I have 18-2001 ford focus' and 7-2000 focus'. I live in erie,pa. When the outside temperature goes up 25-30degrees fast the car starve for gas. Last year champion ford and ford fleet acknowledged the problem. This year they blame it on the "gas station" and because I didnt bring all my maintenence work to them. 5 of the 18-2001 have broken down for this problem this year. Last year 6 out of 7 car broken down for this problem. Need help. Please supply information if you have any. Please call 814‑461‑2451. Thank you. John simmons.
2001 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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While trying to start vehicle, engine would start to turn over and then cut off, when attempting to restart vehicle, a high-pitched whirring sound was heard, vehicle had to be towed, dealer found the electrical supply to the fuel pump had become disconnected. *ak
3/07/02 engine failure at 35 MPH -- 3/14/02 engine failure at 65 MPH on interstate 95. Fuel pump replaced after 3/07 failure -- returned to dealer after 3/14 event -- dealer states 'could not verfy cust concern at this time' -- have seen other concerns on your site -- please look into this before someone is seriously injured or dies.
Consumer stated there was a roaring and grinding noise coming from the front wheels, dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer stated the fuel cap was loose and not fully installed which caused the check engine service light to come on, front and rear brakes are noisy upon application and there is a vibration when braking.
While parked vehicle caught on fire. Mechanic indicated fire was caused by malfunction on inertia switch. *ak consumer further states that after the front end impact accident, the inertia switch failed to shut off the fuel injection system, causing the car to burst into flames.
When fuel tank registers 1/4 tank or less, car loses acceleration after climbing a 6-8% grade with a curve. Car continues to run, but only at idle speed. Car will regain power after 10-15 seconds.
Engine floods and stalls at idle or in motion. Emissions light comes on wen it stalls. Owners manual states if emission light comes on, it indicates that catalytic converter is hot and can cause a fire. Vehicle doesn't start back up once it stalls, it has to be towed. There is a gasoline smell before it stalls. Dealer has tried to remedy problem 6 times. Dealer has acknowledged of other vehicles with same problem. Dealer removed fuel pump drained it and cleaned it. Dealer hooked a computer to vehicle so code would show how to repair it.
Consumer states fuel fill door snapped off in his hand, dealer states it is not a covered item, and to replace it will cost over $100.00.
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