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
We own a 2001 ford focus. For several years we have been chasing a fuel system or electronic system bug in-which this car for some reason stalls. Our ford dealer has been checking the spark, fuel injector and other systems looking for the stalling issue. It seems like it would stall only when you teen drivers were behind the wheel, only happens in the summer and always on crowded highways in rush hour traffic.…
ODI 10164482
Fuel Pump
Vehicle starts surging and losing power 2 days later, vehicle stalls in left turn lane and continues at every stop(i have to double peddle to keep vehicle running). Found recall on nhtsa website take vehicle to dealership however, i am told that my vehicle doesn't fall under nhtsa: 03v482000. I am filing this complaint to have the plant my vehicle was built in to be re-evaluated i am having the same exact problem…
ODI 10162748
Fuel Pump
I have a 2001 ford focus zx3. My wife and i were on a cross-country move from michigan to arizona. We were in new mexico (in the middle of the desert) when the vehicle began to jerk/pulse at 70 mph, and then the vehicle proceeded to stall. All vital systems were fine. Oil was okay. We had a little more than half a tank of gas. The engine was not overheating. We proceeded to drive at 35 mph to the closest ford…
ODI 10157613
Fuel Pump
2001 focus fuel pump failed. *ts the fuel pump failed while the vehicle was being driven and had to be towed to the dealer. The service dept manager shared a recall with the consumer which was given to them jan 2004 regarding a recall of the fuel pump. The consumer never received that recall notice. The dealer replaced the fuel pump free of charge. The consumer requested reimbursement. *nm
ODI 10156240
Fuel Pump
Took vehicle in for replacement of fuel pump that was on recall program number 03n01 due to having the vehicle stall on me twice in a single day. Dealership did replace fuel pump but stated the stalling problem was due to the pvc valve was collapse and shutting off the air supply to the engine. That had to be replace at my expense at a cost of over $200. *nm
ODI 10151383
Fuel Pump
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shuts off while driving. There are no warning lights and this occurs at various speeds. An independent repair shop determined the fuel pump needs to be replaced. The contact received a recall letter, #03v482000, for the filter in the fuel delivery module. The recall work has not been performed, because the dealership inspected the vehicle and determined this vehicle is not having…
ODI 10148206
Fuel Pump
I own a 2001 ford focus that i purchased in nov. Of 2001. I have had intermittent stalling problems with this car starting about 2 yrs ago. I have replaced fuel filter, spark plugs etc assuming these were the causes of the problem. About 2 weeks ago, i was driving on i-90 in new york state when the car suddenly stalled while driving at about 65 mph. I was forced to pull off the road from the passing lane with a…
ODI 10146604
Fuel Pump · Rear
2001 ford focus problems problem 1 - in the past, whenever i would transition between freeways, my car would begin to stall. I push the gas pedal, and nothing would happen for at least 10 - 15 seconds. It happened mostly on a circular on ramp. And i think this problem lead to the next issue. Problem 2 - i had to replace the fuel pump (which was expensive). I think this issue happened due to this statement i read…
ODI 10139310
Fuel Pump
2001 ford focus developed problems with the fuel pump.*mr the consumer son received recall 03n01 on the fuel pump and had it replaced at the dealer. Several months later the problem recurred. On september 6th the vehicle was taken to naples ford and the consuemr's son was told that the fuel pump had indreed failed again. The dealer was informed the consumer that they could not replaced the fuel pump again free of…
ODI 10137753
Fuel Pump
I took my vehicle to the ford dealership in december of 2003 for the so called "recall" of the fuel delivery module because my vehicle was experiencing the listed symptoms among other issues. The dealership kept my car for 2 days and drove it less than a mile and determined that my vehicle was not affected by the fuel pump problem and charged me for a diagnostic test. Since that time i have had several other repairs…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10131823
Fuel Pump
The car began chugging as if having bad gas. While on rte 40w in texas, the car died and the power steering failed when the car died. I was traveling at apx. 75 mph when this occured. I was towed into nm and had the fuel pump replaced. Ford will not honor the recall of my fuel pump and they insist that the recall only extends up to 2000 models. I have a 2001 focus zx3.
ODI 10129830
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 Pump
I own a ford focus wagon 2001. I am writing to complain about a fuel pump problem that should have been corrected during recall# 03v482000. I had this recall performed on my car in 2002. This past month the pump failed and i had to replace it. After reading your discription of the origonal problem with the fuel pump i realized ford never corrected the problem. I experienced the exact problem with the supposed…
ODI 10128172
Fuel Pump
While commuting home from work on interstate 95 south in the hov lanes my car began to lose power. At the time of the incident, i was traveling approximately 55 - 60 mph, and i noticed the car starting to slow down. I had two other passengers comuting with me, and had to pull over onto the shoulder lane before the car completely stopped. While the car was losing its driving power i immediately looked at my dash…
ODI 10118436
Fuel Pump
While driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership repaired the fuel pump. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10117786
Fuel Pump
Complaint regarding ford's decision to issue only an extended warranty warning rather than a recall concerning potential failure of the fuel pump in its 2000 and 2001 ford focus.*mr the consumer stated while driving 70 mph, the fuel pump failed causing an immediate stall of the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10120370
Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failed on interstate - ford has replaced at no cost, but i wouldn't have known about free replacement if i had gone to an independent garage. Also, we were traveling at 70mph when it failed - not much traffic or this could have been an issue.*ak
ODI 10116546
Fuel Pump · Seat Belts · Switch
Contact stated: when the key was put in the ignition the key became stuck. The car was at the ford dealer. And had not been repaired. Ford told the consumer that the steering column may have been damaged. In addition, ford was replacing the fuel pump and seat belt.*ak
ODI 10118841
Fuel Pump
Ignition failed on my 01 ford focus. Key wouldn't turn. Steering wheel was locked up. Vehicle had to be towed. Just owned this vehicle 2 weeks. A few days before this incident i was broke down due to a defective fuel pump.*ak
ODI 10114288
Fuel Pump
Engine hesitation, loss of power, smell of gas inside while driving, engine dies while idle, sputtering upon startup, engine light on. The car was serviced on 3 different occasions and getting worse. Fuel pump has been replaced. Fuel injector checked, wires checked and battery checked. Ford dealership not able to duplicate. As of today the car will not start. Ford service advisor recommend the car be towed to their…
ODI 10108495
Buckle Assembly · Caliper · Fuel Pump · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Latch · Lock
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and…
ODI 10107751
Fuel Pump
Car sputtered on a sunday morning (11/2004). On monday night the car died. Could turn ignition, but no fuel got to engine. Called ford serice center, they were closed. Had problem fixed (new fuel pump) at another service station ($594). Found letter dated 1/2004 stating ford was aware of faulty fuel pump, and was offering replacement coverage for 10 years. Have tried to get ford to reimburse me, but they deny the…
ODI 10105830
Fuel Pump
2001 ford focus se: taken in for service to investigate engine light problem - joe meyers ford supposedly found pcv valve problem and attendant hose - removed and replaced - performed addtional maintenance associated with ford alert related to fuel pump failures - two weeks later, engine light reappears - vehicle returned to joe meyers ford and repairs affected to correct shoddy workmanship or other seal leak…
ODI 10100683
12v/24v/48v Battery · Fuel Pump
Vehicle hesitated upon starting. Consumer replaced the battery. But, vehicle would not start. Finally, dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v482000 due to vin. *ak *tt
ODI 10101846
Fuel Pump
I had received a notice that my car may need to have my fuel filter replaced due to possible hesitation; however, i was not to have this done unless the system failed. On my way home for thanksgiving, i was traveling on the interstate, and my car started to slow...i let off the gas, pressed on the gas, and frantically pumped the gas as cars passed me going 80 mph. When the system failed, i was out of state, 400…
ODI 10102907