2001 Ford Focus Fuel Pump Problems
- 140
- 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 140 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 116 records
- replaced fuel · 14 records
- without warning · 14 records
- pump failed · 14 records
- engine light · 14 records
- fuel system · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at temperatures above 85 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,182. Upated 9/4/14*cn updated 1/8/2015 *js
ODI 10617990
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for fuel pump replacement *tgw the consumer stated her mother had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall. However, in feb 2011, the vehicle came to a dead stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station, because it couldn't be restarted. The problem was soon diagnosed as a fuel pump failure and subsequently it…
ODI 10450954
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall intermittently without warning. The dealer made three attempts to replace the fuel pump however, the vehicle continued to stall without warning. The failure began five months ago and the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current mileage was 65,622 and the failure mileage was 63,739. Updated…
ODI 10393517
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 ford focus. Consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. The fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. As…
ODI 10373129
Fuel Pump · Wiring
I have had numerous stalling condition while driving that have been frightening. Several fuel modules have been replaced as well as harness repairs. The dealer has finally replaced the harness going to the fuel pump stating it had been rubbing against the body and grounding out. I am not sure this will fix the problem since it is intermittent. It appears the dealer has done several wiring harness repairs leading to…
ODI 10316491
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact drove to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced several parts; however, the failure was not corrected. The fuel pump was eventually determined to be the cause of the failure. The dealer and manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The…
ODI 10273065
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. On may 25, 2008, the vehicle would not move when the contact attempted to accelerate. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. The mechanic further stated that the part could not be replaced because he did not have the proper tool to remove the fuel pump. Only the ford dealer was equipped with the tool. The dealer stated that his…
ODI 10272745
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While engaging the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shut off due to the fuel pump. The manufacturer stated that they were unable to provide any assistance. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the failure could potentially cause a crash. The current mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10285553
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 Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and then shut off a few minutes later. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The contact received a ford recall notice (03n01) in january of 2004 and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer informed her that they would not change that part…
ODI 10229074
Fuel Pump · Tank Assembly
I had received a letter in january 2004 from mr. Frank m. Ligon, director of service engineering operations of the ford motor company. The letter stated that in accordance with program 03n01 (engine stalling in 2000-01 ford focus vehicles) customer's vehicles "may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms ultimately causing the engine to stall completely...as a result of…
ODI 10221611
Fuel Pump
My car has had several issues with the engine stalling and shutting off...i encountered my first incident just recently, about a week ago. My car shut off and would not start while i was driving. It happened right as i was changing lanes. I thought i needed a jump but when that did not work i had my car towed to a mechanic. They told me that my fuel system was clogged/blocked, i don't remember the exact statement,…
ODI 10217641
Fuel Pump
First occurrence happened when my wife and daughter were driving in the baltimore tunnel and the engine started to stumble and loose power finally stopping soon after they exited the tunnel allowing them to pull oven onto the shoulder. If the engine died 30 seconds sooner who knows what could have happened, there is no place to pull over in the tunnel. She managed to get to a gas station to fill the tank and then…
ODI 10200734
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 58 mph the fuel pump failed on two occasions. The dealer stated that the fuel delivery module failed. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.
ODI 10197336
Fuel Pump
July 11, 07 i had to travel for work and three hours out the car stopped in the road and at that time the car continued to roll so i merged to the side to get of the road, the engine light came on and didn't start till 30min later. I had to turn back around and head home and the car continued to stop and start over 20 times till i made it home. At times it would not pick up speed or it would decrease. 07-26-07 i…
ODI 10198414
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall, stutter, skip, and not run when the tank reached a quarter tank. Initially, the contact was informed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. Then she was informed that the timing belt, gear, pulley, and tensioner needed to be replaced. The components were replaced. Finally, the contact was informed that the…
ODI 10217441
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 70 mph the engine hesitated, sputtered, and completely shut off. The engine warning light illuminated immediately afterwards. The contact stated that the engine was warm and there was approximately 1/4 of a tank of gas in the vehicle. He had to wait approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle. A defect investigation recall campaign #…
ODI 10188425
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and eventually shut off. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove away, only to encounter the same failure. A different dealer replaced the fuel pump assembly. This is the second time the fuel pump assembly had been replaced.…
ODI 10190896
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 Pump
Driving on highway, 45 mph...5:30 am mst...no indication of any problem. Vehicle driving smoothly, no sputters and no indicator lights. Drove my son to his workplace approximately 20 miles and on the way home, vehicle simply stalled, jerked and as i stepped on the gas....nothing. Cars swerved around me as i struggled to pull off to the right. I was nearly hit by three different vehicles. It was very dark and i was…
ODI 10182742
Fuel Pump
Continually stalling of the engine vehicle while driving, hard to start as it will stall during startup. It began just stalling for a second about once a week at the most. Now when i drive it, it does it about every 10 seconds. It has lead to my car failing to speed up, the engine kicking and stalling while driving and the car altogether failing to drive while on a busy highway. It is now nearly undrivable. The car…
ODI 10176762
Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine would stall. The vehicle also decelerated without the contact removing her foot from the accelerator pedal. She did not hear any noises or notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. He notified the dealer and manufacturer and they stated that the problem was due to the fuel pump and that his vehicle was not…
ODI 10204544
Fuel Pump
As in nhtsa campaign id # 03v482000, my 2001 ford focus stalls when the fuel tank is less than 1/3 full, the vehicle is accelerating, and turning to the right. Ford will not fix the problem because they claim to have reached a solution on vehicles assembled after june 13, 2001. My vehicle was assembled june 19, 2001. Since it exhibits the same symptoms, they had not corrected the problem by june 13, 2001. According…
ODI 10173115
Fuel Pump
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's fuel pump had failed 4 times, which caused a loss of power followed by stalling. The contact mentioned recall number 03v482000 (ford recall 03n01), for the fuel filter, but did not contact the manufacturer to see if the vin was included.
ODI 10167353
Fuel Pump
I have a 2001 ford focus -- clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles leaded to stalling and other related symptoms. These symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving. Stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the…
ODI 10167122