Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2013 Ford Focus

Car is less than 6 years old, steering completely fails in very cold weather despite a fully electric epas steering system (no power steering fluid). In addition to the radiator and fuel pump needing replacement within the full lifespan of this car, it is very unsafe and not road worthy.

The vehicle suddenly shut off while my daughter was driving on a highway and she was unable to restart it. The mechanic states that it is a malfunction involving the purge valve and fuel pump. Due to this malfunction, the O2 sensor and fuel tank needs replaced and the pcm needs reprogrammed. The mechanic states this should be covered under recall 18s32 and 19s22 but Ford is saying that my particular vehicle is not covered under this recall. Why???.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler town & country. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off, an abnormal nose was detected coming form under the hood. The vehicle was taken to martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler 2209 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104 (270) 216-5185 where the contact was informed that the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced but the vehicle did not have a diagnostic test done. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140000 . Dr.

I was driving down the road and, lost power and it started slowing down. I got in the right lane and coasted to side of road. I cut engine off and that was it. I tried to re start and it just kept turning over. It it only have 61,522 miles on it. Mancanic came out and said it's the fuel pump.

While driving on the highway the vehicle stopped running and lost all power without warning the vehicle could not be re-started. Was able to get the vehicle towed and looked at by an independent repair shop since the Ford dealerships were too busy to look at a vehicle that was 3 hours away from the home address. The cause of the issue was the evaporator vacuum canister. The failure of the canister also caused the fuel tank to deform and damaged the fuel pump/level sensor. The canister was replaced and the fuel tank popped out as much as possible, but the fuel level sensor is still reading incorrectly due to the deformed tank.

Fuel pump went out and had to be replaced in April 2019. Recently received a letter of fuel pump recall on my 2014 Ford Focus VIN 1fadp3f27el223879. My 2013 Ford Focus does not have a recall but is has the same engine, built at the same plant, and built within the same year.

On October 25, 2018 my car populated a cel code p0087 after ignition when the car was stationary. The car takes about 5 seconds to start half the time. The turbo is disabled and had reduced acceleration, which the dealer said was crawl mode. When I took it to the dealer, they said the code was caused by the defective purge valve damaging my fuel pump and would be covered under by recall 18s32. They said that my car is not safe to drive but that Ford has disapproved the request for a loaner car, and that parts are backordered. When I called Ford customer service on 1/4/2019, they said they do not provide loaner cars for this recall and advised me that me vehicle was safe to drive.

Bought this vehicle used in may 2017. The previous owner just had the fuel pump replaced which cost him $700. 00. Had it one week and it ran out of gas, which according to the gauges, I should have had plenty of gas. My son came and put gas in and he looked underneath and noticed that my gas tank was "dented in. " I just assumed the previous owner had hit something and never gave it another thought. Well in the past few months the "miles to empty gauge" is not accurate and I ran out of gas again when it said I had 70 plus miles to empty and now the gas gauge is incorrect with fluctuations from a quarter to three quarters full. Im now at the point where I have to set my trip meter to gauge when I am close to empty. I only have 80,000 miles and am out of warranty. This should be something that Ford fixes since it is obviously an ongoing problem. They issued a recall for the fusions for the exact same issue, but not the Focus?? from what I have been told, Ford only issues recalls if the government forces them too!! this fix on this car will cost me $3000. !!!!.

Tl-the contact owns 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the fuel tank colapsed. The contact stated that the fuel pump was crushed and in result of all this the vehicle stalled often. The vehicle shuts off while driving and takes several attempts to restart the engine. The check engine light did illuminate. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the vehicle was diagnossed and they were informed that the fuel pump was crushed due to a colpsed fuel tank. The vehicle will be repaired at the local mechanic. The manufacturer was informed, however nothing was done. The failure mileage was 117,000. The failure was not due to recall. Jw.

We had he check engine light come. A check of the code showed a fuel delivery system problem. We also noticed that when trying to fuel the vehicle when placing the fuel nozzle into the fuel fill a rush of air would escape. After fueling the car would not start. Once we get the car started it would run rough for several miles. Also, the fuel gauge was wrong. The fuel gauge would show 1/2 tank but we ran out of gas. The mechanic had to replace the fuel tank, our mechanic had to replace the fuel tank, purge valve and associated hoses, fuel pump. Also, another problem arose with the instrument cluster. All of the gauges including the radio went blank and would not function. The mechanic had to disconnect the battery and reset the computer for the instruments and radio to begin working again.

Vehicle would suddenly turn off while running. Happened too many times while on the freeway that almost cause accidents, even on street from the stop lights it would just turn off. One is issue is the faulty fuel gauge, it would say that the fuel tank is full but halfway empty or empty. Did some research online and found other owners have the same issue of the vehicle shutting off while running. According to some reports, other owners have had to replaced the fuel tank that was deformed due to the issue of faulty fuel gauge. Other reported of replacing fuel pump, purge valve and or emission canister. I contacted Ford about the issue and it seems like it's something they don't want to talk about but they know there an issue. They won't give me a direct answer to my questions. So far, I have not heard any reports of fatality about this issue but we were close, as recently as yesterday morning when my cousin was driving on the freeway with an 18-wheeler behind him when the car's engine just shuts off. This happens quite a few times. What's worst about this is Ford won't even talk to the owners about this issue. I tried to get some answer from them but they won't say a word. It's frustrating! the car is only 4 years old and under 75k miles, having this issue that would cost thousands of dollars to fix. It's not the owners fault but manufacturer's fault or issue. They need to own up on this problem before some gets killed on the freeway. When is Ford going to step on this? how about NHTSA, what are you going to do about this? we, the owners need answer and we need solution from Ford about this safety issue. While no one is dead yet, now is the time to assess this problem. Nhtsa, please help us fix this problem.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact would have to add fuel to the vehicle in order to regain power. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle's purge solenoid failed and caused the fuel tank to collapse, which informed the vehicle that there was no fuel. The failure then caused the vehicle to stall. The contact was informed that the purge valve solenoid, fuel tank, and fuel pump needed the replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

On way to work,streets, check engine light came on again, took to Ford dealership. Called me back told me the fuel tank, purge valve, charcoal canister,fuel pump, and nozzle for fuel tank had to be replaced. Called warranty and they stated quite a few people had same issue with same make and model/year. Thankful had extended warranty, but a whole fuel system, this seems like a defect, not the norm.

I was driving home going about 65 mpg in a straight line on the highway and the car lost propulsion, started decelerating. I pulled of to the side of the road as fast as possible and the car wouldn't change gears, and stalled (like what happens when you don't depress the clutch). This is the second time this happened, the first time they reprogrammed the tcm claiming that was the cause. This time they are claiming the fuel pump is the cause, though I am skeptical.

Check engine light came on with no other symptoms, dealer replaced purge valve. One year later check engine light came on again, but occasionally turned off and back on again (every few days) between appointments with dealer. Purge valve replaced again and check engine light came on as I was leaving dealer code 0420. Returned to dealer and problem was diagnosed finally as partially collapsed fuel tank (difficult to see unless car was on a lift. ) dealer recommends replacing fuel tank, fuel pump, evap can and other associated parts. Besides the check engine light the only symptom is occasional lack of power when accelerating. The problem is that this symptom is somewhat similar to the "shudder" problem fixed by replacing the clutch assembly. So, having recently done that clutch assembly replacement this felt like a shadow of the former problem and I ignored the issue until I got the check engine lights. I contacted Ford directly to see if they would reimburse for the expensive repairs. They have not issued a recall and I am past the bumper to bumper warranty so they would not assist. . . They were very polite, but unwilling to pay. Additional note on the check engine light: the check engine light, when it came on, would usually stay on for a few days and then either late at night or early in the morning I would find that it was off. And it would stay off for a few days at a time as well. My assumption was that it was somehow related to the ambient temperature of my vehicle (which is black) because the light was more likely to be off when it was cool and dark or overcast. I am listing the date as June 2017 but the problem, at least as regards the purge valve, began a year earlier. But the intermittent check engine lights and second purge valve replacement and current fuel tank collapse began in June 2017.

My check engine light came on as I was driving down the road and the car felt like it was stalling a bit and/or losing power. The very next day, I filled up my car w/ 11 or 12 gallons of gas then my engine immediately had trouble starting. I knew my battery needed to be replaced as I have owned the car for 3+ years and have yet to replace the battery. It took 4 tries for my engine to start then I drove to an auto parts store that was conveniently across the street and they performed a battery test. It was confirmed that my battery was low. The store employee also did an engine light diagnostic and the code p-1450 appeared, a purge valve malfunction. I didn't have time to replace my battery at the moment as I had class to attend to. After class, I drove to my local Ford dealership, riata Ford in manor, TX, and informed them of my check engine light being on. The service adviser plugged in the computer code reader and read the same p-1450 code and decided to "clear it". He asked me if I had recently filled up the car w/ gas and I said yes, just a few hours ago. He told me the code has been 'cleared" and to come back if the check engine light comes back on. I then went to an auto parts store and purchased and installed a brand new battery. The car still didn't seem to drive at its 100% capability and sometimes almost stalling out. A day or two later, the check engine light comes back on again and I return to riata Ford. They perform a full diagnostic and inform me that the purge valve is not working properly, causing my fuel tank to collapse w/ fuel pump damage. I was quoted a $2,000 repair cost. I know that Ford has issued a recall on the same exact part for their fusion models as well as Mercury milans. There is also a florida class act lawsuit in progress for the same exact car problem. Please advise what options I may have. Thank you in advance for your time.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently and stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vapor management valve, charcoal canister, fuel pump, and fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

My 16 year old son was driving home from work when his car just stopped in the middle of the road. He pulled off to the side of the road and waited in his hot car till we could get there because he was unsure of the safety of the area. A friend of his dads towed it to the local Ford dealership. They immediately knew what was wrong with it. They said the purge valve was stuck and caused a vacuum affect on the fuel tank causing it to cave in and the fuel pump to break. They wanted $1400 to replace the fuel pump and fix the tank. After calling Ford motor company 2 times. The first time, they completely reported the incorrect information to the service manager saying it was a door handle recall issue. Not true at all. The second time the were going to offer financial assistance. So we went from having to pay $1400 to $900 to now I had to pay $777. I explained to them how I should not have to pay for a manufacturer defect and this could have caused harm to my child. It can also cause harm to others that own this same kind of vehicle if it is not corrected. I asked them if it was going to take someone getting killed before they decide to correct the problem. So they put a band aide on my son's car and sent us away. I'm very unhappy with the way this matter has been resolved. I want my money back and I want this problem to be fixed so others do not experience the unsafe conditions that my son has been placed in. Please help get this recalled.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shut off and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve was stuck, which caused too much vacuum to the fuel tank. The fuel tank, fuel pump, and purge valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200.

Many problems with this Ford Focus. 1st problem I had was a year after I bought the vehicle the fuel pump was leaking. I notice because my car was parked and it smelled like gasoline inside the vehicle. 2nd incident happened a year later. I was driving home from work when car just shut off on the road. I was so scared. I was in notion barely move to the side of the road on rt 50. That was so scary I could have died. I had to tow the car to get serviced at sheehy Ford. They gave me the car back again and it happened again on the road on my way to work. At that time I towed it again but to koons falls church. Looked at the vehicle and didn't find anything either until I got upset and they told me to go for a test drive with the mechanic and it happened while on the test drive. The mechanic stated to keep the car running so he can plug in the machine that reads the problems on the vehicle. He also stated that once you turn of the car and you turn it back on that it would reset it self and that's why they didn't know that tcm or tmc control needed to be replaced. This was very scary for me. Now for the passed 3 weeks I have been dealing with a static /popping noise /sound that comes from the vehicle when I'm driving & when the vehicle is parked, the key is out the ignition. I took it to sheehy since that's where I bought the vehicle. They provide the worst service on the vehicle. Bcuz they had my car for 4 days and didn't provide me with a loaner and had the audacity to tell me that the master tech was on vacation and I would have to wait still with no loaner vehicle. The radio is completely off and they want me to pay out of pocket to fix it. It has just given me problem after problem is manufactured problems. I had so many safety issues that scared me. Car shutting off on the road and now making loud popping/ static noise where I thought I might be electrocuted.

My vehicle has 67k miles and was purchased certified pre-owned four months ago. On Wednesday 8/17/16 I filled my tank, and when I tried to start the ignition right after fueling, the car sputtered but would not turn on. After a few more tries the car turned on and I was able to drive and turn the car on and off with no problem. The following day I was driving on a surface street, and when the car came to a stop at a red light it completely shut off even though my gas gauge still showed fuel in the tank. I had the car towed to a Ford dealership, and they informed me that the purge valve, was stuck in the open position causing my fuel pump to deliver too much fuel to the engine, and created a vacuum pressure so strong that it warped my tank and damaged my fuel pump and fuel sensor, making my sensor think there was more gas in the tank than there really was. They informed me that I would need a new purge valve, a new evaporator canister, a new fuel tank and fuel pump, totaling $2100 and which was not covered under warranty because emissions components are only covered for 2 years or 25k miles through Ford. The purge valve malfunction is a known problem in 2012 and 2013 Ford Focuses yet a recall has not been issued by Ford, and customers are having to pay for the expensive repairs out of pocket for defective engine component that was not damaged by the drivers. Can someone at the NHTSA please research the vapor canister purge solenoid malfunction on 2012-2013 Ford Focus? having the purge valve stuck in the open position can collapse the fuel tank causing catastrophic engine failure with little to no warning and could potentially lead to accident and injury if the failure occurs on the highway or in traffic. Ford technicians are aware of this issue but since no recall has been released, they can only say to the customers "bad luck, you gotta fix it".

Car will die while driving or stopped at light or stop sign. Car will die after putting gas in tank. Car died will driving at a speeds of 20mph-65mph on multiple occasions. Was forced to make dangerous maneuvers to get off highway and on 2 occasions car died in middle of an intersection. Was told by mechanic the vehicle gas tank had the pressure of a diesel (1000lbs) when a normal sedan should be 300-400lbs of pressure. The pressure caused the gas tank to become inverted and broke all attachments contained to the fuel pump. This is not the result of driver. The car is defective and the results may lead to serious injuries or possible death.

The vehicle's clutch has been replaced twice it stutters/hesitates, makes grinding noises, etc. And still does since second repair, radio made popping, static skrecking sounds that got worse over time to the point of happening all the time and made radio useless, purge valve failed and could have destroyed gas tank and fuel pump if not dealt with which thankfully I did. These are all known issues with this vehicle thousands of similar complaints online.

I was driving in town, had not had any indication previous to this that there was anything wrong with my car. As I was at an intersection, pulling away from a full stop, the car just quit. 100% would not move another inch even with coaxing etc. After trying to start the car a few more times I realized it was not going to start again and got it towed. The fuel pump was replaced. The way the car stopped made the situation dangerous. Sudden and without warning. I put this here, in case it becomes a pattern with this vehicle.

While driving down a highway going around 70 mph the car shuts down. I pull over and call Ford road side assistants. 2 hours later rsa brings gas and I pay them $50 because I'm out of the warranty that covers rsa. As the gentlemen pours gas in my tank the gas pours right out. I call my insurance company and have my vehicle towed to a Ford dealership. The dealership looks at my vehicle the next day and they say the gas tanked was hit by something on the road while driving. I reply I did not hear anything hit my car. They request my insurance info so they can call to file a comp claim. I say no I will call my insurance company myself. My insurance adjuster comes out to the dealership to look at the damage and when the dealership shows him the gas tank they see that the gas tank is deformed and the fuel pump is fried. The adjuster says this is a mechanical problem not a comp claim. The dealership does some further investigating and says that there is a seal that did not close in the gas tank after pumping gas and the gas tank was suction upped with the pressure while driving and fried the gas pump. My concern is the safety of myself and the people driving around me. If gas was spraying on the highway while I was driving and the gas tank and fuel pump malfunctions I think this should be a safety recall. My service advisor did inform me that the Ford models fiesta, Focus and f-150 have had these issues, but the newer models have been fixed.

Driving at highway speeds and car acts as if starved of fuel and rapidly decreases speed. There was no power, but vehicle was on. There have now been three incidents while on freeway at speed that the vehicle has done this and each time I have had to pull off onto shoulder (almost getting hit by traffic each time). Luckily the first 2 times I was able to restart car and get off freeway by staying on shoulder since car could not reach freeway speeds. This last incident (on 1/11/15) left me stranded on freeway between an on ramp and first lane. They did not do anything with first incident because they could not duplicate problem. After second incident Ford replaced fuel pump, gasket and tank. After two weeks and for a third time vehicle again "stalled" on freeway at 65-70mph. Car is again getting same parts replaced. All these incidents have occurred with in less than a 6 month period.