 for them to say my emissions can or something was clogged. Still wasnt the problem and no one can figure out where the burning is coming from.
While driving emission warning light illuminated in the instrument panel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing consumer to drift off the road. Mechanic informed consumer that the engine failed.
Car cut off at intersection in philadelphia, it wouldn't accelerate and acted as if it had run out of gas. When I restarted it, it would go about 4 blocks and shut off again. I did this 5x before I actually got home. Also, the interior dash area was very hot. I almost called the fire dept., but there wasn't a fire. Investigation date closed 1/16/04 per the federal safety agency and vehicle was sold to me 2/16/04. I was not told of any such problems with the vehicle prior to purchase. Dealer does not want to accept responsibility. My 2d payment is due may 1st to americredit.
While driving consumer noticed black smoke coming from the engine. Consumer pulled the vehicle over, opened the hood, and saw that the engine was on fire. Driver was able to put out the flames.
After researching different complaint sites on the internet I realized I wasn't the only one with this problem. I have a 2000 ford focus se. My car often shutters when I approach a stop. I took it to my dealer and they told me that it is a serious engine problem, that there is a small whole in my cylinder gasket, and the whole cylinder needs to be replaced. They quoted me $1,700 plus tax for this work.
When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. Driver was able to restart the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
Vehicle engine on a 2000 ford focus zx3 w/ 2.0l dohc zetec engine routinely stalls when going around corners. The failure has occurred numerous times when attempting to travel on highway on/off ramps. The vehicle has stalled twice in the middle of the curve which caused a temporary lost of control on the vehicle. After a few seconds, the engine will resume normal operation and continue. In both circumstances, I was attempting to get on the highway and accelerate out of a turn. The engine was checked out and is in normal operating order.
The federal safety agency recal 03v482000 concerning intermittent stalling. After recall repairs vehicle stalled without warning. Dealer determined that vehicle needed a new engine.
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