Engine Exhaust System Problems of Ford Focus

A few months ago, my car started to shake (in a jerking, forward and back motion), and struggle to accelerate. It would make this noise, like gears grinding. I took it to the dealership to get it fixed under warranty, and they replaced the clutch. For about a week, it was fine. Then it started to do the same thing again. It will jerk back and forth when I accelerate from a complete stop (at a stoplight for example). Recently, I have been losing gas very quickly because it will go all the way past 4rpms just to get from 0-20mph. I'm not sure if the warranty is still on it, but it only has 12,000 miles on it. I have only made one very big trip with it, to kansas and back to virginia. It does this off and on every single time I drive it. I have to drive anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour for work, so this is really not convenient to have. Multiple times I was worried it would break down as I struggled to keep it from overdoing itself while accelerating. A few times, I could smell something like exhaust in the vents. This has been happening over the course of 6 months and has only gotten worse, even after taking it to the dealership, and having them tell me it was "fixed. ".

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in June of 2017. The dealer (roberts motors, 4350 n alby st, alton, IL, 62002) was contacted at 855-999-5497 and stated that the earliest schedule for an appointment was April 2,, 2018. The contact stated that was unreasonable, but took the appointment anyway. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure per the recall. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer on a few occasions and was informed that there was an exhaust issue. When the vehicle was diagnosed a second time, it passed the emissions test. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the gasket on the fuel tank seized, which caused limited amount of fuel to enter the engine. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

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2009 Ford Focus. Consumer states problem with ticking noise the consumer stated there were engine/exhaust noise emitting from the vehicle after it was turned off. According to the dealer, some Ford vehicle may exhibit a ticking/pinging noise from the hot exhaust after the engine is turned off and the exhaust cools down, which is due to the exhaust system expanding and contracting during heating and cooling cycles. The ticking/pinging should be considered normal. The brake fluid light illuminated and it was determined the fluid was low. The tires were found to be out of round, the air bag light illuminated. The tpms light illuminated due to low pressure in one of the tires. It was determined that one of the tires had a leak.

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My car is covered under the CA emissions warranty, there is a hole in the manifold. The Ford dealer has had my car since may 2010 claiming they can't get the part covered under the warranty to fix my car. It has been 9 months and they keep postponing the date to receive the part.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus. While driving 5 to 10 mph, she heard a loud banging noise. She drove onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front axle looked as if it was going to break. She safely drove the vehicle to her residence. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was nothing wrong with it. The failure continued to occur and it was inspected by the dealer again. The dealer advised the contact that both front axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued to occur. The dealer advised her on the third visit that the front axles that were replaced were defective and that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle also had an exhaust leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 123,000.

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Details: the car's check engine light came on and started stalling, had it checked and was told it needed a timing belt and tune up. After $1400 later and still the same problem that the car was only running on 3 cylinders and was recommended to put an additive in the engine to try to loosen up stuck valves. . . Still same problem . Then tearing the engine apart found damage done to # 4 cylinder .

I had the oil changed and fuel system service. The check engine light came on the next day. The shop reset the code several times and finally told me the catalytic converter was bad. The car only has 36000 miles. The dealer said the car is out of warranty by 5 months. I have had the maintenance done and have records stating dates and miles on the car.

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We bought this two yrs ago from Ford dealership and up to the date it broke down not one problem . We do all the maintenance plus some all buy certified mechanics . This was our only car . The engine blew at under 200xxxkm . These are all highway km as we are commuters . There is no way this engine should have blown at that many km without some kind of warning sign . Before the day it blew there were no knocks nothing ran like a top . We have never taken this car over 100km on the highway as its our only mode of transportation . We still owe 140000 on this hunk of crap . Im just wondering if this is the norm for the Focus engines . Im just baffled because like I said there was absolutely no warning signs up till the morning it happened it started to sputter and lose power . The misses dropped me off at work made it to the shop barely and its never started since . The mechanic says there is no compression in number 4 cylinder and it was just in the shop for a tune up maybe a month tops before this happened . Any help or info would help . There aren't that many out there that care about the little man so I'll take any help or advise I can get . Thx tania and derrek eberlie.

2003 Ford Focus car has (2) different type spark plugs installed at factory causing car not to run normal. Ford motor CO. Does not have a answer for problem.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the engine made a very loud noise when she started the vehicle. A mechanic stated that the exhaust pipe separated, but the vehicle could still be driven. The contact stated that there was no difference in the vehicle, other than it sounding like a harley davidson motorcycle. The repair would cost approximately $900. The VIN and purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

: the contact stated when the vehicle was accelerated to 35 mph; the egr tube came loose from the manifold for the second time, made a loud noise, and allowed escaping exhaust fumes to enter the passenger compartment. The service dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Updated 01/30/07.

Burn oil fumes/smell coming out the vents and engine compartment.

Vehicle had fumes coming in. It smelled as if something was burning. Dealer checked the vehicle and could not find any defects. Consumer stated while driving still smell burning inside, it is pretty scary and wish something would be done about it.

The "malfunction indicator lights" failed to work after the oil cap was forgotten to be replaced. The car was driven (not knowing the oil cap was not secure) and no signs or warning signals (malfunction indicator lights) were displayed on the dashboard that would denote some type of caution/malfunction. The car had smoke billowing out from under the hood and the interior filled w/smoke. The car then began to buck and blue smoke was blowing out of the exhaust pipe after adding oil, and again, no malfunction signals were highlighted on the dashboard.

There was a bad odor in the vehicle that made the occupants sick. The smell existed even when the air vents were closed but worsened when they were open. The dealership could not locate the of the odor.

After three unseccessful attempts to have my Ford Focus repaired for engine stalls(while on the highway with the kids in the back seat,with 18-wheeler behind me). Iionce again took my car to Ford for warranty work. They found that the fuel pump was not suppling enough pressure and fixed it I thought,when at work with the car running and the exhaust at running temperature,all the fuel leaked out and could of very easily caused a fire which could of caused a great lose of life not only for myself but also for my wife and kids who always drive the car.

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While traveling on the highway and without prior warning there was an odor coming from inside of the vent area.

Flange brakage on the egr valve assembly. The pipe breaks at the flange where it connects to the side of the exhaust manifold. Causeing a sputting sound and emitting exhaust fumes into the automobile. It also causes problems with (3) sensors. I called the service and parts department at three local dealers and was told by all three that this is a common problem with this part but there was no recall. So I had to have a new one installed with a one year warranty on the part. But if this is common whats to say after a year it will break again? the part is not well made as it's made out of copper with a small weld at the flange. I have been to other Focus owners group sites and found several had seen this same problem. I would be thankful for any help you can give me on this matter. John garner.

I have a Ford Focus 2000 that had a stalling problem. I was told this issue would be a recall (it was also in the newspaper) and since it was not I had to spend 500. 00 to get it fixed. I would like to know how many other complaints you have about a stalling issue with these vehicles. I have already had 5 recalls on this car!!.

Burnt exhaust valve on cylinder head.

2002 Ford Focus will not run in sub zero weather due to condensation in the exhaust system. The fix is to drill holes in the exhaust and let out the water. This change in back pressure, salt in the system, fuel efficiency, and leakage of exhaust into passanger compartment had not been determined. This modification should only be performed after factory certification.

Air has not worked properly from purchasing the car new. I purchased the car in wa state and have moved to ohio. I am now told that even though the problems started prior to the warranty expiring, since I bought the car from another dealer, I will have to pay for any future prolems myself. Fuel, Ford know this is a problem, and refuses to tell me if the new fuel pump I had them put in is an old pump or a new one without the problems. Other, exhaust leak, I was told I had an exhaust leak, but the engine still sounds very knocky. I am 4th generation Ford, my sister was also and now buys anything but Ford, this will also be my last Ford, but any cash back would be great after buying the most expensive piece of junk I have ever had.

Consumer states that emission control light is illuminated. Consumer also advised that if placed in neutral gear, vehicle will stall or surge forward. Mr.

Exhaust fumes coming into vehicle while driving/ or standing. Vehicle at the dealer shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.

My security system basically went nutty. . . It even sounded funny when the horn sounded, the cruise would also stick or not work at all when it should have been turned on. I have had the hego sensor or the front oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, one at my own cost. . . I had a huge bulge pop out on my tire early on, firestone replaced it at no cost. . . The brakes have intermittantly squealed since the vehicle had few miles on it, when I took it in to get it fixed, it basically felt like they had loosened them because you had to press on the pedal harder to stop, soon after they started squealing again, all Ford will tell me is that I need new brake pads at my cost because it is road hazard. . . Should a car with 40,000 miles need brake pads? I think not. The last complaint that I have is that the car will stall with no apparent reason why. . . No matter what the speed is or if I have just started it or have driven it all day it does not matter, I will just be stuck until it decides to start again.

Whenever driving can smell fumes coming inside vehicle throuh vents. Smells like burning plastic. Gears would get stuck. Hard to shift from one gear to another gear.

After arriving for schedule appointment for recall # 00v-300, owner was informed that campaign could not be completed, because there was no tool to install the part. Also, during a routine oil change jiffy lube, noticed an emissions part was loose. Dealer was asked to check for loose part to fix. Mechanic stated that there were 90 emission parts and, that it would be difficult to determine which part was affected.

Consumer states that the vehicle stalls at certain speeds the engine stalls. Dealer said that dirt is getting into inlet. Dealer is cleaning the inlet screen. Please provide any further information.

Noxious fumes coming into the car through the air vents, heater unusable, a/c unusablerough the heating and exhaust.