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
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in nhtsa recall 03v482000 concerning fuel pump failure. In some vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10090348
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump
The vehicle stalled while driving. This failure is possible related to recall 03n01. *nm recall number number (03v482000) the consumers vehicle experienced engine problems (engine hesitation, loss of power, and surging)as a result of a faulty fuel pump. The consumer was able to minimize the problems by keeping the fuel tank 3/4 to full as set forth in the notice. *tc
ODI 10095356
Fuel Pump
While driving the vehicle stalled. *nm the consumer remembered receiving a recall notice in the mail regarding the fuel pump. When the consumer was able to read the recall she discovered that it described that exact same problem that she had experienced. *jb
ODI 10092703
Fuel Pump · Mechanical
On sunday, august 29, 2004 my son & i were traveling in the city of madison, wisconsin in a speed zone of 30 mph. All of a sudden my car lost power & died in a busy intersection. I thought it might be the battery. So i shut off the engine & tried starting it again - it continued to not start back up; however, we started smelling gas & we couldn't get out of the car due to traffic all around us. Finally a police…
ODI 10088800
Fuel Pump
Car stalls out and took in for fuel delivery module problem with 2000 focus and they didn't even hook up to computer to find problem as they said it was cheaper to just replace the fuel pump. Still stalling and hard to start and ford claims alot of time it is not the fuel pump but in the electronics and ford is not covering this problem at this time. *ak
ODI 10088671
Fuel Pump
While driving vehicle lost power, stalled. And sometimes cut completely off. Consumer experienced this problem since august 2004. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who changed the fuel pump. However, problem recurred. *ak the consumer was informed that the throttle position sensor was the problem. The fuel pump was replaced in september 2004, but the vehicle continued to lose power, especially when going up a…
ODI 10106603
Fuel Pump
Refund due for the fuel pump that was installed in 2000 ford focus pursuant to recall program 03n01.*mr (lawyer on behalf of consumer annon shomlo) *jb
ODI 10081839
Fuel Pump
While driving up a hill, the vehicle will shut off. The dealer stated that the fuel pump is effective. A recall has been honored for this vehicle and part; however, consumer stated vehicle is "worse than before." *la
ODI 10074418
Fuel Pump
While driving the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart it, but was unsuccessful. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump due to a mixture of gasoline and corrosion. Please fill in additional information. *jb
ODI 10073851
Fuel Pump
Our 2000 ford focus has had so many problems.the most recent has been an ongoing problem that has been getting worse. It started with stalling out occasionally when coming to a stop or making a hard right turn and usually when there was little gas in the tank. About a month ago our check engine light came on after we filled the tank with gas. Since then wemore frequently experienced hesitation problems and stalling.…
ODI 10072664
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
First problem started with vehicle stalling- found out that fuel pump was faulty. Pump was replaced because of recall. Second problem started with no warning- remote for door locks/hatch back/anti-theft stopped working and automatic door locks also stopped working. Even after replacing battery in both remotes still does not work. At the same time keyless entry stopped working i noticed that when i turn on my rear…
ODI 10098420
Delivery · Fuel Injection System · Fuel Pump · Injectors
Washed car at local car wash, and car ran fine. Got home to do finishing touches and kept car running. Low on fuel, a little under the 1/4 line, but ran fine. Went back out about four hours later to go grocery shopping, and car would not start. All the lights and dinging would come on, but the engine wouldn't turn over. For 2 days my car sat in the parking lot not starting. I would go out in the morning to try and…
ODI 10068422
Fuel Pump
I have a 2000 ford focus that is experience 2 issues that relate to saftey recalls. Ford is saying they will not repair due to the car having a branded title, they will only address emissions related issues.*ak since these are safety related (fuel pump and rear bearing), is there anyway to have ford correct these issues? I can not even buy the parts myself from any parts store only from ford.
ODI 10068464
Fuel Pump · Headlights · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor
This is a crap car, i can only hope for the best of the next few years as i have paid off the [xxx] thing. 2000 ford focus. Fuel pump failed and replaced at dealership who in return refused to give back the full tank of gas i thought i had (i filled up that morning and brought it straight there) another malfunction??? They say i brought it in at 1/4 tank???? The car still sputters!!!! What the [xxx]. Also>>>>>paint…
ODI 10064457
Fuel Pump
While driving vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the fuel pump due to a defective part. A week later, consumer received a recall notice for the replacement of the fuel pump. Downtown ford, [redacted], louisville, ky 40203 . [redacted]. Service manager kevin wheat. *ak
ODI 10059801
Fuel Pump
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v482000 concerning a fuel delivery problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they honored the recall. Left the vehicle at 9:00 am, and at 10.00 am consumer picked up the vehicle. Five minutes later, the vehicle stalled. Consumer took back the vehicle to the dealer, the floor manager indicated nothing they could do. *ak
ODI 10058040
Fuel Pump
Recal 03v482000 concerning stalling. Dealer performed the recall repairs on 2/04/2004. Before the repairs vehicle stalled only at a complete stop. After the repairs vehicle stalled at least three times a day. Driver had to wait for the vehicle to stop on its' own. Shifted into park, and restart the vehicle. Fuel tank was full when vehicle stalled. *ak
ODI 10058016
Fuel Pump
After receiving a recall notice on my 2000 ford focus, i took the car to my local dealership (university ford) to have service done, and also to inquire about having the fuel pump replaced. I told the dealership that on more than one occasion my car has demonstrated the symptoms indicated in the letter i received from ford, and that i would like to schedule a time to have this part replaced. Upon speaking with the…
ODI 10055192
Fuel Pump
The consumer received a recall concerning a fuel delivery problem from the ford manufacturer, nhtsa recall 03v482000, fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and dealer refused to honor the recall unless $75.00 was paid up front to perform a diagnostic test. *jb *la
ODI 10055902
Fuel Pump
I can no longer defend the ford motor company from the moniker "fix or repair daily" crowd. I am the unhappy owner of a 2000 focus who will no longer champion the ford brand. I commute approximately 130 miles daily - mostly highway and have had multiple "near misses" due to the fuel pump failure. I had the fuel pump replaced before the "silent" recall and am now again experiencing the same symptoms at highway speed…
ODI 10054983
Fuel Pump
Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling. Consumer had the fuel delivery pump replaced in march 2003 and november 2003. Vehicle was currently having same problems as mentioned in the recall. Dealer told the consumer the vehicle would not be covered under the recall. Consumer contacted the manufacturer on this matter. Consumer received a call back from mr. Lance tang, a supervisor for the customer service line, who told…
ODI 10055414
Fuel Pump
Consumer received nhtsa recall letter 03v482000 concerning fuel pump failure. Dealer told consumer to bring the vehicle, and he will make diagnostic test which will cost consumer $80.00 to see if this was part of the recall. *ak *la
ODI 10055373
Fuel Pump · Water Heater
MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH 2000 FORD FOCUS. (NAR) *PH *CB
ODI 10058098
Fuel Pump
The driver received a recall #0037391 notice for the fuel pump. The mechanic stated that the consumer would pay for the diagnostic test. The consumer felt she should not have to pay for the diagnostic test. *nm
ODI 10055299
Engine · Front · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other
My car has a constant bad vibration that intensifies on right turns, going up grades, and over bumps. I have taken it to jim click ford in tucson, az for a total of three times. Each time they come up with a different excuse and it never fixes the problem. I have been told at first it was, my tires, i replaced all four tires with top of the line michelins, then i was told that my fuel pump was going out and that is…
ODI 10054285