2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires. *mr the consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem. Currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.
2001 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mr the ignition cylinder had been replaced three times. The steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles. The sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times. The front brakes were replaced twice. The battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
Contact stated: when the key was put in the ignition the key became stuck. The car was at the ford dealer. And had not been repaired. Ford told the consumer that the steering column may have been damaged. In addition, ford was replacing the fuel pump and seat belt.
Complaint regarding ford's decision to issue only an extended warranty warning rather than a recall concerning potential failure of the fuel pump in its 2000 and 2001 ford focus.*mr the consumer stated while driving 70 MPH, the fuel pump failed causing an immediate stall of the vehicle.
While commuting home from work on interstate 95 south in the hov lanes my car began to lose power. At the time of the incident, I was traveling approximately 55 - 60 MPH, and I noticed the car starting to slow down. I had two other passengers comuting with me, and had to pull over onto the shoulder lane before the car completely stopped. While the car was losing its driving power I immediately looked at my dash panel to see if any indicator lights were lit ,and there was no indicator light to give me notice of what was going on with my vehicle. As I pulled over to the shoulder the vehicle eventually stalled and finally the entire dash panel lit up. I consider myself fortunate that my vehicle was not struck by another car due to the speed of other vehicles on the road. Contacted the seller dealer , and had my vehicle towed to sheehy ford for diagnosis and repair. The service representative contacted me the following day and advised me that my fuel system needed maintenance, and my fuel pump had to be replaced. The service representative also informed me that my extended warranty had expired , and told me that needed reparis were not covered under warranty. Upon picking up my car after repairs were done, I reviewed the invoice and noticed that unauthrized work was performed in addition to the fuel system repair and fuel pump replacement. I immediately contacted the manager and disputed the extra charges. The manager did remove the additional charges. The total cost of this service was $261.20. On apr 25,2005, I contacted ford motor company to inquire about the service, and I was informed that services should have been covered under 03n01and therefore no serivce charges should have been charged to me. This recall maintenance covered parts and labor.
Fuel pump failed on interstate - ford has replaced at no cost, but I wouldn't have known about free replacement if I had gone to an independent garage. Also, we were traveling at 70mph when it failed - not much traffic or this could have been an issue.
The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling. This is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced. A recall was issued regarding this problem. *ak recall campaign # 03v482000. There was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 MPH. *sc
Ignition failed on my 01 ford focus. Key wouldn't turn. Steering wheel was locked up. Vehicle had to be towed. Just owned this vehicle 2 weeks. A few days before this incident I was broke down due to a defective fuel pump.
The 2001 ford focus had five recall notices. *bf the vehicle would not start. The consumer needed a new fuel pump. The vehicle displayed a strong fuel smell. The fuel cap light had come on. The replacement fuel pump was defective. Refer to recall campaign# 03v482000. *sc
Engine hesitation, loss of power, smell of gas inside while driving, engine dies while idle, sputtering upon startup, engine light on. The car was serviced on 3 different occasions and getting worse. Fuel pump has been replaced. Fuel injector checked, wires checked and battery checked. Ford dealership not able to duplicate. As of today the car will not start. Ford service advisor recommend the car be towed to their dealership.
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus. I have had a problem with lugging and sputtering upon acceleration. 1/24/05 my vehicle would not start. I contacted braeger ford milwaukee wi, the car went there for service. They told me that the problem was a defective fuel pump. I received a safety program notification that stated a dealer will replace the fuel pump at no charge to you program 03n01. Braeger charged me $511 saying that the pump replacement was not part of the program even though it was clearly stated on the information sent to me by the motor company.
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage. Please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
Car sputtered on a sunday morning (11/2004). On monday night the car died. Could turn ignition, but no fuel got to engine. Called ford serice center, they were closed. Had problem fixed (new fuel pump) at another service station ($594). Found letter dated 1/2004 stating ford was aware of faulty fuel pump, and was offering replacement coverage for 10 years. Have tried to get ford to reimburse me, but they deny the claim, stating it was not an emergency.
When fuel tank registers 1/4 of a tank or less, car loses acceleration when going up a hill that curves to the right. Car stalls but will start again after a few minutes. Later that same day the car stalled and would not start again had to have vehicle towed. Mechanic registered no problem and could not find anything wrong with car after driving it and checking on computer. Car drove fine for two months then started hesitating when trying to accelerate. Car stalled and would not accelerate, even with a full tank of gas, car had to be towed to a mechanic who checked fuel pressure, said was fine and car drove with no problems. They could not pin point problem and computer registered no problems. Why hasn't this problem been fixed when so many people are experiencing the same problem?
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again. This is about the 4th time. Local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump. Dealership claims that is only battery replacement. I have all old parts from recent service at dealership. I would like to see this vehicle recalled. Found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model. Http://www.theautochannel.com/f/mania/repair/news.html?mania.
I had received a notice that my car may need to have my fuel filter replaced due to possible hesitation; however, I was not to have this done unless the system failed. On my way home for thanksgiving, I was traveling on the interstate, and my car started to slow...I let off the gas, pressed on the gas, and frantically pumped the gas as cars passed me going 80 MPH. When the system failed, I was out of state, 400 miles from home, sitting along side an interstate full of holiday traffic, but ford does not consider this a safety concern.
Fuel pump in my 2001 ford focus failed and had to be replaced. Ford offered me no reasonable solution for this problem. My car has only 26,000 miles, and is 1 month outside the warranty. Ford apparently has a recall for just this problem, but claimed that my car is not affected.
2001 ford focus se: taken in for service to investigate engine light problem - joe meyers ford supposedly found pcv valve problem and attendant hose - removed and replaced - performed addtional maintenance associated with ford alert related to fuel pump failures - two weeks later, engine light reappears - vehicle returned to joe meyers ford and repairs affected to correct shoddy workmanship or other seal leak associated with previous fuel pump repair - less than two weeks later fuel system failed spraying entire fuel tank contents across underside of vehicle while driving.
After the fuel delivery module recall 03v482000 was performed the replacement part failed. This was verified by the dealership after inspection.
Oct. 13-14, 2004: engine would crank and crank and not start after sitting overnight or for several hours. After much cranking, engine finally would start. Oct. 14 - personal mechanic identified that fuel pressure was bleeding off - fuel was not remaining in fuel rail. Directed me to take it to ford dealer for fuel pump recall 03v482000. Oct. 18 - to solve the problem, related to ford's recall program #03n01, ford dealership replaced fuel pump. In conjunction with the fuel pump replacement, dealer recommended fuel filter also be replaced, at a cost to me of $62.95 plus tax. I approved this. Dealer (suntrup ford) also recommended fuel cleaning induction service, done for $127.88. Oct. 28 - returned to dealer for repair. Car had sputtered at stop light twice, and idle when stopped had changed from what was normal. Dealer could not duplicate concern, and reprogrammed the car's computer for $119.90. Nov. 16 - on two occasions car sputtered after starting when engine was warm. On second occasion, car was extremely difficult to start. After it finally started, I drove about a block, and it stalled without warning and without sputtering. Car was towed to private repair shop nearby, where on nov. 17 mechanic indicated he could not duplicate the condition. Mechanic promised to look at car again on nov. 18. Consequences of failure - inconvenience, potential dangerous condition, out several hundred dollars for recommended repairs (related to recall) and for towing. Car still not diagnosed because condition has not been duplicated.
Consumer had the fuel system serviced on a fuel rail recall. Vehicle was shaking, and will not go over 20 MPH.
Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.
I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as I did 2 weeks apart from me. He has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. I need help.
The consumer stated the fuel pump hesitated. This problem occurred intermittently. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The problem did not duplicate itself and they told the consumer that there was nothing else they could do. The consumer later contacted the manufacturer and they too told the consumer that there was nothing they would do. Provide further details.
Loss of power due to poor fuel circulation. Car consistantly cuts out and dies. According to russ dean ford in pasco wa, the dpfe sensor is bad.
History of fuel system problem: 11/25/03: engine hesitation, loss of power, engine stall (pd repair cost- diagnostic test; no problems found). 2/04: received recall letter from ford regarding fuel pump in my vehicle. 3/8/04: recall work performed(replaced fuel delivery module - n/c). 3/9/04: same problem re-occurred(replace dpfe sensor and clear dtcs - n/c). 6/04: same problem re-occurred (diff. Dealer - replaced fuel filter- pd repair cost). 8/5/04: same problem re-occurred (broke down in ohio - replaced vacuum hose - pd repair cost). Vehicle has stalled at least 20 times while operating. 2 close-calls: 8/5/04 in ohio- stalled in busy intersection while turning. 9/04: almost hit child on bike in neighborhood due to vehicle stall and loss of assisted steering.
Consumer noticed fuel rail system was leaking gasoline, resulting in stalling. Independent shop cleaned the fuel injection an throttle cable. Dealer was notified.
1. Without crash or other damage, fuel began to leak out of the top of the gas tank and down the tank onto the undercarriage. Occurs only when ignition is on and vehicle is driven. 2. Failure appears to be a seal on siphon/fuel line going into top of tank. Consequences are potential serious fire/explosion hazard, unpredictable loss of power when driving. Awaiting service on the vehicle.
Possible defect with clip/clamp on fuel pump.*mr on jan 20, 2004 the fuel pump was replaced per recall, the mileage at the time was 18446. On june 7, 2004 the clamp or hose from the fuel pump detached which resulted in the vehicle not starting. The consumer also saw a sizeable amount of fuel under the vehicle after she attempted to start the vehicle, mileage at that time was 20640. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the clamp must have became loose after the vehicle hit a pothole.
The consequences described in the stalling recall 03v482000 occurred on numerous occasions, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
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