2001 Ford Focus Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel system · 7 records
- fuel pump · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
- taken independent · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off. Had a complete tune up. Going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018 start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/[redacted] again…
ODI 11098857
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while i'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary i've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face. Im so scared that i can't drive it,i've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.i just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a…
ODI 11064238
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the battery and oil warning indicators flashed on and off. The vehicle was pushed by a bystander to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a unknown local ford dealer and was…
ODI 11002332
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car will not idle when stopped at a light in the city, when shifting into drive from park, runs rough at low speeds while in traffic and going though parking lots. Started one morning, ran horribly, stalled and hasn't started since. The back door doesn't stay latched when shut.
ODI 10929488
Fuel/Propulsion System
As described in nhtsa action number ea02022, car stalls at below 1/4 tank, particularly on right hand turns.
ODI 10838193
Fuel/Propulsion System
Had good tune up,car was doing good and now just as i have read problems with the fuel system,is exactly what happened out of nowhere starts giving me issues starting and staying running.after testing i have 90%of fuel pressure which should only be 40-45 max????was checked in shop over a week and looking through recalls i believe it is a defect in the fuel system the fuel is going somewhere but not allowing car to…
ODI 10845550
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When vehicle has ideled or traveled at slow speeds for a long period, the vehicle will not accelerate. It will also stall has lost fuel efficiency and driver can smell fuel. Mechanic states the fuel rail pressor sensor is leaking. Mechanic states part is on national back order. One can only assume that back order is caused by same or simillar malfunction.
ODI 10748156
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically at various speeds. The failure occurred when making a right turn or when low on fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10735074
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
1.engine fades or loses power rapidly during execution of freeway- speed turns (off ramps for example) without braking; i have gone from 50 to 20 mph within 1-2 seconds while in front of another vehicle and semi (very dangerous). The vehicle was tuned and typical parts replaced for smog check a few months ago and passed smog check without comments. This problem started around 100k and has happened to other drivers…
ODI 10648392
Fuel/Propulsion System
Slow acceleration, loss of power, surging, hesitation, stalling. *js
ODI 10608717
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl * the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, she attempted to make a right turn when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but after driving for a several minutes the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not taken to…
ODI 10567405
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 127,598.
ODI 10547985
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle began surging and then stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined that the fuel delivery module failed. The mechanic told the contact that there was a recall for the fuel delivery system, but when the contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number:03v482000 (fuel system) they were told…
ODI 10531980
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2001 ford focus lx with 199,871 miles on it and its my first ford car. I have owned many of ford trucks in my life and always fixed problems with them myself. But with my focus, every time in the past 4 years when i turn a corner roughly around 15 mph or over, it cuts out and the car bogs out and jumps like the engine is going to jump out then i get a bad smell almost like sulfur coming from the car. All…
ODI 10516174
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
On 7/27/2012, the car caught on fire while being driven. The smoke started coming into the interior through the vents. When attempting to pull over,there was no brake (my guess is that the brake line had melted.). My husband used the e brake and park to stop and someone yelled...get out of the car.my husband and son jumped out and the car became engulfed. There is nothing left. He told me that just before that it…
Fire reported
ODI 10468063
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Driving on 4 lane highway, car sputters and stalls as if out of gas. Coasted off road, and after a few minutes car started and ran fine. Car has been doing this every few weeks. Changed coil, plugs, plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, cat converter and still stalls. This car is dangerous when it stalls in fast traffic. We only drive it now during daylight and short trips because it is not dependable. *tr
ODI 10484535
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle was consuming far more fuel than rated. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10553351
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was traveling 30-60 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when driving in warm, humid conditions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10468214
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the roadway for a brief moment. The failure recurred sporadically over a span of four years. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel delivery would need to be replaced. The contact referenced…
ODI 10522201
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The technician and mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10470563