2001 Ford Focus: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Acceleration · 114,000 miles · TX

This has happened several times. The vehicle accelerates to 2000-3000 RPM by itself. Sometimes while at idle and sometimes while driving at any speed in town or the highway. I have not been able to resolve the issue and have spent money on tps, throttle body, spark plugs and wires, coil pack, fuel pump and filter and it still does the same sudden acceleration. The local dealer said they have not been able to correct that issue with older ford focuses. Is there a fix to this issue available? Maybe a recall? I have been close to hitting a moving vehicle, after exiting ih 35 and coming unto a traffic light on the access road. I almost rear ended several vehicles stopped at the traffic light. Upon exiting the interstate I was approaching the intersection, my vehicle accelerated to about 3500 RPM and I could not stop it using the brakes even though I was practically standing on the brake pedal. I was able to put the gear in neural and thus did not hit the vehicles at the traffic light. The vehicle eventually idled down but it was very dangerous and an extremely scarry situation. I have not used the vehicle since even though I have spent a lot of money on repairs. I would probably not buy a ford again. I am going to sell the car but will tell the buyer that the issue has not been fixed. Thanks for any help available

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Acceleration · 153,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact own a 2001 ford focus. When the contact applied the brakes and stopped the vehicle it accelerated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the throttle positioning sensor replaced. A year after the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The transmission and the throttle positioning sensor were also replaced; yet, the vehicle continued to accelerate whenever the brakes were applied. The contact stated the throttle positioning sensor was defective and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 153,000. The consumer also stated the vehicle went into neutral while driving. The mechanic stated it was due to a faulty tps sensor. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration would cease for abut six months and then return. The tps sensor was replaced three times. Updated 07/29/11

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 26,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The contact stated that the failure would only occur when the fuel tank was one half full or more. In addition, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally and would often hesitate. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle had no recalls associated with it. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The engine warning indicator light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle surged forward. While idling at a stop light, the engine shut off. The dealer stated that the fuel delivery module malfunctioned and they made the replacement. Prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was previously serviced in 2004 under the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Acceleration · 34,000 miles · NY

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving 35 MPH. The gas pedal went all the way down to the floor. The cable popped out of the throttle mechanism and the vehicle accelerated. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 18,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stalled without warning when driving at any speed. The problem occurred more frequently when making turns or reversing. Vehicle was almost rear ended when it stalled while merging onto the highway. Dealership replaced the fuel pump 3 times, but problem still exists. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle will suddenly surge and accelerate at a high speed. The brake pedal was depressed to disengage the excess speed. The cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined.

Filed Aug 16, 2003 · Acceleration · 29,600 miles · MA

Vehicle accelerated without driver touching the accelerator pedal. Over $5,000 for repair.

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Acceleration, Seats · ID · 1 injury

While backing vehicle into the driveway, the engine surged and the vehicle shot back toward the house hitting it. The vehicle then shot forward bending a metal fence. Consumer suffered injuries to the neck, also, in the accident the front seat broke, putting consumer into a 45 degree angle.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Acceleration, Seats · ID · crash

When returning from being out owner was backing vehicle into driveway when it suddenly accelerated rearward. Vehicle struck the wall, and then bounced back into street, hitting a pole. Driver's seatback collapsed in the process. Please describe details.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

While driving on highway engine started to accelerate without warning. Consumer almost had an accident. Vehicle repaired by dealer, who determined that map sensor failed. On 08/05/02, engine accelerated without warning again. Vehicle taken back to dealer, who installed a flt recorder in car to detect where problem existed. On 08/09/02, engine accelerated without warning again. Consumer was very concerned about family safety in vehicle.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Acceleration · KS

Vehicle is subject to stalling/stop, lunge forward or hesitate with no warning while in motion. Dealership has had vehicle several times with no change in condition. Owner also stated that she had some sort of fluctuation with the RPM gauge, sporaticully. Please describe details.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI · crash

While attempting to park, the vehicle took off and accelerated without any warning. The vehicle took off going through the back wall of the garage. The air bags did deploy. On another occasion, the vehicle was serviced for check engine light which was on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and a chip was replaced. However, while driving, the vehicle accelerated out of control again up to 100 miles per hour. Consumer was able to stop the vehicle by turning off the engine. Dealer found throttle was stuck wide open.