The consumer has experienced the following: the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when A/C is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip. Scc
2001 Ford Focus engine complaints
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On several occasions while driving would feel nauseous and begin vomiting. Manufacturer diagnosed problem with egr pressure sensor causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle's interior cabin. Ts
While traveling on the highway the vehicle will hesitate and shut down without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem.
Consumer is concerned about recall on ford focus 2001 for engine fires.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost total power and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a part that needed to be replace was a processor. Ph
Engine stalling problem. At a running speed of approx. 45 MPH the car started to buck and sputter and after managing to pull it off to the side of the road, it finally stalled. After letting it sit for a few minutes I was able to start it and drive it on without incident. The problem has occurred before back in september of this year. It is my hope that the federal safety agency will have ford recall the car so the problem can be fixed before it causes me to have an accident. I've checked online and apparently I'm not the only one with this particular problem. Please help us all. Sincerely, [xxx] dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Second failure occurred 11/15/02; engine hesitates and stalls when gas tank is btw 1/4 and 1/8 full. Dt
The car is popping in front, scrubbing in rear, hesitates, loosing power, friendship ford of bristol could not find the problem while it was under warranty. Now that it's out of warranty I'm giong to have to pay for it, because of there screw ups and it's not right ford should stand behind there vehicles. Dt
I'm from canada ignore the last half of address thanks engine sputtered then stalled would not start. Noticed round silver dome attached to gas line near the firewall under hood was very very hot. The air conditioner was also on just before it stalled. The car would not run right until I cooled off that silver dome thing attached to the gas lines. It was so hot I thought it was going to explode. We left the car alone for about 30 minutes then put cold compress on that silver dome to cool it off. Went to dealer they thought I was nuts. I never use the air conditioner again and in the summer I often stop to cool down that silver dome. This sould be a safety recall before some focus blows up. Even now the car still idles ruff and stalls when it gets hot using the air conditioner gets the engine even hotter ,the car stalls easier. Dt
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine hesitates. Ts
Engine stalled 5 times while driving under normal conditions. Mr
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle stalls. Dealer was notified.
After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart. Sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering. The owner has contacted the dealership. *mr
The check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset, the problem has not yet been resolved.
Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 MPH. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.*akthe spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation. It was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer. The engine stalls.
While driving at highway speed and without any prior warning the vehicle stalls resulting in loss of all power. This problem has 0ccurred during early start up, and when vehicle has been driven over an extensive period . Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced fuel pump and filter but the problem still occurs.*ak
The car completely stalls (dies) randomly. This has happened 5 times thus far. 2 times the car has died on the freeway going approxamitely 70 MPH. 3 times it has died going about 10 MPH and lost its power steering at the same time. It is a major safety hazard.
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced locking mechanism in steering column. *ak the fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700.
While driving and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and it will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.
When accelerating vehicle completely shutsdown without warning due to carbon getting into cylinder head or dirt getting into fuel pump. Please give any further details.
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I was stopped, proceeded to make a left hand turn, engine died without warning. The car has done this twice to me. The car was only 6 months old at the time of the first occurrence.
Car is sluggish and sputters when speeds of 45 and above are reached. The engine feels like it is going to drop out. Car has stalled once at a complete stop. Car has been seen by dealership twice and they cant find anything wrong. Contacted ford company and was told that the engine has what they term as the v-tech blues. This has something to do with the engine and the AC not working well together. Car has trouble both w/ and without AC on. Told that this was just how this car runs. Nothing they can do about it.
Vehicle is losing power at 35 MPH and stalls when approaching intersections. I have taken this vehicle to the dealership once, with them unable to locate the problem. Also the vehicle has no power except for in the passing gear with the A/C running. I believe these two problems are linked together.
While exiting a ramp vehicle completely shutdown. Cause unknown. As a result, steering and brakes went outand vehicle coasted to a stop. Please provide any further information.
Consumer states while pulling off from a yield or stop vehicle will lose power. Vehicle chekced by dealer who could not determine cause of problem. Consumer stated that this problem seems to happen when slowing down or accelerating from a stop or yield, the dealern replaced mass air flow sensor and pcv valve but this did not correct the problem.*jb
At start up vehicle will die.dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle was going 20 MPH and engine stalled with no warning. Vehicle restarted but stalled when put it in drive. Had to be towed to dealer. Dealer insisted that no problem could be detected. *ak the dealer uplugged throttle position sensor to correct the vehicle's stalling but, and problem had never reoccurred.
While driving vehicle stalls out without any warning. Had vehicle serviced 7 times,but problem still occurs. Dealer contacted.
While driving vehicle will stall out. Engine cylinder blew out. Dealer contacted.
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