10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 2
Average Mileage:
31,333 miles

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problem #27

Feb 012003

Focus

  • miles
The vehicle stalled, and then restarted.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #26

Jan 022003

Focus

  • miles
There was a loud noise coming from the engine.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #25

Feb 112003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
While accelerating on highway, engine and oil light came on; engine began making knocking noise. Pulled car over. Ford dealership stated engine failure due to inproper maintenance. Oil changed according to maintenance schedule -- do not have evidence because it was done by husband. Vehicle only has 60K miles.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #24

Apr 182000

Focus

  • 100 miles
When gas pedal was depressed, the engine revved up, but the speed was not increased, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Cornwall On Hudson, NY, USA

problem #23

Jul 012001

Focus

  • 26,000 miles
While making a turn, vehicle stalled. Dealer was not able to determine cause of problem.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #22

Jan 152003

Focus

  • miles
While driving the vehicle began to smoke under the hood then caught on fire. The dealer has been notified of the problem. Please provide any additional information.

- Lyman, ME, USA

problem #21

Jan 102003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine shuts down causing loss of power steering. Please provide any additional information.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #20

Jan 082003

(reported on)

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has experienced many problems with this vehicle. There is occasional grinding noises when braking suddenly, the brake pedals squeak, the transmission jumps out of gear, there are problems when accelerating, the vehicle stalls when driving above 55 mph, the cruise control is inoperative, and various electrical problems.

- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

problem #19

Jan 082003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the vehicle shut down, causing lost of powersteering. Please provide any additional infomation.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #18

Oct 270200

Focus

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #17

Nov 082002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling on highway vehicle stall and he was able to pull over. Smoke was coming in though the vents the vehicle engine campartment was on fire. Please furnish additional information. Dealer was notified.

- Ontorio, CA, USA

problem #16

Nov 072002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Vehicles stalls while moving in heavy traffic, vehicle has been to the dealer and the problem is reocurring. Please provide additional information.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #15

Oct 192002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shot down.. the dealership is aware of the problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #14

Oct 152002

(reported on)

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • 56,000 miles
Vehicle stalled without any warning, which caused consumer to lose all power.

- Searsport, ME, USA

problem #13

Aug 012002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling on highway vehicle will stall, and engine light will appear on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Philadephia, PA, USA

problem #12

Aug 182002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #11

Aug 262002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut down.

- Baldwin, FL, USA

problem #10

Jun 262002

Focus

  • miles
On a flat surface at any speed vehicles will stall, then shut off. Dealer notified.

- Hiram, GA, USA

problem #9

Apr 172002

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled twice at 65 mph. Dealer could not duplicate the problem.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #8

May 142002

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle will overheat and will not get enough power while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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