2002 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 16 records
- check engine · 4 records
- fuel delivery · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
While idling, my car is turning off. It also does so when attempting to accelerate after shifting the car from p to d. Initially the gas cap light on the dashboard signaled. I replaced the cap, and the check engine light was illuminated afterwards. Now, the car is turning off completely while idling and only the check engine light is lit. *tr
ODI 10437382
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Blew the fuse from my fuel pump upon start up of car, needed fuse replaced and got the car to start. However, the fuse would continue to blow, therefore need new fuel pump and filter. Tried to replace the pump with an after market part and it wouldn't fit properly, meaning i need a new expensive pump. *kb
ODI 10437602
Fuel System, Gasoline
Car was running funny for about a week. Leaving a store parking lot. I pulled out on the highway and car started missing real bad and stalled. Would not start back up. I had it towed to the garage and was told after they looked at it that it needed a new fuel delivery system or fuel pump and stuff. Another known issue by ford motor company,but not for my ford focus. The guy i pulled out on probably thought idiot. *tr
ODI 10434912
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent where the engine restarted. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The similar failure recurred; although the engine restarted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel pump would need to be…
ODI 10420942
Fuel System, Gasoline
On march 17, 2011, my 2002 ford focus suddenly stalled out as i was accelerating uphill, turning right on a ramp to enter a busy highway. Fuel tank was about . I restarted the engine a couple times, but it stalled out again after a few seconds. It was potentially a dangerous situation, but luckily i was able to roll the car back downhill to a safer location. (later i learned that an identical scenario is described…
ODI 10392402
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the wires on top of the fuel pump started to melt. As a result, the vehicle would intermittently surge forward and stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the melting wires were causing the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000 and the current mileage was 154,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10419958
Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 ford focus. Consumer requests reimbursement for towing and repair expenses related to problem that should have been taken care of under recall. *tgw the consumer mentioned recall #03v482000 the fuel pump was replaced.
ODI 10321962
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel pump in my 2002 ford focus failed suddenly as i was merging onto a 50mph highway in january 2010. The car just literally died, without warning. Fuel intake stopped and so did the car. I was lucky it was early on a sunday morning and traffic was light. If i had been in heavy traffic, this sudden failure would have posed a grave safety risk. The repair cost $700. Ford refused to cover any of it. In a search of…
ODI 10312539
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure…
ODI 10514798
Fuel System, Gasoline
The car started to putt putt and then it stalled out i had a hafl of tank of gas when i had to get this towed come to fine out the fuel pump and filter was clogged. *tr
ODI 10287235
Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 ford focus exhibits engine hesitation when the fuel tank is below 1/4 full. There are acceleration problems and the car has completely lost power on at least one occasion while driving on the highway. This began to happen with 80,000km on the car and now always happens when driving at highway speeds with only 1/4 tank of gas. Complaints to ford about how this is the exact same condition that caused them to…
ODI 10285647
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel pump started to cause car to stutter, stall, completely die. Has stalled out on interstate in heavy traffic, in the middle of busy afternoon 4-lane traffic; both times barely making it of traffic and being hit by oncoming traffic w/children in the car! Car manufacture date is 09/01 in mexico. Had fuel pump replace and has failed both times, cost is too expensive for me! Already paid over$1000 for parts and…
ODI 10435238
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2002 ford focus zts suddenly stalled in heavy, fast moving traffic. I had to wrestle the car to the curb without power steering or power brakes while at the same time avoiding traffic. I took it to the shop and they said the fuel pump has failed and needed replacement. Total cost estimate is nearly $800. This is a common problem in 2001 and 2000 models and this part is even covered in an extended warranty for…
ODI 10266858
Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 ford focus bought the end of march 2009, now sits in driveway, because ford will not fix fuel delivery module failure, because of vin# not on list as being one of the 671000 units affected. The car is doing the same thing as all the other 671000 that were affected, surging, loss of power, stalling, hesitation. We were going down the road, changed lanes and it started doing this, now i have had 3 mechanics work…
ODI 10268787
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ignition
Faulty ignition cylinder lock, fails without warning. I had it replaced 12/15/07 and it is now defective again on 4/6/09. I had it fixed last time for $200, but it can cost up to $400. How this isn't a safety issue is beyond me. Then again the pinto's exploding gas tank wasn't deemed a "safety issue" by ford, either. *tr
ODI 10264290
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased a used 2002 ford focus in fl. While driving it to my home in tn, i experienced stalling at hwy speeds. I changed the fuel filter and continued on my trip. It stalled again and wouldn't restart. I had it towed to a ford dealer that diagnosed the problem as the alternator and battery. I replaced them both. The car started and i began my travel back home. Upon my return home, when i would utilize the car, i…
ODI 10256624
Fuel System, Gasoline
I drive a 2002 ford focus wagon, mileage 85,578. Two days ago i had trouble starting it. I did get it started but everytime i took my foot off the accelerator the engine stall. There was no check engine light warning prior to this or during the event. I was able to drive my car home, but had to restart it each time i had to stop. The next morning it drove fine but i took it to a ford dealer for diagnosis and repair.…
ODI 10233124
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving my 2002 zx5 ford focus around pittsburgh, with less than a 1/4 tank the engine started stuttering. Then the car stalled. I turned it back on and drove about a 1/4 mile when it started stuttering and shaking pretty bad again. When i tried to accelerate, there was no power and the engine stalled again. I waited a little before turning it back on. It did the same thing twice more; once it stalled when i was…
ODI 10160351
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have 2002 ford focus se that cuts out and stalls while making right hand turns. I took to the dealer 18 months ago and they couldn't find anything wrong. Now it is doing it 5 times a day and other focus owners are saying that theirs cuts out as well. Ford has no tsb that i could find for it but it is very. *nm
ODI 10160114
Fuel System, Gasoline
Our 2002 ford focus stalls, hesitates around 1/4 of a tank. Symptoms similar to fuel delivery module complaint of previous year models. *nm
ODI 10140538
Fuel System, Gasoline
Car is stalling and dying when stopped. Will not idle properly. Have replace both spark plugs and plug wires even though only have 36k miles on the car. Only thing diagnostic test show is the fuel is too lean. I am assuming that i will have to replace the fuel filter since ford will not include the 2002 models even though they are having the same problems as earlier models. *jb
ODI 10137267
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Visibility
There is a line that went straight into the engine's intake that has been leaking fluid since 2,000 miles and was inspected by deler who told to me that it was nothing. But the engine case should not have a large leak of fluid that soon. Finally now, they have done something on this and replaced the hose, as it was seen once more and knows of all the times reported. I hope this is just not a easy fix or this now…
ODI 10071080
Automatic Transmission · Frontal · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Lower Ball Joint · Turn Signal
Transmission went out 2 times in 1 year. Driver airbag shifted on its own. Rear passenger door does not unlock/open. Front ball joint cracked. Gas cover/door fell off. The smell of gas inside car at all times. Blinker would not turn off by itself. Key chime goes off when the key is out. *jb
ODI 10088734
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
I purchased a 2002 ford focus se. At 10,956 miles i had to replace the front brakes. I was billed 256.06 for this repair. I also had a water leak that occurred on the front passenger side. The leak was fixed. The problem was said to be the pollen filter. The center console was loose, that was also fixed asap. And lastly the fuel economy is far from what ford claims it to be. Please visit…
ODI 10021200
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE GAS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
ODI 10006499