Keeps shut off n over heating
2001 Ford Focus fuel system problems
318 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 318
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 54,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump152
- Delivery17
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings12
- Storage: tank assembly11
- Fuel injection system8
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap5
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail2
- Storage: tank assembly: mounting1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Focus fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Ford Focus fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
- Risk
- This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 03V482000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine stalling
Clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles can lead to stalling and other related symptoms.these symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving.stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.more than 90% of the stalling complaints pertain to the original design fdm installed in my 2000 and 2001 (partial year) focus vehicles. Ford has decided to conduct a campaign (03v‑482) to address stallingin these vehicles.the smaller number and rate of complaints associated with the interim and current fdm designs indicate improvement but also reflect a shorter time in service for these designs. Accordingly, odi will monitor the stalling performance of my 2001 - 2002 focus vehicles equipped with interim and current design fdms.
EA02022
What 2001 Ford Focus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off. Had a complete tune up. Going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018 start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/2018 on my way again to the va hospital, start car check engine light came on again. Please advise, since it very difficult to miss and reschedule appts at the va hospital. Thank you.
This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while I'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary I've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face. Im so scared that I can't drive it,I've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.I just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent. I'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the battery and oil warning indicators flashed on and off. The vehicle was pushed by a bystander to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a unknown local ford dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Car will not idle when stopped at a light in the city, when shifting into drive from park, runs rough at low speeds while in traffic and going though parking lots. Started one morning, ran horribly, stalled and hasn't started since. The back door doesn't stay latched when shut.
Had good tune up,car was doing good and now just as I have read problems with the fuel system,is exactly what happened out of nowhere starts giving me issues starting and staying running.after testing I have 90%of fuel pressure which should only be 40-45 max????was checked in shop over a week and looking through recalls I believe it is a defect in the fuel system the fuel is going somewhere but not allowing car to run.to take off there is no taking off ,like the oedal does nothing just for looks.would like to hear back.
As described in the federal safety agency action number ea02022, car stalls at below 1/4 tank, particularly on right hand turns.
When vehicle has ideled or traveled at slow speeds for a long period, the vehicle will not accelerate. It will also stall has lost fuel efficiency and driver can smell fuel. Mechanic states the fuel rail pressor sensor is leaking. Mechanic states part is on national back order. One can only assume that back order is caused by same or simillar malfunction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically at various speeds. The failure occurred when making a right turn or when low on fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
1.engine fades or loses power rapidly during execution of freeway- speed turns (off ramps for example) without braking; I have gone from 50 to 20 MPH within 1-2 seconds while in front of another vehicle and semi (very dangerous). The vehicle was tuned and typical parts replaced for smog check a few months ago and passed smog check without comments. This problem started around 100k and has happened to other drivers who borrow my car. The ford dealership (serramonte ford) was unable to recreate the problem so I paid 150 dollars for a can of fuel additive and lost use of the car for 8 hour even though I was asked to drop it off start of morning. 2. Now it stutters or hesitates during high acceleration (ie passing lane or going uphill) on highway; the vehicle is no longer reliable esp. If you should need to rapidly increase power. I have read of possible connection related to either a fuel pump or debris from the fuel tank inner coating/material composition degrading over time.
Questions about the 2001 Ford Focus fuel system
Does the 2001 Ford Focus have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 318 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford Focus, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Ford Focus fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Focus fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V482000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Focus have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Focus model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2000 (411 complaints), 2014 (354 complaints) and 2012 (342 complaints).
Other 2001 Ford Focus problems
Electrical 496Engine 275Brakes 199Suspension 150Airbags 147Transmission 90Steering 86Tires 74Acceleration 66Locks 66Body 60Visibility 59Lights 32Wheels 28Seat belts 22Seats 13Driver assistance 5
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