Tank Assembly problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

The contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being dragged underneath the vehicle. She immediately stopped the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank on the ground. She called the fire department to get permission for triple a to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the bolt that holds the arm in place on the fuel tank had no thread remaining.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus se. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly stall when the vehicle would have a half of tank or when it was full. The vehicle would also hesitate at times or lunge forward. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle had no recalls associated with it. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. Tb.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. On August 19, 2007, while driving 10 mph, the contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being dragged underneath the vehicle. She immediately stopped the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank on the ground. She called the fire department to get permission for triple a to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the bolt that holds the arm in place on the fuel tank had no thread remaining. She filed a complaint with Ford and they stated that they could not be of assistance. The current and failure mileages were 87,000. Updated 12-12-07. Updated.

When exiting a corner or banked turn at any speed, the car will sputter and then shut off when gas levels approach 1/4 tank. The car will either coast and then regain power or completely die and come to a stop. At freeway speeds this is extremely dangerous to the occupants and passing traffic. The car will also sputter during bursts of quick acceleration.

My 2001 Ford Focus zx3 has stalled around turns and when it gets below 1/3 tank consistently since I got it, and in mid March it completely stalled out as I was driving down the road and took nearly 20 minutes to restart. I just visited Fords web site to find out any recall information and it came up with no recalls for this problem, or any other problem.

Gas tank leaks while driving.

Fuel pump problems related to 2001 Ford Focus zx3. Began to stumble when at 1/4 tank and turning right and has progressed that at any time im at 3/4 tank or less I can not turn right at any reasonable speed without fuel cut. This is related to a known defect of fuel tank liner that they refuse to warranty or recall. Has left me many times merging onto highway with nearly stalled engine. Ford is aware and issues bulletin to dealerships but refuses to acknowledge problem to public.

2001 and up Ford Focus fuel pump & gas tank recall request. The fuel tank is made from a material that frequently flakes off and clogs the fuel pump very often. I have had 3 fuel pumps replaced already, and my car has less than 21,000 miles. Due to the inferior design of the tank and fuel pump, the pump clogs too easily, then burns out leaving the car stranded. The design of the pump has a fine mesh screen before the larger screen so the large mesh screen is simply useless! the small screen clogs up from large flakes that would have been caught by the large screen if the pump had not been designed by retards.

While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning. The vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank. After letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart. This has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle. Dealer was notified, inspected the car, and said that there was nothing wrong. Dt.

When tank is half way full or less, vehicle will stall when trying to accelerate. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause. Consumer stated the engine light illuminated and a senor was replaced however that did not remedy the stalling problem.

I have contacted Ford motor company. They have told me " they have no repair procedure" at this time. The washer tank vent is located such that it allows up to 3 quarts of fluid to drain out of the tank. We have had the car to coleman Ford twice and they did replace the tank and check the system. The problem will continue until the tank vent issue is corrected is what I was told at coleman Ford.

Vehicle hesitated and stalled due to a contaminated fuel tank. The consumer has since received a recall notice, and after reading the notice she realized the vehicle had the same problems.

After taking vehicle for recall repair, engine light came on after it hasn't been driven for two days. When it was taken to dealership it was found that there was an excess leak in the solenoid canister. After repair on solenoid canister, check engine light reappeared. Consumer took vehicle back to dealership, light goes off. Consumer went back and forth to dealership because check engine light kept appearing. Also, consumer experience loss of fuel. Consumer fulled gas tank and after being driven 51 miles, tank is half full.

I have 18-2001 Ford Focus' and 7-2000 Focus'. I live in erie,PA. When the outside temperature goes up 25-30degrees fast the car starve for gas. Last year champion Ford and Ford fleet acknowledged the problem. This year they blame it on the "gas station" and because I didnt bring all my maintenence work to them. 5 of the 18-2001 have broken down for this problem this year. Last year 6 out of 7 car broken down for this problem. Need help. Please supply information if you have any. Please call 814-461-2451. Thank you. John simmons.