2015 Ford Focus: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 9, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

After my car was left on idle for a couple minutes ( about 5), it began to shake, the check engine light came on, then it completely died. When I went to restart it, it stalled and then finally turned on but when I began to take off it began to shake and died on me again while driving. I was left in the middle of rode. I put my blinkers on and had to leave my car off for a couple minutes so it would restart again. Then I pulled over to the side so I wouldn’t be in harm’s way. My mechanic believes there is something wrong with thee fuel pressure system whether it be a fuel pump or a fuel pressure sensor.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · Fuel system · OH

All of the problems associated with campaign/the federal safety agency#18s32/18v735 (issue date 2018-10-22) occurred again with 5 teenagers in the car, southbound on I-65 between ohio and florida, causing the car to come to a complete stop! This known problem/ford recall systems failure repeated just 3 years after remediation/recall, stranding 5 teenagers on the tennessee-alabama line for 2 days and then requiring an expensive tow to florida (for vacation) and then again home (because it was not correctly diagnosed at the ford service center in florida)! The ford dealerships/service centers in panama city, fl stated there was a computer problem which couldn't be fixed there for over two weeks, so the car was towed to ohio. Here, the ford service center in wch, ohio ([xxx}) diagnosed the problem as requiring replacement parts and labor for: " fuel pump, o-ring, new fuel tank and vapor tube/purge valve on engine for 'stuck open valves' 'not pulling fuel' and collapse of the fuel tank itself.' $1248.47 p/l + taxes + towing x2 + $150 diagnostic eval. This is exactly the same scenario as the october 2018 fuel tank deformation recall campaign/the federal safety agency#18s32/18v735. This car had the required recall performed in march 2020 at lebanon ford ([xxx]) in lebanon, ohio, but just 3 years later, the entire system failed again, putting 5 teenagers at grave risk (while traveling at interstate speeds of 65-70mph)--two of whom were my daughters! I would like this system re-evaluated and a new recall/remediation issued immediately to protect passengers/ford drivers/others on the road with this problematic car model/year! “information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Fuel system · PA

Car stalling out while driving with gas tank under half full. Canister fuel pump bad again after 2 1/2 years of replacements

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over safely and activated the hazard lights. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump was defective. The contact stated that an unknown sensor was reprogrammed. The contact indicated there was more damage to the vehicle from the sensor; however, the dealer was unable to repair the additional damage. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

My 2015 ford focus has continually stopped in traffic causing a safety risk to other drivers and myself. I've taken it in for recalls and repairs but the problem still exists. The front rail hp switch was replaced and the hp fuel pump was replaced too. I'm afraid for people and my life. I have googled the problem and I see thousands of people have the same problem and can't get it fixed without dumping thousands of dollars into it. This has gone too far. I need help. Please. I'm old and not rich.

Filed Nov 29, 2021 · AZ

I financed this car with Wii Auto in Arizona , I have had work done multiple times trying to fix the problem and nothing Wii auto mechanic or Ford dealership can figure out the problem. Every time I get my car out the shop and spending all this money “to fix the problem” my car does the same thing. My car will shut off while I’m driving because it thinks it’s over heating. I’ve had my battery replaced, fuel pumps/modules replaced, coolant tank replaced, everything they can thing of. I haven’t drove my car in months and I’m still making payments because when I try and talk to the dealership they basically say oh well, the car in my eyes was sold to me as a lemon my car has been in the shop more times than I can think. I have all the paperwork and I feel so helpless because every time I try and talk to Wii Auto they just brush me off like it’s not a major problem. I almost lost my life in this car because it shut off while I was driving in the freeway. I’ve even gotten loaner cars from this dealership when they were “working on my car” and they’ve done the same things like shut off on me or even almost cost me my life because the back tires were literally coming off the car. I’m in need of help. I’m tired of making payments on a car I haven’t even got to drive. I had to literally go and financed a whole Different car from a different dealership because Wii Auto won’t help.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 33,552 miles · OH

Started car in parking lot, entered roadway, tried to accelerate and car would not go. Pulled over turned car off and restarted. Car was able to make it home however next time car was started car again would not accelerate on road. Whole car began to shake. Check engine and battery light came on. Car was towed to dealership unsafe for driving. Told it was the fuel pump that was bad. Only have 33,552 miles on car. Cost $700 to fix. After it was fixed car no longer stuttered (which it's done the whole 5 years I have owned it) and the mileage to empty read 418. Not once has it every read 400 or over before. Dealership could give no explanation why fuel pump went bad.

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · NE

On oct. 11, 2020, while driving on the highway the car lost power and stalled multiple times. Towed to dealership and diagnosed as faulty low pressure fuel pump. Six weeks earlier the fuel pressure sensor was replaced, too.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

The cpv is stuck open . Damage to the fuel pump and gas tank. Years models from 2012 -2018 with same problem are on the recall, but my vehicle is not for some reason. I have been unable to get someone to explain this to me. The problem causes the car to shack and stall out.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the vehicle was turned off and restarted. Several unknown warning lights were temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was taken to rich ford located at 8601 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87112, and the motor mount, clutch release bearing, release cylinder bearing, purge valve were replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 30,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the vehicle was taken to automax ford (3301 e central texas expy, killeen, tx 76543), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump sensor and transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that several months after the repairs were performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the transmission sensor was replaced a second time. The contact stated that 11 months after the first repairs, the vehicle experienced the fuel pump failure. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Engine · 60,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to windward ford of hawaii (725 kailua rd, kailua, hi 96734, 808) 266-7000) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.