Fuel Pump Problems of Ford Focus - part 2

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus which was purchased in 2009. She stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The dealer replaced the idle arms to no avail. On a separate occasion, the vehicle would not start after several attempts and an independent mechanic stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced; although, there was a previous safety improvement campaign initiated by Ford (NHTSA campaign id number 03v482000; component: fuel system, gasoline); however, her vehicle was over the ten year threshold. No repairs were made to the vehicle, to date. The failure and current mileage was 48,000 and the current was 53,000.

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Vehicle engine rpm was running high and low while idling. Then car completely shut down and would not restart. Previously had similar problem and replaced the fuel pump with Ford pump in 2007 and was told that the pump is bad again.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning when driving at any speed. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the fuel pump was causing the failure. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic several times but never repaired. The manufacturer advised that an extended warranty was offered to customers with the fuel pump issue but the warranty expired in 2008. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage 114,244.

2002 Ford Focus exhibits engine hesitation when the fuel tank is below 1/4 full. There are acceleration problems and the car has completely lost power on at least one occasion while driving on the highway. This began to happen with 80,000km on the car and now always happens when driving at highway speeds with only 1/4 tank of gas. Complaints to Ford about how this is the exact same condition that caused them to issue a recall on 2000 and 2001 Focuses (03n01) have not resulted in any offer to replace the fuel pump for free.

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We have a 2001 Ford Focus that would cut out and die during acceleration. We found that this model had a recall notice on it and took it to the local Ford dealership, jack kissee Ford, and was told that it was not covered. The findings that they returned to us was that it needed the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced, the same as the recall. We took in the safety recall information from your website with all relevant information.

Extremely poor gas mileage on my 2001 Ford Focus, . Hesitation started over the last couple of months. Had a full tune up. Now the car hesitates at all speeds and it seems like it is going to stall at any moment. Did a recall search and found out that the fuel pump is on recall for that particular model and year so I am heading to the dealer the first of the week to get it done. Fingers crossed.

I own a 2001 Ford Focus,I was coming back from dallas and my car lost power. I had to get onto the shoulder,it would not go faster than 20 miles. I had surges in power. I did make it home without an accident. Next day car would not start. Called and had it towed to my mechanic. My mechanic said it started fine,I left it there ,next day it would not start. Mechanic called and said it needed a new fuel pump and filter. I then called spikes Ford in mission TX. They said my VIN # was not on the recall. So I called Ford myself,computers were down,they said to have it fixed and call them back. They will not do anything.

I was driving home with my three boys when our 2005 Ford Focus started jerking and sputtering, lost power, and died on some railroad tracks. My husband and I had it towed to goodyear where they said the fuel pump fuse blew. They replaced the fuse and sent us on our way. Not even a half hour later the fuse blew again. We had it towed back to goodyear where they replaced the fuel pump and filter. Not even a week later the fuse blew again. We let the car sit for a few days trying to figure out what to do. My husband decided to replace the fuse himself and drive it to see what it would do. Well, the car lost power and shut down completely over another set of railroad tracks. We called goodyear to bring it back, and they refused; so we had it towed to another mechanic. This mechanic has again replaced the fuel pump and told us the system was filthy! the fuel pump jerked dramatically when he'd start it, which is why he replaced it again. The computer is still saying the module is bad; so he ordered a new one from Ford, who at first claimed they didn't know what he was talking about. They wouldn't even tell him where it was located; so when he receives the part, he'll have to figure it out. We don't know how much this is going to cost now. With goodyear it already cost us $600, which they refuse to reimburse. I've called Ford, and they refuse to help saying there's no recall on this model. I've looked this specific problem up, and the fuel pump and system has been recalled on all Ford Focuses from 2000-2004. My car was built in 2004! somebody please help us! if we didn't owe money on it, we'd junk it. Thank god we were not on the freeway when this happened! and thank god my kids are big enough to help us push it off the railroad tracks!.

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Fuel pump started to cause car to stutter, stall, completely die. Has stalled out on interstate in heavy traffic, in the middle of busy afternoon 4-lane traffic; both times barely making it of traffic and being hit by oncoming traffic w/children in the car! car manufacture date is 09/01 in mexico. Had fuel pump replace and has failed both times, cost is too expensive for me! already paid over$1000 for parts and labor! no recalls on this car regarding the fuel system or the ignition switch locking up!!! I have seen more and more of these 2 problems with the early Ford Focus, why hasn't something been done yet???????.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact drove to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced several parts; however, the failure was not corrected. The fuel pump was eventually determined to be the cause of the failure. The dealer and manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The current and failure mileages were 83,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. On may 25, 2008, the vehicle would not move when the contact attempted to accelerate. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. The mechanic further stated that the part could not be replaced because he did not have the proper tool to remove the fuel pump. Only the Ford dealer was equipped with the tool. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The estimated repair cost would be $1,000. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and would not assist with the repair. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While engaging the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shut off due to the fuel pump. The manufacturer stated that they were unable to provide any assistance. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the failure could potentially cause a crash. The current mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.

My 2002 Ford Focus zts suddenly stalled in heavy, fast moving traffic. I had to wrestle the car to the curb without power steering or power brakes while at the same time avoiding traffic. I took it to the shop and they said the fuel pump has failed and needed replacement. Total cost estimate is nearly $800. This is a common problem in 2001 and 2000 models and this part is even covered in an extended warranty for those years. However, the 2002 is not covered. I think that this should be a safely concern for Ford but I think they are doing the bare minimum. I will never buy another Ford again. No wonder they are having such difficult times at Ford!.

2002 Ford Focus bought the end of March 2009, now sits in driveway, because Ford will not fix fuel delivery module failure, because of VIN# not on list as being one of the 671000 units affected. The car is doing the same thing as all the other 671000 that were affected, surging, loss of power, stalling, hesitation. We were going down the road, changed lanes and it started doing this, now I have had 3 mechanics work on this car, no help replaced fuel pump, battery, fuel filter etc, no luck. It starts when it wants will run then it starts losing power, stalls. We did expect problems with used car, but not one that should have been included in a recall and fixed. If accident happens because of this problem Ford will be at fault.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving between 5-10 mph, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer for repair. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The contact paid for the repair. He discovered a recall for the fuel pump, but the dealer did not inform him of the recall. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000.

My second 2001 Ford Focus station wagon(# ) has just started to lose fuel pressure sporadically when driving. Several times it has caused a loss in break-ability, since the engine isn't running smoothly when the pressure drops. It definately causes the car to stall and not run as well, which could lead to a wreck. My first 2001 Ford Focus wagon (#) had the same issue, and it was repaired by Ford under the NHTSA 03v482000 recall, yet Ford is denying the second wagon for a recall repair. I hope to resolve this issue quickly, as it may cause harm to someone if I leave this intermittently-bad pump in the car. This fuel pump pressure failure occurs almost every other day now, which makes the car unreliable to drive in heavy traffic. I would like Ford to consider this car as they do my other car, and fix the fuel pump problem that is definately a manufacturing issue. This car has less than 70,000 miles on it. It shouldn't have a fuel pump problem already. I will see what I can do to fix it; and I will keep the old part for reference and possibly refund if you are able to research this and hold Ford accountable for their fuel pumps that don't produce adequate fuel pressure consistently.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle completely failed and shut off. The vehicle failed to start, but the contact was able to pull off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the sender and fuel pump failed, which caused the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $540. The manufacturer stated that there was no current recall for the fuel pump; therefore, no compensation would be made. Updated 01-26-09 *bfthe failure mileage was 22,600 and current mileage was 22,700. Updated 01/26/09.

I have a fuel pump problem with my 2001 Ford Focus station wagon. If the gas gets below 1/2 tank, the engine stalls and the motor starves for fuel, but there is about 1/2 tank of gas in the car. This has happened to me twice now in 30 days.

I drive a 2002 Ford Focus wagon, mileage 85,578. Two days ago I had trouble starting it. I did get it started but everytime I took my foot off the accelerator the engine stall. There was no check engine light warning prior to this or during the event. I was able to drive my car home, but had to restart it each time I had to stop. The next morning it drove fine but I took it to a Ford dealer for diagnosis and repair. I was told it was a fuel pump failure and it cost me over a $1000 for repair. (parts lister were sender, gasket, kit, tube, gasket, filter). In researching recalls I found that model years 2000-2001 were having this exact same problems and a recall was determined for this. I do normal driving - 70% highway, 30% in town. My car is just over 5 years old, I don't believe that normal wear and tear should cause the fuel pump to fail. It seems to me that this is some kind of defect in the original part or assembly.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms. The failure has occurred twice while driving. The vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed. After waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/29/08 updated 08/07/08 the dealer lowered the fuel tank, removed the old fuel pump and found the screen in the bottom of the tank. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. Updated 08/07/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the engine stalled sporadically. A technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump was the cause of the failure; however, the repair shop would not assume responsibility because the vehicle was titled salvaged. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 07/01/09 the front coil springs failed as well. Updated 07/06/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and then shut off a few minutes later. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The contact received a Ford recall notice (03n01) in January of 2004 and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer informed her that they would not change that part until the failure occurs. Currently, the contact is experiencing difficulty receiving reimbursement from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 86,781 and current mileage was 87,800.

I had received a letter in January 2004 from mr. Frank m. Ligon, director of service engineering operations of the Ford motor company. The letter stated that in accordance with program 03n01 (engine stalling in 2000-01 Ford Focus vehicles) customer's vehicles "may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms ultimately causing the engine to stall completely. . . As a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters. ". . . "Ford is offering to replace your vehicle's fuel pump (parts and labor), at no cost, if your vehicle exhibits any of the above conditions. . . Valid for a period of 10 years from the original warranty start date, with no limit on mileage. " . . . I had been experiencing the above forementioned safety issues with my 2001 Focus, and took the car to the dealership for service. The dealer had to replace the fuel pump and filter, originally stating that it was covered under this program, but called back later and ultimately changed their mind. The explanation given was that this program was no longer "open. " since the company has acknowledged this particular safety concern, confirmed the letter being sent and my vehicle fitting the program 03n01 guidelines of make, model, year, and timeline (10 years unlimited mileage), and has refused to repair this defect free of charge, as stated in their letter, . . . I would like to file an official complaint on this issue . . . And I would appreciate your assistance in resolving this runaround that the Ford motor company has given me. I got the letter, had the problems and safety issues as stated in that letter, it hasn't been 10yrs, so why did I have to pay for their defect? thank you for your time and assistance!.

Approximately 3 weeks ago, while driving on the interstate (~65 miles per hour), a cooling system light came on (2002 Ford Focus, manual transmission, 46,000 miles), and instantaneously, the car stalled. It almost threw me into the windshield. The car recovered and did not die, and I was able to get to where I was going. It happened again a few days later while making a right hand turn (~20 miles per hour). I brought it to pep boys, who could find nothing wrong. It stalled and died two blocks away from pep boys, so I brought it to the Ford dealership. I asked them to check on any recalls because I have noticed that many Focuses have this problem. They called me to tell me that it was definitely the thermostat , thermostat housing assembly and o ring, and I needed an oil change (which was done at pep boys one week earlier). They wanted $1100. 00 to fix it, so I took my car home. Today, I drove it to a mechanic, and it killed twice, and stalled three times (driving no more than 30 mph). The hazard light came on by itself while I was driving. The mechanic just called to tell me that the fuel pump is bad, and that is what was causing the stalling. It is a shame that I could have been killed in this car, and no recalls have been done on the 2002 Ford Focus for faulty fuel pumps.

My car has had several issues with the engine stalling and shutting off. . . I encountered my first incident just recently, about a week ago. My car shut off and would not start while I was driving. It happened right as I was changing lanes. I thought I needed a jump but when that did not work I had my car towed to a mechanic. They told me that my fuel system was clogged/blocked, I don't remember the exact statement, but they told me that I needed a fuel system flush, a fuel filter, and a new fuel pump. I checked the recall list and saw that my card make and model were on the recall list for fuel system failure and when I called the dealership they tell me that my car does not qualify. I tell me that my issue was caused by something else. . . This is the first major problem that I have had with this car and now Ford is trying to say my car was not a part of the recall and are refusing to fix the problem.

My wife was driving the car, and had just turned from the parking lot to the road when the car stalled and would not start again. She was able to coast to the side of the road where the car was towed to the Ford dealership. Ford has told us that the fuel pump failed and needs to be replaced. The car is 5 years old and has less than 50,000 miles on it.

I own a 2000 Ford Focus which stalled while driving on the interstate highway (85) between burlington and durham, nc on September 15, 2007. The car first began surging and lost power and later came to a complete stop on the interstate. Luckily I was able to pull to the side of the shoulder of the highway before the car came to a rest. The car later started and I was able to make it back home. I took the car to the Ford dealer in durham and was told that the problem was a clogged fuel pump and it needed to be replaced at a cost of $750. 00. I visited the internet and found that the warranty was extended for the same problem on Focus assembled at the wayne and hermosillo assembly plants. The extended coverage program is 03n01. The dealer checked with what they called oasis and my car is not indicated as covered under the extended coverage program. While the failure of the fuel pump did not cause an accident that resulted in injury I feel that I was lucky and could have been towards the center of the highway and would have stalled on the highway and the result would have been different. This extended warranty should be extended to include all 2000 Focus because clearly the problem exist with other manufacturing locations and the defect is with the fuel delivery system and not the location of assembly of the vehicle. I have no way of checking behind the dealer but the serial number.

First occurrence happened when my wife and daughter were driving in the baltimore tunnel and the engine started to stumble and loose power finally stopping soon after they exited the tunnel allowing them to pull oven onto the shoulder. If the engine died 30 seconds sooner who knows what could have happened, there is no place to pull over in the tunnel. She managed to get to a gas station to fill the tank and then the car ran fine. It was at 1/2 a tank when it died. When she got home I changed the fuel filter and we had no more problems for 3 months. The second occurrence happened when I was driving the car to clemson SC for my daughter to use while attending college. I ran the tank to almost empty and noticed some loss of power but I thought I just got to close to empty, filled it up and all was fine again. While I was passing an 18 wheeler, fuel at 1/2 tank, the car started bucking violently and loosing power. I had to wait for the truck to go by and then make an extremely aggressive move cutting off the car that was following the truck so I could get to the shoulder. Once again after sitting for awhile the car started and I was able to limp to a gas station fill it up and it was fine. My concern is for public safety and a company the does not support the products that they sell. Ford has been aware of this problem forever and sent letters to almost 600,000 owners telling them of the possible problem and giving them an extended warranty on the fuel delivery system for up to ten years with unlimited mileage. What about the rest of us? we don't deserve the same consideration? I had to pay $500. 00 to fairway Ford in anderson SC because my VIN number wasn't included in the replacement program. Ford, and all there talk of quality, ?q1? flags flying at all of their facilities, seems to be more concerned with share holder value, than the safety of their loyal customers.

2002 Ford Focus ztw wagon. Diving on highway and vehicle lost power. Pulled from highway and had vehicle towed to service center. Repair facility replaced fuel filter explaining symptoms were consistent with restricted fuel system. Three days later vehicle exhibits same problem. Towed to service center where a plugged/clogged fuel pump screen was found. Repair facility stated this was a common issue on prior year (2000 - 2001) Focus. Receipts and used parts available.

My Ford Focus zx5 stalled on me on the high way July 27, lucky for me the traffic was slow. Towed to the dealer, they said it was the fuel pump. Cost me $600 to replace it. I got the car back on August 1, and two days later on August 3, it stalled again. Tow it back to dealer on August 7, the dealer said it was the fuel pump again, they said the new fuel pump they replaced two days ago was defective, and they had it fixed on August 8, and one day later on August 9, it stalled again. Towed back to dealer the third time. On August 13, they called me and said it was not the fuel pump. (what? so they didn't seriously check the car, and put me into very dangerous situations again and again???) on August 17, they called to inform me it was the inertia switch. I was very dissatisfied with all the problems with this vehicle. Rental cost (I asked for the reimbursement of the rental and they refused). I questioned the service manager about the car's safety concern and their mechanic's incompetent. The service manager kept saying the second time the new part was defective and the switch problem didn't show up until the third time. I really doubt it, because every time it showed me the same problem. And I believe it is because they didn't find the inertia switch problem the first time. I also called the Ford customer assistance and asked for to be reimbursement for the rental car. I told her about my safety concern, and she informed me as long as I am still not involved in an accident there is nothing they can do . What? do I need to be injured or dead to get their attention?.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 58 mph the fuel pump failed on two occasions. The dealer stated that the fuel delivery module failed. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.

July 11, 07 I had to travel for work and three hours out the car stopped in the road and at that time the car continued to roll so I merged to the side to get of the road, the engine light came on and didn't start till 30min later. I had to turn back around and head home and the car continued to stop and start over 20 times till I made it home. At times it would not pick up speed or it would decrease. 07-26-07 I took it to a Ford dealership service center and they brought up that the problem was in the fuel pump, fuel filter and pc valve and other items that did not pertain to the problem but needed future attention. The lady who helped me told me I need an updated version of the fuel pump and was charged $590. 43 for everything including fees. August 1st, 2007 a friend had told me that a dealership in his area was replacing all fuel pumps for Ford Focus 2001 that failed within an extended warranty of 7 years under 100,000 miles and that the company was not telling anyone until the part failed and they brought it in for service. I looked up the claim on the internet and found that it was true. I got information from the dealership and company that my particular vehicle number , was not included in the replacement program. I still have no answer as to why my vehicle was not selected when my car clearly showed symptoms of the defected fuel pump. The answer I receive was that it could be a variable of reasons including where it was made and where the part was made. I was also told that my car has a 3yr warranty and there is nothing that they could assist me with. The more I tried to get answers about the program and the cars involved, who I can speak to or what can I do to solve this issue the more the representatives got aggravated and rude. Since Ford would not provide me with details or help with my fuel pump defect I wanted to seek help through the NHTSA to do an investigation of my vehicle in order to push a recall for my model.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The current and failure mileage were 53800. While driving at 35 mph under normal driving conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to roll the vehicle into a parking lot. After about five minutes the contact was able to start the vehicle again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed. Same problem as NHTSA recall # 03v482000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 70 mph the engine hesitated, sputtered, and completely shut off. The engine warning light illuminated immediately afterwards. The contact stated that the engine was warm and there was approximately 1/4 of a tank of gas in the vehicle. He had to wait approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle. A defect investigation recall campaign # 03v482000 included similar symptoms. The dealer stated that the failure was the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced, and no other failures have occurred. The current mileage is 40,500 and failure mileage was 39,800. Ak.

2002 Ford Focus with 80,000 stalled on freeway at speed of 60 mph without any prior warning. Potentially very serious situation, but there was no accident and no one was injured. Car was towed to Ford dealership where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed. We are trying to get Ford to replace the defective fuel pump as a warranty, but nothing has happened thus far.