10.0

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

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problem #90

Mar 072002

Focus

  • miles
Driving along the freeway and the engine stalled. Was able to refire the motor and continue car conti nued to run rough.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #89

Feb 152002

Focus

  • miles
This stalling while driving problem has occurred on two occasions, both times at low speed. Once while making a right 90deg turn and once while slowly rolling to a stop at an intersection. The seconed time the car was hard to restart.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #88

Jun 072002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Approx, 1 month ago the engine stalled out while driving on the highway. 6/6/02 the engine stalled out on highway offramp. 6/7/02 car stalled out while going approx 35mph on a city street. This sounds alarmingly like the "Focus" of one of the two new investigations being opened. I am going to try to get my dealer to let me out of my lease. Thanks.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #87

May 272002

Focus

  • miles
The engine stalls while driving as if it is going to shut down. The signal lights will not stop blinking when making left or right turns. This was repaired by East Ford in Feb 2001 and this problem is back again. I feel that these are more defects in the Focus.

- Ridgeland, MS, USA

problem #86

Feb 262002

Focus

  • miles
Engine stalled when making a clockwise hairpin turn (freeway transition) with approx. 1/4 tank of gas.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #85

May 312002

Focus

  • miles
Six weeks previously, engine stalled on freeway. Dealer said couldn't find a problem and let them know if it happened again. 5/31/02 could not get car to go; had towed to dealer. After several days they finally thought it was the air intake valve causing the problem. Today I hear about the Focus stalling problem possibly being caused by debris in gas tank. I am afraid to drive this car for fear it will stall again on the freeway. I was lucky the last time that I was able to coast to the shoulder and did not get into a crash. I was able to re-start the car and get it off the freeway. Other continuing problems that I have had the dealer fix over 3 times each: Squeaking brakes and molding around the doors falling off.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #84

Jun 112002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While driving at low speed and without warning vehicle stalled. Then, shutoff in the middle of traffic. Dealer has been notified mechanic stated engine stalling was under investigation.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

problem #83

Apr 102002

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has been hesitating when coming to a stop, almost stalling. On 8 June 2002 vehicle stalled while coming to a stop. Dealer cannot find a cause.

- Jateneau Quebec, CD, USA

problem #82

Jan 152001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled twice when slowing down to stop, dealer has cleaned airbox. Numerous times and vehicle will still hesitate, almost stalling.

- Lake Hughes, CA, USA

problem #81

Apr 012002

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was going 45mph on a bridge and stalled as vehicle was shifting to 4th gear. Steering locked and brakes failed while motor shutdown. Air conditioner and radio continued to work. Vehicle restarted, but the engine check light came on, and vehicle stalled again. Crankshaft was replaced by Ford dealer.

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #80

Jan 172001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle will jerk, on one occasion it would not go more than 35mph and then it stalled, vehicle has also stalled at highway speeds. This has happened numerous times. Contacted dealer who cannot fix the problem.

- Sumrall, MI, USA

problem #79

Feb 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled while attempting to park, it would not restart for 12-14 hours, the dealer was notified of the incident, the vehicle has stalled a total of four times the dealer has replaced the fuel pump, sensor assembly and fuse assembly.

- Winchester, KY, USA

problem #78

Sep 232000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire.(claim#42-1295-268)

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #77

Jul 162001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The insured stated the the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.(claim#04-1294-277)

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #76

Dec 092001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While parked with the ignition off, the vehicle caught on fire.(claim#59-V961-685)

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #75

Oct 092001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While drivng, the insured noticed smoke coming from the hood, and then the vehicle caught on fire.(claim#40-2559-357)

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #74

Jul 012001

Focus

  • miles
While driving 20 mph, car complete shut off causing consumer to lose complete control of vehicle and manuvering of steering wheel, manufacturer contacted.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #73

Apr 252001

Focus

  • miles
The vehicle stalled out while driving, when making left hand turns and also exhibits no start no clank condition, dealer replaced the sender but the problem resurfaced. Nlm

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #72

May 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly around 35 mph. Dealer cannot remedy problem.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #71

Jan 012001

Focus

  • miles
Engine stalled at 30 to 35 mph. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that battery was defective. Dealer replaced battery. Consumer stated that problem still occuring.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

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