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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 3
- Average Mileage:
- 36,886 miles
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While trying to start vehicle it would not start or move. Dealer cannot find cause.
- Chicago, IL, USA
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also while starting vehicle there is a no start condition. Dealer cannot determine cause and not willing to assist consumer.
- Hamilton, OH, USA
Intermittently vehicle will stall and die without warning. Dealer inspected vehicle.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Brakes do not work and driver uses his clutch to slowdown vehicle. Also, front brake drums, and front shocks broke/ vehicle stalls unexpectedly, and the cv axle broke. Dealer cannot determine cause any of these problems.
- Aurora, CO, USA
The car keeps stalling out. Dealer has said "it's your car, your problem, deal with it."
- College Park, MD, USA
Vehicle will stop running while driving on highway. Engine and electronics will shut off, causing loss of power brakes and steering. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times, but defect keeps occurring.
- Old Orchard Beach, ME, USA
On 6 differentt ocassions, in the same day, my car would decelerate while I was trying to accelerate. On the last 3 ocassions, the car shut down and the engine, oil & battery lights came on. This occurred while I was on major roads & the highway; I could have been injuried/killed. My car was towed to the dealership & the tow truck driver informed me that my Focus was the fifth one this week he towed with these prblems.
- Northampton, PA, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
Brakes to this date continue to be a problem; grinding, squeeling, etc; cruise control sticks, airconditioner leaks, sometimes ignition switch turns sometimes not, car vibrates excessively, car speeds up and slows down on its own, and stalls occassionally...received recall on rear drum axle but nothing from Ford on anything else. I do not feel safe in this vehicle.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
Radio volume goes up when shifting from park to reverse or reverse to drive or drive to park, after turning off ignition and removing key, alarm still goes off as if key is still in ignition, you have to reinsert key and remove again to stop alarm outside door handles stay in open position sometimes after closing door
- Pontotoc, MS, USA
Engine will cut out when accelerating and rpms reach approximately 3200. This problem ocurred after recent recall work to replace injector pressure sensor. I discovered that it is particulary dangerous when attempting to accelerate and pass another vehicle on two lane road only to have your engine quit providing power.
- Stafford, VA, USA
Vehicle stalls on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of the problem.
- Palm City, FL, USA
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Please fill free to provide further details.
- Cleveland Height, OH, USA
Interior lights come on intermittently. Brakes make noise when applied/ radio will come on intermittently, and dome lights work intermittently.. right front light is brighter than left light. Defroster malfunctions. Front tires makes squeaking noise, key get stuck in ignition and truck lock when trying to get out.
- Salisbury, MD, USA
On four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. Dealer replaced the battery, the alternator. Each time returning the car which once again shut down while driving.
- Severna Park, MD, USA
Ford Focus stopped running while on busy highway, could have been killed
- Portland, OR, USA
Ignition would not turn and the key stuck inside.
- Houston, TX, USA
- Sunberry, PA, USA