2000 Ford Focus Fuel Pump Problems
- 181
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 181 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- fuel pump · 115 records
- pump replaced · 18 records
- pump failure · 10 records
- replaced fuel · 9 records
- fuel tank · 9 records
- fuel delivery · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 43 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that after having the recall repair for the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (03v482000), the fuel pump failed to function normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact advised the dealer that the fuel pump was previously replaced per the recall. The dealer stated that they would…
ODI 10377104
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus which was purchased in 2009. She stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The dealer replaced the idle arms to no avail. On a separate occasion, the vehicle would not start after several attempts and an independent mechanic stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced; although, there was a previous safety improvement campaign initiated by ford (nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10303852
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning when driving at any speed. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the fuel pump was causing the failure. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic several times but never repaired. The manufacturer advised that an extended warranty was offered to customers with the fuel pump issue but the…
ODI 10357917
Coil Springs · Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine stalled sporadically. A technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump was the cause of the failure; however, the repair shop would not assume responsibility because the vehicle was titled salvaged. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf the front coil springs failed as well. Updated…
ODI 10273602
Abs Warning Light · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Latch · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension · Switch/Wiring · Vehicle Speed Control
On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. To make a long story short ,after unpluging the battery cables and going back to the stranded car the next evening, it started . 2 days later my wipers came on by themselves and would not stop until i turned the car off and restarted. On 10/31/07 while driving my daughter home, the…
ODI 10207593
Fuel Pump
I own a 2000 ford focus which stalled while driving on the interstate highway (85) between burlington and durham, nc on september 15, 2007. The car first began surging and lost power and later came to a complete stop on the interstate. Luckily i was able to pull to the side of the shoulder of the highway before the car came to a rest. The car later started and i was able to make it back home. I took the car to the…
ODI 10203277
Fuel Pump · Power Train · Suspension
Had to replace transmission, cost close to $2,800.00. After that was replaced i has a coil spring break over the tire which broke off into my tire and i went careening over a railroad track and i went into a ditch. Ford motor company replaced that after much protesting on my behalf. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to a dealership. I was never reimbursed for that. The issue i have had since then is that the car…
ODI 10235957
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Went to vets, when leaving my ford focus started acting up. Seemed like gas was not getting to engine, then it quit. Left vets to come home, drove about 5 blocks and car did the same thing. A honda dealer was close by so we left car there and rented a car to get home. Phoned ford and they said they would do nothing for me. Husband went back to penticton to get my car and it did the same thing on the way home, quit…
ODI 10163877
Equipment · Fuel Pump
In july 2005 myself and my children were driving my 2000 ford focus lx on the freeway and we were in the fast lane when our car started to stall and were unable to get gas to the car. We later took it to be checked and found out the fuel pump module was not putting fuel into the car and we had to replace it. We later found out that it had been replaced once before. So we had it fixed and on may 30 2006 also driving…
ODI 10158874
Fuel Pump
I bought a used 2000 ford focus and i will be driving about 50-55 mph and go to slow down or stop and when i go to give it gas and it hesitates and jerks and my mechanic said there was a concern with this vehicle about the fuel pump and i was just wondering if the dealer is doing anything to prevent this. I still have about 4000 till my initial warranty runs out and purchased the extended warranty for the vehicle…
ODI 10151266
Fuel Pump
I received a notice from ford in 2005 stating that the fuel pump on my 2000 ford focus had some design issues. It also stated that not all vehicles had been affected but should you have any issues with the fuel system to bring it to a dealership for repair at no charge. Last month my check engine light kept turning on and i took the car in to have it inspected and my mechanic informed me that there was an issue with…
ODI 10151061
Fuel Pump · Ignition
I bought my 2000 ford focus in october 2005; in january i had to have the ignition cylinder replaced. This was after i had to have the fuel pump replaced after it went out. I was at school in another county when the ignition locked up. I had to get the car towed to the local ford dealership to get it replaced along with another key. I did not think any thing about it until i found a receipt from the previous owner…
ODI 10160781
Fuel Pump · Gasoline
2000 ford focus se, engine will stall with no warning causing a complete stop of the vehicle in the middle of the highway almost causing an accident. Since the problem didn't show any prior symptoms i consider this a major safety problem due to that when it happened to me in a 5 line highway at night with heavy traffic only luck helped me avoiding a major accident. I received a letter from ford back on 2004 related…
ODI 10146720
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
Dt: the contact stated there was an electrical problem. The dealer said it was a problem with the sensors within the fuel pump. The dealer said they would need to replace the sensors to remedy the problem. Due to the numerous attempted repairs that have not corrected the problem he was not going to have the vehicle repaired at this time. The contact already spent enough money having the vehicle repaired, and should…
ODI 10143314
Fuel Pump
Failing fuel pump for the second time in traffic only one year and four months after original replacement. *jb
ODI 10135246
Fuel Pump · Power Train
The fuel pump in the consumer's 2000 ford focus failed at 39200 miles. *nm the consumer was never informed of a recall regarding the fuel pump. The consumer stated within the first few months of owning the vehicle it needed a new transmission. *jb
ODI 10157298
Fuel Pump
(1) my car began surging, hesitating, and losing power. (2) my car will shut off without warning at any time and could cause a traffic accident. (3) the fuel pump was replaced as per recall and now 16 months later my car is exibiting the same symptoms and ford motor company will not replace the fuel pump again.
ODI 10125597
Fuel Pump · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that the front and back doors would not latch and are being held together with a ratchet strap. While driving 20 mph around a bend, the back doors flew open. Currently, the front doors will not open from the outside. In the event of a crash, no one would be able to open the doors from the outside. The contact received a recall notice in march of 2005. The…
ODI 10242447
Fuel Pump
'recall campaign; issued for possible engine stalling in ford focus. *bf *sc the fuel pump was replaced. Recall #03v482000. *sc
ODI 10112839
Fuel Pump
While driving at any speed engine stalls. Dealer states the fuel pump needs to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10109625
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump
Nhtsa campaign 00v303000/rear wheel hub nuts. Owner was driving and heard a rattling noise in the rear of the vehicle. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly began to seperate. Owner also contacted the manufacturer. Although this year make and model is currently being recalled for this defect, due to the vin this vehicle was excluded and the owner…
ODI 10107495
Engine · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Ignition · Interior Lighting · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rear/Other · Wheels
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the 2000 ford focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported. *jb
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries · 2 deaths
ODI 10110471
Air Conditioner · Column · Electrical System · Equipment · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheel Bearing
Fatality vehicle fire, dec. 8 2004. My husband is the original owner of a 2000 ford focus, subject to numerous service visits to bill brown ford, livonia mi for: ignition, steering column, wheel bearing, brake, rear window control, seat belt &trunk latches, overhead light and engine light. The vacuum line & fuel pump & valve assembly were replaced 2/03, followed by stalling. In 6/03, a/c compressor & manifold line…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 deaths
ODI 10107840
Fuel Pump
2000 ford focus fuel pump failure. I was driving my focus down the street, two minutes from getting on a busy highway when the fuel pump gave out without warning. *ak
ODI 10100174
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Fuel Pump
While driving any speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who repaired the alternator. *ak the car cut off several times while backing our of the driveway. The car continued to stall while driving. *eh the fuel pump was replaced. *jb
ODI 10106949