Brakes will not work when car first driven in morning. Have to stand on the brakes to avoid hitting someone. Ford will not fix this. This car is extremely dangerous along with the water leak, bad ignition key tumbler and poor gas mileage. It has been rotten from the get go. Needs to be recalled!
2000 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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Dt: the contact stated there was an electrical problem. The dealer said it was a problem with the sensors within the fuel pump. The dealer said they would need to replace the sensors to remedy the problem. Due to the numerous attempted repairs that have not corrected the problem he was not going to have the vehicle repaired at this time. The contact already spent enough money having the vehicle repaired, and should not be out any more money for attempts to repair the vehicle.
Dt: the consumer complained about a vehicle speed control problem. This problem has been occurring since the consumer purchased the vehicle on march 1, 2000. The consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they told her there was no problem. There is the federal safety agency recall 99v346000 on this issue for the 2000 ford .focus zx3. The consumer owns a zts 2000 ford focus, which is not included in the recall. Also, there is a fuel system problem. Vehicle experiences hesitation, loss of power, surging, and dyeing this problem first started on june 1, 2004. When the consumer took vehicle to a dealership for repairs they told her they thought it was the filter in the fuel tank. There is the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v482000. The dealership told her that this vehicle is not included in the recall because it is a zts.
Failing fuel pump for the second time in traffic only one year and four months after original replacement.
While driving my 2000 ford focus, I came to a four way stop and the car ceased to work, as if I had turned off the key...no sputtering, just stopped. I restarted the vehicle and it lurched forward, died again, just as before. As I looked out the front windshield, I observed smoke coming from the hood of the car. I exited the car and flames were coming from the wheel wells. I immediately called 911. People began spraying water on the car from garden hoses, two people stopped with fire extinguishers and nothing put out the flames. When the fire department arrived, within 10 minutes, the entire front of the car was destroyed. Pieces in the engine compartment were melting and falling off the engine onto the ground. Police arrived to direct traffic. The car was towed to wendle ford, and my insurance company removed the vehicle to their premises the next day. I still have no idea what could have caused this problem in a five year old vehicle with no prior problems. As I have seen several other incidents of fire in this vehicle, the government should make ford motor company investigate why this is happening before someone gets killed!
Car was being driven to work when engine began to hesitate and eventually stalled. Due to loss of power steering, driver lost control of the car and collided with concrete median barrier. Accident caused aesthetic damage to front and rear bumpers. The car was rarely driven after the accident since it would only drive for a few miles before stalling and I didn't want it to cause another accident. I couldn't afford to have the car fixed. I have recently discovered ford's recall #03n01 - fuel delivery module on the vehicle [xxx] when doing research about how to fix the problem with the car stalling. This was found on the following website: http://www.escortfocus.com/html/focus_111903.html . The recall was issued in nov. 2003 but I was never notified. I have a screen capture of the my ford vehicle home website where it lists recalls for my vehicle. I use this as my primary source for vehicle recalls and it does not and has never listed this recall. By their own admission, ford has instructed dealers to only fix this problem if the customer reports having an issue. Because I did not know about the recall and wasn't having any issues before the accident, I was involved in a car accident which could have been avoided. I feel ford is responsible to repair the damage caused by the accident since it occurred due to a defect. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Did a right turn to get on the freeway and lost most power. Hobbled along the shoulder at 20 MPH for 1/2 a mile, then it stalled. Waited 1 minute, restarted and then it ran fine. No check-engine nor other lights came on until it stalled. Occured after driving 3 miles in july (paritally warm) with about 2 gallons of gas. Drove to kemp ford and asked service dept about any recalls. Seemed to have no knowledge of similar incidents. Suggested possble fuel pump problem. The car has lost power three times previously at the same location for about 3-5 seconds, and then recovered.
(1) my car began surging, hesitating, and losing power. (2) my car will shut off without warning at any time and could cause a traffic accident. (3) the fuel pump was replaced as per recall and now 16 months later my car is exibiting the same symptoms and ford motor company will not replace the fuel pump again.
Consumer stated: deffective gas tank and pump. Dealer said between gas tank and gas pump the screw was warped and did not make a seal. Part was plastic and manufactured that way. It has been leaking since purchase of vehicle .
Bought vehicle with a bad fuel pump. Dealer replaced it in july 2003. Steering column would not work, and dealer replaced it on march 19 2205. Middle of april 2005 steering column failed again. Will not replace it because it was not under warranty. Also , the hatchback door latches are not working properly
Continuous stalling of vehicle especially entering a freeway onramp that has a curve. It has also stalled just sitting in the driveway with at least a quarter tank of gas. It will start if I add a couple of gallons of gasoline to the tank. I am also starting to smell fuel as I drive on occasion.
Fatality vehicle fire, dec. 8 2004. My husband is the original owner of a 2000 ford focus, subject to numerous service visits to bill brown ford, livonia mi for: ignition, steering column, wheel bearing, brake, rear window control, seat belt &trunk latches, overhead light and engine light. The vacuum line & fuel pump & valve assembly were replaced 2/03, followed by stalling. In 6/03, A/C compressor & manifold line replaced. Fuel line & pump failure in 8/03, resulted in gasoline spill on residential street minutes after parking. Bogging followed repairs, PCM reprogrammed & leaking pvc tube replaced 1/04. Fuel pump again replaced. In 8/04, our 24 year old son took ownership of this problematic car. We are uncertain as to whether vehicle malfunction caused a 35 MPH collision with a fire hydrant. An immediate engine explosion and fuel fed fire trapped my son and his passenger. Described by police as a relatively minor crash which would not be expected to claim lives, the subsequent unexplained engine fire claimed two young lives. A malfunctioning driver's airbag was also detected. This incident was originally reported to the federal safety agency by my husband (#10104088). I am supplying these additional facts for your clarification. Please correct your posting of "0" injuries as there were 2 fatalities. Please take effective action to save lives, as these trouble plagued vehicles seem to become more lethal as they age. Confirmation of receipt of this information is requested. *nm *sc
I have had this car since 2003 and it has been nothing but trouble. I have had it into the shop for many of the previously stated repairs- ignition lock, revving/ gas line sticking, broken windshield with no outside cause, cracked side mirrors from cold, etc. This week my rear window fell into the door and would not roll up. The estimate is close to $400. I have had other problems, so many I can't recall them all now. I would advise others to avoid ford products in the future- I certainly will.
'recall campaign; issued for possible engine stalling in ford focus. *bf *sc the fuel pump was replaced. Recall #03v482000.
While driving any speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who repaired the alternator. *ak the car cut off several times while backing our of the driveway. The car continued to stall while driving. *eh the fuel pump was replaced.
Fuel gauge is not registering the proper amount of fuel. The fuel gauge shows a quarter tank of fuel, but in fact, the tank is empty. Dealer was notified.
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to the federal safety agency regarding the 2000 ford focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported.
While driving vehicle lost power, stalled. And sometimes cut completely off. Consumer experienced this problem since august 2004. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who changed the fuel pump. However, problem recurred. *ak the consumer was informed that the throttle position sensor was the problem. The fuel pump was replaced in september 2004, but the vehicle continued to lose power, especially when going up a hill.
While driving at any speed engine stalls. Dealer states the fuel pump needs to be replaced.
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.
Please look into the fuel systems of the 2000 ford focus. My son and his friend were killed in an automobile accident on 12/8 in detroit, mi. Early that morning, they struck a fire hydrant and the car exploded (back of the engine fire). Earlier, in the summer of 2004, I had driven the car home, turned off the engine, and gone in the house. About 5 minutes later. I came out to go to dinner with my wife...the car wouldn't turn over. When I got out, I found gas spewed all over the street. I hosed down the area, and had the car towed to bill brown ford-livonia, mi. The car was repaired, and I was assured that all was well. Now, 5-6 months later, this accident occurred. I am not suggesting that the accident (hitting the hydrant) wasn't my son's doing. However, the speed at which the accident occurred (est. At 35 MPH) shouldn't have resulted in a fuel line break and fire. Please check into the incident. The incident report number (detroit police department) is [xxx]. The VIN number of the car is [xxx]. The service record at bill brown ford will note a long history of fuel system problems, including the issue noted above (gas on the street). More than anything I want to prevent another tragedy. Please look into this matter. *jb updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer had experienced symptoms of engine hesitation, loss of power surging, and other similar symptoms due to vehicle's fuel pump which was defective before receiving recall notice from manufacturer. (nar)
2000 ford focus fuel pump failure. I was driving my focus down the street, two minutes from getting on a busy highway when the fuel pump gave out without warning.
Consumer noticed on numerous occasions that fuel gauge would indicate that fuel tank would be half or more filled. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel tank needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that fuel tank was replaced five or more times but problem recurred.
First problem started with vehicle stalling- found out that fuel pump was faulty. Pump was replaced because of recall. Second problem started with no warning- remote for door locks/hatch back/anti-theft stopped working and automatic door locks also stopped working. Even after replacing battery in both remotes still does not work. At the same time keyless entry stopped working I noticed that when I turn on my rear windshield wiper the rear hatch opens. I fear that this could be a safety issue because if driving during rain can't use rear wiper or hatch can open and anything in rear of vehicle could fall out causing an accident. Please notify me if this is a re-occurring problem and what can be done to remedy it.
1) stalling, stuttering and or slow acceleration 2) gauges and lights inside and outside the vehicle are fluctuating as they wish. He car was taken to the dealer three times so they could diagnosis and work on the problem. 1st time there was a recall performed on the fdm (fuel delivery module). 2nd time they gave it a computer update and then all of the electrical problems began to occur. Third time they sent me away saying there is not a problem. 2 weeks later with all the symptoms giving lots of problems (shuttering and stuttering, car stalled many times while traveling on the interstate etc.). Finally it quit all together when electrically it blew up or shorted out somewhere. All the gauges were fluctuating empty to full,0 to 100 MPH, air bag illuminated etc. Cabin lamps went crazy. The car smelled like it was burning in the cabin. Found no burnt or melted wires. I called the dealer to get them to pick up the car and they told me the battery went dead. When they test drove it now being the fourth time they said it needed new spark plugs and wires. I just cannot believe what they are telling me so I pulled this vehicle out of their care.
My husband and I was a trip to paintsville, ky, approximately 80 miles away from home. The car began to spit and sputter and progressively grew worst the farther we drove. The engine light came on and the car was stalling. We were stranded in paintsville, ky for several hours.
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 the vehicle stalled. *nm the consumer remembered receiving a recall notice in the mail regarding the fuel pump. When the consumer was able to read the recall she discovered that it described that exact same problem that she had experienced.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 03v482000 concerning fuel pump failure. In some vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
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