On 2 occasions my car has failed to start and cut off. Leading up to this the car was working fine and just all of a sudden just stopped. The 1st time it started with the hesitation and stuttering of the engine. Where there was a recall on the gas line which the dealer fixed. The 2nd time it just keep cutting off everytime I put the car in drive. I took it to the ford and they said they could find nothing wrong with the car but I have a feeling it is going to do it again and I will be stranded by the road again. Everytime it happens ford can't find anything wrong or aren't looking well enough.
2001 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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Started car and drove 1/4 mile, smelled gas, continued for another 1/4 mile and noted gas smell stronger. Pulled over and noted wet trail behind vehicle and gasoline pouring out underneath vehicle. In less than 5 minutes, half a tank of gas (almost 10 gallons) was discharged from the vehicle. Gas leaked only when ignition was on. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Tow truck driver commented this happens all the time with these vehicles and that it was a seal on top of the fuel tank that failed. Dealer commented much the same. Had fuel pump replaced by dealer after premature failure 8 months earlier.
Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling. Vehicle experienced a hesitation/stalling problem, and loss of power. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
No crashes or injuries, however ther could have been since the car stalled several times while my wife was driving it. Some months ago the "check fuel cap" light appeared. This had never been a problem, as I always turn the cap several times after fueling. I had a local auto parts store reset the light. This happened again so I switched gas caps with the other 2001 focus I own. The light came on again, followed by a "check engine" light. When I had the auto parst store check it before resetting the lights their readout stated "large vacuum leak". Since the car ran ok and there was no noticeable drop in fuel economy, I felt there was no problem, until my wife drove it and came back very upset that it had stalled several times and she had to use the gas as well as the brake to get home. Upon taking it to the dealership, I was advised that there was a leak in the fuel filler neck and that the part as well as the $30 fuel cap needed replaced at a cost of over $350. I explained the filler cap switch (the other focus has not had the problem since it was built in michigan and not mexice) and they only replaced the fuel filler neck to the tune of $324.65 while this vehicle has 60,000 miles on it I do not feel that this was a cost that I should have absorbed.
My car has been stalling now for about a year. I had it fixed at around 27,000 miles and I still had a factory warranty and I went to joe machens ford in columbia, mo (where I bought the car in 10/01) and they said it was a wire on the transmission that was corroded. About 3 weeks ago, this happened again and again I took it to joe machens and they told me there was nothing wrong with it. I had asked them to check again because this had happened about a year ago and it was transmission problems. They replaced some seals. Repair work took about a week. On june 4, 2004, I was going down I 270 in st. Louis, mo and I was in the fast lane going 75mph when my car stalled. It would not go and I am glad that I was going to the speed I was because as it was dying I was able to maneuver over to the side of the road. Joe machens again fixed it and said that it was the fuel pump. They replaced my fuel pump and my fuel filter on june 8, 2004. On my way home from columbia, mo on june 11, 2004 it stalled again. As of now I have not sent it any where to get it looked at because this happened last night on my way home from college. This will now be the fourth time this has happened with no results.
While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of a busy intersection. The dealer stated the fuel pump malfunctioned and was not sending fuel to the engine. Please provide additional information.
My car stalled after coming around a sharp right hand turn. I restarted the engine and carried on a few more yards when the engine stalled again. I tried to start the car several more times because I was stuck at the entrance to the freeway on-ramp in very busy traffic. I could not get the car started and had to get it towed away. The mechanic at the repair outfit replaced the fuel filter and said that the old one was clogged up with dirt. This has never happened to me before. I did some research on the internet and found that I am not the only focus owner with this problem. I think this relates to recall #03v482000.
My 2001 ford focus exhibits all the symptoms of the faulty fuel module. However, when I contacted ford, they said that my VIN was not one of the vehicles affected. I'd like the fuel module replaced, as it is faulty. Can you please help me?
While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The dealer informed the consumer that the fuel pump module was defective. Also the brake rotors pads, and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak the engine light had come on due to the fuel pump being inoperative. Ford made the repairs but failed to replace the o rings which caused the pump to fail again. Ford had fuel pump recall #03no1 but the same exact part went bad. The rotors were warped due to the calipers seeping fluid, binding the pistons. *sc
While driving my 2001 ford focus over a 6 lane suspension bridge from pa to nj, my car started to act as if it was running out of gas. Car slowed without warning then died,this happened as a 18 wheel truck was baring down on me at a high rate of speed. Sitting as a dead duck the truck barely made it around me nearly causing a multi car accident. After restarting the car (barely keeping it running) I slowly made it to the top as it died again , I glided down the bridge in neutral, I pulled over at the end of the bridge and restarted the car again, this happened 3 times on the highway, each time having to pull over and restart the car.. I have had this problem about a year ago and had to fight ford to replace the fuel pump, which seemed to solve the problem until now.. This time I almost got killed.. There is no warning when this happens! Please do something about this before someone dies.
The federal safety agency recal 03v482000 concerning stalling. Recall remedy was performed on february 17,2004. Since then, vehicle has stalled four times. While accelerating vehicle hesitated, and then stalled in the middle of an intersection. Consumer contacted the dealer who charged the consumer to do a diagnostic test.*ak
My 2001 ford focus zx3 has stalled around turns and when it gets below 1/3 tank consistently since I got it, and in mid march it completely stalled out as I was driving down the road and took nearly 20 minutes to restart. I just visited fords web site to find out any recall information and it came up with no recalls for this problem, or any other problem.
Vehicle hesitated and stalled due to a contaminated fuel tank. *ph the consumer has since received a recall notice, and after reading the notice she realized the vehicle had the same problems.
Consumer received a recall on his daughter's vehicle for the fuel pump. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and left it there for 2 days. When consumer picked up the vehicle he found that dealer did not replace the parts that should have been replaced. Also, consumer did not think that mechanic actually checked the vehicle after doing recall repairs. He stated that the recall called for the replacement of the fuel pump with fuller. Vehicle was still doing the same thing, hesitating and stalling.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v482000 concerning fuel pump problem. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer replaced fuel pump, charging $25.00 for parts and $40.00 do for labor. Total charge was $75.00. Consumer objected paying for labor because the recall letter indicated it was free of charge. *ak
Consumer received a recall notice but due to the vehicle having a "branded title", the consumer had to pay $430.48 for the fuel pump replacement. (nar) *ph
While driving at any speed engine would either surge or stall without any warning. Dealership was contacted, and informed the consumer that fuel pump needed replacement.
Dealership refused to perform the stalling recall 03v482000 repairs unless the consumer paid $165.00 for a diagnostic. *ak the vehicle was repaired at another dealership at no charge.
Consumer was complaining of a problem with the fuel line. Vehicle was turned off and there was a strong smell of fuel. Also, there was fuel under the front of the vehicle.
Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling. While driving on the highway vehicle stalled. Driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. Dealer indicated to the consumer no problem could be found. The consumer showed the dealer a letter from ford about the fuel delivery pump. The dealer told the consumer that the repairs would not be done unless it happened again. No repairs were done to the vehicle. *ak roper ford honored the recall on 1/29/04.
Consumer experienced sudden lost of power and surging at different levels of speed. *ph the consumer received a recall regarding the fuel pump, the vehicle was inspected and it was discovered there was a problem with the pump. The consumer was informed the part was not available and had to be ordered. The consumer was told the pump and filter would be replaced, however the filter was not included in the recall and would cost $40.00. The consumer requested reimbursement.
The consumer received notification about the fuel pump problem on 2000 and 2001 ford focus. Ford dealers and service didn't know about the problem. *la the consumer discover that if she refilled the tank before the vehicle ha 250 miles, the problem would not occur. The first time the problem occurred the vehicle sputtered and eventually stalled. It felt like a fuel problem per consumer, in which she placed "stp fuel injection" in the tank and filled it which stopped the problem. Recal#03v482000
After taking vehicle for recall repair, engine light came on after it hasn't been driven for two days. When it was taken to dealership it was found that there was an excess leak in the solenoid canister. *la after repair on solenoid canister, check engine light reappeared. Consumer took vehicle back to dealership, light goes off. Consumer went back and forth to dealership because check engine light kept appearing. Also, consumer experience loss of fuel. Consumer fulled gas tank and after being driven 51 miles, tank is half full.
Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin: in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve. Ford wanted $1,000 to fix this. The problem happened on other ford focus models. I was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty. After discussing this matter, I got price down to $150.
While driving vehicle stalled, and the engine check light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic did an inspection and found no problem.
The vehicle was taken for repairs after the consumer received a notice of possible problems from the manufacturer. Vehicle started to have symptoms with the engine light coming on, power lost and stalling. *la the consumer had an accident as a result. The consumer also requested reimbursed. Recall#03v482000 *sc
While driving consumer's wife made a left turn and front wheels locked. Then, vehicle drifted and hit the curb and a pole. Both, consumer and wife had their seat belts on, but sustained back and leg injuries. Also, a recall was issued on the fuel lines. Insurance company had the vehicle towed, and was told by the insurance company that vehicle was totaled.*ak
Vehicle intermittently stalled. Vehicle was serviced on 3 separate occasions for this problem by 2 different ford dealerships. Yet, the same problem recurred.
Dealership tested the fuel pump and indicated that it was defective, but didn't replace it. 120 miles later engine misfired. Dealership replaced the fuel pump, and determined that it was not the cause of engine misfiring, consumer indicated engine wasn't misfiring or showing any other sign of problems until dealership started working on it.
Consumer received a letter concerning fuel pump filters. *ph on several occasions the transmission failed leaving the consumer stranded. The dealership replaced the part but the transmission failed again. *tt
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