This car stops running and causes severe threat of an accident.
2000 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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Car dies while in motion. Had car in shop on nov 8, 2001 for 1 and 1/2 weeks. Fuel pump and fuel line were replaced. On january 13, 2002 the car died again while turning almost causing a crash.
3 occurrences: vehicle receives no fuel and stalls to almost a stop when entering interstate highways from entrance ramps. Occurs when fuel is between empty and 1/4 full. Tank has at least 3-4 gallons in it. Must pull off to shoulder and let car sit until it will reaccelerate. Very dangerous in that if car enters lane of traffic cannot accelarate vehilce at all.
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.
Consumer experiencing problems with gas mileage, currently getting approximately 15 miles per gallon when previously getting around 29 miles per gallon, the dealer was contacted three times but diagnostic test show no problems.
The first time that this happened I was traveling at 50mph. My car began to lose power and become hard to control, then it stalled leaving my coasting trying to find a safe place to pull over. I took my car into the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump and several other parts. The second time it happened I was again traveling at 50mph, when again I lost power to the car and was left coasting. I believe that this is a serious problem and a very unsafe problem when you have a car with power steering and you loose power it makes it eatremely hard to control the vehicle as well as a car that just coasts. I would like to see something done about this serious defect in these cars.
Was driving 50mph when vehicle started to lose power. Had managed to pull to side of road. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. Was informed fuel pump was defective and needed replacing. This problem has happened once before.
Vehicle stalls without warning at various speeds. Losing all power and steering wheel locks up. Dealer notified 4 times. First 3 times they did nothing, fourth time they said they replaced air intake valve. The morning after we got the car out of the shop it stalled again while driving 55mph. We are tired of getting the run around and are hesitant to contact dealer again concerning this problem. 2nd problem- put key into ignition and key wouldn't turn. Car had to be towed to dealer where they kept it for a week. I was told it had to do with the ignition cylinder and key had to be coded. These are only 2 of the many problems we have had with our vehicle, but it is ridiculous for a new car to have so many malfunctions and problems.
While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify). Gas leaks. Failed suspension parts (consumer did not specify). Tires wear prematurely (consumer did not give tire information). Splash shields broke. Brocking wires in central locking system.
Engine stalled four times during normal operation. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced fuel pump and lines. Then in middle of july, while traveling at approximately 40 MPH and entering highway, vehicle stalled again. Dealer stated that problem was no longer covered under warranty. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer received recalls, 00v303, 00v218, 00v418, recall regarding injector pressure switch, and clutch pedal return spring and clutch master cylinder, however has not had any of them completed, dealer states they are waiting for parts and it has been over 6 months since consumer has heard from the dealer.
Fuel line separating at the fuel pump connection on the top of gas tank causing a severe gas leak on the ground near the catalytic converter.
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Intermittently vehicle will stall out without warning at various speeds and various road conditions. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and had not been able to correct the problem. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle was parked and wouldn't start. Gasoline was spraying all over engine, and coming from underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
Intermittently, at highway speeds, vehicle will stall out without warning. Dealer has replaced fuel pump three times, and injector pressure sensor. However , problem still exists. Dealer reinspected vehicle, and has determined that something in fuel tank was causing vehicle to stall out. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle not accelerating while stepping on gas pedal in hot days. Fuel pump fails after being used for 30,000 miles, hestitate to speed up at 3,000 RPM at 4th gear; could be dangerous while traveling uphill on a highway and might cause a crash from vehicles behind.
While driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle dies out. Also, vehicle fails to restart. Consumer has contacted dealer on five different occasions. Dealer determined cause was due to dirt build up in fuel pump. Problem has reoccurried. Please provide any furthur details.
Right rear wheel bearing caused car to swerve violently at 55mph, driver slowed to 20mph to avoid being pulled off road. Driver tried to slowly drive to repair station but car kept wobbling on road so stopped and had car towed into garage..ignition /lock system failed in january and left driver stranded. Car could not be started. In another problem that occured in october 2000 the fuel assembly recall was not properly repaired and caused car accelerator to not function. The car would only go 1-3mph at full acelleration. This was very dangerous in traffic. I do not have paperwork on this incident but problem was corrected at bergstrom ford, neenah, wi 54956
Windshield had cracked and was replaced, approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot, nothing had hit the windshield on either times that it had cracked. Air conditioner drains inside the car to the drivers side floor. Brakes squeak, dealer replaced rear brake shoes, however noise is still there. Steering wheel was peeling, dealer replaced it. Vehicle will not start at times, dealer reprogrammed the PCM and replaced the fuel pump. Transmission slips into neutral while driving, it will not shift into reverse until after about 10 seconds, dealer has replaced the mlp sensor and transmission range sensor to attempt to correct problem yet it still continues, transmission lines leaking and dealer replaced lines. Noise coming from under the hood. Hood rattled, dealer adjusted and lubed the hood stops. Engine races at times, vehicle hesitates and feels like it is going to stall.
While driving this vehicle will stall unexpectedly at any given speed without warning. Dealer has attempted to fix problem for the third time now. First attempt said they could not find a problem - second time replaced mass air flow sensor - now they are replacing the fuel pump. We feel this car is unsafe to drive and have lost confidence in the reliability of this car. We feel like it is an accident waiting to happen. We feel that the dealership is not competent to fix the problem and we would like to persue the lemon law rights for a refund for this car.
Fuel line came loose, a clip retainer broke and output fuel line disconnected, pumping fuel on heat shield/catalytic converter. Fire department was called out when daughter went to start vehicle , and she noticed that gasoline was all round and underneath vehicle on the ground. *ak the design of the fuel pump out put line was defective. When the fuel line retaining clip broke, the fuel was sprayed on to the catalytic convertor.
Fuel indication gives wrong reading when full indication reads empty. Please provide further information.
While traveling or while in park noice large amount of fuel gushing from fuel tank. Please provide further information.
Vehicle only achieves 22-24 mpg with 95% highway driving; manufacturer is aware of problem but has not offered a resolution. No safety defect.
Due to a problem with fuel pump; when fuel tank is full fuel gauge registers empty. Also, fuel pump has been replaced three times which has not corrected problem. Please give any further details.
While driving fuel tank will show that it is empty when, in reality, tank is full. Also, a problem with brake system. Brakes will not activate on time to stop vehicle.
While driving on highway 65-75mph consumer had a collision. Fuel shut off valve did not go off, and air bag did not deploy. Received recall after collision. Please provide VIN and additional information.
Defective fuel pump,had to tow to dlrship.strong gas odor after repair,dlrship said bad connection, still strong odor, dlrshp discovered seams in gas tank failing, need replacement. Attempted to install new one, and "o" ring was torn.must wait due to"national" back order.does this mean there are lots more failing gas tanks? Sounds like pinto problem. Severe safety question. Pleasse advise of findings.
Rear brakes would make squealing noises when stopping. Three different times fuel guage failed to register correct fuel. If air conditioner was on, a cloud came out of vents. Also, tape deck had an electrical short/ vehicle would vibrate while it was idling., and engine revved on its own . Vehicle felt like it was slipping into neutral.
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