Gasoline Engine Problems of Ford Focus - part 2

Purchased my car in 2000. My car currently has 51,000 miles on it now. Since that time, I have purchased two brand new sets of tires and have had my car aligned two times. . Ihave also needed my trunk latch replaced and although my brakes have been replaced they continue to squeal. Recently, whilr driving on an interstate mt car sputtered and shut down. I waited two hours at which point it was able to be driven. I took it to Ford and they believed I need my fuel pump replaced. This occurred one more time approximately three days later.

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Consumer states that while making a turn vehicle will shut off. Nlm.

Control arm failure resulted in tires needing to be replaced, though they had less than 20,000 miles. Ford would not warranty them and firestone would not honor warranty due to damage being caused by defect in the car. The problem with the engine starting and/or dying has just begun in recent months and seems to be getting worse.

On two occasions vehicle had cut off while parked and idling. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that it was due to engine being broken in.

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While driving vehicle would shut down without prior warning. Power would completely go out, no steeering or hazard lights. Consumer would turn engine off, and start back up. This has occurred on numerous occasions. Dealer was unable to duplicate, so was not able to provide remedy.

At any speed vehicle will shut off with out any notice. Contacted dealer, and was not willing to do anything.

The vehicle hesitates at times upon acceleration, but the dealer could not find the problem.

While driving, the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#42-1295-268).

Car was taken to delaership in April regarding noise coming from the rear of the car. They stated they could not find any problems. I cannot tell if the noise is coming from one of the rear wheels.

Fords dealership are rude, worker broke other parts on your cars and don't let you know. You are not able to trust the saleman , the quote you agreed to pay was change on the way into the financial person. I will never buy another Ford. They do not stand behind their cars. I have never had this experience before. I changed dealships and the same business. I did fine one nice person toni. I have a 2000 Ford Focus for anyone who want o buy it for the balance.

Engine has surging/missing. Ford says its a command module calibration problem and not safety related. Cant fix problem. Said Ford is aware of problem but cant fix it yet. Concerned this is a safety problem. Ford dealership would not accept car for service for a third attempt. Told to drive the car until Ford engineers can find a fix.

Will this leak cause electrical problems, a possible accident?.

Consumer has had 6 recalls on this vehicle, he is very concerned for his safety.

Consumer experienced problems with engine shaking, almost to the point of cutting off when coming to a stop light. The local dealer was unwilling to look at the vehicle free of charge.

Consumer states that intermittently when accelerating the vehicle hesitates. The dealer has inspected the vehicle. Nlm.

I'm continually experiencing a burning smell (as if something is getting very hot) coming from within the vehicle's engine compartment. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the vehicle 'new' approximately six months ago. I've notified the Ford dealership (seller) and return the vehicle back to them regarding this problem. However, they claim that they can't find anything to be concerned about. I advised them about news reports which indicated that others with similar circumstances eventually experienced a vehicle fire in the engine compartment. The dealer then claims that nothing can be done until Ford motor company decides to initiate a recall notice. Dt.

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While driving 60mph at night lost all power. Currently, vehicle acts as though it is out of gas. Vehicle will just stop running with no prior warning. Please add VIN.

Vehicle dies and starts up again instantly in mid-drive. Very spontaneous. Will happen eight times in one day and none the next. Dealership service department continually sends car back saying that they cannot "duplicate" the problem.

While driving at 60 mph engine shut completely down. Dealer has been contacted.

Brakes squeak when applied. After 4th trip into dealership, service advisor said this is a common problem for the Ford Focus but that Ford is not doing anything about it. Engine has failed on me 4 times in the 18months that I have had it. The dealership just replaced the fuel sending unit and said that it "should take care of the problem. " I doubt it! if this happens again, I will be checking with California lemon law. This was my first Ford and definitely my last!.

Car has cut off 5 times in last year at speeds of 55mph without warning. The last time caused my daughter to lose control and run over a medium. She was lucky that she did not cross it and kill herself and someone else. Ford knows there is a problem but refuses to fix it as "they cannot recreate the problem. " when will the NHTSA do something? after several people are killed?.

When driving at any speed vehicle will cut off without prior warning, causing loss of brakes and power steering. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.

Upon recieving a service history report the consumer found out that one month prior to purchase the vehicle was in the repair shop for motor and engine problems, this information was never disclosed to the consumer prior to purchase. Nlm.

Vehicle intermittenly will complete shut off ,usually at highway speeds, causing a loss of power ,and brakes. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost total power and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a part that needed to be replace was a processor. Ph.

Vehicle totally loses power while driving, sometimes for a split second and sometimes permanently. It also at times will not restart after being shut down without repeated attempts. This vehicle does have a manual transmission. Dealer has no clue as to why. Also rear driver side door repeatedly wont open from the outside of the vehicle.

The car is popping in front, scrubbing in rear, hesitates, loosing power, friendship Ford of bristol could not find the problem while it was under warranty. Now that it's out of warranty I'm giong to have to pay for it, because of there screw ups and it's not right Ford should stand behind there vehicles. Dt.

Consumer states that while driving, a noise is heard in the engine until reaching 40 mph.

Fumes coming from vehicle's engine caused breathing problem to the driver. Yh.

Consumer states while traveling at 65 mph without any indication vehicle losses all power causing consumer to pull over. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm.