2003 Ford Focus fuel system complaints

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Fuel system · 16,633 miles · TX

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and he replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer six times. *ak

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Fuel system · CA

While pumping gasoline at the gas station the gasoline splashed on the consumer. He was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel neck hose needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 10, 2003 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · CA

Approximately 2 months ago, I was traveling at 70 MPH in freeway traffic, and my 2003 ford focus quit accelerating. There was no prior warning.*ak I began pumping the gas pedal, thinking a fuel line might be clogged, but it didn't seem to help. Finally, although somewhat chugging, I got enough acceleration to weave out of traffic and exit at an offramp. I pulled into the first parking lot, put my car in neutral, and let it idle. The engine sounded smooth. After a few minutes, I put the car back in drive and all was fine. I took my car to the san diego ford dealership and was told no problem could be detected. I was advised to let the gas tank go to empty, add stp, and see if the problem ceased. I did so. Now, several weeks later, I was driving about 65mph down a dangerous winding grade near my home in morongo valley. Again, my car lost acceleration. I began pumping the gas pedal, but the motor just revved. It was as though my car had slipped into neutral. I glanced down at the automatic shift lever, to see if I had accidentally knocked it out of gear. It was still in drive. I began losing speed and had to coast down to the bottom of the grade, where there was parking accessibility. The same as before, I placed my car in park, let it idle for a couple of minutes, put it in drive, and it was fine. I took it to palm springs ford, where it is right now. I received a phone message friday evening, after work, and I was told the car has checked out fine. I had assumed this would happen, because the problem is so intermittent. The service attendant, mike bruni, stated he had documented the problem and I could pick up my car. I left a message on his voicemail, explaining my fear of a collision. There is definitely a major problem that must be fixed, or I feel my safety is in jeopardy. Until the problem is eliminated, I am reluctant to take my car home. I see the 2000-2001 focus had a stalling problem also. Any relation?

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Fuel system · 2,000 miles · UT

I currently have 7000 miles on my focus. The fuel pump has been replaced 3 times the fuel rail pressure sensor has been replaced. Its in the shop again. Car stalls constantly. Lots of excuses, no solutions. Currently researching lemon law.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 812 miles · CA

2003 ford focus svt. (850 miles) car has a high speed surge and a bad miss off the line. No matter how much you play with the clutch pedal and the gas the car always falls on its face then picks back up.(realy bad when its cold) its been at the dealership 3 times. The 1st time they said it was a pinched fuel line and the gas tank had to be droped. 2nd time was the same a pinched fuel line. And now the 3rd time their telling me that im not the only one with the problem and just wait till ford figures it out. Im pretty sure it had nothing to do with the fuel line.(who know how long I will have to deal with ford on this matter).