While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle will stall and will not restart. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem ts
2002 Ford Focus engine complaints
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Consumer called complaining about the radiator fun. Also stated that this happend while he was driving the vehicle the fun on the radiator fell off and cause damage on the bottom of the vehcle. Dealer was contacted and stated to the consumer to contact there insurance to find out if it was consumer s fall or the manufactures diffect. Ts
Pulley bolts on water pump loosened, two fell out. Belt pulley twisted, belt frayed and water pump froze. Dealer replaced water pump housing, pulley, bolts, belt and anti / fz. Mr
Water pump went out and loosened which caused fan to hit it continuously. Noise in brake pedal, reported 3 times, dealer has no idea what it is. It has gotten louder. They hear it but don't know what it is
Just completed 3 hour trip in heavy rain. Had driven through area of road with several inches of water. While vehicle approached from opposite direction the resulting splash caused the engine to fail. Towed car to a local ford dealer and they said the cause of the engine failure was due to too much water in the engine. We also found out that the air intake valve is located near the bottom of the front bumper. This has caused us to need a new engine on a car that we haven't even had for three months. Ford refuses to pay for a new engine and insists it isn't a design flaw. The insurance adjuster stated that it is odd that the engine would fail due to water intake.
Sessler does not seem to care I am not satisfied with their decision to replace the engine. My faith is shaken in the focus completely.
This is the third occasion that this particular problem has happened. Neither the ford motor company or my ford dealer are able to explain or offer any rectification of this particulary dangerous problem.no safety defect listed for above vehicle.
Within the first month of ownership while driving vehicle shudders and went into a stall. I though I did something wrong and didn't report it. At 1800 miles I drove home from work made a brief stop and when I tried to restart my car nothing worked. The dashboard when blank. Veh had to be towed & was kept for 5 days a fuel pump was put in. At 2874 miles a month later I stopped for gas and vehicle again wouldn't start dash board went blank. Veh taken back to dealership & kept 3 days. A new starter was put in. July 15 engine light & gas light wouldn't go off (was told nothing to worry about keep on dirivng) took veh for repair light went off. 8/2/02 while driving home from work, rush hour on interstate 295 at 60 MPH. Dash board went dead engine light came on & veh lost all power. I was able to get to the side of the road and wait and few minutes. Had no cell phone & was in a dangerous on ramp I was able to get the veh moving. Again after a short distance everything when dead. I waited and again attempted to make it home. I was able to get home and call dealership. I attemped to get veh to dealership, but vehicle again died in the road. All lights came on the veh would start. After waiting I was evenutally able to get car to dealers. I am afraid to drive this car. I feel I am putting my life and others at risk with this car on the road. I am handycapped and purchased this vehicle for safety reasons. It has been a nightmare. How can I get rid of this vehicle and get it replaced? I am truely concerned for my life in the car. The vehicle has been repaired, but I feel they just fix things but don't actually know what is wrong. Where do I go for help?
Consumer states while driving from 35 or more MPH the vehicle would intermittently cut off without warning, the vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem, the consumer feels excessive heat on his feet while driving, the dealer indicated that all shields are in place, sunroof button is ionperative.
Consumer states while driving vehicle will just stall without any warning, will start back up after sitting for about half an hour. Contacted dealer. Cannot fix problem.*jb consumer stated that all electrical parts fail to operate when the vehicle stall. The dealer replaced many parts but the problem was not solved.
At approx three hours after purchasing our new focus, we where driving on the freeway. The vehicle began to jerk, and the speedometer went from 60 to 140, and returned to zero. The vehicle then came to a stall. We then noticed that the check engine light came on, the fuel cap, and the engine services soon. We were able to restart the vehicle, but approx 5 minutes later, the engine shut off. We then return the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The services department stated that the causes was a loose grounds, and incomplete cir. The services department corrections were diag. Led to loose ground connections near battery. A few days later the vehicle did not want to start, and it took 2 attempt's to start the vehicle.
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Vehicle would stall while making turns. Dealer was notified, and vehicle was returned back to dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving at a low speed vehicle will stall without warning. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic has serviced vehicle several times; however, cannot seem to find or correct the problem.
Vehicle will vibrate, and stall while driving. Dealer contacted, cannot fix problem.
Driving down freeway at 70, engine cut out completely. Was able to restart briefly, but engine died after idling for 20 seconds. All other electrical systems work. Engine turns over, but will not fire. Not a problem with fuel cap, no fuel or fuel shutoff valve.
2002 ford focus completely shutdown while driving 40 MPH and did not start up. Towed to albion ford for repairs. Albion ford "repaired" it. (two weeks at the dealer). Picked up car on friday (5/2/02) and shutdown again on sunday (5/5/02). Towed to jackson ford. Currently at jackson ford for same problem.
While driving 45mph, in the snow vehcle suddenly lost all power, including electrical. Vehicle was able to be restarted. Took to dealer, and vehicle was placed on both the diagnostic and data recorder machine, nothing was found to cause power lost after one week.
While driving, it becomes very unstable when moving over bumpy roads, manholes. It also becomes very erratic when roads are wet. Took to dealer several times. The problem has not been resolved. Nlm vehicle starts and then stalls in am. Dealer could not duplicate customer concern.
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