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
After the fuel delivery module recall 03v482000 was performed the replacement part failed. This was verified by the dealership after inspection. *jb
ODI 10101489
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline · Linkages · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got…
ODI 10096288
Fuel System, Gasoline
The 2001 ford focus had five recall notices. *bf the vehicle would not start. The consumer needed a new fuel pump. The vehicle displayed a strong fuel smell. The fuel cap light had come on. The replacement fuel pump was defective. Refer to recall campaign# 03v482000. *sc *jb
ODI 10113598
Fuel System, Gasoline
On 2 occasions my car has failed to start and cut off. Leading up to this the car was working fine and just all of a sudden just stopped. The 1st time it started with the hesitation and stuttering of the engine. Where there was a recall on the gas line which the dealer fixed. The 2nd time it just keep cutting off everytime i put the car in drive. I took it to the ford and they said they could find nothing wrong with…
ODI 10080879
Fuel System, Gasoline
Similar description with nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000, but no match on vin [xxx]. *jb updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10133078
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2001 ford focus zx3 has stalled around turns and when it gets below 1/3 tank consistently since i got it, and in mid march it completely stalled out as i was driving down the road and took nearly 20 minutes to restart. I just visited fords web site to find out any recall information and it came up with no recalls for this problem, or any other problem. *nm
ODI 10064493
Fuel System, Gasoline
Dealership refused to perform the stalling recall 03v482000 repairs unless the consumer paid $165.00 for a diagnostic. *ak the vehicle was repaired at another dealership at no charge. *jb
ODI 10057698
Cables · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. She had her vehicle repaired according to recall# 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). After the repair while at a local gas station she saw a puddle of gasoline from under the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and an updated version of the component was installed. Years later, while driving the driver-side head light failed. She pulled over to a local store…
Fire reported
ODI 10290929
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My2001 ford focus zx3( manual transmission )with over 105,000 miles on it has had a electronic throttle problem since it had 30,000 miles on it. Intermittently the engine speed would not decrease when your foot is taken off the accelerator pedal. The car would act like the cruise control was engaged. The car could be controlled by heavy braking or depressing the clutch. It was taken into three different ford dealer…
ODI 10319550
Fuel System, Gasoline
At 75 mph in interstate traffic, vehicle engine missed then lost power. Engine would not rise above 1000 rpm. Narrowly avoided collision in merging out of traffic. Engine would not accelerate above 1500 rpm, eventually stalled. After 15 minutes, restarted and operated normally for 5 minutes before stalling again.*ak
1 injury
ODI 10048821
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. Approximately two years ago, the contact noticed that her gas mileage was significantly lower than other 2001 vehicles of the same model. The dealer stated that recalls were issued for the ford focus, however, the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls regarding gas mileage. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. *updated…
ODI 10203439
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
The same as eveyone else. The vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump. I am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue. They would have to charge me 75 bucks to check it out (because according to ford, it has to be done by them regardless of my qualifications) then if it's not…
ODI 10071077
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
We sued ford via the magnuson moss warranty act. The focus had been sold prior to the filing of the law suit. We reached an out of court settlement of $3500. The problem with the car was intermittent stalling. The local ford dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
ODI 10069002
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
After three unseccessful attempts to have my ford focus repaired for engine stalls(while on the highway with the kids in the back seat,with 18-wheeler behind me).iionce again took my car to ford for warranty work.they found that the fuel pump was not suppling enough pressure and fixed it i thought,when at work with the car running and the exhaust at running temperature,all the fuel leaked out and could of very…
ODI 10068937
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wheels
Also nov/20/01 my electric windows stopped working once again.....warrenty covered that.
ODI 10069255
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling. This is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced. A recall was issued regarding this problem. *ak recall campaign # 03v482000. There was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 mph. *sc *jb
ODI 10113623
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Car suddenly stalls when taking a sweeping right hand turn. Power steering is inoperable, leaving auto in middle of road or highway ramp.
ODI 10070557
Fuel System, Gasoline
Starting at about 39,000 miles (october, 2002), whenever my car had a quarter tank or less of gas, the car would start choking and feel like it was going to stall. If i stopped and let the car sit for a few minutes, it would be ok for a few minutes and then it would happen again. This continued after i had the fuel filter replaced, and a mechanic couldn't figure out the problem. It has happened at many speeds, but…
ODI 10014357
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my focus used, it had 38,000 miles, on a trip the engine began to act up. It was revving all the way up but would not go above 40 mph. After calling a tow truck the check engine light came on, the dealership that i took it to had it for over a week and had difficulty locating the problem. It started and drove just fine for them. I had the fuel pump and filter replaced, as well as the fuel system flushed.…
ODI 10071020
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also…
ODI 10070095
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving, the vehicle hesitated/stalled. This was caused by a fuel system sensor. *ak *jb
ODI 10017581
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle sluggish when gas pedal pushed, finally stalled out and wouldn't start for a period of time. When started only ran for a moment then stalled again. Vehicle towed to dealer where fuel pump and filter were replaced.
ODI 10069381
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Structure · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000…
ODI 10069809
Cables · Fuel System, Gasoline · Wiring
Bad egr system followed by battery ground failure. Ph
ODI 10005447
Fuel System, Gasoline
The consequences described in the stalling recall 03v482000 occurred on numerous occasions, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *al
ODI 10081888