10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 13
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 2
Average Mileage:
2,502 miles

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problem #130

Jul 282002

Focus

  • miles
Car has stalled multiple times at speed took it to the local Ford dealership and they couldn't find any problems. Last time it stalled my husband replaced the fuel filter and fixed the problem for 2 days and it acts like it is going to happen again.

- Saint Marys, WV, USA

problem #129

Jul 312002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While driving for 75 miles West on I96 the car came to a complete stop, no power.luckly I managed to pull over. The car restarted after a few minutes, but the engine shut down a further 5 times till I arrived at the dealer. They spent a couple of days with the car, all they could tell me that they felt I needed to change the plugs and leads. Have not driven the car for any long distances since.still have burning smell from engine compartment, can not smell inside the car now as Ford did fit a carbon cabin filter.have had front sway bars replaced, along with rear wheel bearing, under extended warranty at $100 cost to myself. Plugs and wires Ford refused to pay for.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #128

May 152002

Focus

  • miles
While driving at any speed batteries will die, then engine will start again without turning ignition.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #127

Jul 302002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
I have totally lost power too many times to count. It seems to happen without rhyme or reason. It can happen at any speed, 25mph to 75mph. It can happen when the engine is hot or cold. If going at faster speeds, I may drop to 20mph, at slower speeds, I come to a complete stop. On 2 occasions, at faster speeds, the entire front of the car was shaking as I lost power. On 3 occasions the check engine light flickered. This can happen tomorrow and then not happen for days or even weeks. I have had the car into the dealer at least 5 times. They, however, only have 2 of them recorded. The other times when I had it in, I was taking it in for re-calls, so they oviously didn't record the engine problem. They have no clue what is wrong. I've been told I bought bad gas. I've been told to let the engine warm up longer - although that is clearly not the problem. I've been told more or less, that I am nuts, nothing was wrong. I was also told the check engine light can not flicker, either it is on or off. It flickered! the last time I had it in I was told not to bring it back in again, unless one of the following occurred #1 the loss of power occurs as I am driving by the dealership or #2 the car totally breaks down. I was told that would be the best thing that could happen! they said they could figure out the problem then! a couple of times when this has happened, I've been on the highway, with my 5yo in the back seat. I nearly got rear ended both times. I also asked the dealer if other owners of the Focus had similar problems. I was told "no, you are the only one we are aware of." I have found out since then, through others, such as yourself, that this is not true. I hope that you can help find and reslove the problem before someone loses a life. Thanks.

- Ishpeming, MI, USA

problem #126

Aug 152001

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle would stall while driving at multiple speed. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Grand Rige, FL, USA

problem #125

Oct 182001

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle completely stopped while driving up a hill at 45 mph, as a result of the vehilce stopping the vehcle then began to roll backwards, the vehicle has stopped like this three other times and the dealer has told the consumer that there is no problem, the consumer is requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer. Nlm

- Barling, AR, USA

problem #124

Jul 292002

Focus

  • miles
Engine stalls.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #123

Jul 222002

Focus

  • miles
The engine hesitates, idles and fluctuates from 4000 to 5000 RPM, then drops to 0. everything on the control panel starts signaling, including the check engine light. Head lights go on and off. In general, the whole electrical system of the car goes off and on; it flashes..

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #122

Jul 172002

Focus

  • miles
While moving in very heavy stop & go traffic on freeway, engine suddenly & without warning lost power & stalled. No warning lights, no engine codes. 3 occupants, A/C on, 95 degree F outside temp, 1/2 tank fuel. Engine restarted after several attempts but could not develop power to accelerate. Engine continually stalled. 45 minutes later after a tow to nearest Ford dealership, engine started & ran normally. Dealership test drove, inspected & performed diagnostic tests. Found no codes, no problems.

- Romeo, MI, USA

problem #121

Apr 012002

Focus

  • miles
In highway traffic vehicle shutsdown unexpectedly. Dealer has replaced fuel pump, and computer board. Problem keeps reoccurring.

- Warren Hieghts, OH, USA

problem #120

Jun 262002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
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.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #119

May 032002

Focus

  • miles
PE O2 040 /engine stalling: Engine would stall when accelerating from a stop position or while driving. Also, while coming to a stop. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions, but problem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Gladestone, MO, USA

problem #118

Mar 182002

Focus

  • miles
While driving vehicle will stall out without any warning. Causing loss of power.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #117

Jul 152002

Focus

  • miles
The engine stalled while driving with loss off steering/vehicle control.

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #116

Jul 142002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
My Ford Focus stalls while in operation. It happens under various conditions: Accelerating up a hill, accelerating down a hill, while on a straightaway, while going around a hairpin turn. It happens when it's hot, cold, or nice out. The only constant is that when this happens, first the battery light comes on, then the oil, engine, and gas lights come on; the steering locks up after a few seconds, and the brakes go after that. The first time it happened was in the fall of 2000, during the first year I had the car. When I brought it into the dealership the next morning, they looked at it, told me the car's computer had no memory of anything going wrong, told me they could not duplicate the problem, and that I must have turned the key off in the ignition while driving! it happened again a few months later and I brought my car back in to the dealership. This time, they said they'd fixed it. This problem continues to happen, however, and the conditions under which it happens are so varied that I can't even find a pattern to this problem.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #115

Jan 012002

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has stalled 3-4 times at 10-20 mph and 45 -50 mph. Dealer cannot find cause of problem.

- Waltham, MA, USA

problem #114

Jul 092002

Focus

  • miles
PE 02-040/engine stalling: Vehicle stalls while driving, vehicle taken to dealer, and they replaced a fuel injector, but problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

problem #113

Jul 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has stalled numerous times at speeds of up to 65 mph. Dealer has replaced fuel pump three times, did not remedy the problem.

- Brick, NJ, USA

problem #112

Mar 112002

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle would momentarily lose power while driving at multiple speed. Vehicle been to the dealer, and the problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #111

Jun 102002

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 30-40 mph. After vehicle stalls, it takes up to 25 minutes to restart. Dealer cannot find a cause.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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