2000 ford focus engine sputters and then stalls at high speeds. After sitting on the side of the road and letting the car sit with the engine off, you can start it up and then drive for approximately 10 minutes at high speed before the same problem occurs. At lower speeds the problem is not as prevalent. Pinpoint diagnostic computer first provide the mass air flow sensor as the problem. Several weeks after the new mass air flow sensor was replaced I had the same problem (exactly the same symptoms). This time the diagnostic computer provided the fuel pump as the problem. I noticed a technical service bulletin from ford about the fuel pulse damper, but they say that bulletins are not of any issue. I have also been able to find many other instances of faulty fuel pumps in the focus through random internet observation. My car is approximately 5 to 6 thousand miles past warranty (miles only, not years) and I will be spending the equivalent of 4 car payments to have the mass air flow sensor and the fuel pump fixed. Any information on this problem would be appreciated.
2000 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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Ignition switch will not turn. I noticed in researching the internet that many others had the same failure. I did not see a recall. This is the latest failure of many: brakes, fuel gauge, bad struts. Now at 39000, I am 3000 miles out of warranty.
Have had very discerning trouble with 2000 ford focus. Things previously fixed are still not working properly. I have had the car since late 2000, and it has been in the service dept. More than I have been able to enjoy it.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced fuel tank. Gtb *nlm....
Our 2000 ford focus stalls. The first dealer it was taken to replaced the fuel filter - approximately an hour east of that dealer the car began to stall out again...the next dealer telling us the fuel pump needed to be replaced. This also happened as far back as two years ago.
My 2000 ford focus with 45,000 miles on it has been experiencing violent stumbling and hesitation problems around highway corners. This has been occurring for the past 15,000 miles. Ford was unable to fix this problem, but talking with others who took safety matters into their own hands found the fuel pumps not keeping adequate fuel flow to the engine. My car is at the dealership now with specific direction to replace this at my cost. When a car violently stalls on the highway around a corner, it's not safe. Please recommend to ford to address this problem before someone is injured.
The front and rear brakes, the fuel pump, fuel injector, heater chamber, half shaft bearing, third brake light and speedometer cluster were all replaced. *ak
Fuel pump on my ford focus went out twice, once at 38000 miles, then at 91000 miles. Car died intermittently on freeways, climbing hills, and would shake at acceleration. Very frightening.
Car will stall when attempting moderate speed right turn. Highway entrance if gas tank is less than half full.
Fuel pump failure. With less than 3/8 tank of gas car will not start if parked on a grade. Also car hesitated at full throttle on the highway, but was ok at partial throttle, but speed could not be maintained. Dealer diagnosed both problems as fuel pump failure. Dealer volunteered that they have a lot of problems with the focus fuel pump. Other complaints also mention slag or contamination from the fuel tank, which could contribute to the pump failure.
Car came to a full stop
Loss of power. Occurs after the following combination of conditions: 1. Fuel level below 1/4 tank 2. Accelerating onto highway with circular approach (ramp) going clockwise. 3. Vehicle speed on circular ramp above 30 MPH. Vehicle loses power upon entering highway. Pressing accelerator pedal gives erratic results. Vehicle will reset and operate properly when pulled off on shoulder and vehicle is turned off and then on again.
My complaint deals with the 2000 ford focus . I purchased this vehicle in june of 2001 with 100 miles on the odometer. Since then I have had to bring my car back for a few recals. One of the recals was the rear suspension where my car lost control and I veered off the road....luckily noone was hurt. The reason why I am writing this complaint is because I understand that there is a investigation on the focus for various problems. I wanted to add to the investigation by saying that I just spent 340 bucks on my ignition switch because it wouldn't turn which I understand is a common problem and I also had problems with my car stalling in the middle of the thruway. I almost crashed into an eighteen wheeler! I have had the fuel pump replaced and my car still idols very rough and occasionaly stalls out when I am stopped. Ford should be embarrased by this and should take all focus's off the road! I read that there were hundreds of ford focus' with the exact same problem but no recal was issued
While driving on a rural rood at approx. 6:00 am the vehicle stopped running and left me stranded in the middle of the road. This occurred during a rain/sleet storm and put me in extream danger. The car was towed to fairfield ford, fairfield, oh and repaired. I was told that the problem was caused by a broken wire in the control module for the fuel pump. Although this vehicle is 3 years old it only has about 7,000 miles on it.
On winding turns and hills car would act as if it was out of gas, especially if tank fell below half. Car stall on one occassions but on others I took foot off gas and managed to recover power. The dealer replaced the fuel filter and pump (with the explanation that it was failing under heavy load). While the problem has not repeated itself, the car feels more sluggish than it used to. I also try to keep the tank above half full, as several sites have recommended.
My wife who is 7 months pregnant who also had my 5 year old son with her, was proceeding on the I-210 when our 2000 ford focus suddenly stalled going approximately 55 MPH, there were many cars behind her and keeping her wits about her pulled the car into the emergency lane, narrowly missing being rear ended. After several attempts, the car re-started and she was able to get to a phone and call me for assitance. Once I got the car moving, I was noticing a stalling as well.
Severe hesitation problems on several occations as I was accelerating. Took it to the dealer three times. They were unable to correct the problem, because they were not able to reproduce the same problem. January 2003 the car would not start. I had it towed to the dealership. I had to replace the fuel pump $440. Mileage on the vehicle was 48,000. I was having the hestiation difficulties during the warrenty period.
Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems included weezing noise while turning. Power steering racked failed and replaced. Lack of power steering in steering wheel. Rear brake pad replacement. Rear wheel bearing noise. Defective wheel bearings replaced. Tire punctured and replaced. Hesitation on acceleration. Fuel pump and gasket replaced. Tires rotted out. Key stuck in ignition. Replaced malfunctioned shifter assembly. Trunk lid wouldn't latch. Latch replaced.
The consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time of purchase), reattachment of rubber seal around driver door window, reattachment of fuel pump, reattachment of headliner in rear of vehicle, uncrimping of fuel line, lubrication driver door handle(sticking), lubrication of catch on rear passenger side door(had come open while vehicle was in motion), replacement the turn signal switch in steering column-had to be turned off manually, persistent noises/vibrations in the front end of vehicle starting at 36k miles and was told that the tires had tread that was too narrow/were high performance which wasn't needed/was also told that the vibration was caused by improper tire care and tire cupping, the left rear shock needed replacement, and the radio goes out-sometimes goes out when the heat is turned up high. Scc
Vehicle stalled for 3-5 seconds in a right hand curve. No check engine lights or other indicators. Called dealership and they have not heard of any other complaints and want to charge me to check the computer in the car. Car has also stalled and died when approaching stop lights but restarted first try. Brakes also make a loud high pitch squeal at all times. I am contacting ford for assistance. We will see how far I get. Ts
Continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. Bearings, electircal system, brake and paint issues among others.
Fuel pump
Consumer stated while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle shut off. Caused consumer to pull off the road. Dealer has been notified. Ts also noted vehicle shut off when fuel tank at 1/4 or lower and / or when a turn was made. Sender and pump assembly replaced.
No summary. Dt
The vehicle began stalling at every stop light or intersection when braking. The owner managed to turn around and drive back to her house. The vehicle has been towed to the nearest dealership for diagnosis. Please describe details. Ts
I have had numerous problems with my 2000 focus. Ford has not been willing to fix any problem due to the fact that I'm out of my warranty. My power steering switch has went out 2 times and when I take it back now there telling me it wasn't the switch, its the pump. Since that's out of warranty they can't refund my money or anything. Ford has a recall on left wheel bearings, but I had to pay for mine to be done, because the recall was in 2001 and my bearings did not go bad until 2002. There is too many things wrong with the ford focus. I have never seen a car in which I had to fix every 5 months. The current issue is that the car is stalling. In idle it will get a point where it will cut off. When shifting to different gears, it hesitates. The car is shaking like it will eventually cut off. It has cut off 3 times and the emission/engine light came on. Dt
Vehicle stalled on highway amidst heavy traffic. Dealership said nothing was wrong and charged $80 for checking. Dt
Vehicle will shut down due to the fuel system failing. The fuel system was replaced by the dealership but the failure still persist. Please describe details. Mr
The vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who noticed black build up in the tank. *mr
7/00- tape was stuck in stereo, had to replace stereo. 3/01- had to replace front brack pads at 11000 miles. 11/01- ignition locked on vehicle. Had to replace ignition. 3/02- transmission was neutralizing when driving. Had to replace transmission. 5/02- car was stalling. Ford unable to detect problem. 9/02- car was not accelerating and stalling suddenly- had to replace fuel pump. 9/02- had to replace front brake pads and back brake shoes at 34000 miles.
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