2002 Ford Focus: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 18, 2011 · Engine · 110,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly lost all power without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a failed timing belt. The contact was awaiting repairs. The dealer advised the contact to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance since there were no recalls for the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · NY

2002 ford focus exhibits engine hesitation when the fuel tank is below 1/4 full. There are acceleration problems and the car has completely lost power on at least one occasion while driving on the highway. This began to happen with 80,000km on the car and now always happens when driving at highway speeds with only 1/4 tank of gas. Complaints to ford about how this is the exact same condition that caused them to issue a recall on 2000 and 2001 focuses (03n01) have not resulted in any offer to replace the fuel pump for free.

Filed May 14, 2009 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · OK

2002 ford focus bought the end of march 2009, now sits in driveway, because ford will not fix fuel delivery module failure, because of VIN# not on list as being one of the 671000 units affected. The car is doing the same thing as all the other 671000 that were affected, surging, loss of power, stalling, hesitation. We were going down the road, changed lanes and it started doing this, now I have had 3 mechanics work on this car, no help replaced fuel pump, battery, fuel filter etc, no luck. It starts when it wants will run then it starts losing power, stalls. We did expect problems with used car, but not one that should have been included in a recall and fixed. If accident happens because of this problem ford will be at fault.

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · IN

I have only owned this car for four months. First the oxygen sensor failed after two days. Then a month later I began having different lights come off and on with loss of power. I took it in to dealership and to ford who could never repeat the codes. I replace the battery and this stopped for a month. It is now doing the same thing again. Stalling or acting as if it will. I have to pull over and restart it several times to reset the computer to get it to drive correctly. I am frustrated because no one can find out what is wrong. This occurs intermittently but when it does it can be over 10 times a day.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Engine · 190,000 miles · 00

We bought this two yrs ago from ford dealership and up to the date it broke down not one problem . We do all the maintenance plus some all buy certified mechanics . This was our only car . The engine blew at under 200xxxkm . These are all highway km as we are commuters . There is no way this engine should have blown at that many km without some kind of warning sign . Before the day it blew there were no knocks nothing ran like a top . We have never taken this car over 100km on the highway as its our only mode of transportation . We still owe 140000 on this hunk of crap . Im just wondering if this is the norm for the focus engines . Im just baffled because like I said there was absolutely no warning signs up till the morning it happened it started to sputter and lose power . The misses dropped me off at work made it to the shop barely and its never started since . The mechanic says there is no compression in number 4 cylinder and it was just in the shop for a tune up maybe a month tops before this happened . Any help or info would help . There aren't that many out there that care about the little man so I'll take any help or advise I can get . Thx tania and derrek eberlie

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 73,180 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began hesitating , surging, and then lost all power. The vehicle was pulled off the road before it completely shut off. The vehicle restarted after being parked for a while. The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle unless it was paid for by the contact. The dealer also stated that the fuel delivery module failed. There was an investigation (ea02022) that was opened and closed. The current mileage was 125,000 and failure mileage was 71,380 updated 3/4/08

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · 00

Fuse was constantly blown for license plate lights, loss of power door lock function via the key fob or door switches, failure of automatic door lock system when driving, and loss of use of trunk/decklid release using the key fob or dash switch. Dealership diagnosis determined the cause to be broken and shorted out wires leading from the side of the main body of the vehicle to the base of the trunk/decklid. Repair was made with wire splices. Note: early 2000 sedan models were recalled with a similar issue. Quite a few hatchback and sedan owners after 2000 are experiencing a similar issue.

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Fuel system · 46,855 miles · NM

2002 ford focus ztw wagon. Diving on highway and vehicle lost power. Pulled from highway and had vehicle towed to service center. Repair facility replaced fuel filter explaining symptoms were consistent with restricted fuel system. Three days later vehicle exhibits same problem. Towed to service center where a plugged/clogged fuel pump screen was found. Repair facility stated this was a common issue on prior year (2000 - 2001) focus. Receipts and used parts available.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Electrical · 117,300 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving 55 MPH on the highway he attempted to use the cruise control and it activated and deactivated without warning. The vehicle lost power and shut off. No warning indicator lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed. The road conditions were clear. The dealer informed the contact that the battery cables were corroded and the power lead fuse panel was inoperable, the cables and ground circuits needed to be replaced. The mechanic repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 117,300.*ak updated 03/19/07.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 47,000 miles · TN

My 2002 ford focus se wagon has had innumerable problems. Firstly..melting battery cables due to poor and faulty wiring that could have caused an explosion of the battery had I not had to pay to get it fixed along with purchase of two new batteries thanks to the melting battery cables causing a short in the system. It subsequently killed the alternator which had to be replaced. It also subsequently killed the thermostat and the solenoid switch which caused overheating and dying problems with the car while driving. Most recently the passenger side wheel bearing went out and was causing driving problems unable to control car. Now more recently, it had to have a faulty tie rod placed which nearly caused me to have an accident. And as of last friday, its back in the shop again this time for engine stalling at 65 miles per hour which nearly caused yet another accident because I was passing another car and mine suddenly began vibrating so bad and then lost power and I had to struggle my way to the median. This car is dangerous and ford refuses to do nothing about it. I have paid out nearly 2000.00 on all these problems which were similar to issues already recalled and yes I am mad. I have called ford and complained but to no avail.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 79,900 miles · MN

My 2002 ford focus with 80,000 miles stalls when going high speeds, and it has happened 5 times, to date. The last time I was going 55 MPH on an entrance ramp to the freeway, with over 1/4 tank of gas when the engine stalled, vehicle lost power, including power steering. I had to slam on the brakes and stop in "v" where road split, came very close to having an accident. Took it to ford dealership at recommendation of ford, determined it was the fuel pump. The first person we talked to at ford said they would fix it once we took it in and pay for diagnostic, the second person we called at ford after taking it in said it is our responsibility to replace the part. I am extremely concerned about this problem, it is a major safety hazard to lose steering and power at high speeds.

Filed May 15, 2006 · Fuel system · 81,993 miles · MN

Stalled, power loss, rough idle.