2000-2001 Ford Focus recall: fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 19, 2003. It covers about 671,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 671,000
reported: Nov 19, 2003
owners notified: Jan 19, 2004
related complaints: 729

Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
Risk: This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 03V482000

Affected vehicles

Ford Focus 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 729 complaints about fuel system problems.

2000 Ford Focus 2001 Ford Focus

Questions about recall 03V482000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline?

Yes. Recall 03V482000, reported on November 19, 2003, covers about 671,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V482000?

This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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