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
I am an owner of a 2000 ford focus that has been to the dealer for 10 problems/recalls. The latest and my major concern is my daughter was driving down the road at a very low speed just after leaving a parking lot she hit a very small pothole and immediately the car stalled. Luckly a gentleman stopped and helped her get the car off the side. We have 40k miles on the car. We had the car towed to victory ford in…
ODI 10019241
Fuel Pump
2000 ford focus zx3 persistent fuel pump issues. Stalling under hard right turns. Long turnover and starting times. *nlm
ODI 10018494
Fuel Pump
Continuous stalling of vehicle especially entering a freeway onramp that has a curve. It has also stalled just sitting in the driveway with at least a quarter tank of gas. It will start if i add a couple of gallons of gasoline to the tank. I am also starting to smell fuel as i drive on occasion. *ak
ODI 10118457
Fuel Pump
When accelerating, the vehicle lost power. Took vehicle to dealer who said it was the fuel pump problem. *ak this occurred especially when traveling on ramps and clover leaps. The power would resume on low speeds. The dealer stated that the pressure would drop when going around corners. (the fuel pump and filter were replaced) this was the second fuel pump that was replaced since august 2001. *scc *jb
ODI 10037608
Fuel Pump
The vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer stated the fuel pump failed. *jb
ODI 10020186
Fuel Pump
Fuel system fails, loses of power, and then the engine shuts off while driving down the road, very dangerous. *ak
ODI 10064127
Fuel Pump
2000 ford focus engine sputters and then stalls at high speeds. After sitting on the side of the road and letting the car sit with the engine off, you can start it up and then drive for approximately 10 minutes at high speed before the same problem occurs. At lower speeds the problem is not as prevalent. Pinpoint diagnostic computer first provide the mass air flow sensor as the problem. Several weeks after the new…
ODI 10013604
Fuel Pump
Our 2000 ford focus stalls. The first dealer it was taken to replaced the fuel filter - approximately an hour east of that dealer the car began to stall out again...the next dealer telling us the fuel pump needed to be replaced. This also happened as far back as two years ago. *jb
ODI 10010791
Fuel Pump
My 2000 ford focus with 45,000 miles on it has been experiencing violent stumbling and hesitation problems around highway corners. This has been occurring for the past 15,000 miles. Ford was unable to fix this problem, but talking with others who took safety matters into their own hands found the fuel pumps not keeping adequate fuel flow to the engine. My car is at the dealership now with specific direction to…
ODI 10010681
Fuel Pump
Fuel pump on my ford focus went out twice, once at 38000 miles, then at 91000 miles. Car died intermittently on freeways, climbing hills, and would shake at acceleration. Very frightening.*jb
ODI 10010463
Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failed in my 2000 ford focus. The pump went out as i was coming to a stop causing the car to stall and the power steering to go off. I was unable to steer, and was fortunate that there was a red light so i could restart the vehicle. This was the fourth time that happened. *nlm
ODI 10023184
Fuel Pump
Car will stall when attempting moderate speed right turn. Highway entrance if gas tank is less than half full.*jb
ODI 10010273
Fuel Pump
Car stalled ford focus and fuel pump replaced. Six months later smelled leaking fuel and pump again was replaced. This an extreme safety hazard that needs to be addressed ,it hasn't been taken care of. We were informed we weren't part of the extended coverage program(03n01) as our vin. Number wasn't included. Even though our car was manufactured in the wayne ass. Plant and is a 2000 focus and has had it fuel pump…
ODI 10047734
Fuel Pump · Rear · Switch
My complaint deals with the 2000 ford focus . I purchased this vehicle in june of 2001 with 100 miles on the odometer. Since then i have had to bring my car back for a few recals. One of the recals was the rear suspension where my car lost control and i veered off the road....luckily noone was hurt. The reason why i am writing this complaint is because i understand that there is a investigation on the focus for…
Crash reported
ODI 10005748
Fuel Pump
My 2000 ford focus has recently begun stalling unexpectedly, especially i've noticed this when making a turn, and when my gas tank is between 1/2 and a 1/4 tank of gas. I believe this is a safety issue, as it stalls unexpectedly. I've read some forum with other focus owners who are having the same issues, related to the fuel pump. This happens fairly frequently if i let my gas tank get between 1/2 and 1/4 tank. *ak
ODI 10029339
Fuel Pump
Loss of power. Occurs after the following combination of conditions: 1. Fuel level below 1/4 tank 2. Accelerating onto highway with circular approach (ramp) going clockwise. 3. Vehicle speed on circular ramp above 30 mph. Vehicle loses power upon entering highway. Pressing accelerator pedal gives erratic results. Vehicle will reset and operate properly when pulled off on shoulder and vehicle is turned off and then…
ODI 10007814
Fuel Pump
Severe hesitation problems on several occations as i was accelerating. Took it to the dealer three times. They were unable to correct the problem, because they were not able to reproduce the same problem. January 2003 the car would not start. I had it towed to the dealership. I had to replace the fuel pump $440. Mileage on the vehicle was 48,000. I was having the hestiation difficulties during the warrenty period.
ODI 10003125
Fuel Pump
I'm losing power while driving, worse while making turns. It occasionally stalls out, mostly while making hard right turns. I talked with someone in the service dept. Of a ford dealership and she says it's the fuel pump which will cost $480. She also stated that there have been a lot of problems with them. I have found that many focus owners are having the same problem and ford is aware of it, but still they have…
ODI 10023863
Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP
ODI 10000061
Cables · Fuel Pump · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition · Lock · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems…
Crash reported
ODI 10002047
Fuel Pump
Fuel pump in 2000 ford focus zx3 is not working properly. It is causing the car to stall on sharp right hand corners. It stumbles going up and down hills unless the fuel tank is over half full.*ak
ODI 10032746
Delivery · Fuel Pump
On september 3, 2002, as consumer was leaving work, he smelled gasoline and the car hesitated when he accelerated. Consumer pulled into a gas station to get gas since the gas gauge reading was between 3/8 and 1/4 full. Consumer looked under the car and saw some gas leaking from the car. Consumer thought maybe the gas and the smell was the result of some sort of pressure buildup causing an overflow.) however, after…
ODI 766957
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other · Unknown Or Other
1. July 26,2000 was the first incident when the fuel gauge light came on and even though the tank was full, the gauge registered empty. Dealer replaced sender and pump assembly. 2. Oct.11,2000 fuel gauge light came on, and the gauge registered the tank as empty even though it was full. Dealer replaced the sender and pump assembly. 3. Feb. 6, 2002, engine check light came on, returned to the dealer who replaced fuel…
ODI 766056
Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure. With less than 3/8 tank of gas car will not start if parked on a grade. Also car hesitated at full throttle on the highway, but was ok at partial throttle, but speed could not be maintained. Dealer diagnosed both problems as fuel pump failure. Dealer volunteered that they have a lot of problems with the focus fuel pump. Other complaints also mention slag or contamination from the fuel tank, which…
ODI 10008068
Fuel Pump
While driving vehicle stalls out without warning due to a bad fuel pump. Contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 8015380