2001 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 94
- 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 94 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 37 records
- fuel system · 24 records
- fuel filter · 14 records
- without warning · 12 records
- system gasoline · 11 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the engine hesitated and the speed decreased to 30 mph. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and after waiting fifteen to twenty minutes the vehicle resumed to normal operation. The failure occurred approximately between every 10 to 40 miles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer…
ODI 10324152
Fuel System, Gasoline
Car began to hesitate and stall. Multiple start failures. Dealer repeatedly failed to fix the problem even though it was under recall for exact issue (csp 03m01). This issue started in january of 2009. The dealer stated it was a vapor management vacuum leak and "repaired". Issue not resolved. Fuel filter replaced again in march of 2009. Issue not resolved. In may of 2009 dealer did multi-point inspection found no…
ODI 10448611
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving between 5-10 mph, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer for repair. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The contact paid for the repair. He discovered a recall for the fuel pump, but the dealer did not inform him of the recall. The nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. The failure…
ODI 10252532
Fuel System, Gasoline
My second 2001 ford focus station wagon(# ) has just started to lose fuel pressure sporadically when driving. Several times it has caused a loss in break-ability, since the engine isn't running smoothly when the pressure drops. It definately causes the car to stall and not run as well, which could lead to a wreck. My first 2001 ford focus wagon (#) had the same issue, and it was repaired by ford under the nhtsa…
ODI 10253388
Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 ford focus, sever gasoline leak, when noticed half a thank had leaked in 1 hour. Stopped car, had it towed after allowing the leak to stop. Could had get on fire, road got covered with gas. Dealer found disconnected gas line to gas pump on gas pump. Could not connect the gas line back since neck was damaged, replaced gas pum and gas line. Pump was changed by same dealer on 2005 after car died because pump…
ODI 10239412
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a fuel pump problem with my 2001 ford focus station wagon. If the gas gets below 1/2 tank, the engine stalls and the motor starves for fuel, but there is about 1/2 tank of gas in the car. This has happened to me twice now in 30 days. *tr
ODI 10236972
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms. The failure has occurred twice while driving. The vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed. After waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic. The dealer stated that his vin…
ODI 10233867
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that when sitting stationary with the engine running, the vehicle would stall. The contact was able to prevent the stalling if keeping slight pressure on the accelerator but once the pressure was released, the engine would idle and then stall. The contact believed the failure was directly related to nhtsa recall campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system,…
ODI 10326570
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph. The engine loss power without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred whenever traveling at the speed rate of 65 mph. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 120,000. The current mileage was…
ODI 10316129
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The engine warning indicator light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle surged forward. While idling at a stop light, the engine shut off. The dealer stated that the fuel delivery module malfunctioned and they made the replacement. Prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was previously serviced in 2004 under nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).…
ODI 10216516
Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 ford focus has failed twice during long trips. Vehicle stutters, struggles and will maintain a speed of only 35-40 mph during these episodes. Stopping, restarting will reset and allow another 5-10 miles of proper operation and then in happens again. During both instances it was hot and humid. Was able to continue trip both times, but this is a scary situation on the interstate!!!!! Suspecting fuel control…
ODI 10341478
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway. However, it gradually worsened and resulted in surging and loss of power. The throttle because totally unresponsive and i had to coast to a stop on the side of a busy highway. The car is in the shop presently. Given the amount of data out there to show this is a common defect for the 2001 focus, i expect ford to cover the…
ODI 10198596
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The current and failure mileage were 53800. While driving at 35 mph under normal driving conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to roll the vehicle into a parking lot. After about five minutes the contact was able to start the vehicle again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed. Same problem as nhtsa recall #…
ODI 10190681
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
My vehicle, 2001 ford focus, displays all the symptoms regarding a faulty fuel pump fuel delivery module. At one-quarter tank, the engine will stall on right turns. During extended driving, the vehicle will surge and stutter eventually stalling, and during idling, the vehicle will drop power requiring constant pressure on the accelerator. I took the vehicle in for service on feb 7, 2007 and was told that my vehicle…
ODI 10246925
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and shaking and shut completely off when turning. The failure only occurred once. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. Nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 105,000. Updated 12/12/07
ODI 10203163
Fuel System, Gasoline
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine stalled completely. The vehicle was restarted, and stalled a second time. The vehicle was shifted into park, and would not start back up for 3 days. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. There was a nhtsa recall# 03v482000 which pertained to the gasoline fuel system. The fuel delivery module…
ODI 10167644
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and loose power while driving. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer replaced the fuel filter, but the failure persists. The contact stated that the failure has been ongoing and resulted in a vehicle crash. The manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included as part of any recalls. A valid vin, the engine…
Crash reported
ODI 10192415
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle would vibrate and the engine stalled. The vehicle would restart and backfire before accelerating. There were no prior warning indicators. The dealer diagnosed the failure as the fuel system, but the contact was unsure about what they said needed to be repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10218063
Fuel System, Gasoline
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph uphill, the vehicle hesitated and operated at a reduced speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The dealership determined the fuel delivery module was blocking the flow of fuel to the engine. There is a nhtsa recall, # 03v482000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the…
ODI 10154306
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle stalls. After one hour the vehicle restarts. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, cam, oxygen sensor, fuel sensor, fuel line, coil tech, and vacuum hose; however this did not remedy the problem.
ODI 10152659
Fuel System, Gasoline
There is a recall program on the 2001 ford focus that i own which i was notified of in writing by letter. (03n01) the letter states that the fuel pump is faulty and needs to be replaced if the car is exhibiting stalling, sputtering, cutting off, etc. My car did all of those things. The letter also states that the repair should take 1/2 day. When i took the car to be repaired the dealership did not acknowledge that…
ODI 10140345
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2001 ford focus. Over the past 1 1/4 years, my car has experienced intermittent engine problems. The car experiences a loss of power, "bucks like a bronco", and eventually stalls within a matter of moments. This has occurred three times on hilly state highways where the speed limit is 65 mph. If the car is allowed to sit, it will typically restart after a hour or so. Last week this occured on flat terrain…
ODI 10127489
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitates as if it will stall. After several months of experiencing this issue, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. A mechanic replaced the fuel delivery module according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), which corrected the failure. Currently, four years later, the failure has recurred. The dealer…
ODI 10274716
Fuel System, Gasoline
When exiting a corner or banked turn at any speed, the car will sputter and then shut off when gas levels approach 1/4 tank. The car will either coast and then regain power or completely die and come to a stop. At freeway speeds this is extremely dangerous to the occupants and passing traffic. The car will also sputter during bursts of quick acceleration. *tr
ODI 10445253
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again. This is about the 4th time. Local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump. Dealership claims that is only battery replacement. I have all old parts from recent service at dealership. I would like to see this vehicle recalled. Found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model.…
ODI 10104305