Engine Problems of Ford Focus - part 2

Leaking water into passenger foot-compartment. Isolated problem to plastic cover that sits beneath windshield, and is mostly accessible with hood open. The problem is that the plastic comes away from windshield due to some buckling in the plastic. Fixed problem by applying pressure to plastic to bend it back to shape so it snagged-up closer to windshield. Not seen problem since. Mastic to adhere plastic to windshield might be an option to other people. The fuel gauge sometimes refuses to work. Found this to be case when key is put into ignition and key-turned to start engine was done too quickly. If entering key into ignition and then turning key each click, giving each click a half-second, then gauge appears to be more reliable. When engine goes into slow-idling state, engine idles very erratically and is not smooth. Sounds like only some of cylinders are firing. This has only started to occur today and since reading comments on this website, I'm concerned. Have tried adding fuel-injector-cleaner to fuel tank, awaiting results of that. The trunk would not close. The problem here was fixed by removing the locking assembly from the trunk-lid and simply dowsing the mechanisms with wd40 and then bending some spring-loaded components. . There are 2 moving components in the lock. First is shape of a loop that you can easily move with finger/screwdriver. This component locks onto stub that you can see when opening trunk. The other component is hidden within casing and moves in front of other component to hold it in a locked position. Problem was with this component. Problem was component had "somehow" gotten bent and not free to leave casing and block other component. Bending this to a position freeing it of casing fixed problem. Engine lacked power when under load when accelerating, vehicle would shudder and decelerate instead of accelerate. Problem resolved when Ford dealer replaced spark-plugs plus leads and a full engine tune-up. $230 plus but fixed problem.

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My car just dies when I am driving. The lights in my dash all light up, my power steering goes out, and my car just turns off while I am driving. This has happened at least 7 times. I have already taken it in 4 times to get it fixed.

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Ford Focus 2001, excessive rocking of the engine, replaced motor mount. When the consumer went to the dealer the third time, new bushings were put on the front of the vehicle. When the consumer applied the brake at a very low speed, the wheel vibrated and the body of the vehicle appeared to stop at a slightly slower speed than the wheel and there was a jerking a reaction. The mechanic believed there was a problem with the rear center motor mount and the lack of an a frame brace, which was causing the problems with the wheels.

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While driving at 35 mph and with no warning vehicle caught on fire, heavy black smoke and flames came from under the hood. The dealer was notified. No warning light illuminated to indicate there was any kind of problem.

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Engine idles at 3,000 - 4,000rpm's when clutch is pressed in. It does this at a stopping position and while driving. Ford dealer spoke with Ford engineers and were told that it is "a characteristc of the car and is normal!".

While driving at 30 mph and with no warning vehicle lost power, causing consumer to pull of the road.

While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the vehicle would shut down. Please fill in any additional information. Dealer was made aware of the problem.

Vehicle was rear ended on highway after engine died. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer twice prior to the accident. Both times the dealer couldn't duplicate nor correct the problem. (attorney on behalf of client mr. Munroe).

Problems with water in vehicle's engine. Consumer drove over a puddle and vehicle was splashed on by another vehicle in the opposite lane. Approx. 50 feet from a traffic light, the vehicle cut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. The next morning someone from the service dept. Stated the engine was flooded and needed to be replaced at $5000. This wasn't covered by the warranty. The dealer wouldn't offer a rental vehicle so the consumer felt he had no choice but to have the work done. An independent court certified auto expert stated in his opinion there was a design defect. The vehicle was incapable of being driven through puddles due to low air intake. The consumer requested reimbursement.

2000 Ford Focus lx engine problems that could of jeopardize the safe of my 2 year old and myself. Engine sputters for no apparent reason. Even after oil change. Which caused my car to not accelarted and shut down in the middle of a busy intersection.

I was driving down the interstate in the passing lane at 65 mph with an 18 wheeler behind me, very closely, when the engine just died. This is the first time the engine died while driving that fast, it usually dies under 30 mph. I shifted to neutral and tried to start it but it wouldn't start. I had to make a very hasty exit to the center strip as there was another truck on my right. It is very "exciting" to pull on to the grass at (by this time) around 55 with a huge truck taking all of the view in the rear view mirror.

The engine mount broke from the vehicle.

The vehicle was at the dealer on 3 occasions for intermittent starting. . . . .

Consumer was informed the valve cylinder head needed to be replaced.

There was a noise coming from under the vehicle.

Nar 03/05/2003 the vehicle engine sped out of control by itself with a hugh burst of speed, and the car ran into the shrubbery at the edge of the parking lot.

While driving the vehicle began to smoke under the hood then caught on fire. The dealer has been notified of the problem. Please provide any additional information.

2000 Ford Focus experiencing problems with engine. The consumer stated the engine died repeatedly when it was started and in neutral, the engine died at cold engine temperature when the transmission was engaged, it also surged and bucked at highway speeds and hesitated during acceleration. On several occasions when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the problem and after a few more visits the dealer replaced several componets such as the ignition coil and the air intake tube, but the vehicle continued to experience engine problems.

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shot down. . The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts.

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut down.

While driving and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and it will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.

At start up vehicle will die. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

On the morning of March 26 2002 I awoke at 5:30 am to discover my car engulfed in flames according to fire dept it had started under the dash or in engine. The car had been parked in my yard since about 6:00 pm the previous evening. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760797.

While driving vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.

My son was driving the car. He got to his destination and there was smoke billowing from under the hood. He was going to open the hood but he noticed flames and he then retrieved an extinguisher and called 911. The front of the car was totally burned and all the windows were shattered.

Consumer was rear ended, causing a frontal collision in which engine completely fell from vehicle onto the pavement. The mechanic indicted that falling of the engine was due to engine mount failure and defective hardware.

When gas pedal was depressed, the engine revved up, but the speed was not increased, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

While traveling on the highway the vehicle will hesitate and shut down without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem.

Consumer received recall letter for 2000 Focus fuel pump and was refused service. The consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced the first time without any problems from the dealer, however the consumer received another letter which stated the fuel pump had been re-designed and it would be replaced without any charge. The dealer refused to replace the fuel pump stating it was for some models not all, even though the consumer was experiencing symptoms at that time. The consumer was told the 3rd cylinder in the engine needed to be replaced.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts.

When driving there is a hesitation. Consumer feels that engine may shut off.

Consumer stated dealership was having a problem getting the correct motor mounts for vehicle. Consumer was afraid that the motor will fall out of the vehicle.

Dealership tested the fuel pump and indicated that it was defective, but didn't replace it. 120 miles later engine misfired. Dealership replaced the fuel pump, and determined that it was not the cause of engine misfiring, consumer indicated engine wasn't misfiring or showing any other sign of problems until dealership started working on it.

The vehicle started to buck/hesitate. The consumer checked the vehicle over and decided to replace the fuel filter, however the problem continued.

The front and rear brakes, the fuel pump, fuel injector, heater chamber, half shaft bearing, third brake light and speedometer cluster were all replaced.