10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 2
Average Mileage:
47,236 miles

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problem #13

May 132002

Focus

  • 39,000 miles
While driving up hill with less than a quarter tank of gas the engine lost. When the accelerator was pressed the vehicle reacted like it was out of gas.

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #12

Apr 022003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,756 miles
Engine stalls or shudders when fuel level reaches a quarter of a tank.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #11

Apr 032003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
The seal on windshield came off and there was a noise in the front end of the vehicle. The engine stalled, and the vehicle experienced a fuel system problem.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

problem #10

Dec 172002

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Vehicle stalled for 3-5 seconds in a right hand curve. No check engine lights or other indicators. Called dealership and they have not heard of any other complaints and want to charge me to check the computer in the car. Car has also stalled and died when approaching stop lights but restarted first try. Brakes also make a loud high pitch squeal at all times. I am contacting Ford for assistance. We will see how far I get.

- Boyd, TX, USA

problem #9

Nov 252002

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle began stalling at every stop light or intersection when braking. The owner managed to turn around and drive back to her house. The vehicle has been towed to the nearest dealership for diagnosis.

- Gulf Point, MI, USA

problem #8

Oct 102002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle will shut down due to the fuel system failing. The fuel system was replaced by the dealership but the failure still persist.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

problem #7

Oct 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner noticed a puddle underneath vehicle after parking for several hours. Gas tank was leaking. Fuel had leaked all over the exhaust pipe, and other areas underneath. The vehicle stalled while driving on the highway three times. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and replaced fuel injection system, the entire gas tank and fuel delivery system but the problem still occurred.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #6

Jun 112002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle stalls from stop to go point. Cause of failure is unknown.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 042002

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving 20 mph, vehicle will completely shutdown. After inspection by dealer, it was determined that fuel pump had failed. Not only the fuel pump, but fuse to fuel pump and gasket for fuel pump were replaced.

- Boalsburg, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 202001

Focus

  • miles
Consumer experiencing problems with gas mileage, currently getting approximately 15 miles per gallon when previously getting around 29 miles per gallon, the dealer was contacted three times but diagnostic test show no problems.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #3

Nov 072001

Focus

  • miles
3 occurrences: Vehicle receives no fuel and stalls to almost a stop when entering interstate highways from entrance ramps. Occurs when fuel is between empty and 1/4 full. Tank has at least 3-4 gallons in it. Must pull off to shoulder and let car sit until it will reaccelerate. Very dangerous in that if car enters lane of traffic cannot accelarate vehilce at all.

- Baldwin City, KS, USA

problem #2

Aug 202001

Focus

  • miles
Consumer experiencing problems with gas mileage, currently getting approximately 15 miles per gallon when previously getting around 29 miles per gallon, the dealer was contacted three times but diagnostic test show no problems.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #1

Apr 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where. Consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify). Gas leaks. Failed suspension parts (consumer did not specify). Tires wear prematurely (consumer did not give tire information). Splash shields broke. Brocking wires in central locking system.

- Attica, OH, USA