Vehicle has stalled numerous times without warning, once while a semi was following close behind. After the vehicle stalls, I have to wait anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours for it to start back up and not stall. I have noticed that the 00-01 models are covered by recall for a defective fuel pump but my 02 model is not covered by it. I have also noticed that the 02 model could have been manufactured with two different types of fuel pumps. The fuel pump the car had installed depends on what date it was manufactured. I unfortunately have a vehicle within the date range of being manufactured with the older and defective fuel pump as my vehicle was built in october of 2001. Why is my vehicle not covered in this recall when it was manufactured with the exact same defective part that the 00-01 models have?
2002 Ford Focus fuel system complaints
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Dt: the contact stated the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed the dealership and it was determined the fuel pump failed. The fuel pump and iac valve were replaced. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures.
Our 2002 ford focus stalls, hesitates around 1/4 of a tank. Symptoms similar to fuel delivery module complaint of previous year models.
Car is stalling and dying when stopped. Will not idle properly. Have replace both spark plugs and plug wires even though only have 36k miles on the car. Only thing diagnostic test show is the fuel is too lean. I am assuming that I will have to replace the fuel filter since ford will not include the 2002 models even though they are having the same problems as earlier models.
R.e. Ford focus 2002 fuel pump failure [xxx] I was sitting in the car with the engine idling waiting to pick my wife up from work at around 5pm cst. As she approached I turned off the engine and exited the vehicle so she could drive. Up to this point we have loved our focus because it has always been reliable. When she started up the engine, it started to shake. The shaking became progressively worse and then the engine started to sputter. She turned off the engine and waited a minute and then restarted. The shaking continued at a lesser intensity so she attempted to drive the vehicle. About 25 feet later, in the middle of busy office building access road, the engine stalled. She tried to restart the engine to no avail. It sounded like the engine was not getting any fuel. We had a 1/4 of a tank. We check the fuel pump fuse and tried the fuel pump reset switch. Thinking that the fuel tank indicator might be defective and that the car might be out of fuel, my wife had a co-worker driver her to a local gas station to get gas. Adding gas did not resolve the problem and the fuel tank indicator showed the added fuel. When none of the quick fixes worked, we had the vehicle towed to apple valley ford in apple valley minnesota for servicing. They identified the fuel pump as the cause and because it is not covered by the 2000/2001 focus "extended warranty" for the same problem, we will have to pay around $600 to repair the car. I am furious about the cost but more so about the dangerous and untenable situation this defect puts my life and the life of my loved ones. How could the 2002 not be included? After research into this issue, I am angry that our lives are not consider important enough to ford or to the federal safety agency. I shudder to think what could have happened if the engine had stalled on the freeway. There are plenty of recent complaints online by other 2002 focus customers who have had to replace their fuel pumps multiple times. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuan
Re: ea02022 fuel pump is failing. Car stalls at idle.
Dt: the consumer states that 2002 ford focus zx5 was having fuel economy problems. The consumer indicated the fuel delivery system was operating poorly and fuel was surging and hesitating. When going down hill the car rocketed and had to hit the brakes. The consumer contacted ford on numerous occasions and complained that car was not getting good fuel mileage and was not working correctly. The consumer took the car to the dealership and they said that there was nothing wrong.
I own a 2002 ford focus and having troubles with hesitation and stalling when the fuel tank nears or below a quarter of a tank of fuel. Replaced the fuel filter trying to remove possible problem. Problem still excists. Researched and found that ford has identified years 2000-2001 focus's with the same defect in the fuel delivery module. Since this vehicle is driven by our college aged daughter, I am very concerned about the safety of this condition. I telephoned ford customer relations and they have indicated an unwillingness to act in correcting this defect. I further identified that there was a current extended coverage program 03n01 for the 2000 and 2001 year models. Further in a odi resume, investigation #ea02-022 indicates that 2002 year vehicles are also being affected.
My car stalled when driving anywher from 20 - 70mph. The gauges go haywire the light cut off and on , the clock resets, the speedometer goes crazy, and I have a young daughter that rides in this car. This started in october and is still going on to date. My car is still under warranty.
Transmission went out 2 times in 1 year. Driver airbag shifted on its own. Rear passenger door does not unlock/open. Front ball joint cracked. Gas cover/door fell off. The smell of gas inside car at all times. Blinker would not turn off by itself. Key chime goes off when the key is out.
When starting the vehicle and driving with the air conditioner on or on a slight encline vehicle stalled. This affected the steering and brakes. Vehicle is at the dealership for the fourth time.
Car stalled while driving - would not re-start - between 1/2 to 2/3 full tank - independent garage diagnosed faulty fuel pump, said fuel pump relay was "smoking" and red-hot - luckily happened in town, was scheduled to drive into chicago on 90/94 with family members including a child just 2 days from now! - have read history on this problem, can't believe the federal safety agency allowed ford to wait for failures - apparently ford's "fix" on this problem is not correct, as this is a 2002 model car - car towed to dealer for repairs, awaiting outcome.
On a trip to florida from nc, my engine light came on. The following week, it turned off on it's own. A week later the light came on again. Before I had the diagnostics run, it went off again. Four days before the incident date, the light once again came on. During all of this, the car ran fine, no stalling, no surges or failures. I parked my car at work, and 12 hours later came out to go home, only to find my car would not start. After having it towed to a service station, I found out that my fuel pump was shot, and had to be replaced. This car is only 2 years old, and a fuel pump should last a lot longer than that. And the fact that I have to pay $500 out of pocket for ford using a faulty part is not acceptable. I'll never understand why the investigation on this matter was closed. A recall needs to be enacted. The car is in the shop at this time, and I'm not sure if they still have the old part. I shudder to think what would have happened if my car had just quit on the way to florida with my four year old daughter and I alone on a busy i95.
Vehicle shuts down due to a defective fuel pump.
Consumer started up the vehicle and noticed gas smell. Consumer got out of the vehicle, looked under the vehicle, and noticed gas leaking. Immediately had the vehicle towed.
My 2002 ford focus has had a no start and stalling problem since 9-28-03.I have taken it to elite ford in covina ca. Thirty times or more and they cant seem to diagnois the problem.I also have a problem with my front end making a clunking sound,they said it was a sway bar that was loose and they tightened it.that problem still exists also.
Consumer had concerns about her vehicle. *ph the consumer received a fuel pump recall letter that was fixed under warranty. *sc the consumer stated the vehicle experienced electrical problems in the past.
Fuel delivery module failed, blew egr line and loaded up rear exhaust beyond repair. Car only has 41,000 miles on it. "total care" warranty won't cover all of this.
There is a line that went straight into the engine's intake that has been leaking fluid since 2,000 miles and was inspected by deler who told to me that it was nothing. But the engine case should not have a large leak of fluid that soon. Finally now, they have done something on this and replaced the hose, as it was seen once more and knows of all the times reported. I hope this is just not a easy fix or this now hasn't caused any damange to the inside of the engine itself, as the engine has been in the shop for riding rough. They told me last time that the part of the transmission that was fixed would fix this. I think it is due to the oil leak on the top of the engine case since it was new. A new car should never have a oil leak on a engine case.
Fuel pump was replaced twice from january to june sterring wheel and car shake while stopping and driving at 50 MPH or above brakes have been checked 3 times finally had replaced and rotors, no change in performance
2002 ford focus se engine stalled.*mr consumer had the fuel pump replaced expecting to remedy the problem. Once the consumer arrived at the gas station and began to fill the gas tank there was a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle, it was then determined the dealer installed the gas tank incorrectly which caused the leak. *ts. On the third occasion, while driving, the engine stalled and restarted and the automatic transaxle/cooling system light illuminated on the dashboard and then went off.
I purchased a 2002 ford focus se. At 10,956 miles I had to replace the front brakes. I was billed 256.06 for this repair. I also had a water leak that occurred on the front passenger side. The leak was fixed. The problem was said to be the pollen filter. The center console was loose, that was also fixed asap. And lastly the fuel economy is far from what ford claims it to be. Please visit www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com for more info.
Vehicle smells like gas. Dealer notified. Ph
The car leaks under the dashboard on the passenger side upper left corner. The car has been into the dealer four times in three weeks and is currently there now. They have replaced the casing and sealed it twice. Awaiting news on what will be done this time. Dt
Consumer states that while driving and without warning there is water leaking from the dashboard and this is causing a distraction to the consumer's view. Dealer notified. Mr
Owners manual states that vehicle should get 26 gallons in city and 32 on highway. However,vehicle gets 18 gallons in city. Consumer feels the information is incorrect in owners manual. Please provide any further information.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle started leaking gasoline from gas tank. Dealership is aware of problem.
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