Gasoline Engine Problems of Ford Focus - part 1

I bought this car brand new and it gets the worse gas mileage I have ever seen. I never get better than 25 mpg highway. I bought this car with the Ford dealer telling how great it was on gas. That I would average 32 mpg. I complained to my dealer when I bought it and they said I was averaging 31. 7 mpg according to there computer. That is not true! then they said it needs a break in time of 5000 miles. I have 15000 miles on the car and I drive on the highway every day. Many other Focus owners have complained but Ford ignores us.

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Car cut off at intersection in philadelphia, it wouldn't accelerate and acted as if it had run out of gas. When I restarted it, it would go about 4 blocks and shut off again. I did this 5x before I actually got home. Also, the interior dash area was very hot. I almost called the fire dept. , but there wasn't a fire. Investigation date closed 1/16/04 per NHTSA and vehicle was sold to me 2/16/04. I was not told of any such problems with the vehicle prior to purchase. Dealer does not want to accept responsibility. My 2d payment is due may 1st to americredit.

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My wife has a 2000 Focus for the past 3 months when she is driving it will die. It can be restarted quickly but it will die multiple times. It will tend to run rough as well when it has this problem and will have no power. The problem now has become and all the time thing. Last week after having it at the Ford dealer a couple of weeks back, they left all the connections loose and the car had gas running out every were. Also have had a code that said we had a bad gas cap. We have replaced everything that has anything to do with the fuel system and it did no good. Fuel pump 2 times, fuel regulator, fuel control module. Also checked all the connections as per Ford bulletin.

Engine oil sprays out of dip stick. Dt.

Consumer is concerned about recall on Ford Focus 2001 for engine fires.

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Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine hesitates. Ts.

These problems have all happened at different times and seem to be completely unrelated. The rotors had to be replaced with the brakes at approximately 13k miles. The engine just went into idle while I was driving. This happened three separate times, but when I took it in to the dealer. They didn't see anything wrong with it and couldn't duplicate the malfunction. My rear wheels started making a very low noise around 8/15/02. After an accident at the end of August. The noise was much worse and the rear bearings were replaced by the shop that fixed my car after the accident. South florida is a "high-salt/corrosion" area because of our proximity to the sea. This was never introduced before. When the cigarette lighter is pushed in, it does not merely pop out when it is hot. It ejects and is thrown on the floor. Having it land on my leg twice and my carpet scorched by it twice, it could have cause a serious accident. Thank you for your assistance. Dt.

Sessler does not seem to care I am not satisfied with their decision to replace the engine. My faith is shaken in the Focus completely.

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Consumer states that while driving the vehicle looses power causing the steering wheel to lock up. Nlm.

This is the third occasion that this particular problem has happened. Neither the Ford motor company or my Ford dealer are able to explain or offer any rectification of this particulary dangerous problem. No safety defect listed for above vehicle.

Driving down freeway at 70, engine cut out completely. Was able to restart briefly, but engine died after idling for 20 seconds. All other electrical systems work. Engine turns over, but will not fire. Not a problem with fuel cap, no fuel or fuel shutoff valve.

Vehicle first started to "chug" for several days of driving and finally stopped while driving at 65 mph about a week later.

I beg of you recall this car. It will eventually kill somebody and their children. No safety defect listed.

Sudden loss of power with tachometer dropping to zero or near zero when accelerating between 40 to 60 miles per hour 6 times.

While on the highway enegine cut off and my car pulled to the right , which caused car to spin out of control and smack into wall of medium.

Consumer states while driving from 35 or more mph the vehicle would intermittently cut off without warning, the vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem, the consumer feels excessive heat on his feet while driving, the dealer indicated that all shields are in place, sunroof button is ionperative.

2002 Ford Focus completely shutdown while driving 40 mph and did not start up. Towed to albion Ford for repairs. Albion Ford "repaired" it. (two weeks at the dealer). Picked up car on Friday (5/2/02) and shutdown again on Sunday (5/5/02). Towed to jackson Ford. Currently at jackson Ford for same problem.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Consumer states his auto cuts off on him all the time, it started around June of last year. He states the mechanic told him that they could not find out exactly what the problem is. Nlm.

In April 2000, my car died. Ford had to give me a brand new engine. Now in December 2002, more car problems and they have to replace the transmission. This car is not even three years old and has too many major problems for a vehicle this new. Dt.

Vehicle would momentarily lose power while driving at multiple speed. Vehicle been to the dealer, and the problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.

While exiting a ramp vehicle completely shutdown. Cause unknown. As a result, steering and brakes went outand vehicle coasted to a stop. Please provide any further information.

My car began having problems at 2,500 miles. I have had it 8 months and it has broken down 5 times. The car dies while driving posing a serious risk of crash, injury and death. The defect remains unresolved. There is no warning that the car is about to go dead other than sputtering then dead. The car has an erratic idle, dies while driving at any speed, dies in park, dies at stop signs and at red lights. I have filed formal complaints to my dealer prior to filing here. No one will help me or take me seriously. Put it like this, the car can either be repurchased and Ford lose $17,000 or me and my child get killed and my husband sue Ford for millions, and he would win. I have a small child and I don't want her to be harmed or myself or other motorist for that matter. I have had my car repaired four times and this time makes the fifth. I fear for my safety and will no longer drive the car. I am currently pursuing action under the "lemon law" rights. I have read other complaints with cars just like mine. My heart dropped when I saw so many other people having the same problem as me and saw that their problem was going unresolved as well. I pray that you will give us all help. It is rediclous that someone has to get seriously injured or killed before the motor companies will admit there is something wrong. I don't know how they sleep at night.

I was stopped, proceeded to make a left hand turn, engine died without warning. The car has done this twice to me. The car was only 6 months old at the time of the first occurrence.

While driving at any speed and without warning vehicle completely shutdown, resulting in a collision. Dealer has been notified, and could not determine cause. Please give any further details.

While driving, insured noticed smoke coming from the floor of the vehicle, and then smoke began coming from under the hood, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#11-3852-491).

While driving 55mph vehicle would downshift and lose power. Took to dealer and dealer indicated that motor will downshift when using back defroster. Please add VIN.

While parked with the ignition off, the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#59-v961-685).

Vehicle completely stopped while driving up a hill at 45 mph, as a result of the vehilce stopping the vehcle then began to roll backwards, the vehicle has stopped like this three other times and the dealer has told the consumer that there is no problem, the consumer is requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer. Nlm.

While drivng, the insured noticed smoke coming from the hood, and then the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#40-2559-357).

The insured stated the the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. (claim#04-1294-277).

While driving and foot is removed from accelarator, motor races, loses power dies out. Brakes squeal intermittently.

While driving 20 mph, car complete shut off causing consumer to lose complete control of vehicle and manuvering of steering wheel, manufacturer contacted.

When idling vehicle will start to shake intermittantly, beginning at engine and working it's way back towards rear of vehicle. . Dealer cannot find a problem. Nlm.

Water in the engine, technician could not find any mecahnical reason for it to get in there, need a brand new engine, warranty will not cover it, estimate is $4000.