Car stalled and would not start-started shaking and then stalled.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

Stalls out at highway speeds.

- Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA

After reading in my 10/13/02 detroit news/free press about problems reguarding my 2000 Ford Focus, I decided to lodge this complaint. The article listed one problem being a sudden stalling of the vehicle. While driving at 40 mph my car just stalled out. I could not restart it. I had it towed to a service station about 1 block from where it stalled. I was told it needed a new fuel pump. I paid $625 for the repair. After reading the article I am now wondering if this was a problem caused by faulty Ford parts.

- Huntington Woods, MI, USA

Vehicle stalls intermittantly at 20-35 mph. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 2-3 times, no problem was found. Nlm

- Elmwood Park, IL, USA

Consumer states that vehicle stalled. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

- Younstown, OH, USA

Engine stalling while driving on freeway for no reason, it happened three times since I purchased the car as new two and half years ago. First time it happens, the car was only 6 month old. I was lucky that all those three times when it stalled I didn't get into any accident but it's scary when it happened on a busy highway. I know some other Focus owners had the same problems happened to them too. Thanks for your time and attention.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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

- Annandale, VA, USA

Ongoing issue, vehicle stalls, loss of engine power in tunrs such as highway ramps-particularly bad with 1/4 tank of gas or less, at times must coast for some distance to regain power. Almost rearended on numerous occaions. Vehicle has also exhibited stutter & stumles at cruising speed throughout life of vehicle. Most likely fuel related issue, fuel pump replaced at around 10000, no improvement. Rather than stalling in turns, engine often seems as if siezed up, tach shows aroung 900-1200rpms sensation of engine braking. Big problem on cloverleafs of balt/wash area. One amongst many quality issues T.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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

- Brockton, MA, USA

In April of 2000 the first problem was encountered when the car lost electrical power and went on auxillary power- I was towed to the dealer and the alternator was found to be the cause of the power failure - both alternator and battery were replaced with no further problems to report as of yet. Second problem encountered while idling I noticed the fan was not turning on to cool the engine down- I brought car to dealer in January of 2002 where I was told that there was a problem with the fan relay switch which was replaced to my satisfaction. No further problems have surfaced with cooling system. Thirdly and most troubling is my experience with the automatic transmission. I had noticed the transmission slipping in early 2002 (Jan) and had the dealer look at it- they told me the fluid level was low and added a quart and test drove - immediate afterwards changed gears great - as time went on I noticed it again- I made an appointment with the dealer- before the appointment the car started worsening until complete transmisiion failure occured. The car was towed to dealer wher it was worked on for about 3-5 days - a new transmission was supposed to be installed (4/2002). 2000 miles later and 4 months same problem surfacing again!! I have an appointment in the morning hopefully the problem will be addressed. I believe this problem is a safety concern and an accident waiting to happen- so far I have been lucky enough to escape injury or death. There are over 60 incident reports listed on NHTSA 's web site for transmission failures and I believe someone needs to look into this matter further. I am considering legal options as well as a simple yet effective way of voicing my opinions through never purchasing a Ford again!!!

- West Babylon, NY, USA

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.

- Niles, MI, USA

Vehicle would stall while driving at any multiple speeds. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Harvey, LA, USA

While driving thermostat went from regular temperature to hot. After vehicle was turned off by itself a few times it caught on fire.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

I have not been in an accident due to the frequent stalling of my Ford foucs (at varrying rates of speed). However, it is a hazard to all Focus owner's and all those who use the streets and highways. I found no other forum too complain or forewarn.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

At any speed vehicle will stall. Vehicle will stay off until it is pulled over and restarted. Contacted dealer.

- Elmonte, CA, USA

Vehicle stalled at 20 mph, all gauges went haywire. Please provide additional information.

- Delwood, MO, USA

This car stalled in the middle of an intersection at peak traffic hours and at the top of a freeway exit ramp. We have seen tv new reports and an article in the san diego union tribune regarding these same symptoms.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

Twice, while on a trip, the engine has stalled on the highway doing 70 mph. Both times the car would only do 10 to 20 mph max. With my family, on busy highways.

- Coppell, TX, USA

Engine stalls when car in extended turns (such as freeway on ramp). Problem first notice when fuel indication at just under 1/4 tank. Problem occurring at over 1/4 tank now.

- Brighton, MI, USA

PE 02 040/engine stalling: Vehicle stalls while driving at highway speed. Vehicle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Odessa, FL, USA