Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge Problems of Ford Focus

I was driving home and it started to shift incorrectly and luckily I was closer to home. By the time I had to turn into my driveway it quit shifting all together. My door locks do not lock, I've had to bungee the rear doors together. My mirrors do not work. Also the fuel gauge doesn't read correctly.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle fuel gauge fails to operate correctly past 85 miles until empty. The vehicle stalls out without warning. The contact would have to keep the fuel gauge at half fuel in order for the vehicle to operate correctly. The vehicle was seen at an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and determined a recall was present on the model and informed the contact that a recall could possible be under the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or seen. No dealer was contacted. The failure recurred. The contact received notification for NHTSA recall number 18v735 fuel system, gasoline which at this time the contact has determined this failure could possible be the issues that has occurred on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000. Ck.

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My engine stalls while driving without warning and sometimes has the inability to restart inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication inaccurate distance to empty engine stall.

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My radio has very high static and I cannot use my phone system. My fuel gauge is not reading properly. My car just shuts off while I am driving it. When I pull off the engine stalls. These issues have been on going every since I owned the car. It is a complete lemon.

I've not had a fuel gauge since my 4th warranty repair (turbo replacement turned catastrophic and incurred warranted engine replacement as they blew it in shop and had it for almost three months) and I am not happy at all. And I am now gonna have to go back and get it fixed as this is dangerous for me. I keep a gallon of fuel I'n my car, so I'm basically huffing fumes all the dang time im in my car. . I must keep a gallon of fuel in the car due to the sudden stalls and the subsequent crank, wont start issues. Up until after my car was "repaired". . I didn't have issue until id done run out of fuel and or run out of outa fuel and stalled in most precarious places whilst in motion and driving down the road. I'd run out of fuel and my car would sputter and die. I've walked up to 12 miles to get to a gas station luckily. I am not cool with this shit cause I bought it with lil to no mileage and new off the lot. . . . Magnussen moss has a ring to it if anyone could help. . . To an erratic at best case I've been stranded with no phone, no food nor water at least three times. And they think I'm gonna bring it in for service and allow them to screw me over again? don't think I have a lot of trust for Ford no mo. . . . I hope they stop playing around with people's lives as seemingly expendables and wasting our valuable time and money. I've lost a job from it and that's no joke.

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I have already had to take my Ford Focusc 2012 se. . I have already had my car checked out for the transmission and I feel like it's still running poorly I can hear the transmission still getting stuck and the words transmission failure has appeared on my dashboeard. . . Now the fuel gauge is definitely not working. . . Have invested too much for this car already as I am leasing and I have paid 3xs the amount the car is worth. . . And now afraid anything can go wrong while driving the car. . . . What can I do?? seems no one has anything to help me. . . I have always trusted Ford. . . Now what. . . Am I to die in the car before it will be replaced. . . I have paid too much to worry like this. . . My family will not let it go if anything happens to me as a result of these recalls that do not get fixed. . . I'm going back to the dealer and see if they will honor what you say. . . I feel like no one is caring about the state of my transmission which is still not right. When I drive on high ways it revs toll hits right gear and pulls constant on regular city streets. . Please tell me what to do. . . I dont feel safe in my own vehicle. . . Not anymore. . Please help I'm 54 and do not have means to start again. . . Please help me.

Still having issues with the transmission, shuddering in lower gears, jerks and lunges. Sometimes the rpm's fluctuate. Also need to bring back in for service for the fuel gauge.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, dressing the accelerator pedal and failed to accelerate. The contact stated the check engine light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for . The vehicle began to stall and he could smell fuel entering the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated the transmission ready warning message was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact stated the fuel gauge was not providing not correct fuel measurement. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to local dealer russell and smith Ford located at 3440 s loop w, houston, TX 77025, (713) 230-8368, were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where he was informed needing emission valve was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 101,205. Dp.

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Car will start to shudder when accelerating after coming to a stop (ex. Stop sign/light). Vehicle wont start after pumping gas. Fuel gauge seems to be off even after a recall was done. When accelerating rpm will go up but the car wont accelerate.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the fuel gauge became inoperable. As a result, the vehicle ran out of fuel on several occasions and stalled. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The contact called bowditch Ford (11291 jefferson Ave, newport news, va 23601, (800) 735-2211) and was referred to NHTSA. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 40,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, when the vehicle seized. The contact stated multiple warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the fuel gauge was showing fuel was available but was showing correctly. The contact stated triple a was able to jump the battery and fuel to the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The contact stated on September 13,2019 while driving 55 mph, when the vehicle seized and experience the same failure. The contact stated on February 12,2020, while stationed at a fuel station, when depressing the accelerator pedal and the rpm accelerate but failed to move forward. The contact stated she had to depress the accelerator pedal multiple times to accelerate to 10 mph. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to local dealer mike reichenbach Ford Lincoln located at 600 n coit st, florence, SC 29501, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown computer update to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired as of yet. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Dp.

Fuel gauge suddenly inaccurate- showing fuller than it should be. Noticed discrepancy after driving a short distance, shopped and planned to get gas on the way home. When I started the engine the gauge went from 1/2 full to 3/4 full. It remained 3/4 full with additional driving of multiple trips. I was told by the local Ford dealer this was not covered under recall 18532.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. Also, the fuel gauge did not function properly and indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle when there really was none. The vehicle was taken to kistler Ford sales inc. (5555 central Ave, toledo, OH 43615), but they were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The Ford manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel failed and was difficult to turn. Also, the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to jarrett scott Ford of plant city (2000 e baker st, plant city, FL 33563 (877) 751-9729) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Vehicle fuel gauge is off by 50 miles + - 10 miles. Vehicle stalls after filling fuel take to full level. Engine check light stays on solid after the first time the vehicle ran out of gas. Transmission is loud and grinds when making turns and has a jerking motion when increasing and decreasing speed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving the fuel gauge warning light illuminated and failed to provide the accurate reading. In addition, the contact stated that while driving the vehicle failed to shift gears. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called sheehy Ford of warrenton dealer at (540) 423-0904, located at 6443 lee hwy, warrenton, va 20187, and it was informed part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms part not available. Aw.

My car is missing/stuttering, the fuel gauge doesn't show the accurate miles to empty, and my car shuts off while I'm driving both locally and on the highway. I've almost been in two wrecks because the car keeps shutting off. When I put gas in the vehicle the car won't immediately crank. I have to try to crank it about 3 times before it starts. My car does a lot of the same things that are listed in recall # 18v735.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that there were multiple failures progressing without warning. The vehicle lost power and began to stall. In addition, the fuel gauge was not displaying the correct fuel amount. Woody anderson Ford (2500 jordan ln NW, huntsville, al 35810, (877) 315-0514) replaced the clutch assembly, but the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was also taken to more than one independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline), but it was unsure if the failures were related. The part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Car was being driven at about 30 mph when it suddenly shut off. Car would not restart. Fuel gauge indicated 71 miles to empty, 2 days after dealer supposedly recalibrated fuel gauge by reprogramming computer. This has happened several times in the past 3 months. Dealer says clutch (in this automatic vehicle) failed "shudder test", and needs $1500 replacement. He says this could explain car shutting off. I cannot risk my pregnant daughter being stranded by this car. Very disappointed inford and this dealer.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle shuddered when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called lafontaine Ford of birch run (11661 n beyer rd, birch run, mi 48415, (989) 652-6157) and was informed to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 108,980.

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel gauge failed to provide the accurate reading. In addition, the contact stated that when attempted to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer and was also referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 14,333. Aw.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle shuttered and stalled. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to work without warning and the vehicle ran out of fuel. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called roadside assistance for more fuel. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle returned to normal. The failure recurred twice. The local dealer (north brothers Ford located at 33300 Ford rd, westland, mi 48185 (800) 586-4203) stated that the contact had to pay to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-392-3673 and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,900.

Brakes are erratic, often feels as if car may not brake in time then shudders on acceleration, slips, jerks, hesitates, suffers delayed accelerstion, delays in downshifting. Stalled just after turning at an intersection, engine simply did not switch on. Electrical circuit drained battery. Inaccurate fuel gauge indication / distance to empty, high fuel consumption.

2012 Ford Focus fuel gauge reading erratic, specifically indicating full when near empty. This problem is accompanied by emissions check engine codes po420 and po456. This problem is identified in tsbs as early as 2013 as an "evap purge valve" failure. False fuel level indication may cause drivers to run out of fuel and become stranded.

Inaccurate distance to empty & inaccurate fuel gauge indicator. When I put gas in the car it won't start up at first, I have to recrank and reve up the engine. When I make turns or idle for too long, the battery light blinks and the car shudders, the battery is new. Also multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) with illumination of check engine light.

Fuel gauge light came on and tank indicated empty even though tank had just been filled. Dealer checked system and found no fuel system problem but said the problem was caused by leaving the key on (listening to radio) while filling the tank. Within 1 week of dealer visit the same problem reoccurred at least 10 times. However, key has been in off position during refueling. Dealer has not been notified of latest incident.

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When vehicle fuel level goes below 1/2 tank, engine begins to "buck" and lose power. When fuel level gets to 1/4 tank, engine becomes very sluggish, "over revs", "bucks" and is subject to stalling at times of acceleration(I. E. : expressway ramp entrances). Have had the vehicle to the local Ford dealer and they could not duplicate the problem. Have had it to a general repair facility and they could not locate the problem, though they did experience it on several test drives. Currently making arrangements to have gas tank dropped and the 2 filters in the fuel sending unit inspected, as suggested in odi id no. 10023502 on NHTSA website. This vehicle has been involved in two inccidents that could well have been devistating accidents, due to the engine stalling upon entrance to an expresway and once in heavy city traffic at a turn light.

Fuel gauge is not registering the proper amount of fuel. The fuel gauge shows a quarter tank of fuel, but in fact, the tank is empty. Dealer was notified.