10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,884 miles

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problem #9

Apr 182001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Fuel indication gives wrong reading when full indication reads empty.

- Va Beach, VA, USA

problem #8

Mar 202001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While traveling or while in park noice large amount of fuel gushing from fuel tank.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Due to a problem with fuel pump; when fuel tank is full fuel gauge registers empty. Also, fuel pump has been replaced three times which has not corrected problem.

- Deluce, GA, USA

problem #6

Jan 292001

Focus

  • miles
While driving fuel tank will show that it is empty when, in reality, tank is full. Also, a problem with brake system. Brakes will not activate on time to stop vehicle.

- Wharton, NJ, USA

problem #5

Aug 212000

Focus

  • miles
Leak at fuel tank hose caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm

- Petersburg, VA, USA

problem #4

Nov 142000

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Rear brakes would make squealing noises when stopping. Three different times fuel guage failed to register correct fuel. If air conditioner was on, a cloud came out of vents. Also, tape deck had an electrical short/ vehicle would vibrate while it was idling., and engine revved on its own. Vehicle felt like it was slipping into neutral.

- Concorde, NH, USA

problem #3

Aug 112000

Focus

  • miles
Fuel tank failed.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 102000

Focus

  • miles
Car off at refueling. After fill-up, car started and fuel gauge reads empty and low-fuel indicator illuminates. Dealer replaced sender&fuel pump and this has not resolved the problem. After driven several miles (>10) fuel gauge works again. Customer told to deal with it.

- Hillsborough, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 221999

Focus

  • miles
Reporting a possible fuel tank explosion that could have occurred. Vehicle was rearended by an Audi A4, 2000 vehicle at an impact of approximately 10 - 15 mph. Impact left a dent in back of fuel tank. Dealer notified.

- Mesa, AZ, USA