2001 Ford Focus Gasoline Problems

May 20, 2002

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

May 20, 2002

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

May 18, 2002

Gasoline · Unknown Or Other

At 75 mph engine light come on, and then vehicle started to stall. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak

ODI 8011672

May 1, 2002

Gasoline

Vehicle was going 20 mph and engine stalled with no warning. Vehicle restarted but stalled when put it in drive. Had to be towed to dealer. Dealer insisted that no problem could be detected. *ak the dealer uplugged throttle position sensor to correct the vehicle's stalling but, and problem had never reoccurred. *yh

ODI 8014387

May 1, 2002 · 45,000 miles

Gasoline

The vehicle stalled out when driving at high speeds. *ak the vehicle has stalled out several times, most often when coming off of a right turn ramp. *scc

ODI 8011839

April 29, 2002

Gasoline · Unknown Or Other

While driving my 2001 focus wagon on interstate off ramps it starts to stall and hesitate. The rpms drop out with absolutly no power. This has happened numerous times and is really scary. The last time it happened was yesterday while iwas merging from a ramp and my car died out infront of a semi trying to get onto the ramp.i pulled over as far as i could to get out of his way he locked up his brakes. I take this…

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ODI 761347

April 22, 2002

Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 766249

April 15, 2002

Gasoline

Car has stalled out on three separate occasions for no apparent reason. Dealer(s) could not identify problem. Car still sputters frequently. May or may not be related to problem experienced with transmission over memorial day weekend when "check transmission" light came on; that was fixed by dealer. Last incident was friday, june 7, 2002 when car stalled out.

ODI 762870

April 14, 2002

Gasoline

Consumer states his auto cuts off on him all the time, it started around june of last year. He states the mechanic told him that they could not find out exactly what the problem is. Nlm

ODI 8007881

March 14, 2002

Fuel Pump · Gasoline

3/07/02 engine failure at 35 mph -- 3/14/02 engine failure at 65 mph on interstate 95. Fuel pump replaced after 3/07 failure -- returned to dealer after 3/14 event -- dealer states 'could not verfy cust concern at this time' -- have seen other concerns on your site -- please look into this before someone is seriously injured or dies. *ak

ODI 759511

March 1, 2002

Air Conditioner · Gasoline · Manual Transmission · Seats · Turn Signal

The check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset, the problem has not yet been resolved. *scc

ODI 567606

February 21, 2002

Gasoline

While exiting a ramp vehicle completely shutdown. Cause unknown. As a result, steering and brakes went outand vehicle coasted to a stop. Please provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8014946

February 10, 2002

Gasoline

My car began having problems at 2,500 miles. I have had it 8 months and it has broken down 5 times. The car dies while driving posing a serious risk of crash, injury and death. The defect remains unresolved. There is no warning that the car is about to go dead other than sputtering then dead. The car has an erratic idle, dies while driving at any speed, dies in park, dies at stop signs and at red lights. I have…

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ODI 758151

February 1, 2002

Foundation Components · Gasoline · Suspension

Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 mph. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.*akthe spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation. It was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer. The…

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ODI 8018476

February 1, 2002

Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Module

Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. Dealer has replaced computer chip and fuel pump. Both times cruise was on, but not set.*ak

ODI 8011393

January 15, 2002

Gasoline

I was stopped, proceeded to make a left hand turn, engine died without warning. The car has done this twice to me. The car was only 6 months old at the time of the first occurrence. *ak

ODI 766150

January 2, 2002

Gasoline · Power Assist

The vehicle engine stalls without warning. The initial occurrence resulted in my wife crossing into the left lane due to her inablity to drive or brake effectively without the power assist.

ODI 763736

December 17, 2001

Gasoline

While driving, insured noticed smoke coming from the floor of the vehicle, and then smoke began coming from under the hood, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire.*jb (claim#11-3852-491)

Fire reported

ODI 6900775

November 25, 2001

Gasoline

The car has been taken in twice and it still stalls, loses brakes and steering. *ak

ODI 763054

November 3, 2001

Gasoline · Interior/Under Dash · Manual Transmission

Manual transmission makes clattering noise at idle speed. Transmission difficult to shift and grinds gears. When coming to a stop, engine sputters as if it is going to stall. Instrument lights flicker due to low alternator rpm. Idle then increases.*ak

ODI 755092

November 2, 2001

Gasoline

While driving vehicle stalls out without any warning. Had vehicle serviced 7 times,but problem still occurs. Dealer contacted.*ak

ODI 8014051

October 15, 2001

Gasoline

Vehicle stalled 4 times, always when slowing down to come to a stop. Dealer cannot find cause.*ak

ODI 8011302

October 10, 2001

Gasoline

Car stalled while on highway on 2 different occasions. Also was getting poor gas mileage. Brought in for service problem solved after second service.*ak

ODI 762803

August 15, 2001

Gasoline

Vehicle stalls at various speeds, taken to dealer 3 times. Dealer cannot find cause. *ak

ODI 8011414

August 1, 2001

Gasoline

Vehicle would shutdown without warning while driving. Vehicle been todealer shop on three occasions, and still unable to resolve problem. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

ODI 896553