While driving at any speed on the highway vehicle stalls intermittently, and by doing so, it causes steering wheel to lock. Vehicle had been in dealer's shop for fuel pump replacement. At the time of fuel pump replacement mechanic broke the plastic coupling that connected the fuel line to the fuel tank. The breaking of the coupling caused an explosion to occur in the fuel tank.
2000 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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My car suddenly stall when I am stop in a ligth or when I am driving, it has been 4 times at dealer but they can find the problem, this morning I was hit by a car I was driving and my car suddenly stalled the car behind me wasn't able to stop and hit me, thanks god nothing happened it was just a small scratch, so when the federal safety agency is going to do something about this, are you waiting for some one to die in a crash accident, please do something about it.
I have upon more than one occasion had my 2000 ford focus zx3 stall and or die on me. This happens mostly on on-ramp and off-ramp situations, many times the car will shut down while entering the highway at 40+ MPH this is a serious situation, stalling without warning will one day get me killed. Just as well, I had the car at ford to discuss the situation, they said nothing was wrong and sent me on my way. I am still having issues with this stalling and stumbling, and would like some kind of recall or tsb put out. I think ford should replace all of our fuel tanks and fuel pumps. To this date I know of 5 other focus owners, both sedan and coupe (zx3) which I own, have had these same problems.
For the past month or so my car, ford focus, has been hesitating and almost stalling when I am stopped at a light or in traffic. It also hesitates on acceleration from a stopped position or when I am driving down the road.
My complained is regarding my ford focus it is a 2000 focus se, I am having the engine problem, it stalls. I has been 4 times at the dealer but they don't find anything wrong, last time I went a got charged $120 dollars but they didn't fix, the bad part is my manufacturer waranty is over and I only have the extende warranty , my question is what can I do to get my car fix, this is very dangerous I almost been hit twise because the car suddenly stops, so this a major problem that's why am I not driving it until it gets fix.thanks.
In the last 6 months I've owned this vehicle I cannot let it go below a quarter tank or the vehicle acts like it's running out of gas. I've replaced the fuel filter and problem still occurs. Dealer wants to charge to tell me whats wrong but I feel this is a defect from ford as I've researched and found several other complaints that are the same. Hoping for a recall......
Fuel supply cuts out and vehicle stalls when making long right hand sweeper turns with accelerator depressed (wot) when fuel tank is less than 1/2 full. This typically happens on highway on-ramps when brisk acceleration is required to safely merge into traffic.
In july I had to have the fuel pump and sensor replaced as the guage would read empty when the tank was full. Today,the car stalled while I was parking it. I smelled gasoline and got out of the car to find a large amount of gas leaking all over the ground. I then had to have the car towed to the dealer, as the car is still under warrenty. However, before the car could be towed I had to call the fire dept. As aaa will not tow a car leaking gas until they get an ok from the fire dept.
When merging on i87 with my 2000 ford focus ztx (52,000 mi) bucked / hesitated severely when I pressed the accelerator down hard in an attempt to bring the car up to merging speed quickly. I was almost rear-ended because driver behind me didn't expect my car to slow down so suddenly. Very dangereous situation. Happened multiple times, every time when car was under moderate to heavy load, with 1/4 tank of gas or less. Took the car to ford. Dealer found fuel pump (inside of fuel tank) clogged with debris. Fuel tank was flushed and new fuel pump installed. Fuel tank should not be shedding debris and fuel pump should not fail on car that is only 3 yrs old.
Ford focus 2000-- gas tank gets to below a quarter of a tank of gas it lunges and jerks. This is the 2nd time it has happened . I read many incidents of this happening. This should be a recall on this automobile .
While driving up a hill the vehicle stalled. It was later determined that fuel leaked from the fuel tank. *nlm. *ak
Faulty fuel pump, made vehicle unsafe to operate. Contacted ford customer service and selling dealer on 07-18-03 ref splitting cost of repair as this is a known defect on the 2000 and 2001 model year ford focus. As of this date have not had any response from either. The dealership service manager that effected the replacement of the pump stated that the new pump they installed on my vehicle was a much upgraded part from the original. There fore I contend that ford motor company is well aware that this was a defective part installed on the above model years. There should be a recall of these model years for this defect as the fuel pump failure could cause a motor vehicle accident. The cost of the repair was $385.42 complainant is seeking reimbursement of all -or- 80% of repair cost as has been done for other consumers. Problem started under warranty but, did not become severe until vehicle was out of warranty coverage.
Fuel cut off while turning, cat stalls if there was no fuel present.
Ford focus car purchased in 2000. April 28, 2000 car needed repair for the fuel injection. The car appears to jerk and not accelerate, preculding the car completely stalls which my cause a car crash. August 2003 fuel injection problem reoccurring ,and the car stalls.
Fuel pump in 2000 ford focus zx3 is not working properly. It is causing the car to stall on sharp right hand corners. It stumbles going up and down hills unless the fuel tank is over half full.
Consumer indicated that vehicle has experienced fuel pump failure. Please provide more details.
Fuel gauge giving incorrect readings, car stalling on tight curves such as on-ramps to parkways and interstates. Told the problem was the fuel pump. Had it replaced on 7/11/03; within 48 hrs lines disconnected from pump spilling fuel everywhere. Ford reconnected lines which held for 2 weeks then disconnected again. This time ford replaced the second pump. Now its the coolant system that is failing, car overheats then stalls. So far no accident has occured, but it seems only a matter of time.
I have a 2000 ford focus zx3. Ever since I bought the car, I have had problems. The day I bought it, I noticed transmission problems, two months after that, I had brake problems. Since I have had the car I have gotten my brakes done twice. I have had the car about 15 months now. I also had my ignition cylinder replaced, a fuel filter replaced, and now my car dies when I slow down. I have had nothing but problems with this car.
When vehicle fuel level goes below 1/2 tank, engine begins to "buck" and lose power. When fuel level gets to 1/4 tank, engine becomes very sluggish, "over revs", "bucks" and is subject to stalling at times of acceleration(I.e.: expressway ramp entrances). Have had the vehicle to the local ford dealer and they could not duplicate the problem. Have had it to a general repair facility and they could not locate the problem, though they did experience it on several test drives. Currently making arrangements to have gas tank dropped and the 2 filters in the fuel sending unit inspected, as suggested in odi id no. 10023502 on the federal safety agency website. This vehicle has been involved in two inccidents that could well have been devistating accidents, due to the engine stalling upon entrance to an expresway and once in heavy city traffic at a turn light.
Engine stopped running with no warning while driving on the freeway causing loss of power steering and requiring quick, emergency manuevers to pull off to the shoulder of the freeway. Caused by failure of fuel pump and sender assembly.
The vehicle lost power/hesitated and sometimes stalled when in motion and allowed the fuel tank to drop below 1/4 full. (vehicle will not run) the consumer believed the problem was the fuel delivery system. *ak *scc
Consumer states while traveling up the hill vehicle started to lose power. Vehicle was towed to ford, ford was replacing the fuel pump.
My 2000 ford focus has recently begun stalling unexpectedly, especially I've noticed this when making a turn, and when my gas tank is between 1/2 and a 1/4 tank of gas. I believe this is a safety issue, as it stalls unexpectedly. I've read some forum with other focus owners who are having the same issues, related to the fuel pump. This happens fairly frequently if I let my gas tank get between 1/2 and 1/4 tank.
While attempting to pass on a two-lane highway, my 2000 ford focus sputtered and loss speed for no reason. I was unable to return to my original lane because another car had moved up close to the vehicle I was passing. I had to swerve onto the opposite shoulder of the road to avoid being hit by oncoming traffic
2000 ford focus.car loses power during right hand turn when fuel in tank is less that 3/8 full. First occurrence was on mountain road. Odometer = about 25k mile car almost rear ended. Dealer replaced fuel pump. Second occurrence same symptom as above. (odometer = about 52k mile) usually occurs during right hand turn. Breathtaking when attempting to accelerate to highway speeds. Dealer replaced fuel pump.
I have had my car for one year and five months. I have replaced the fuel pump a month after purchase, twice within two months. My gas lines have fallen off the car, causing the neighborhood to be filled with fumes. Stalls while driving, not matter the speed,dealership said they fixed the issue, still ongoing. Car hesistates to go at times. Often the inside of the car smells like gas. Hard to put car in reverse and other gears, often pops out of gear. Recently replaced clutch cable, tech says the clutch is fine. Replaced the brakes and rotors after being told they were fine, two weeks later the rotors were gone. Brakes continue to squeak. Windshield is not sealed, you can hear air blowing in while driving. Had a burning smell from under hood was told there was no problem, only to get a recall, and my cables were melted. Brake lights always out, when I replace one the other goes out. I have contacted ford motor company, and dealership, both tell me I have to keep getting repairs. I asked ford motor company to buy the car back, and they refused. I feel this car is not safe, I hate driving it.
Loses power on right hand turns (entering freeway especially). Stalls while driving. Began at about 42000 miles, with a quarter tank of gas, so always kept the tank at least half full. This week stalling has occurred with full tank, trying to accelerate from a stop going uphill. Air conditioner. 95000 mi currently. (average 3-4k miles/mo).
Fuel pump went out and it also made the fuel pump driver module to go out as well. Also there is a loose connection at the fuse junction box in the engine bay.
Fuel delivery problem, possibly vapor lock/fuel pump related (a common $450-$600 repair way too early in the life of the 2000 & 2001 ford focus according to anecdotal e-mail evidence on internet chat sites), but equally likely to be related to ea02-022. 1st symptom was loss of power upon shifting into 2nd gear. Speed there was acceleration from 12 MPH up into 2nd gear. The car recovered after a near stall with oncoming traffic approaching. 2nd incident was the next day (today) where I was shifting from around 25 MPH into third gear in morning rush hour traffic and was nearly rear-ended because the vehicle stalled. Fortunately I was albe to pull over to the shoulder, whereupon the vehicle would not accelerate in any gear/was completely asthmatic. After two minutes in place the vehicle recovered and I was able to proceed. The mechanic wants to replace the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel filter hose and fuel return line....but if the problem is systemic to the fuel delivery system prior to the fuel pump pursuant to the referenced study, then a new pump will be able to draw fuel better/serve as a temporary fix. But, like the original, it too will fail early due to the higher demand on drawing the fuel through the blockage. The tank was approx. 1/4 full at the time of both incidents.
Consumer called complaining about fuel pump problems. Stated that vehicle will shut off automatically while driving on the road. Manufacturer was contacted ,and stated that there was no recall and that was why they could not do anything about it.
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