Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

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 single parent. I'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.

(dealer info) 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 local Ford dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

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.

1. Engine fades or loses power rapidily 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 pased smog check wtihout comments. This problem started around 100k and has happened to other drivers who borrow my car. The Ford dealership (serramonte Ford) was unable to recreate the problem so I paid 150 dollars for a can of fuel additive and lost use of the car for 8 hour even though I was asked to drop it off start of morning. 2. Now it stutters or heistates during high acceleration (ie passing lane or going uphill) on highway; the vehicle is no longer reliable esp. If you should need to rapidily increase power. I have read of possible connection related to either a fuel pump or debris from the fuel tank inner coating/material compositon degrading over time.

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.

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 fluid levels are good with a full gas tank. This happens whether the car is hot or cold. Usually I can just punch the gas pedal to the floor and it will eventually gain rpm's again and go with no problems until I turn sharp again. I have recently replaced spark plugs and cables, alternator, transmission and clutch plate, fuel pump and various pcv valves and hoses. Had the fuel pressure tested and it was fine. This problem has been consistent like this for the past 4 years with no other problems. I have always been a Ford guru but this car is making me think twice. I have 2 small children that go with me almost everywhere with me and just today as I turned a corner getting on the highway ramp, it bogged out worse then ever with many angry drivers on my tail. I thought I was going to crash the car into the guard rail. I hit the pedal to the floor like I usually do and it started going again, but in fifth gear it kept jumping and cutting out. I turned off the side of the road to turn the car off then back on and it ran fine all the way home. I have read many forums with the same issues on my make and model and tried many solutions with no luck. With your expertise, do you have any ideas why this is happening. I see this problem allot with Focus's but never any working solutions.

I am the owner of a 2001 Ford Focus. I have had a problem with lugging and sputtering upon acceleration. 1/24/05 my vehicle would not start. I contacted braeger Ford milwaukee WI, the car went there for service. They told me that the problem was a defective fuel pump. I received a safety program notification that stated a dealer will replace the fuel pump at no charge to you program 03n01. Braeger charged me $511 saying that the pump replacement was not part of the program even though it was clearly stated on the information sent to me by the motor company.

When fuel tank registers 1/4 of a tank or less, car loses acceleration when going up a hill that curves to the right. Car stalls but will start again after a few minutes. Later that same day the car stalled and would not start again had to have vehicle towed. Mechanic registered no problem and could not find anything wrong with car after driving it and checking on computer. Car drove fine for two months then started hesitating when trying to accelerate. Car stalled and would not accelerate, even with a full tank of gas, car had to be towed to a mechanic who checked fuel pressure, said was fine and car drove with no problems. They could not pin point problem and computer registered no problems. Why hasn't this problem been fixed when so many people are experiencing the same problem?.

Fuel pump in my 2001 Ford Focus failed and had to be replaced. Ford offered me no reasonable solution for this problem. My car has only 26,000 miles, and is 1 month outside the warranty. Ford apparently has a recall for just this problem, but claimed that my car is not affected.

While driving down a freeway off-ramp, my 2001 Ford Focus zx3 started to buck and hesitate, eventually stalling and causing a dangerous condition due to sudden decceleration and loss of power steering and brakes. Luckily the vehicle had enough inertia to coast down the ramp and eventually I was able to pull it into an emergency lane using the remaining assist left in the brake booster. There, I attempted multiple times to restart the vehicle and it finally started. It had a half tank of fuel so low fuel level was not the cause and I had only driven 163 miles since the last fill-up so I knew the fuel guage was operational. I attempted to drive to the nearest gas station to fill up just in case and as I as about to turn in the car died again. It restarted after multiple attempts and I waited a long time for traffic to get as clear as it would on this busy road. Then, as I attempted to turn in, creeping forward and fearing the worst, the car died again, but luckily I had not yet begun to impede oncoming traffic. If I had been, an accident would likely have resulted. After multiple attempts, the vehicle did start and I pulled in, filled up, and drove home uneventfully to do some research. On the message board at focaljet. Com I read about other Focus consumers encountering a similar problem with a defective fuel pump and some sort of degradation of a material lining the fuel tank causing the condition I experienced. I feel it is a safety concern of high priority and should be brought to Ford's attention immediately. I am angry that my life was put in danger running the most mundane of errands and I will let them know about it tommorrow.

Fuel pump failure. Total loss of power. Created a very dangerous situation as it failed while driver was attempting to merge onto a busy highway.

Thrilled w/Ford's semi-sort-of recall on their Focus fuel pumps due to "progressive contamination. " had mine replaced at 17,500 miles, and not covered under warranty because of supposed comtaminated gas. The dealership is telling me I am not elegible for reimbursement because of contaminated gas. Ford tells me that poor design is causing filter/pump to become clogged. Can someone tell me what is clogging the latter if not for "alleged" contaminants in the gas?.

I was taking the south I-75 exit ramp to east m-59 and experienced a stall out at the bottom of the ramp - where you merge with traffic going 65 mph. This is a wide, sweeping right hand turn. I drive the route often, and had experienced hesititation on previous occasions, but this was the first time the car stalled. The tank was 1/4 full. After rolling to a stop under the I-75 overpass bridge, I placed the car in neutral and it started. I proceeded without further incidence - counting my blessings I had not been rear-ended. I took the car to my regular mechanic, and he replaced the fuel pump which is located in the tank. He showed me how the filter was designed and became easily clogged. He also said that Ford had other complaints on this situation, but there was no recall. I believe this to be a design defect that must be corrected, or I will be relacing the fuel pump in another 30k or so miles. It's not only the $300, but the thought of being rear-ended that should concern Ford motor company, as well as the authorities.

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 id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) that might be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.