2001 Ford Focus: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 127,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 143,912 miles · FL

Slow acceleration, loss of power, surging, hesitation, stalling.

Filed Jul 28, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · WV · fire

On 7/27/2012, the car caught on fire while being driven. The smoke started coming into the interior through the vents. When attempting to pull over,there was no brake (my guess is that the brake line had melted.). My husband used the e brake and park to stop and someone yelled...get out of the car.my husband and son jumped out and the car became engulfed. There is nothing left. He told me that just before that it started hesitating some,like it was going to cut off, but didn't. For a more detailed statement please contact him. I am so thankful that they got out... Thank you,

Filed Feb 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 96,500 miles · PA

Car began to hesitate and stall. Multiple start failures. Dealer repeatedly failed to fix the problem even though it was under recall for exact issue (csp 03m01). This issue started in january of 2009. The dealer stated it was a vapor management vacuum leak and "repaired". Issue not resolved. Fuel filter replaced again in march of 2009. Issue not resolved. In may of 2009 dealer did multi-point inspection found no cause for problem. Issue not resolved. November of 2009 back at dealer for inspection still no cause found. April 2010 car back to dealer had computer tested still no cause found. It's shocking to me that this car had a csp on it for the very issue I was having...and it was never resolved. Now the car is out of fords 10 year recall and they won't fix the know defect. Seems like ford and the dealer delayed repair until after recall coverage!

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 26,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The contact stated that the failure would only occur when the fuel tank was one half full or more. In addition, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally and would often hesitate. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle had no recalls associated with it. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that fuel was not flowing into the engine properly. When he first started the vehicle it began to function properly, however within a few minutes the vehicle would hesitate. The contact changed the fuel filter and the vehicle functioned normally for a few days. The contact noticed that the vehicle would hesitate, lose power and stall whenever it was driven for more than an hour at 40 MPH. He had to shift into neutral gear and then back into drive gear in order to temporarily fix the failure. When the contact called the manufacturer about recall 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), he was informed that his vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the engine hesitated and the speed decreased to 30 MPH. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and after waiting fifteen to twenty minutes the vehicle resumed to normal operation. The failure occurred approximately between every 10 to 40 miles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the sensor and fuel filter were replaced. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2009 · Fuel system · 217,000 miles · 00

Extremely poor gas mileage on my 2001 ford focus, . Hesitation started over the last couple of months. Had a full tune up. Now the car hesitates at all speeds and it seems like it is going to stall at any moment. Did a recall search and found out that the fuel pump is on recall for that particular model and year so I am heading to the dealer the first of the week to get it done. Fingers crossed.

Filed Jun 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitates as if it will stall. After several months of experiencing this issue, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. A mechanic replaced the fuel delivery module according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), which corrected the failure. Currently, four years later, the failure has recurred. The dealer stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired and was only covered for 12,000 miles, they would no longer be responsible for any new repairs. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms. The failure has occurred twice while driving. The vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed. After waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/07/08 the dealer lowered the fuel tank, removed the old fuel pump and found the screen in the bottom of the tank. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. Updated 08/07/08

Filed May 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 86,781 miles · VT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and then shut off a few minutes later. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The contact received a ford recall notice (03n01) in january of 2004 and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer informed her that they would not change that part until the failure occurs. Currently, the contact is experiencing difficulty receiving reimbursement from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 86,781 and current mileage was 87,800.

Filed May 14, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate at any speed, the vehicle hesitates for several seconds before eventually accelerating. The failure occurs everytime the vehicle is driven. The vehicle has not been in any crashes due to the failure and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 100,000