general problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

Keeps shut off n over heating.

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. 5/30/2018 on my way again to the va hospital, start car check engine light came on again. Please advise, since it very difficult to miss and reschedule appts at the va hospital. Thank you.

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.

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 run. To take off there is no taking off ,like the oedal does nothing just for looks. Would like to hear back.

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.

Slow acceleration, loss of power, surging, hesitation, stalling.

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 the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 162,000.

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 that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact was traveling 30 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted shortly thereafter. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify under NHTSA campaign id number:03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 157,000.

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 started hesitating some,like it was going to cut off, but didn't. For a more detailed statement please contact him. I am so thankful that they got out. . . Thank you,.

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.

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.

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: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

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 NHTSA campaign id number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline), which the VIN was included, however the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was displeased to know that he was not notified of the recall in a reasonable time for the vehicle to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Loss of power due to poor fuel circulation. Car consistantly cuts out and dies. According to russ dean Ford in pasco wa, the dpfe sensor is bad.

My 2001 Ford Focus exhibits all the symptoms of the faulty fuel module. However, when I contacted Ford, they said that my VIN was not one of the vehicles affected. I'd like the fuel module replaced, as it is faulty. Can you please help me?.

I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems I am currently experiencing with my 2001 Ford Focus zx3. These problems include, but are not limited (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving -- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous "flickering" of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side; (5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly , he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here. In other words, the 2001 Focus that I purchased from town & country Ford, inc. Only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission. This is clearly a defect. It has to be! I cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.

After car has warmed up for 30 minutes approx. It restarts after turning engine off but will not idle on it's own. The driver must keep there foot on the gas pedal at all times, except when car is moving and engine is engaged. The car has a standard transmission. This doesn't happen everytime. But after car has warmed up and has had the engine turned off 2 or 3 times this accores. If the engine is allowed to cool down for 15 min. To 45 min. The car will idle again. The time is dependent on the outside temperature.

Car has stalled while driving on several occasions on the freeway and in residential neighborhoods. The car has also been in several times for excessive break noise. On one occasion the rear drums had to be turned due to drums being glazed over. Dealership either changes out the pads or adds an additive to soften the pads to stop the noise.