2000 Ford Focus Fuel Pump Problems

July 10, 2002

Fuel Pump

Vehicle stalls at any speed, consumer replaced fuel pump. *ak consumer stated stalling occured 4 to 5 times withn a 3 week period.*jb

ODI 8015328

July 8, 2002

Fuel Pump

Vehicle would not start. Vehicle towed to dealer, and they informed consumer that fuel pump inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8014094

July 1, 2002

Fuel Pump

Fuel pump is not functioning properly. While driving vehicle will stall. Very unsafe while travelling on roads because vehicle loses some control.*ak ford refuses to assist with the cost or warn other drivers of this very unsafe condition. This fuel pump is problematic. *jg

ODI 8014187

June 21, 2002

Delivery · Fuel Pump

When the gas tank is under 1/4 full, the car stalls consistently in hard right turns e.g. Jughandles and entrance ramps. This is extremely dangerous, since these turns are often onto high speed highways and interstates. Reported this problem to the dealer, who now wants to force me to buy a new fuel pump on recommendation from ford. I have informed the dealer of the ntsa investigation into clogged fuel lines being…

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ODI 763391

June 10, 2002

Fuel Pump

Vehicle will shutdown without notice, it loses all power. Took to dealer, they replaced fuel filter, and that did not correct the problem. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle shutdown the same as before, the dealer replaced the full pump. *yh

ODI 8011418

June 7, 2002

Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Tank Assembly

Car started stalling before it ran out of warranty. Dealer replaced fuel pump that was all they could figure out. That lasted as long as the warranty did. I personaly replaced the fuel tank and fuel pump and fuel filters each time. The car has continued to stall sense under warranty. The dealer can't figure out the problem ,they said that they have nothing but problem with the ford focus. I've contacted ford corp.…

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ODI 762906

May 10, 2002

Fuel Pump

The fuel pump went out. I have heard of this happening many times with the focus. I called dealer to see if it was under warranty - "no, and yes it is the fuel pump, we have done 4 in the last 2 weeks."*ak

ODI 761900

May 1, 2002 · 25,000 miles

Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump

Problems with transmission / sway control arms have been replaced. Electronic fuel pump replaced. Mr

ODI 10014748

April 16, 2002

Fuel Pump

Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather atvarious speeds. The dealer has determined that the fuel pump is restricting the fuel flow and causing the stalling. Nlm

ODI 8007941

April 1, 2002

Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Module

In highway traffic vehicle shutsdown unexpectedly. Dealer has replaced fuel pump, and computer board. Problem keeps reoccurring. Please provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8014430

April 1, 2002

Fuel Pump

Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the fuel pump is restricting the fuel flow and causes the stalling. Nlm

ODI 8007938

March 30, 2002

Fuel Pump

While in motion vehicle began to lose speed. The problem was intemittent for approx. 2-3 weeks. The speed would drop as soon as the engine would get hot. The dealer replaced the fuel pump under secret warranty and consumer paid for maintenance. *jg

ODI 567009

March 21, 2002

Fuel Pump

Engine stalled-took to local dealer-they replaced fuel pump. *ak

ODI 762900

February 10, 2002

Fuel Pump

Vehicle stalled twice at 45 mph. Dealer replaced the fuel pump.*ak

ODI 8011627

January 13, 2002

Delivery · Fuel Pump

Car dies while in motion. Had car in shop on nov 8, 2001 for 1 and 1/2 weeks. Fuel pump and fuel line were replaced. On january 13, 2002 the car died again while turning almost causing a crash. *ak

ODI 756784

January 10, 2002

Fuel Pump

Vehicle would accelerate on it's own everytime it was driven, when driving 30 mph up to 51 mph. Mileage at the time was 49361. Dealer replaced the fuel pump, vehicle has not stalled since.*jb

ODI 8009002

January 10, 2002

Fuel Pump

Vehicle would stall around 30 mph on a daily basis, dealer replaced fuel pump. Vehicle has not stalled since. *ak

ODI 8008881

September 22, 2001

Fuel Pump · Ignition

Vehicle constantly stalls. Sometimes she cannot take key out of ignition. Then, sometimes cannot put key in ignition. Also, fuel pump has been changed twice. When accelerating vehicle begins to vibrate.*ak

ODI 8014278

September 20, 2001

Fuel Pump

Was driving 50mph when vehicle started to lose power. Had managed to pull to side of road. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. Was informed fuel pump was defective and needed replacing. This problem has happened once before.*ak

ODI 897154

July 19, 2001

Fuel Pump · Gasoline

The first time that this happened i was traveling at 50mph. My car began to lose power and become hard to control, then it stalled leaving my coasting trying to find a safe place to pull over. I took my car into the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump and several other parts. The second time it happened i was again traveling at 50mph, when again i lost power to the car and was left coasting. I believe that this…

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ODI 752807

July 1, 2001

Fuel Pump · Gasoline

Vehicle has stalled numerous times at speeds of up to 65 mph. Dealer has replaced fuel pump three times, did not remedy the problem.*ak

ODI 8013988

June 15, 2001

Fuel Pump

Vehicle not accelerating while stepping on gas pedal in hot days. Fuel pump fails after being used for 30,000 miles, hestitate to speed up at 3,000 rpm at 4th gear; could be dangerous while traveling uphill on a highway and might cause a crash from vehicles behind. *ak

ODI 747137

June 11, 2001

Fuel Pump

Vehicle was parked and wouldn't start. Gasoline was spraying all over engine, and coming from underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

ODI 891308

April 1, 2001

Fuel Pump · Gasoline

Engine stalled four times during normal operation. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced fuel pump and lines. Then in middle of july, while traveling at approximately 40 mph and entering highway, vehicle stalled again. Dealer stated that problem was no longer covered under warranty. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

ODI 893504

October 25, 2000

Emission Control · Fuel Pump

While driving this vehicle will stall unexpectedly at any given speed without warning. Dealer has attempted to fix problem for the third time now. First attempt said they could not find a problem - second time replaced mass air flow sensor - now they are replacing the fuel pump. We feel this car is unsafe to drive and have lost confidence in the reliability of this car. We feel like it is an accident waiting to…

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ODI 745276