Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine stalled completely. The vehicle was restarted, and stalled a second time. The vehicle was shifted into park, and would not start back up for 3 days. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 03v482000 which pertained to the gasoline fuel system. The fuel delivery module had previously been replaced 3 times with no success. The manufacturer was also notified, who informed the contact that there was nothing that could be done.
2001 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's fuel pump had failed 4 times, which caused a loss of power followed by stalling. The contact mentioned recall number 03v482000 (ford recall 03n01), for the fuel filter, but did not contact the manufacturer to see if the VIN was included.
I have a 2001 ford focus -- clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles leaded 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.
We own a 2001 ford focus. For several years we have been chasing a fuel system or electronic system bug in-which this car for some reason stalls. Our ford dealer has been checking the spark, fuel injector and other systems looking for the stalling issue. It seems like it would stall only when you teen drivers were behind the wheel, only happens in the summer and always on crowded highways in rush hour traffic. Tuesday we goggled ford focus fuel pump and found that ford won a lawsuit not to recall 2000-2002 focus for stalling issues related to the fuel system. We are shocked that ford would put that many drivers at risk. The focus being a cheap small car is driven by mostly young inexperienced drivers. My kids have had this car stall several times on the busy interstate around milwaukee and green bay. Our local dealer replaced the bad parts n/c but the point is that lives were put at risk. If a focus is run over by a semi because of stalling out in traffic, who would know the real issue or be able to recreate the circumstances that lead to the accident. The little car and driver would be crushed.
Vehicle starts surging and losing power 2 days later, vehicle stalls in left turn lane and continues at every stop(I have to double peddle to keep vehicle running). Found recall on the federal safety agency website take vehicle to dealership however, I am told that my vehicle doesn't fall under the federal safety agency: 03v482000. I am filing this complaint to have the plant my vehicle was built in to be re-evaluated I am having the same exact problem that the recall describes.
Vehicle stalls underway due to clogged fuel filter. I have replaced the fuel filter three time in the last 10,000 miles. Appears to be clogged with black material. Believe this could be related to ea02022. This last time my 17 yr old was the driver.
I have a 2001 ford focus zx3. My wife and I were on a cross-country move from michigan to arizona. We were in new mexico (in the middle of the desert) when the vehicle began to jerk/pulse at 70 MPH, and then the vehicle proceeded to stall. All vital systems were fine. Oil was okay. We had a little more than half a tank of gas. The engine was not overheating. We proceeded to drive at 35 MPH to the closest ford dealership which was jack key, in deeming, new mexico. They did a diagnostic, and came to the conclusion that it was the fuel pump and filter. They were able to repair the vehicle, but we had to stay in town overnight. After the incident, I thought that it was a little bit bazaar that a car less than ten years of age would loose it's fuel pump and it had just over 78,000 miles on the car. I began to do some of my own research and found that my vehicle was manufactured in august of 2001. In june of 2001, they started to change the fuel pumps. So any car made before june was recalled, but however, mine was not since the car came off the line in august. So, nicely enough, I'm left with a hefty bill...and if it was made only 2 months earlier, ford would have replaced the part for free. Maybe ford didn't weed out all of their issues with the 2001 fuel pump??
2001 focus fuel pump failed. *ts the fuel pump failed while the vehicle was being driven and had to be towed to the dealer. The service dept manager shared a recall with the consumer which was given to them jan 2004 regarding a recall of the fuel pump. The consumer never received that recall notice. The dealer replaced the fuel pump free of charge. The consumer requested reimbursement.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph uphill, the vehicle hesitated and operated at a reduced speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The dealership determined the fuel delivery module was blocking the flow of fuel to the engine. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v482000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle stalls. After one hour the vehicle restarts. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, cam, oxygen sensor, fuel sensor, fuel line, coil tech, and vacuum hose; however this did not remedy the problem.
2001 focus faulty fdm was replaced. This caused vehicle to hesitate, surge, stutter, and lose power during acceleration. *ts ***nar*** the consumer discovered a recall had been issued, but was told his vehicle was not included. The consumer later discovered his vehicle was manufactured at the exact plant that was included in the recall.
Took vehicle in for replacement of fuel pump that was on recall program number 03n01 due to having the vehicle stall on me twice in a single day. Dealership did replace fuel pump but stated the stalling problem was due to the pvc valve was collapse and shutting off the air supply to the engine. That had to be replace at my expense at a cost of over $200.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shuts off while driving. There are no warning lights and this occurs at various speeds. An independent repair shop determined the fuel pump needs to be replaced. The contact received a recall letter, #03v482000, for the filter in the fuel delivery module. The recall work has not been performed, because the dealership inspected the vehicle and determined this vehicle is not having the problem associated with the recall.
I own a 2001 ford focus that I purchased in nov. Of 2001. I have had intermittent stalling problems with this car starting about 2 yrs ago. I have replaced fuel filter, spark plugs etc assuming these were the causes of the problem. About 2 weeks ago, I was driving on I-90 in new york state when the car suddenly stalled while driving at about 65 MPH. I was forced to pull off the road from the passing lane with a tractor trailer behind me. Fortunately, that driver was able to avoid me. I was able to limp off the road at an exit about 1/4 mile down the road. I filled the car with gas and the symptoms went away. The car was below 1/4 tank of gas at the time. I have had one more episode of this problem a few months ago on another trip (also below 1/4 tank of gas). I filled the car with gas and changed the spark plugs at that time. However, that situation did not involve a near miss of an accident. In my research of the problem, I discovered this is a common problem with ford focus vehicles. My car was made in the "interim period" mentioned on the federal safety agency website. I contacted ford's customer service line, but was told my vehicle was not involved in the service bulletin although my symptoms seem to be identical. I typically keep my tank filled except on longer trips which probably hid the symptoms up to this time. At this point, it appears that the fuel pump will need to be replaced.
Dt: contact complained about a fuel injection system problem. When the car came to a full stop the engine turned off. An independent mechanic advised the contact to take the car to the dealer, which she has not done. Additionally, the turning lights were not returning to the original position when used. She purchased the car from a family member. Therefore, she did not know the dealer's name.
There is a recall program on the 2001 ford focus that I own which I was notified of in writing by letter. (03n01) the letter states that the fuel pump is faulty and needs to be replaced if the car is exhibiting stalling, sputtering, cutting off, etc. My car did all of those things. The letter also states that the repair should take 1/2 day. When I took the car to be repaired the dealership did not acknowledge that there is a problem and repaired something totally different at my expense despite the fact that I have a letter. The repair they did also took 4 days. I was out of pocket for the repair. The car is now stalling and cutting off constantly putting my family and myself in a great deal of danger. I called the number on the letter I received about the recall. The representative named mohammed was of no assistance telling me that I needed to have the problem diagnosed at the dealership. I explained to him that I did already take the car and have it diagnosed with the symptoms described on the letter paid for the repair that was done though the dealership refused to replace the fuel pump. I am afraid that if the car is not repaired soon, at ford's expense there is the possibility of danger to my family or myself. Lyndon, mohammed's supervisor also spoke with me and repeated the same things I told him over and over offering no assistance.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. There is the federal safety agency recall 03v482000 regarding the fuel system for this year, make, and model vehicle, but this vehicle is not included in the recall. . He experienced loss of power while driving. The vehicle stalled four times. There was hesitation and a vibration with before it lost power. The vehicle stalled approximately 50 times before the contact could actually drive the vehicle after it was parked. This usually happened after the vehicle has been parked overnight. But it does happen sometimes at random. No warning lights illuminated, indicating that there is a problem with the vehicle. . The service dealer states that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle and can not offer any assistance. The manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included in the recall because it had a different fuel delivery system. They referred him to the dealership to have the vehicle repaired at his own cost.
Events leading up to the failure: check engine light came on has never gone off since, highly increased running noise, engine hesitation that at highway speed it causes the whole car to jerk failure: I took the car in and they told me I needed a new head that ford had redesigned a new one and it would cost $1000. The one I currently have deposits carbon and will keep doing so until it eventually gives out. The thing that irks me is ford obviously knew there was a design flaw if they designed a new one, therefore I feel they should be covering this. Corrections: none, cannot afford. Will have to drive it until the car gives out.
Was driving vehicle home early in the morning of the 12th when I heard a loud clunk, and then the sound of something dragging under my car. I pulled over to see my gas tank had fallen out and was being dragged under the car. Another car pulled up behind me because he had seen sparks coming from the mounting bracket as it was being dragged along with the tank. A policeman also pulled up behind me and looked at the car, then helped me move it out of the street. Later that morning my father temporarily wired the gas tank to the frame so we could bring the car home. He put it up on ramps and looked underneath to see that the bolt which held the gas tank in place had stripped completely out. He spent the next 3 hours remounting the tank. It was a blessing that the sparks from the broken frame did not ignite the gas tank. If it had, my car could have either caught on fire or blown up and I could have been seriously injured or killed.
2001 ford focus problems problem 1 - in the past, whenever I would transition between freeways, my car would begin to stall. I push the gas pedal, and nothing would happen for at least 10 - 15 seconds. It happened mostly on a circular on ramp. And I think this problem lead to the next issue. Problem 2 - I had to replace the fuel pump (which was expensive). I think this issue happened due to this statement I read "the federal safety agency investigators said the alleged engine stall problem may be caused by debris accumulating in the gas tank, blocking fuel from being delivered to the engine." eventually, this "debris" problem causes strain on the fuel pump. And now, my check engine light came on. I checked the issue, and they said it's a gas vapor leak or something to that affect. They told me to keep an eye out for a gas leak. That issue maybe from the mechanic who fixed it, but if ford would have put a recall for that issue, I wouldn't be having this problem. Problem 3 - I took my focus into ford to get a "buzzing" sound checked out. They fixed the bearing problem because my car was under warranty. Now, 2 years later, the sound is back. I read a statement "...a rear-wheel bearing failure that could lead to a wheel falling off..." I am afraid that this noise I hear today is due to that same problem 2 years ago. I called ford and they told me it was going to cost me close to $400 to repair it. First of all, that's a lot of money to me. Secondly, I'm very afraid for the safety of my wife. I'm afraid something might happen when she drives the car. Third, I don't think it's fair for me to have to repair something that is "faulty" due to the manufacturer.
When accelerating in various inclines or decline my car chokes and hesitates as if it has water in the gas line or the fuel filter is clogged. It starts to jerk and sputter and refuses to accelerate if I push on the pedal instead it chokes out. Either the car dies right there or I manage to pull it over and let it die on its own as soon as I come to a stop. Trouble restarting the car as if to much air intake to choke it out. Finally it starts and it runs after blowing the lines before putting it into drive it's good fro maybe another 10 15 miles and the again it starts puttering and wanted to die no choice but to let it die to restart. Car has been in the shop numerous times have had a collapsed fuel line and has been replace but still the problem persists again when it's in the shop it does not happen and yet they do not drive it at the time its normally driven or at the extremes of the traffic while it happens so as to see what it does. A best explanation you can find from a mechanic is no problem seeable. And yet there is one from us the purchaser.
2001 ford focus developed problems with the fuel pump.*mr the consumer son received recall 03n01 on the fuel pump and had it replaced at the dealer. Several months later the problem recurred. On september 6th the vehicle was taken to naples ford and the consuemr's son was told that the fuel pump had indreed failed again. The dealer was informed the consumer that they could not replaced the fuel pump again free of charge.
First my gas pedal stuck while driving. Then a couple of days later it just broke. It was like I had no gas pedal. Was very fortunate that someone did not rear end me. Had I been on the expressway I would probably be dead because car would not go.
Vehicle hesitated upon starting. Consumer replaced the battery. But, vehicle would not start. Finally, dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 03v482000 due to VIN. *ak
Similar description with the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v482000, but no match on VIN [xxx]. *jb updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I took my vehicle to the ford dealership in december of 2003 for the so called "recall" of the fuel delivery module because my vehicle was experiencing the listed symptoms among other issues. The dealership kept my car for 2 days and drove it less than a mile and determined that my vehicle was not affected by the fuel pump problem and charged me for a diagnostic test. Since that time I have had several other repairs due to exhaust problems and fuel problems. Now my vehicle will not start due to a faulty fuel pump which should have been replaced when I requested it to be done. Now I have to get my car towed to the dealership to benefit from the 10 year warranty that they put on the fuel system. My vehicle would sometimes have small surges. On july 15, 2005 it surged while at a red light and caused me to hit another vehicle from behind. Now my insurance may increase. I am a teacher and we don't make a lot of money. I have spent more than $1600 in repairs not covered in my warranty since I purchased this vehicle brand new in 2001.
The car began chugging as if having bad gas. While on rte 40w in texas, the car died and the power steering failed when the car died. I was traveling at apx. 75 MPH when this occured. I was towed into nm and had the fuel pump replaced. Ford will not honor the recall of my fuel pump and they insist that the recall only extends up to 2000 models. I have a 2001 focus zx3.
I own a ford focus wagon 2001. I am writing to complain about a fuel pump problem that should have been corrected during recall# 03v482000. I had this recall performed on my car in 2002. This past month the pump failed and I had to replace it. After reading your discription of the origonal problem with the fuel pump I realized ford never corrected the problem. I experienced the exact problem with the supposed corrected fuel pump. I took the car to my mechanic and he confirmed that the fuel pump was clogged and had to be replaced. He said it was due to a design flaw and the new fuel pumps had been changed. Once I realized this had been involved in a recall I contacted ford and they refuse to help with this problem.
I have a 2001 ford focus. Over the past 1 1/4 years, my car has experienced intermittent engine problems. The car experiences a loss of power, "bucks like a bronco", and eventually stalls within a matter of moments. This has occurred three times on hilly state highways where the speed limit is 65 MPH. If the car is allowed to sit, it will typically restart after a hour or so. Last week this occured on flat terrain with the air conditioner running and the car going approximately 40mph. I had the car towed to the dealership, however they did not look at the vehcile until the next day and advised me that it was most likely the fuel pump however, they were unable to guarantee that replacement would correct the problem. I advised the dealership of the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v482000 and was advised that it did not pertain to my car. I contacted ford and was advised that unless the dealership could duplicate the problem, the fdm would not be replaced under the program.
While driving 30 MPH the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership repaired the fuel pump. *ak *sc
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