Problems with 2000 Ford Focus FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), the failure indicated in the recall notice recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice for repairs, but the dealer stated that they did not have to honor the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 41,444.

Stalled then would not crank over. mechanic said they would need to replace the fuel pump. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the vehicle stalled while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph. the contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure recurred intermittently whenever the fuel tank was one quarter of a tank fuel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the fuel pump had malfunctioned would need to be replaced. the contact stated called the manufacturer regarding the fuel pump and the manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do to assist because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 37,750.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would hesitate and fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance since the vehicle was over the statute of limitation on nhtsa recall campaign number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to jerk abnormally as the speedometer failed. the vehicle later stalled yet the contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to an authorized dealer. the dealer performed a diagnostic and advised that the fuel delivery modular would need replacing. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) and was advised by the dealer that the recall had expired. she called the manufacturer and was advised that the recall was only effective for ten years and the vehicle was outside of the ten year limitation. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 165,000 and the current mileage was 167,913.

Tl*the contact owns 2000 ford focus. the contact stated that after having the recall repair for the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (03v482000), the fuel pump failed to function normally. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the contact advised the dealer that the fuel pump was previously replaced per the recall. the dealer stated that they would only repair the free recall repair one time. the contact stated that the replacement fuel pump was faulty and another recall should be issued by the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the failure seemed to be identical to recall 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 38,500.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the contact was attempting to add fuel to the vehicle, when he noticed that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and fell to the ground with a full tank of gasoline. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who replaced the straps. the contact did not in inform the dealer nor was the manufacturer aware of the failure. the current mileage was 99,944. the failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

My 2000 ford focus stalls whenever i come to a stop, it occurs everyday and at times my car has shut off right in the middle of traffic almost causing collisions. nothing has been done to correct the failure, ford has not contacted me in regards to the recall nor have they return any of my attempts to get the problem solved. *tr

Normal driving when accelerating or going on ramps onto the hwy. also it happens when making left turns onto street etc. car stalls, or the power gets caught off. this problem led to oncoming traffic car hit my car as the car stalled when i was making left hand turn. it occurs often when below 1/3 fuel tank of fuel. ford had issued extended warranty on the fuel delivery module 10 years only since initial purchase date. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would hesitate, stall and lose power while moving uphill and occasionally on a level surface. he had to restart the vehicle for it to function properly. the contact replaced and checked all components within the fuel system except for the fuel pump; however, the problem continued. the vehicle had not inspected or repaired. the contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) and was informed that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was approximately 91,000. the failure mileage was approximately 90,500.

2000 ford focus. after pumping gas and then starting the engine. the car starts and then dies. the rpm. goes just under 2 and then drops down to nothing and the engine stalls. i have taken it to my mechanic several time and he can't figure it out. so then i took it to a mechanic that deals just in engines, and he doesn't know what's going on with it. the problem is that it only does it after you pump fuel. it starts fine every other time. the only other difference is that i am noticing that i go through fuel faster now and i am getting less mileage. *tr

I noticed slight hesitation in my 2000 ford focus in june of 2009, and requested that my local ford dealership consider replacing the fuel sender and pump because this was a known internal ford campaign replacement part issue. they indicated because it was not a severe hesitation, they could not perform that work under the replacement campaign. this hesitation continued but very intermittently. then in july 2010, i was driving with my wife and daughter in the above car, and attempted to get on interstate 95. the car began to have severe hesitation issues when i gassed it, and i was unable to get the car above ~ 35 mph as cars swerved past me honking because i could not achieve highway speeds. i drove in the breakdown lane with flashers on and got off at the next exit and returned home via local roads with the symptoms still showing (severe hesitation). i brought the car to my local ford dealer. they diagnosed it as having the fuel sender and pump problem of the recall, but also indicated the cost was no longer covered by ford because ford had a ten year limit on replacement ! i would ...

Driving down the road in a subdivision at about 20 mph, turned, and heard a cracking sound from left front tire. stopped and got out to look = left front spring coil was broken. i drive a 2000 ford focus. have also had trouble with the ignition system - key not turning in tumbler - and with the fuel pump module. last contacted recall from ford dealership was for "wiper motor in 2001." *tr