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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. Brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...
ODI 10071078
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline
While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.*ak the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank. After letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart.this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle. *jg
ODI 8010836
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Rear
Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road. Cause is unknown. Jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. Now the vehicle gives them 180 miles. The vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling. The dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
ODI 8010745
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Steering · Tank Assembly
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. *jb the vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult. *yh
ODI 8010743
Fuel System, Gasoline · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch · Tires
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced locking mechanism in steering column. *ak the fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700. *yh
ODI 8018050
Fuel System, Gasoline
When tank is half way full or less, vehicle will stall when trying to accelerate. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause. *ak consumer stated the engine light illuminated and a senor was replaced however that did not remedy the stalling problem.*jb
ODI 8013845
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took…
ODI 10070089
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 ford focus recall for faulty fuel pump. *nj the consumer stated over the last few months the vehicle has stalled several times. The consumer discovered a recall, but the dealer wanted to charge 95.00 just to perform a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem and the test would only detect a faulty fuel pump when it was in failure mode. The test would not reveal a problem since the failure only…
ODI 10254588
Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 ford focus customer states that the fuel pump and fuel filter are bad an needs to be recalled**cc after the repairs were made in late summer of 2004, the consumer experienced the same problems in march 2007 the pump was replaced again. The manufacturer referred to the problem as a safety and customer satisfaction issue not a recall.*jb updated 06/26/07. *jb
ODI 10188990
Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 focus faulty fdm was replaced. This caused vehicle to hesitate, surge, stutter, and lose power during acceleration. *ts ***nar*** the consumer discovered a recall had been issued, but was told his vehicle was not included. The consumer later discovered his vehicle was manufactured at the exact plant that was included in the recall. *jb
ODI 10153002
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle hesitated and stalled due to a contaminated fuel tank. *ph the consumer has since received a recall notice, and after reading the notice she realized the vehicle had the same problems. *jb
ODI 10065089
Fuel System, Gasoline
After taking vehicle for recall repair, engine light came on after it hasn't been driven for two days. When it was taken to dealership it was found that there was an excess leak in the solenoid canister. *la after repair on solenoid canister, check engine light reappeared. Consumer took vehicle back to dealership, light goes off. Consumer went back and forth to dealership because check engine light kept appearing.…
ODI 10060982
Fuel System, Gasoline
The dealership refused to perform the engine stalling recall 03v482000 unless the consumer purchased a fuel filter for $42.00. *jb
ODI 10055778
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stalls when turning in either direction. Dealer has replaced the fuel filter twice, but the problem still occurs. *ak
ODI 10044973
Cruise Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Radiator Assembly · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Visibility
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause,…
ODI 10034015
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving vehicle would intermittently leak gas. Owner would smell gas fumes inside of vehicle when turning it on. Noticed on rearview mirror a trail of gasoline. Had taken vehicle to dealership 3 or more times for gas leaks. Mechanic could not locate cause of the leakage, which still leaked after repairs were completed.*ak
ODI 10026681
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline · Hatchback/Liftgate · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The engine missed usually mildly, but sometimes violently as to shake vehicle and sometimes stall, also the vehicle experienced a raw gas smell, suspension, brake,transmission and tire problems.*ak. Consumer also noted the rear hatch popped open by itself.*jb
ODI 10009623
Body · Door · Front · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Ignition · Upper Ball Joint
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls. Consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.*akthe dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button. This is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring. The vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced. Also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic…
ODI 8013109
Anchorage · Automatic Transmission · Door · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Gasoline · Switch · Tires
Consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced, while braking at high speeds, the steering wheel will shudder. *slc
ODI 566615