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12E007000 Feb 24, 2012 EQUIPMENT

RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRI...

Complaints

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Dec 21, 2021 Suspension Crash 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The co...

Dec 21, 2021 Wheels Crash 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The co...

Dec 21, 2021 Suspension Crash 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The co...

Dec 21, 2021 Wheels Crash 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The co...

Sep 15, 2021 Air Bags

The front dashboard and steering wheel airbags went off. if I was moving this could’ve ended even worse but luckily I was stopped. My hearing was affected. I was parked at a red light and my airbags went off. I did not hit anything nor was my car moving. Witnesses at a restaurant and auto repair s...

Sep 15, 2021 Air Bags

The front dashboard and steering wheel airbags went off. if I was moving this could’ve ended even worse but luckily I was stopped. My hearing was affected. I was parked at a red light and my airbags went off. I did not hit anything nor was my car moving. Witnesses at a restaurant and auto repair s...

Apr 12, 2021 Electrical System

KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

Apr 12, 2021 Engine

KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

Apr 12, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

Apr 12, 2021 Electrical System

KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

Apr 12, 2021 Engine

KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

Apr 12, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

Sep 17, 2020 Structure Fire 108,000 mi

ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY P...

Sep 17, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 108,000 mi

ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY P...

Sep 17, 2020 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY P...

Sep 17, 2020 Structure Fire 108,000 mi

ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY P...

Sep 17, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 108,000 mi

ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY P...

Sep 17, 2020 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY P...

Aug 6, 2020 Electrical System 68,000 mi

THERE ARE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR LIGHTS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ANYTIME AND SOMETIMES NONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS WORK AT ALL.

Aug 6, 2020 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

THERE ARE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR LIGHTS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ANYTIME AND SOMETIMES NONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS WORK AT ALL.

Aug 6, 2020 Electrical System 68,000 mi

THERE ARE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR LIGHTS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ANYTIME AND SOMETIMES NONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS WORK AT ALL.

Aug 6, 2020 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

THERE ARE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR LIGHTS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ANYTIME AND SOMETIMES NONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS WORK AT ALL.

Jul 18, 2020 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

SEE COMPLAINT 11338120 I WANTED TO ADD PICTURES

Jul 18, 2020 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

SEE COMPLAINT 11338120 I WANTED TO ADD PICTURES

Jul 8, 2020 Suspension 158,000 mi

WHILE I FIND RUST RECALLS FOR 2001 FOCUS FUSIONS AND WINDSTARS FORD CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR FRAME COLLAPS FROM EXCESSIVE RUST PROBLEMS. WE PULLED OUT OF OUR DRIVE HEADED UP A BLIND HILL AND THE FRONT END TOTALLY COLLAPSED LEAVING US AS AN EASY TARGET. SEVERAL GOOD FOLKS JUMPED INTO ACTION TO H...

Jul 8, 2020 Suspension 158,000 mi

WHILE I FIND RUST RECALLS FOR 2001 FOCUS FUSIONS AND WINDSTARS FORD CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR FRAME COLLAPS FROM EXCESSIVE RUST PROBLEMS. WE PULLED OUT OF OUR DRIVE HEADED UP A BLIND HILL AND THE FRONT END TOTALLY COLLAPSED LEAVING US AS AN EASY TARGET. SEVERAL GOOD FOLKS JUMPED INTO ACTION TO H...

Jun 15, 2020 Electrical System 91 mi

KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Engine 91 mi

KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Electrical System 91 mi

KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR

Jun 15, 2020 Engine 91 mi

KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR

Nov 20, 2019 Engine 136,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED SOMEONE TO REAR END MY CAR. NOW WONT STAY RUNNING WHEN IDLING. CAR CUTS OFF AT LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS OR WHEN BREAKING OR ENGAGING CLUTCH.

Nov 20, 2019 Engine 136,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED SOMEONE TO REAR END MY CAR. NOW WONT STAY RUNNING WHEN IDLING. CAR CUTS OFF AT LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS OR WHEN BREAKING OR ENGAGING CLUTCH.

Mar 14, 2019 Service Brakes 123,961 mi

AFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, ABOUT 4.6 MILES, I TURNED RIGHT INTO MY PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOME WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE CAR ACCELERATED DIRECTLY INTO THE ROCK WALL THAT SERVES AS A BARRIER BETWEEN THE PARKING, WALKWAY AND BUILDING; I IMMEDIATELY PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, PUT...

Mar 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,961 mi

AFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, ABOUT 4.6 MILES, I TURNED RIGHT INTO MY PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOME WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE CAR ACCELERATED DIRECTLY INTO THE ROCK WALL THAT SERVES AS A BARRIER BETWEEN THE PARKING, WALKWAY AND BUILDING; I IMMEDIATELY PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, PUT...

Mar 14, 2019 Service Brakes 123,961 mi

AFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, ABOUT 4.6 MILES, I TURNED RIGHT INTO MY PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOME WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE CAR ACCELERATED DIRECTLY INTO THE ROCK WALL THAT SERVES AS A BARRIER BETWEEN THE PARKING, WALKWAY AND BUILDING; I IMMEDIATELY PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, PUT...

Mar 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,961 mi

AFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, ABOUT 4.6 MILES, I TURNED RIGHT INTO MY PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOME WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE CAR ACCELERATED DIRECTLY INTO THE ROCK WALL THAT SERVES AS A BARRIER BETWEEN THE PARKING, WALKWAY AND BUILDING; I IMMEDIATELY PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, PUT...

Nov 7, 2018 Structure 137,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR HAS BEEN ACTING UP FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. NOW MY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. MANY OF THE 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY SAY MY VIN NO. IS NOT ONE OF THEM. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY DOOR FIXED. WHEN I WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED ON...

Nov 7, 2018 Structure 137,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR HAS BEEN ACTING UP FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. NOW MY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. MANY OF THE 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY SAY MY VIN NO. IS NOT ONE OF THEM. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY DOOR FIXED. WHEN I WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED ON...

Aug 21, 2018 Engine 153,500 mi

CAR WAS DRIVING FINE RUNNING A FEW ERRANDS. STOPPED AT A STORE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES , WHEN I GOT BACK IN AND STARTED THE ENGINE ALL I HEARD WAS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND THE IDLE WAS ROUGH. DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ABOUT THE CAR AND DISCOVERED ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ENGINE FAILURE . SO THATS WHAT H...

Aug 21, 2018 Engine 153,500 mi

CAR WAS DRIVING FINE RUNNING A FEW ERRANDS. STOPPED AT A STORE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES , WHEN I GOT BACK IN AND STARTED THE ENGINE ALL I HEARD WAS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND THE IDLE WAS ROUGH. DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ABOUT THE CAR AND DISCOVERED ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ENGINE FAILURE . SO THATS WHAT H...

May 30, 2018 Electrical System

WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS RE...

May 30, 2018 Engine

WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS RE...

May 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS RE...

May 30, 2018 Electrical System

WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS RE...

May 30, 2018 Engine

WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS RE...

May 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS RE...

May 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 82,638 mi

MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED EXCESSIVE DANGERS CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE AND ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER WHO SENT ME TO FORD. THE TOOK MY INFORMATION, FORD REF. RFF14807554. THEY WOULD NOT COMMIT TO EXAMINING THE CAR. I AM AFRAID THIS PROBLEM COULD B...

May 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 82,638 mi

MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED EXCESSIVE DANGERS CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE AND ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER WHO SENT ME TO FORD. THE TOOK MY INFORMATION, FORD REF. RFF14807554. THEY WOULD NOT COMMIT TO EXAMINING THE CAR. I AM AFRAID THIS PROBLEM COULD B...

Feb 7, 2018 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD OF MADISON (5422 WAYNE TERRACE, MADISON, WI 53718, (608) 246-3600), BUT THE...

Feb 7, 2018 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD OF MADISON (5422 WAYNE TERRACE, MADISON, WI 53718, (608) 246-3600), BUT THE...

Jan 22, 2018 Electrical System 147,725 mi

THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD T...

Jan 22, 2018 Engine 147,725 mi

THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD T...

Jan 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 147,725 mi

THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD T...

Jan 22, 2018 Electrical System 147,725 mi

THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD T...

Jan 22, 2018 Engine 147,725 mi

THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD T...

Jan 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 147,725 mi

THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD T...

Oct 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 92,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION SO CAR CAN'T MOVE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED ON THE STREET

Oct 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 92,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION SO CAR CAN'T MOVE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED ON THE STREET

Sep 5, 2017 Engine 139,000 mi

MY CAR IS 2001. I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING ON. I THIUGHT IT WAS STARTER. BUT MINES THATS STILL GOOD. I THOUGHT ALTERNATOR OR BTTERY BUT THEY ARE NEW. SO THEY CHECKED WITH CAMERA AND VALVE PISTNS NOT WORKING. I LOOKED UP REVIEWS ABOUT CAR MAKE AND YEAR. MANY COMMENTS READ VALVE BENT. PIS...

Sep 5, 2017 Engine 139,000 mi

MY CAR IS 2001. I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING ON. I THIUGHT IT WAS STARTER. BUT MINES THATS STILL GOOD. I THOUGHT ALTERNATOR OR BTTERY BUT THEY ARE NEW. SO THEY CHECKED WITH CAMERA AND VALVE PISTNS NOT WORKING. I LOOKED UP REVIEWS ABOUT CAR MAKE AND YEAR. MANY COMMENTS READ VALVE BENT. PIS...

Aug 31, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. KUNES FORD WAS CONTACTED (1234 E GENEVA ST, DELAVAN, WI) AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Aug 31, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. KUNES FORD WAS CONTACTED (1234 E GENEVA ST, DELAVAN, WI) AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Aug 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 114,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO 2000-3000 RPM BY ITSELF. SOMETIMES WHILE AT IDLE AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN TOWN OR THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND HAVE SPENT MONEY ON TPS, THROTTLE BODY, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, COIL PACK, FUE...

Aug 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 114,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO 2000-3000 RPM BY ITSELF. SOMETIMES WHILE AT IDLE AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN TOWN OR THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND HAVE SPENT MONEY ON TPS, THROTTLE BODY, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, COIL PACK, FUE...

Jun 29, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED BY A BYSTANDER TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ...

Jun 29, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED BY A BYSTANDER TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ...

May 4, 2017 Structure 115,909 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. UPON DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED. AFTER REACHING HER DESTINATION, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED ...

May 4, 2017 Structure 115,909 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. UPON DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED. AFTER REACHING HER DESTINATION, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED ...

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 107,333 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED NORMALLY AFTER SOME TIME. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 29, 2017 Engine 107,333 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED NORMALLY AFTER SOME TIME. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 20, 2017 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE CROSSMEMBER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE CONTACT, WHO WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Mar 20, 2017 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE CROSSMEMBER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE CONTACT, WHO WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Mar 16, 2017 Electrical System 25 mi

NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS

Mar 16, 2017 Engine 25 mi

NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS

Mar 16, 2017 Exterior Lighting 25 mi

NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS

Mar 16, 2017 Electrical System 25 mi

NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS

Mar 16, 2017 Engine 25 mi

NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS

Mar 16, 2017 Exterior Lighting 25 mi

NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS

Dec 13, 2016 Power Train

THE CAR JERKS WHEN I PUT IT INTO REVERSE. THE CARS STALLS WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE. I HAVE TO TAKE OFF IN 2ND GEAR. THEN I CAN PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND IT TAKES OFF JUST FINE.

Dec 13, 2016 Power Train

THE CAR JERKS WHEN I PUT IT INTO REVERSE. THE CARS STALLS WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE. I HAVE TO TAKE OFF IN 2ND GEAR. THEN I CAN PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND IT TAKES OFF JUST FINE.

Dec 1, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT IN THE CITY, WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, RUNS ROUGH AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND GOING THOUGH PARKING LOTS. STARTED ONE MORNING, RAN HORRIBLY, STALLED AND HASN'T STARTED SINCE. THE BACK DOOR DOESN'T STAY LATCHED WHEN SHUT.

Dec 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT IN THE CITY, WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, RUNS ROUGH AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND GOING THOUGH PARKING LOTS. STARTED ONE MORNING, RAN HORRIBLY, STALLED AND HASN'T STARTED SINCE. THE BACK DOOR DOESN'T STAY LATCHED WHEN SHUT.

Dec 1, 2016 Structure 150,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT IN THE CITY, WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, RUNS ROUGH AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND GOING THOUGH PARKING LOTS. STARTED ONE MORNING, RAN HORRIBLY, STALLED AND HASN'T STARTED SINCE. THE BACK DOOR DOESN'T STAY LATCHED WHEN SHUT.

Dec 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT IN THE CITY, WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, RUNS ROUGH AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND GOING THOUGH PARKING LOTS. STARTED ONE MORNING, RAN HORRIBLY, STALLED AND HASN'T STARTED SINCE. THE BACK DOOR DOESN'T STAY LATCHED WHEN SHUT.

Nov 10, 2016 Electrical System 94,500 mi

IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN. FORD HAS KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND REIMBURSEMENT.

Nov 10, 2016 Electrical System 94,500 mi

IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN. FORD HAS KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND REIMBURSEMENT.

Jul 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR DROVE IT OFF THE LOT ABOUT 3 HOURS I HAD TO GET IT TOWED. THE DEALER GOT IT BACK FOR 6 MONTHS AN FINALLY I GOT IT BACK. NOW IT IS DOING THE SAME THING. BATTERY CABLES HAVE DAMAGE. CRANKS BUT WON'T START.

Jul 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR DROVE IT OFF THE LOT ABOUT 3 HOURS I HAD TO GET IT TOWED. THE DEALER GOT IT BACK FOR 6 MONTHS AN FINALLY I GOT IT BACK. NOW IT IS DOING THE SAME THING. BATTERY CABLES HAVE DAMAGE. CRANKS BUT WON'T START.

May 17, 2016 Air Bags 156,300 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED IN THAT IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. I WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY ROAD. IT MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE THAT AFFECTED MY HEARING, EXPELLED A LOT OF WHITE POWDER THAT SMELLED BAD, AND TORE UP THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG WAR...

May 17, 2016 Seats 156,300 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED IN THAT IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. I WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY ROAD. IT MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE THAT AFFECTED MY HEARING, EXPELLED A LOT OF WHITE POWDER THAT SMELLED BAD, AND TORE UP THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG WAR...

May 17, 2016 Air Bags 156,300 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED IN THAT IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. I WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY ROAD. IT MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE THAT AFFECTED MY HEARING, EXPELLED A LOT OF WHITE POWDER THAT SMELLED BAD, AND TORE UP THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG WAR...

May 17, 2016 Seats 156,300 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED IN THAT IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. I WAS DRIVING (IN MOTION) STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY ROAD. IT MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE THAT AFFECTED MY HEARING, EXPELLED A LOT OF WHITE POWDER THAT SMELLED BAD, AND TORE UP THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIRBAG WAR...

Apr 12, 2016 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,...

Apr 12, 2016 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,...

Mar 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 155,000 mi

HAD GOOD TUNE UP,CAR WAS DOING GOOD AND NOW JUST AS I HAVE READ PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM,IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE STARTS GIVING ME ISSUES STARTING AND STAYING RUNNING.AFTER TESTING I HAVE 90%OF FUEL PRESSURE WHICH SHOULD ONLY BE 40-45 MAX????WAS CHECKED IN SHOP OVER A WEEK AND LO...

Mar 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 155,000 mi

HAD GOOD TUNE UP,CAR WAS DOING GOOD AND NOW JUST AS I HAVE READ PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM,IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE STARTS GIVING ME ISSUES STARTING AND STAYING RUNNING.AFTER TESTING I HAVE 90%OF FUEL PRESSURE WHICH SHOULD ONLY BE 40-45 MAX????WAS CHECKED IN SHOP OVER A WEEK AND LO...

Feb 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 114,032 mi

AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA02022, CAR STALLS AT BELOW 1/4 TANK, PARTICULARLY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS.

Feb 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 114,032 mi

AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA02022, CAR STALLS AT BELOW 1/4 TANK, PARTICULARLY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS.

Feb 4, 2016 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 146K MILES. ADULT DRIVEN ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED SINCE NEW. NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND SO TOOK IT IN FOR BRAKES TO THE FORD DEALER. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THEY CAN'T FIX AS ENTIRE SUBFRAME IS ROTTED AND "I WAS ONE POTHOLE FROM THE ENGINE FALLING OUT". IT APPEARS THAT DEALERS USE TH...

Feb 4, 2016 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 146K MILES. ADULT DRIVEN ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED SINCE NEW. NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND SO TOOK IT IN FOR BRAKES TO THE FORD DEALER. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THEY CAN'T FIX AS ENTIRE SUBFRAME IS ROTTED AND "I WAS ONE POTHOLE FROM THE ENGINE FALLING OUT". IT APPEARS THAT DEALERS USE TH...

Jan 27, 2016 Air Bags Crash 68,607 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CAR HAD COME TO A STOP. ALI STOPPED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT HAD SUDDENLY BRAKED IN FRONT OF HER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR IN FRONT HER AS ALI WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BUT THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO HER CAR. WHEN THE TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT BURNT HER LEFT ...

Jan 27, 2016 Structure Crash 68,607 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CAR HAD COME TO A STOP. ALI STOPPED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT HAD SUDDENLY BRAKED IN FRONT OF HER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR IN FRONT HER AS ALI WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BUT THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO HER CAR. WHEN THE TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT BURNT HER LEFT ...

Jan 27, 2016 Air Bags Crash 68,607 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CAR HAD COME TO A STOP. ALI STOPPED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT HAD SUDDENLY BRAKED IN FRONT OF HER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR IN FRONT HER AS ALI WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BUT THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO HER CAR. WHEN THE TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT BURNT HER LEFT ...

Jan 27, 2016 Structure Crash 68,607 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE CAR HAD COME TO A STOP. ALI STOPPED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT HAD SUDDENLY BRAKED IN FRONT OF HER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR IN FRONT HER AS ALI WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BUT THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO HER CAR. WHEN THE TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT BURNT HER LEFT ...

Dec 15, 2015 Steering 165,611 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY, AND AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Dec 15, 2015 Suspension 165,611 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY, AND AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Dec 15, 2015 Steering 165,611 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY, AND AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Dec 15, 2015 Suspension 165,611 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY, AND AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPL...

Sep 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

DRIVING FORD FOCUS SLOWLY IN SNOW,A JEEP SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT US AGAIN FROM THE REAR.AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT MY PASSENGER FULL IN FACE. DAMAGED HER FACE WITH CHEMICAL BURNS AND CREATED A COROIDITAL TEAR IN HER EYE THAT IS PERMANENT AND PERMANENT ...

Sep 30, 2015 Structure Crash 20,000 mi

DRIVING FORD FOCUS SLOWLY IN SNOW,A JEEP SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT US AGAIN FROM THE REAR.AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT MY PASSENGER FULL IN FACE. DAMAGED HER FACE WITH CHEMICAL BURNS AND CREATED A COROIDITAL TEAR IN HER EYE THAT IS PERMANENT AND PERMANENT ...

Sep 30, 2015 Engine Crash 20,000 mi

DRIVING FORD FOCUS SLOWLY IN SNOW,A JEEP SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT US AGAIN FROM THE REAR.AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT MY PASSENGER FULL IN FACE. DAMAGED HER FACE WITH CHEMICAL BURNS AND CREATED A COROIDITAL TEAR IN HER EYE THAT IS PERMANENT AND PERMANENT ...

Sep 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

DRIVING FORD FOCUS SLOWLY IN SNOW,A JEEP SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT US AGAIN FROM THE REAR.AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT MY PASSENGER FULL IN FACE. DAMAGED HER FACE WITH CHEMICAL BURNS AND CREATED A COROIDITAL TEAR IN HER EYE THAT IS PERMANENT AND PERMANENT ...

Sep 30, 2015 Structure Crash 20,000 mi

DRIVING FORD FOCUS SLOWLY IN SNOW,A JEEP SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT US AGAIN FROM THE REAR.AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT MY PASSENGER FULL IN FACE. DAMAGED HER FACE WITH CHEMICAL BURNS AND CREATED A COROIDITAL TEAR IN HER EYE THAT IS PERMANENT AND PERMANENT ...

Sep 30, 2015 Engine Crash 20,000 mi

DRIVING FORD FOCUS SLOWLY IN SNOW,A JEEP SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT OF CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT US AGAIN FROM THE REAR.AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT MY PASSENGER FULL IN FACE. DAMAGED HER FACE WITH CHEMICAL BURNS AND CREATED A COROIDITAL TEAR IN HER EYE THAT IS PERMANENT AND PERMANENT ...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags Crash 155,146 mi

ON 5/2/15 DURING A COLLISION WHERE MY CLIENT STUCK ANOTHER DRIVER THAT FAILED TO YIELD AND RAN A STOP SIGN, THE AIRBAG INSIDE MY CLIENT'S 2001 FORD FOCUS DEPLOYED. DURING ITS DEPLOYMENT IT BURNED THE RIGHT VOLAR (INSIDE) FOREARM OF MY CLIENT, CAUSING A FULL THICKNESS BURN. SHE HAD TO UNDERGO SURGICA...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags Crash 155,146 mi

ON 5/2/15 DURING A COLLISION WHERE MY CLIENT STUCK ANOTHER DRIVER THAT FAILED TO YIELD AND RAN A STOP SIGN, THE AIRBAG INSIDE MY CLIENT'S 2001 FORD FOCUS DEPLOYED. DURING ITS DEPLOYMENT IT BURNED THE RIGHT VOLAR (INSIDE) FOREARM OF MY CLIENT, CAUSING A FULL THICKNESS BURN. SHE HAD TO UNDERGO SURGICA...

Sep 16, 2015 Engine 206,000 mi

AFTER A 2~ HOUR DRIVE, ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED 5MIN LATER. AN INTAKE VALVE SEAT DROPPED AND IT INSTANTLY SMACKED THE PISTON ON THE FIRST TURN OF THE ENGINE, IT HIT HARD ENUF TO BLOW THE PISTON APART AND THE CONNECTING ROD PUT A HOLE THRU THE PISTON LINER. PUTTING COOLANT IN TO THE CRANK ...

Sep 16, 2015 Engine 206,000 mi

AFTER A 2~ HOUR DRIVE, ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED 5MIN LATER. AN INTAKE VALVE SEAT DROPPED AND IT INSTANTLY SMACKED THE PISTON ON THE FIRST TURN OF THE ENGINE, IT HIT HARD ENUF TO BLOW THE PISTON APART AND THE CONNECTING ROD PUT A HOLE THRU THE PISTON LINER. PUTTING COOLANT IN TO THE CRANK ...

Sep 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

MY CAR WILL LOSE SPEED GOING UP HILLS AND START TO ACT LIKE IT'S RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I HAVE HAD IT GO DEAD WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE STEERING BECOME HARD TO MOVE. IT SURGES GOING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OF ABOUT 10-15 MPH AND JERKS. SOMETIMES THE EVEN GOING ON STRAIGHT ROADS WHERE THERE ARE NO HI...

Sep 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

MY CAR WILL LOSE SPEED GOING UP HILLS AND START TO ACT LIKE IT'S RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I HAVE HAD IT GO DEAD WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE STEERING BECOME HARD TO MOVE. IT SURGES GOING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OF ABOUT 10-15 MPH AND JERKS. SOMETIMES THE EVEN GOING ON STRAIGHT ROADS WHERE THERE ARE NO HI...

Aug 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 11,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS IDELED OR TRAVELED AT SLOW SPEEDS FOR A LONG PERIOD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT WILL ALSO STALL HAS LOST FUEL EFFICIENCY AND DRIVER CAN SMELL FUEL. MECHANIC STATES THE FUEL RAIL PRESSOR SENSOR IS LEAKING. MECHANIC STATES PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. ONE CAN ONLY AS...

Aug 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 11,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS IDELED OR TRAVELED AT SLOW SPEEDS FOR A LONG PERIOD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT WILL ALSO STALL HAS LOST FUEL EFFICIENCY AND DRIVER CAN SMELL FUEL. MECHANIC STATES THE FUEL RAIL PRESSOR SENSOR IS LEAKING. MECHANIC STATES PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. ONE CAN ONLY AS...

Aug 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 11,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS IDELED OR TRAVELED AT SLOW SPEEDS FOR A LONG PERIOD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT WILL ALSO STALL HAS LOST FUEL EFFICIENCY AND DRIVER CAN SMELL FUEL. MECHANIC STATES THE FUEL RAIL PRESSOR SENSOR IS LEAKING. MECHANIC STATES PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. ONE CAN ONLY AS...

Aug 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 11,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE HAS IDELED OR TRAVELED AT SLOW SPEEDS FOR A LONG PERIOD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT WILL ALSO STALL HAS LOST FUEL EFFICIENCY AND DRIVER CAN SMELL FUEL. MECHANIC STATES THE FUEL RAIL PRESSOR SENSOR IS LEAKING. MECHANIC STATES PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. ONE CAN ONLY AS...

Jul 31, 2015 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STOP ACCELERATING AND RESPONDING WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE SPARK ...

Jul 31, 2015 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STOP ACCELERATING AND RESPONDING WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE SPARK ...

Jul 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SPORADICALLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR WHEN LOW ON FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, B...

Jul 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SPORADICALLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR WHEN LOW ON FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, B...

May 29, 2015 Engine Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE SALVAGE YARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

May 29, 2015 Engine Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE SALVAGE YARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

May 14, 2015 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION...

May 14, 2015 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION...

May 14, 2015 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION...

May 14, 2015 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION...

Apr 25, 2015 Steering 204,500 mi

AS I WAS COMING FROM DR'S APPT. WITH DAUGHTER AND MOM A ROARING SOUND STARTED IN THE REAR. IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, CAR'S REAR WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE. BUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO AT LEAST GET US ALL HOME SAFE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND JUST R...

Apr 25, 2015 Wheels 204,500 mi

AS I WAS COMING FROM DR'S APPT. WITH DAUGHTER AND MOM A ROARING SOUND STARTED IN THE REAR. IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, CAR'S REAR WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE. BUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO AT LEAST GET US ALL HOME SAFE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND JUST R...

Apr 25, 2015 Service Brakes 204,500 mi

AS I WAS COMING FROM DR'S APPT. WITH DAUGHTER AND MOM A ROARING SOUND STARTED IN THE REAR. IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, CAR'S REAR WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE. BUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO AT LEAST GET US ALL HOME SAFE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND JUST R...

Apr 25, 2015 Steering 204,500 mi

AS I WAS COMING FROM DR'S APPT. WITH DAUGHTER AND MOM A ROARING SOUND STARTED IN THE REAR. IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, CAR'S REAR WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE. BUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO AT LEAST GET US ALL HOME SAFE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND JUST R...

Apr 25, 2015 Wheels 204,500 mi

AS I WAS COMING FROM DR'S APPT. WITH DAUGHTER AND MOM A ROARING SOUND STARTED IN THE REAR. IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, CAR'S REAR WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE. BUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO AT LEAST GET US ALL HOME SAFE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND JUST R...

Apr 25, 2015 Service Brakes 204,500 mi

AS I WAS COMING FROM DR'S APPT. WITH DAUGHTER AND MOM A ROARING SOUND STARTED IN THE REAR. IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, CAR'S REAR WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE A LITTLE. BUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO AT LEAST GET US ALL HOME SAFE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND JUST R...

Apr 10, 2015 Structure 202,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE AND NAVIGATING A CURVE, THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE AND SUDDENLY OPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, IT APPEARS THE DOOR LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE DOOR CANNOT BE CLOSED SECURE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION,...

Apr 10, 2015 Structure 202,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE AND NAVIGATING A CURVE, THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE AND SUDDENLY OPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, IT APPEARS THE DOOR LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE DOOR CANNOT BE CLOSED SECURE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION,...

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Apr 3, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Apr 3, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Feb 6, 2015 Suspension 118,951 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE A BALL JOINT ON MY LEFT FRONT TIRE REPLACED. HEARD A CLANGING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE BAD BALL JOINT, WHEN MECHANIC CHECKED HE SAID THE COIL SPRING HAD SNAPPED. CALLED FORD ABOUT SAFETY RECALL WHICH CAME UP...

Feb 6, 2015 Suspension 118,951 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE A BALL JOINT ON MY LEFT FRONT TIRE REPLACED. HEARD A CLANGING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE BAD BALL JOINT, WHEN MECHANIC CHECKED HE SAID THE COIL SPRING HAD SNAPPED. CALLED FORD ABOUT SAFETY RECALL WHICH CAME UP...

Jan 9, 2015 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

BRAKES REPLACED AT 48,763 MILES WE ARE NOW AT 77,000. FOR THE LAST 2-3,000 MILES IF FEELS LIKE AIR IN THE LINE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE IT DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE, THERE IS A GAP BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE & THE GAP IS GROWING A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. THERE IS NO NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH TH...

Jan 9, 2015 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

BRAKES REPLACED AT 48,763 MILES WE ARE NOW AT 77,000. FOR THE LAST 2-3,000 MILES IF FEELS LIKE AIR IN THE LINE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE IT DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE, THERE IS A GAP BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE & THE GAP IS GROWING A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. THERE IS NO NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH TH...

Dec 16, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

IT START WITH DOOR BUSTING ALL THE TIME ,THEN I SWITCH IT OFF ..NOW IT WANT CRANK ,JUST BUST. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Seats 160,000 mi

IT START WITH DOOR BUSTING ALL THE TIME ,THEN I SWITCH IT OFF ..NOW IT WANT CRANK ,JUST BUST. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

IT START WITH DOOR BUSTING ALL THE TIME ,THEN I SWITCH IT OFF ..NOW IT WANT CRANK ,JUST BUST. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

IT START WITH DOOR BUSTING ALL THE TIME ,THEN I SWITCH IT OFF ..NOW IT WANT CRANK ,JUST BUST. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Seats 160,000 mi

IT START WITH DOOR BUSTING ALL THE TIME ,THEN I SWITCH IT OFF ..NOW IT WANT CRANK ,JUST BUST. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

IT START WITH DOOR BUSTING ALL THE TIME ,THEN I SWITCH IT OFF ..NOW IT WANT CRANK ,JUST BUST. *TR

Oct 27, 2014 Suspension 77,000 mi

CHECKED YOUR SITE FOR RECALLS. FOUND FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER:03M02 RE: COIL SPRINGS. PREVIOUSLY CHECKED FOR RECALLS TWO YEAR AGO. THIS NOTICE WAS NOT ON YOUR SITE THEN. AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I HAVE MADE IT A POINT TO KEEP ABREAST OF ALL RECALLS. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS NOTICE BY FORD. USED...

Oct 27, 2014 Suspension 77,000 mi

CHECKED YOUR SITE FOR RECALLS. FOUND FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER:03M02 RE: COIL SPRINGS. PREVIOUSLY CHECKED FOR RECALLS TWO YEAR AGO. THIS NOTICE WAS NOT ON YOUR SITE THEN. AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I HAVE MADE IT A POINT TO KEEP ABREAST OF ALL RECALLS. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS NOTICE BY FORD. USED...

Oct 17, 2014 Engine 127,000 mi

1.ENGINE FADES OR LOSES POWER RAPIDLY DURING EXECUTION OF FREEWAY- SPEED TURNS (OFF RAMPS FOR EXAMPLE) WITHOUT BRAKING; I HAVE GONE FROM 50 TO 20 MPH WITHIN 1-2 SECONDS WHILE IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SEMI (VERY DANGEROUS). THE VEHICLE WAS TUNED AND TYPICAL PARTS REPLACED FOR SMOG CHECK A FEW ...

Oct 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

1.ENGINE FADES OR LOSES POWER RAPIDLY DURING EXECUTION OF FREEWAY- SPEED TURNS (OFF RAMPS FOR EXAMPLE) WITHOUT BRAKING; I HAVE GONE FROM 50 TO 20 MPH WITHIN 1-2 SECONDS WHILE IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SEMI (VERY DANGEROUS). THE VEHICLE WAS TUNED AND TYPICAL PARTS REPLACED FOR SMOG CHECK A FEW ...

Oct 17, 2014 Engine 127,000 mi

1.ENGINE FADES OR LOSES POWER RAPIDLY DURING EXECUTION OF FREEWAY- SPEED TURNS (OFF RAMPS FOR EXAMPLE) WITHOUT BRAKING; I HAVE GONE FROM 50 TO 20 MPH WITHIN 1-2 SECONDS WHILE IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SEMI (VERY DANGEROUS). THE VEHICLE WAS TUNED AND TYPICAL PARTS REPLACED FOR SMOG CHECK A FEW ...

Oct 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

1.ENGINE FADES OR LOSES POWER RAPIDLY DURING EXECUTION OF FREEWAY- SPEED TURNS (OFF RAMPS FOR EXAMPLE) WITHOUT BRAKING; I HAVE GONE FROM 50 TO 20 MPH WITHIN 1-2 SECONDS WHILE IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SEMI (VERY DANGEROUS). THE VEHICLE WAS TUNED AND TYPICAL PARTS REPLACED FOR SMOG CHECK A FEW ...

Sep 9, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 108,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILED TO LATCH AND REMAINED OPENED. THE DOOR WAS FORCED CLOSED BY THE USE OF ROPES AND A SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH NEEDED T...

Sep 9, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 108,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILED TO LATCH AND REMAINED OPENED. THE DOOR WAS FORCED CLOSED BY THE USE OF ROPES AND A SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH NEEDED T...

Aug 16, 2014 Engine 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 5 IN PORTLAND OR. MY ENGINE JUST STOPPED!! RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAFFIC. LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY RUSH HOUR SO IT WAS STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. BUT, WAS VERY SCARY AND DIFFICULT TO GET MY CAR OFF THE FREEWAY. I WAS TOLD THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS'S HAVE A FUEL LINE PROBLEM THAT ...

Aug 16, 2014 Engine 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 5 IN PORTLAND OR. MY ENGINE JUST STOPPED!! RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAFFIC. LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY RUSH HOUR SO IT WAS STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. BUT, WAS VERY SCARY AND DIFFICULT TO GET MY CAR OFF THE FREEWAY. I WAS TOLD THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS'S HAVE A FUEL LINE PROBLEM THAT ...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine 195,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER DROPPING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I LET IT ROLL TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PUT IT IN PARK. I TRIED TO CRANK THE CAR AND I GOT NOTHING. ALL THE LIGHTS, HORN, AND ALL STILL WORKS BY THE ENGINE DOES NOTHING. *TR

Aug 8, 2014 Engine 195,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER DROPPING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I LET IT ROLL TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PUT IT IN PARK. I TRIED TO CRANK THE CAR AND I GOT NOTHING. ALL THE LIGHTS, HORN, AND ALL STILL WORKS BY THE ENGINE DOES NOTHING. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 162,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE WARNING INDICATORS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS OF TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND RECOMMENDED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 162,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE WARNING INDICATORS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS OF TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND RECOMMENDED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Jul 31, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 85 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,182. UPATED...

Jul 31, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 85 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,182. UPATED...

Jul 10, 2014 Structure 76,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL USE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON THREE OF THE FOUR CAR DOORS BROKE. WITHIN A WEEK'S TIME ALL THREE BROKE AND THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS WAS TO REACH THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW AND PULL THE INTERIOR HANDLE. AT MY EXPENSE THE FORD SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED THE BROKE HANDLES, HOWEVER THE RI...

Jul 10, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

KEY DOES NOT TURN PROPERLY IN IGNITION CYLINDER AND DOOR LOCKS. *TR

Jul 10, 2014 Structure 76,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL USE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON THREE OF THE FOUR CAR DOORS BROKE. WITHIN A WEEK'S TIME ALL THREE BROKE AND THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS WAS TO REACH THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW AND PULL THE INTERIOR HANDLE. AT MY EXPENSE THE FORD SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED THE BROKE HANDLES, HOWEVER THE RI...

Jul 10, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

KEY DOES NOT TURN PROPERLY IN IGNITION CYLINDER AND DOOR LOCKS. *TR

Jul 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 143,912 mi

SLOW ACCELERATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, HESITATION, STALLING. *JS

Jul 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 143,912 mi

SLOW ACCELERATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, HESITATION, STALLING. *JS

Jun 30, 2014 Steering Fire 10,900 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 55 MPH AT 11:20 PM ON WAY HOME FROM WORK CAR MADE JERK LOST ALL POWER NO BRAKES NO STEERING BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS TO INSIDE OF CAR AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES BLEW UP. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 10,900 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 55 MPH AT 11:20 PM ON WAY HOME FROM WORK CAR MADE JERK LOST ALL POWER NO BRAKES NO STEERING BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS TO INSIDE OF CAR AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES BLEW UP. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Engine Fire 10,900 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 55 MPH AT 11:20 PM ON WAY HOME FROM WORK CAR MADE JERK LOST ALL POWER NO BRAKES NO STEERING BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS TO INSIDE OF CAR AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES BLEW UP. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Steering Fire 10,900 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 55 MPH AT 11:20 PM ON WAY HOME FROM WORK CAR MADE JERK LOST ALL POWER NO BRAKES NO STEERING BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS TO INSIDE OF CAR AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES BLEW UP. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 10,900 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 55 MPH AT 11:20 PM ON WAY HOME FROM WORK CAR MADE JERK LOST ALL POWER NO BRAKES NO STEERING BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS TO INSIDE OF CAR AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES BLEW UP. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Engine Fire 10,900 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 55 MPH AT 11:20 PM ON WAY HOME FROM WORK CAR MADE JERK LOST ALL POWER NO BRAKES NO STEERING BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS TO INSIDE OF CAR AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES BLEW UP. *TR

Apr 15, 2014 Suspension 132,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THE BROKEN SPRING PENETRATED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND IMMEDIATELY DISABLED THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY AND DO NOT RESIS...

Apr 15, 2014 Suspension 132,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THE BROKEN SPRING PENETRATED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND IMMEDIATELY DISABLED THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY AND DO NOT RESIS...

Apr 14, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 14, 2014 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE 2ND HAND, CASH, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NOW, I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS, & MY DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK ON THE REMOTE, OR THE "ALL LOCK/UNLOCK" BUTTON, & NOW MY TRUNK LATCH IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOOR LOCKS ARE SELF LOCKING (MEANING THAT THEY LOCK AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHENEVER THEY PL...

Apr 8, 2014 Structure 196,000 mi

SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Seat Belts 196,000 mi

SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Suspension 196,000 mi

SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Structure 196,000 mi

SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Seat Belts 196,000 mi

SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Suspension 196,000 mi

SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 7, 2014 Electrical System Fire

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS A LEMON. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS ALONE, HE HAS SPENT $2,000 IN NON-ROUTINE REPAIRS. EVERY TIME THERE WAS AN ISSUE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEV...

Apr 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS A LEMON. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS ALONE, HE HAS SPENT $2,000 IN NON-ROUTINE REPAIRS. EVERY TIME THERE WAS AN ISSUE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEV...

Apr 7, 2014 Electrical System Fire

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS A LEMON. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS ALONE, HE HAS SPENT $2,000 IN NON-ROUTINE REPAIRS. EVERY TIME THERE WAS AN ISSUE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEV...

Apr 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS A LEMON. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS ALONE, HE HAS SPENT $2,000 IN NON-ROUTINE REPAIRS. EVERY TIME THERE WAS AN ISSUE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEV...

Mar 18, 2014 Structure 270,000 mi

ON OUR FORD FOCUS, THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT WORK. YOU CAN REACH IN THE WINDOW (OR LEAN OVER CTR CONSOLE) TO PULL THE HANDLE AND OPEN IT. THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE IS STUCK IN THE FULL PULLED OUT POSITION, AND CANNOT BE PUSHED IN. THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR START...

Mar 18, 2014 Structure 270,000 mi

ON OUR FORD FOCUS, THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT WORK. YOU CAN REACH IN THE WINDOW (OR LEAN OVER CTR CONSOLE) TO PULL THE HANDLE AND OPEN IT. THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE IS STUCK IN THE FULL PULLED OUT POSITION, AND CANNOT BE FORCED IN EVEN. THE BACK DOOR STARTED NOT WO...

Mar 18, 2014 Structure 270,000 mi

ON OUR FORD FOCUS, THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT WORK. YOU CAN REACH IN THE WINDOW (OR LEAN OVER CTR CONSOLE) TO PULL THE HANDLE AND OPEN IT. THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE IS STUCK IN THE FULL PULLED OUT POSITION, AND CANNOT BE PUSHED IN. THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR START...

Mar 18, 2014 Structure 270,000 mi

ON OUR FORD FOCUS, THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT WORK. YOU CAN REACH IN THE WINDOW (OR LEAN OVER CTR CONSOLE) TO PULL THE HANDLE AND OPEN IT. THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE IS STUCK IN THE FULL PULLED OUT POSITION, AND CANNOT BE FORCED IN EVEN. THE BACK DOOR STARTED NOT WO...

Mar 5, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 162,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A SEVERAL MINUTES THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VE...

Mar 5, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 162,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A SEVERAL MINUTES THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VE...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND CHANGING GEARS FROM SECOND TO THIRD, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND CHANGING GEARS FROM SECOND TO THIRD, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

Jan 13, 2014 Engine Fire 135,000 mi

SUNDAY 05 JAN 2014 I HAD RECENTLY PARKED MY CAR, TURNED IT OFF, AND WAS OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE (2001 FORD FOCUS) WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST, AS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ANY PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN A MATTER OF T...

Jan 13, 2014 Electrical System Fire 135,000 mi

SUNDAY 05 JAN 2014 I HAD RECENTLY PARKED MY CAR, TURNED IT OFF, AND WAS OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE (2001 FORD FOCUS) WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST, AS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ANY PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN A MATTER OF T...

Jan 13, 2014 Structure Fire 135,000 mi

SUNDAY 05 JAN 2014 I HAD RECENTLY PARKED MY CAR, TURNED IT OFF, AND WAS OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE (2001 FORD FOCUS) WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST, AS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ANY PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN A MATTER OF T...

Jan 13, 2014 Engine Fire 135,000 mi

SUNDAY 05 JAN 2014 I HAD RECENTLY PARKED MY CAR, TURNED IT OFF, AND WAS OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE (2001 FORD FOCUS) WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST, AS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ANY PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN A MATTER OF T...

Jan 13, 2014 Electrical System Fire 135,000 mi

SUNDAY 05 JAN 2014 I HAD RECENTLY PARKED MY CAR, TURNED IT OFF, AND WAS OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE (2001 FORD FOCUS) WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST, AS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ANY PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN A MATTER OF T...

Jan 13, 2014 Structure Fire 135,000 mi

SUNDAY 05 JAN 2014 I HAD RECENTLY PARKED MY CAR, TURNED IT OFF, AND WAS OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE (2001 FORD FOCUS) WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONFUSED AT FIRST, AS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ANY PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN A MATTER OF T...

Jan 3, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT TURN. MY WIFE IS A DIABETIC AND HAS NUMEROUS HEALTH COMPLICATIONS DUE TO HER DIABETES. IF WE WERE OUT AND BECAME STRANDED IT COULD HAVE COST US HER LIFE. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH FORD FOR NOT FIXING THIS ISSUE. *TR

Jan 3, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT TURN. MY WIFE IS A DIABETIC AND HAS NUMEROUS HEALTH COMPLICATIONS DUE TO HER DIABETES. IF WE WERE OUT AND BECAME STRANDED IT COULD HAVE COST US HER LIFE. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH FORD FOR NOT FIXING THIS ISSUE. *TR

Nov 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING FAR MORE FUEL THAN RATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILE...

Nov 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING FAR MORE FUEL THAN RATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILE...

Oct 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE ...

Oct 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE ...

Sep 30, 2013 Electrical System 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AND IT WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES.. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000. ...UPDATED 12-2...

Sep 30, 2013 Electrical System 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AND IT WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES.. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000. ...UPDATED 12-2...

Aug 19, 2013 Engine 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AS OIL AND RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE...

Aug 19, 2013 Engine 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AS OIL AND RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE...

Jul 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING AND THEN STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE FAILED. THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM, BUT...

Jul 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING AND THEN STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE FAILED. THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM, BUT...

Jul 24, 2013 Electrical System 155,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION (GOT THAT REPLACED) AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN EVER THEY WANT TO AND WILL SOMETIMES TURN ON ITS OWN. ALSO MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. I'VE TAKEN IT TO DIFFERENT PLACES TO GET IT FIXED AND NO ONE HAS BEEN A...

Jul 24, 2013 Visibility/wiper 155,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION (GOT THAT REPLACED) AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN EVER THEY WANT TO AND WILL SOMETIMES TURN ON ITS OWN. ALSO MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. I'VE TAKEN IT TO DIFFERENT PLACES TO GET IT FIXED AND NO ONE HAS BEEN A...

Jul 24, 2013 Electrical System 155,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION (GOT THAT REPLACED) AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN EVER THEY WANT TO AND WILL SOMETIMES TURN ON ITS OWN. ALSO MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. I'VE TAKEN IT TO DIFFERENT PLACES TO GET IT FIXED AND NO ONE HAS BEEN A...

Jul 24, 2013 Visibility/wiper 155,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION (GOT THAT REPLACED) AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN EVER THEY WANT TO AND WILL SOMETIMES TURN ON ITS OWN. ALSO MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. I'VE TAKEN IT TO DIFFERENT PLACES TO GET IT FIXED AND NO ONE HAS BEEN A...

Jul 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WER...

Jul 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WER...

Jul 10, 2013 Tires Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED GOODYEAR EAGLE AUTHORITY TIRES (SIZE 225-50-16). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL BARRIERS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. UPON INSPE...

Jul 10, 2013 Tires Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED GOODYEAR EAGLE AUTHORITY TIRES (SIZE 225-50-16). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL BARRIERS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. UPON INSPE...

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 111,343 mi

I WAS AT THE GAS STATION FILLING UP THE CAR WHEN I WAS FINISHED I WENT TO START THE CAR ONLY TO HEAR A SOUND THAT REMINDED ME OF RUNNING OVER COINS WITH A VACUUM AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND MY FATHER-IN-LAW L...

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 111,343 mi

I WAS AT THE GAS STATION FILLING UP THE CAR WHEN I WAS FINISHED I WENT TO START THE CAR ONLY TO HEAR A SOUND THAT REMINDED ME OF RUNNING OVER COINS WITH A VACUUM AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND MY FATHER-IN-LAW L...

Jun 28, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY OVER A SPAN OF FOUR YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jun 28, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY OVER A SPAN OF FOUR YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jun 27, 2013 Electrical System 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM RECU...

Jun 27, 2013 Electrical System 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM RECU...

Jun 19, 2013 Engine Fire 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE EXPLODED WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 197,000. *TR

Jun 19, 2013 Engine Fire 197,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE EXPLODED WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 197,000. *TR

Jun 18, 2013 Engine 122,125 mi

FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNEW AND HAS KNOW FOR YEARS ABOUT BAD VALVE SEATS IN THEIR 2000-2004 FOCUS'S WITH 2.0L SPLIT PORT INJECTION ENGINE. WHERE EVER THESE HEADS WERE MADE , THE QUALITY CONTROL FOR THIS PART WAS NOT EVALUATED PROPERLY. THE ENGINE DROPS A 'PRESSED IN' STEEL VALVE SEAT THAT FALLS INTO THE...

Jun 18, 2013 Engine 122,125 mi

FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNEW AND HAS KNOW FOR YEARS ABOUT BAD VALVE SEATS IN THEIR 2000-2004 FOCUS'S WITH 2.0L SPLIT PORT INJECTION ENGINE. WHERE EVER THESE HEADS WERE MADE , THE QUALITY CONTROL FOR THIS PART WAS NOT EVALUATED PROPERLY. THE ENGINE DROPS A 'PRESSED IN' STEEL VALVE SEAT THAT FALLS INTO THE...

Jun 11, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Engine 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Power Train 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Engine 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

Jun 11, 2013 Power Train 199,806 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX WITH 199,871 MILES ON IT AND ITS MY FIRST FORD CAR. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF FORD TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND ALWAYS FIXED PROBLEMS WITH THEM MYSELF. BUT WITH MY FOCUS, EVERY TIME IN THE PAST 4 YEARS WHEN I TURN A CORNER ROUGHLY AROUND 15 MPH OR OVER, IT CUTS OUT AND THE CAR BOGS O...

May 20, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER BOX TO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

May 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER BOX TO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

May 20, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER BOX TO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

May 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER BOX TO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

May 15, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 28,500 mi

BEFORE I FINALIZED THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR, IT WAS EXAMINED THOROUGHLY BY A MECHANIC. THE 2001 FORD FOCUS' TITLE WAS TRANSFERRED TO ME A WEEK AND A HALF PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. ON THE DAY OF THE CRASH, IT WAS A MISTY DAY AND THERE WAS A FAIR AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC. I SLOWED DOWN WHEN I SAW AN ACCIDENT ON ...

May 15, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 28,500 mi

BEFORE I FINALIZED THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR, IT WAS EXAMINED THOROUGHLY BY A MECHANIC. THE 2001 FORD FOCUS' TITLE WAS TRANSFERRED TO ME A WEEK AND A HALF PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. ON THE DAY OF THE CRASH, IT WAS A MISTY DAY AND THERE WAS A FAIR AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC. I SLOWED DOWN WHEN I SAW AN ACCIDENT ON ...

May 8, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND HE WOULD OFTEN JUMP S...

May 8, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND HE WOULD OFTEN JUMP S...

May 7, 2013 Engine 70,000 mi

SATURDAY MAY 04/2013 MY CAR KILLED OVER 30 TIMES DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR DOING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AT THIS SPEED. IN THIS CASE, I DROVE INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FORD OF BELLEVUE AND IT CONTINUED TO KILL WHILE THERE TR...

May 7, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

SATURDAY MAY 04/2013 MY CAR KILLED OVER 30 TIMES DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR DOING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AT THIS SPEED. IN THIS CASE, I DROVE INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FORD OF BELLEVUE AND IT CONTINUED TO KILL WHILE THERE TR...

May 7, 2013 Engine 70,000 mi

SATURDAY MAY 04/2013 MY CAR KILLED OVER 30 TIMES DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR DOING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AT THIS SPEED. IN THIS CASE, I DROVE INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FORD OF BELLEVUE AND IT CONTINUED TO KILL WHILE THERE TR...

May 7, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

SATURDAY MAY 04/2013 MY CAR KILLED OVER 30 TIMES DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR DOING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AT THIS SPEED. IN THIS CASE, I DROVE INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FORD OF BELLEVUE AND IT CONTINUED TO KILL WHILE THERE TR...

Apr 23, 2013 Structure 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE WIRES FAILED. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK IN THE SEAM OF THE LIFTGATE WINDOW AND RAIN WATER WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEIHCLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE WIRES TO SHORT AND MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND TH...

Apr 23, 2013 Structure 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE WIRES FAILED. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK IN THE SEAM OF THE LIFTGATE WINDOW AND RAIN WATER WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEIHCLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE WIRES TO SHORT AND MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND TH...

Mar 9, 2013 Electrical System 67,014 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK IS JAMMED OR STUCK, I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE,THE OTHER 3 DOOR LOCKS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 67,014 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK IS JAMMED OR STUCK, I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE,THE OTHER 3 DOOR LOCKS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Electrical System 67,014 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK IS JAMMED OR STUCK, I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE,THE OTHER 3 DOOR LOCKS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 9, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 67,014 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK IS JAMMED OR STUCK, I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE,THE OTHER 3 DOOR LOCKS WORK FINE. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,912 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. SHE WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT O...

Feb 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,912 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. SHE WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT O...

Feb 2, 2013 Air Bags Crash 139,600 mi

STOPPED IN TRAFFIC FOR REDLIGHT, TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AND I REAR ENDED HIM CAUSING AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND SMASH WINDSHIELD. WHEN I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE ONLY A SCUFF MARK ON FRONT BUMPER WHERE MY CAR WENT UNDER THE 1991 MERCURY G...

Feb 2, 2013 Air Bags Crash 139,600 mi

STOPPED IN TRAFFIC FOR REDLIGHT, TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AND I REAR ENDED HIM CAUSING AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND SMASH WINDSHIELD. WHEN I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE ONLY A SCUFF MARK ON FRONT BUMPER WHERE MY CAR WENT UNDER THE 1991 MERCURY G...

Jan 26, 2013 Service Brakes 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I TURNED ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, I HAD TO BARELY BRAKE FOR A CAUTION WHEN A CAR WAS COMING IN MY LANE, ONCE I WENT AROUND THEM...I LEFT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF....BUT THE CAR SPED UP ON ITS OWN...APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MILES AN HOUR. MY BRAKES WERE WORKING JUST FINE. I CALLED M...

Jan 26, 2013 Power Train 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I TURNED ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, I HAD TO BARELY BRAKE FOR A CAUTION WHEN A CAR WAS COMING IN MY LANE, ONCE I WENT AROUND THEM...I LEFT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF....BUT THE CAR SPED UP ON ITS OWN...APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MILES AN HOUR. MY BRAKES WERE WORKING JUST FINE. I CALLED M...

Jan 26, 2013 Service Brakes 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I TURNED ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, I HAD TO BARELY BRAKE FOR A CAUTION WHEN A CAR WAS COMING IN MY LANE, ONCE I WENT AROUND THEM...I LEFT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF....BUT THE CAR SPED UP ON ITS OWN...APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MILES AN HOUR. MY BRAKES WERE WORKING JUST FINE. I CALLED M...

Jan 26, 2013 Power Train 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I TURNED ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, I HAD TO BARELY BRAKE FOR A CAUTION WHEN A CAR WAS COMING IN MY LANE, ONCE I WENT AROUND THEM...I LEFT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF....BUT THE CAR SPED UP ON ITS OWN...APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MILES AN HOUR. MY BRAKES WERE WORKING JUST FINE. I CALLED M...

Dec 30, 2012 Suspension Crash 75,735 mi

FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALLED JOINT SEPARATED AND BROKE THE CONTROL ARM ALMOST SEPARATED THE WHEEL FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR

Dec 30, 2012 Suspension Crash 75,735 mi

FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALLED JOINT SEPARATED AND BROKE THE CONTROL ARM ALMOST SEPARATED THE WHEEL FROM THE CAR. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Engine

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS AND INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE COMMON PROBLEM OF VALVE SEAT BREAKAGE IN FORDS OLDER ENGINES. THE BREAKAGE WAS DUE TO INTAKE VALVE SEATS THAT WERE MADE OF A POWERED METAL ...

Dec 19, 2012 Engine

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS AND INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE COMMON PROBLEM OF VALVE SEAT BREAKAGE IN FORDS OLDER ENGINES. THE BREAKAGE WAS DUE TO INTAKE VALVE SEATS THAT WERE MADE OF A POWERED METAL ...

Dec 17, 2012 Engine 106,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ENGAGED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR BEGAN TO CLANK AND JERK LOUDLY AND VIOLENTLY. I DROVE' THE CAR ABOUT TWO FEET BEFORE THE STEERING SEIZED UP, THE CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL, DIED COMPLETELY, AND HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Dec 17, 2012 Power Train 106,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ENGAGED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR BEGAN TO CLANK AND JERK LOUDLY AND VIOLENTLY. I DROVE' THE CAR ABOUT TWO FEET BEFORE THE STEERING SEIZED UP, THE CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL, DIED COMPLETELY, AND HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Dec 17, 2012 Engine 106,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ENGAGED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR BEGAN TO CLANK AND JERK LOUDLY AND VIOLENTLY. I DROVE' THE CAR ABOUT TWO FEET BEFORE THE STEERING SEIZED UP, THE CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL, DIED COMPLETELY, AND HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Dec 17, 2012 Power Train 106,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ENGAGED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR BEGAN TO CLANK AND JERK LOUDLY AND VIOLENTLY. I DROVE' THE CAR ABOUT TWO FEET BEFORE THE STEERING SEIZED UP, THE CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL, DIED COMPLETELY, AND HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Dec 12, 2012 Exterior Lighting 65,850 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS (BOTH) DO NOT ALWAYS GO ON. ALSO, AFTER BEING ON FOR A WHILE (OFTEN WITHIN 10 MINUTES, ALMOST ALWAYS WITHIN 20 MINUTES), BOTH HEADLIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OFF, DASH...

Dec 12, 2012 Electrical System 65,850 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS (BOTH) DO NOT ALWAYS GO ON. ALSO, AFTER BEING ON FOR A WHILE (OFTEN WITHIN 10 MINUTES, ALMOST ALWAYS WITHIN 20 MINUTES), BOTH HEADLIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OFF, DASH...

Dec 12, 2012 Exterior Lighting 65,850 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS (BOTH) DO NOT ALWAYS GO ON. ALSO, AFTER BEING ON FOR A WHILE (OFTEN WITHIN 10 MINUTES, ALMOST ALWAYS WITHIN 20 MINUTES), BOTH HEADLIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OFF, DASH...

Dec 12, 2012 Electrical System 65,850 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS (BOTH) DO NOT ALWAYS GO ON. ALSO, AFTER BEING ON FOR A WHILE (OFTEN WITHIN 10 MINUTES, ALMOST ALWAYS WITHIN 20 MINUTES), BOTH HEADLIGHTS WILL SUDDENLY TURN OFF ON THEIR OWN. WHEN HEADLIGHTS GO OFF, DASH...

Dec 3, 2012 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR JUST AS ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES REDUCED TO ZERO ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V288000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE M...

Dec 3, 2012 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR JUST AS ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES REDUCED TO ZERO ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V288000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE M...

Nov 29, 2012 Electrical System 128,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR. INSERTED KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND A WARNING CHIME BEGAN. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND I CANNOT MOVE IT. IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. CANNOT DRIVE AT THIS TIME. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Electrical System 128,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR. INSERTED KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND A WARNING CHIME BEGAN. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND I CANNOT MOVE IT. IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. CANNOT DRIVE AT THIS TIME. *TR

Nov 28, 2012 Visibility/wiper 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HOWEVER, THE WINDOW OPENED AND FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Nov 28, 2012 Visibility/wiper 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HOWEVER, THE WINDOW OPENED AND FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Nov 20, 2012 Suspension 50,000 mi

HEARD CLUNKING NOISE-REAR SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

Nov 20, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

HEARD CLUNKING NOISE-REAR SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

Nov 20, 2012 Suspension 50,000 mi

HEARD CLUNKING NOISE-REAR SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

Nov 20, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

HEARD CLUNKING NOISE-REAR SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Suspension 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5MPH THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Nov 14, 2012 Suspension 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5MPH THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Nov 13, 2012 Engine 163,000 mi

DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS AS IF OUT OF GAS. COASTED OFF ROAD, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERY FEW WEEKS. CHANGED COIL, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, CAT CONVERTER AND STILL STALLS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 163,000 mi

DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS AS IF OUT OF GAS. COASTED OFF ROAD, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERY FEW WEEKS. CHANGED COIL, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, CAT CONVERTER AND STILL STALLS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Nov 13, 2012 Steering 163,000 mi

DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS AS IF OUT OF GAS. COASTED OFF ROAD, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERY FEW WEEKS. CHANGED COIL, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, CAT CONVERTER AND STILL STALLS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Nov 13, 2012 Engine 163,000 mi

DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS AS IF OUT OF GAS. COASTED OFF ROAD, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERY FEW WEEKS. CHANGED COIL, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, CAT CONVERTER AND STILL STALLS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 163,000 mi

DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS AS IF OUT OF GAS. COASTED OFF ROAD, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERY FEW WEEKS. CHANGED COIL, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, CAT CONVERTER AND STILL STALLS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Nov 13, 2012 Steering 163,000 mi

DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS AS IF OUT OF GAS. COASTED OFF ROAD, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERY FEW WEEKS. CHANGED COIL, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, CAT CONVERTER AND STILL STALLS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Oct 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILING TO TRANSFER TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEA...

Oct 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILING TO TRANSFER TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEA...

Oct 22, 2012 Air Bags 151,000 mi

MY 16-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING STALL AND MOVING FORWARD TO EXIT THE PARKING AREA. SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS INJURED MOSTLY ON HER RIGHT SIDE FROM THE SEAT BELT AND ALSO BURNS FROM THE AIR BAG ON HER UPPER TORSO AND NECK...

Oct 22, 2012 Air Bags 151,000 mi

MY 16-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING STALL AND MOVING FORWARD TO EXIT THE PARKING AREA. SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS INJURED MOSTLY ON HER RIGHT SIDE FROM THE SEAT BELT AND ALSO BURNS FROM THE AIR BAG ON HER UPPER TORSO AND NECK...

Oct 16, 2012 Visibility 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF THE POWER WINDOWS FELL INTO THE DOOR WELL INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO SET THE WINDOWS TO STAY UP AND TAPED THE POWER WINDOW BUTTONS SO THAT THEY COULD NOT BE PUSHED AS THE WINDOWS WOUL...

Oct 16, 2012 Visibility 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF THE POWER WINDOWS FELL INTO THE DOOR WELL INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO SET THE WINDOWS TO STAY UP AND TAPED THE POWER WINDOW BUTTONS SO THAT THEY COULD NOT BE PUSHED AS THE WINDOWS WOUL...

Sep 28, 2012 Engine 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Sep 28, 2012 Engine 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Aug 25, 2012 Structure 54,000 mi

REAR DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND SWINGS WIDE OPEN. *TR

Aug 25, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

REAR DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND SWINGS WIDE OPEN. *TR

Aug 25, 2012 Structure 54,000 mi

REAR DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND SWINGS WIDE OPEN. *TR

Aug 25, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 54,000 mi

REAR DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND SWINGS WIDE OPEN. *TR

Aug 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:03V482...

Aug 23, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:03V482...

Aug 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:03V482...

Aug 23, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:03V482...

Aug 14, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTI...

Aug 14, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTI...

Aug 9, 2012 Electrical System 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT RELEASE THE KEY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD NO PROBLEMS AFTER THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Aug 9, 2012 Electrical System 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT RELEASE THE KEY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD NO PROBLEMS AFTER THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Jul 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30-60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING IN WARM, HUMID CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE ...

Jul 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30-60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING IN WARM, HUMID CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE ...

Jul 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 108,000 mi

ON 7/27/2012, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE SMOKE STARTED COMING INTO THE INTERIOR THROUGH THE VENTS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER,THERE WAS NO BRAKE (MY GUESS IS THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD MELTED.). MY HUSBAND USED THE E BRAKE AND PARK TO STOP AND SOMEONE YELLED...GET OUT OF THE CAR.M...

Jul 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 108,000 mi

ON 7/27/2012, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE SMOKE STARTED COMING INTO THE INTERIOR THROUGH THE VENTS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER,THERE WAS NO BRAKE (MY GUESS IS THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD MELTED.). MY HUSBAND USED THE E BRAKE AND PARK TO STOP AND SOMEONE YELLED...GET OUT OF THE CAR.M...

Jul 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 115,500 mi

DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH WHEN CAR ACCELERATED GAINING SPEEDS OVER 75. I PULLED OVER, SHUT DOWN ENGINE, LIFTED HOOD AND SAW ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WAS STUCK. I CLEARED LINKAGE, STARTED ENGINE AND CAR RAN NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES ON LATER DATES WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. CA...

Jul 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 108,000 mi

ON 7/27/2012, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE SMOKE STARTED COMING INTO THE INTERIOR THROUGH THE VENTS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER,THERE WAS NO BRAKE (MY GUESS IS THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD MELTED.). MY HUSBAND USED THE E BRAKE AND PARK TO STOP AND SOMEONE YELLED...GET OUT OF THE CAR.M...

Jul 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 108,000 mi

ON 7/27/2012, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE SMOKE STARTED COMING INTO THE INTERIOR THROUGH THE VENTS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER,THERE WAS NO BRAKE (MY GUESS IS THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD MELTED.). MY HUSBAND USED THE E BRAKE AND PARK TO STOP AND SOMEONE YELLED...GET OUT OF THE CAR.M...

Jul 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 115,500 mi

DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH WHEN CAR ACCELERATED GAINING SPEEDS OVER 75. I PULLED OVER, SHUT DOWN ENGINE, LIFTED HOOD AND SAW ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WAS STUCK. I CLEARED LINKAGE, STARTED ENGINE AND CAR RAN NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES ON LATER DATES WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. CA...

Jul 24, 2012 Visibility 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN IN ORDER TO LATER ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE CO...

Jul 24, 2012 Visibility 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN IN ORDER TO LATER ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE CO...

Jul 13, 2012 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND COULD NOT BE USED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP OR TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A LOCKSMITH WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION CYL...

Jul 13, 2012 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND COULD NOT BE USED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP OR TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A LOCKSMITH WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION CYL...

Jul 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN UP SHIFT AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DOWN SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO BRAKE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ST...

Jul 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN UP SHIFT AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DOWN SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO BRAKE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ST...

May 28, 2012 Steering 103,000 mi

THE KEY FOR MY FORD FOCUS WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION BUT NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT STILL WON'T GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I AM FINDING THAT THIS IS A MAJOR AND VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH FORD FOCUS OWNERS AND FORD WILL NOT ISSUE A RE...

May 28, 2012 Electrical System 103,000 mi

THE KEY FOR MY FORD FOCUS WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION BUT NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT STILL WON'T GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I AM FINDING THAT THIS IS A MAJOR AND VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH FORD FOCUS OWNERS AND FORD WILL NOT ISSUE A RE...

May 28, 2012 Steering 103,000 mi

THE KEY FOR MY FORD FOCUS WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION BUT NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT STILL WON'T GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I AM FINDING THAT THIS IS A MAJOR AND VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH FORD FOCUS OWNERS AND FORD WILL NOT ISSUE A RE...

May 28, 2012 Electrical System 103,000 mi

THE KEY FOR MY FORD FOCUS WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION BUT NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT STILL WON'T GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I AM FINDING THAT THIS IS A MAJOR AND VERY COMMON COMPLAINT WITH FORD FOCUS OWNERS AND FORD WILL NOT ISSUE A RE...

May 25, 2012 Visibility/wiper 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTORS FAILED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR FAILED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE C...

May 25, 2012 Visibility/wiper 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTORS FAILED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR FAILED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE C...

May 24, 2012 Visibility 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABNORMAL CRANKING NOISE WERE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 09/19/12*LJ...

May 24, 2012 Visibility 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABNORMAL CRANKING NOISE WERE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 09/19/12*LJ...

May 10, 2012 Suspension 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Steering 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Engine 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Structure 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Suspension 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Steering 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Engine 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

May 10, 2012 Structure 122,000 mi

MY LAST OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORM THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED, TO THE POINT THE MECHANIC COULD PUSH A SCREW DRIVER THROUGH IT IN SPOTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT DRIVING IT WAS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AS THE FRAME COULD FAIL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HE SAID FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THEY MUST BE WAITIN...

Apr 27, 2012 Electrical System 148,218 mi

WENT TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER DOING SOME GOOGLE RESEARCH, FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE FOCUS, AND HAS TO DO WITH PARTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BECOMING STUCK. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY TO TURN EVENTUALLY BY BANGING ON IT, AND HA...

Apr 27, 2012 Electrical System 148,218 mi

WENT TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER DOING SOME GOOGLE RESEARCH, FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE FOCUS, AND HAS TO DO WITH PARTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BECOMING STUCK. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY TO TURN EVENTUALLY BY BANGING ON IT, AND HA...

Apr 24, 2012 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ...

Apr 24, 2012 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCLERATE BEFORE STALLING WITHOUT WARING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEH...

Apr 17, 2012 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCLERATE BEFORE STALLING WITHOUT WARING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEH...

Apr 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEND...

Apr 3, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEND...

Mar 30, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONTACT HEARD METAL SCRAPING THE GROUND AND THEN PLASTIC BEING DRAGGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GET PERMISSION FOR TRIPLE A TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT THAT H...

Mar 30, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONTACT HEARD METAL SCRAPING THE GROUND AND THEN PLASTIC BEING DRAGGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GET PERMISSION FOR TRIPLE A TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT THAT H...

Mar 15, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,297 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT ONLY 65297 . FUEL SYSTEM HAS NO SIGN OF FOREIGN MATTER IN TANK. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE BEFORE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. COST TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND LABOR COST OF DROPPING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE METAL SHIELD TO GAIN ACCESS TO FUEL TANK . FUEL TANK MUST BE REMOVED TO REPAIR. NO EN...

Mar 15, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,297 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT ONLY 65297 . FUEL SYSTEM HAS NO SIGN OF FOREIGN MATTER IN TANK. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE BEFORE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. COST TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND LABOR COST OF DROPPING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE METAL SHIELD TO GAIN ACCESS TO FUEL TANK . FUEL TANK MUST BE REMOVED TO REPAIR. NO EN...

Mar 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HER MOTHER HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. HOWEVER, IN FEB 2011, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A DEAD STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE...

Mar 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HER MOTHER HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. HOWEVER, IN FEB 2011, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A DEAD STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE...

Mar 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HER MOTHER HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. HOWEVER, IN FEB 2011, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A DEAD STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE...

Mar 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HER MOTHER HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. HOWEVER, IN FEB 2011, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A DEAD STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE...

Feb 21, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,500 mi

CAR BEGAN TO HESITATE AND STALL. MULTIPLE START FAILURES. DEALER REPEATEDLY FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER RECALL FOR EXACT ISSUE (CSP 03M01). THIS ISSUE STARTED IN JANUARY OF 2009. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A VAPOR MANAGEMENT VACUUM LEAK AND "REPAIRED". ISSUE NOT RESOLVED. ...

Feb 21, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,500 mi

CAR BEGAN TO HESITATE AND STALL. MULTIPLE START FAILURES. DEALER REPEATEDLY FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER RECALL FOR EXACT ISSUE (CSP 03M01). THIS ISSUE STARTED IN JANUARY OF 2009. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A VAPOR MANAGEMENT VACUUM LEAK AND "REPAIRED". ISSUE NOT RESOLVED. ...

Feb 8, 2012 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND A CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER TO THE LEFT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHE...

Feb 8, 2012 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND A CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER TO THE LEFT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHE...

Jan 27, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE ALSO WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF T...

Jan 27, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE ALSO WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF T...

Jan 27, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE ALSO WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF T...

Jan 27, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE ALSO WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF T...

Jan 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

WHEN EXITING A CORNER OR BANKED TURN AT ANY SPEED, THE CAR WILL SPUTTER AND THEN SHUT OFF WHEN GAS LEVELS APPROACH 1/4 TANK. THE CAR WILL EITHER COAST AND THEN REGAIN POWER OR COMPLETELY DIE AND COME TO A STOP. AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE OCCUPANTS AND PASSING TRAFFIC. TH...

Jan 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

WHEN EXITING A CORNER OR BANKED TURN AT ANY SPEED, THE CAR WILL SPUTTER AND THEN SHUT OFF WHEN GAS LEVELS APPROACH 1/4 TANK. THE CAR WILL EITHER COAST AND THEN REGAIN POWER OR COMPLETELY DIE AND COME TO A STOP. AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE OCCUPANTS AND PASSING TRAFFIC. TH...

Jan 13, 2012 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 13, 2012 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ...

Dec 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

GOING UPHILL ON FREEWAY, THE CAR STARTED LURCHING. THE LURCHING WAS INTERMITTENT AS IT WOULD RUN SMOOTH AGAIN AND STARTED LURCHING. I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER GOING UPHILL UNTIL I WENT DOWN TO 3RD AND SECOND GEAR. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, AND FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACED. THE SYMPTOMS ARE VE...

Dec 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

GOING UPHILL ON FREEWAY, THE CAR STARTED LURCHING. THE LURCHING WAS INTERMITTENT AS IT WOULD RUN SMOOTH AGAIN AND STARTED LURCHING. I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER GOING UPHILL UNTIL I WENT DOWN TO 3RD AND SECOND GEAR. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, AND FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACED. THE SYMPTOMS ARE VE...

Nov 25, 2011 Suspension Crash 133,477 mi

ON MAY 9, 2011 MY CAR WENT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO BILL WILCOX'S CHARLON FORD AGENCY OF RIDGECREST, CA. AFTER $1725 REPAIRS, I EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN MILEAGE, DROPPING FROM 30-31MPG TO 25-26 MPG, A 17 TO 18 % DROP. THAT BEGAN IMMEDIATELY, WITH THE INITIAL PURCHASE OF GAS - IN VISALIA; AND, IT W...

Nov 25, 2011 Structure Crash 133,477 mi

ON MAY 9, 2011 MY CAR WENT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO BILL WILCOX'S CHARLON FORD AGENCY OF RIDGECREST, CA. AFTER $1725 REPAIRS, I EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN MILEAGE, DROPPING FROM 30-31MPG TO 25-26 MPG, A 17 TO 18 % DROP. THAT BEGAN IMMEDIATELY, WITH THE INITIAL PURCHASE OF GAS - IN VISALIA; AND, IT W...

Nov 25, 2011 Suspension Crash 133,477 mi

ON MAY 9, 2011 MY CAR WENT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO BILL WILCOX'S CHARLON FORD AGENCY OF RIDGECREST, CA. AFTER $1725 REPAIRS, I EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN MILEAGE, DROPPING FROM 30-31MPG TO 25-26 MPG, A 17 TO 18 % DROP. THAT BEGAN IMMEDIATELY, WITH THE INITIAL PURCHASE OF GAS - IN VISALIA; AND, IT W...

Nov 25, 2011 Structure Crash 133,477 mi

ON MAY 9, 2011 MY CAR WENT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO BILL WILCOX'S CHARLON FORD AGENCY OF RIDGECREST, CA. AFTER $1725 REPAIRS, I EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN MILEAGE, DROPPING FROM 30-31MPG TO 25-26 MPG, A 17 TO 18 % DROP. THAT BEGAN IMMEDIATELY, WITH THE INITIAL PURCHASE OF GAS - IN VISALIA; AND, IT W...

Nov 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY HAD NO OIL IN IT. IN TURN, THE ENGINE IS NOW BLOWN. *TR

Nov 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY HAD NO OIL IN IT. IN TURN, THE ENGINE IS NOW BLOWN. *TR

Oct 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

MY MAIN COMPLAINTS ARE THE POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MECHANISM IN MY CAR HAVE BROKEN AND TWO ARE WEDGED UP, WHICH WASN'T A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE I RARELY HAVE PEOPLE IN THE REAR SEATS. NOW, I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD FIX MY DRIVER WIND...

Oct 30, 2011 Visibility 104,000 mi

MY MAIN COMPLAINTS ARE THE POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MECHANISM IN MY CAR HAVE BROKEN AND TWO ARE WEDGED UP, WHICH WASN'T A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE I RARELY HAVE PEOPLE IN THE REAR SEATS. NOW, I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD FIX MY DRIVER WIND...

Oct 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

MY MAIN COMPLAINTS ARE THE POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MECHANISM IN MY CAR HAVE BROKEN AND TWO ARE WEDGED UP, WHICH WASN'T A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE I RARELY HAVE PEOPLE IN THE REAR SEATS. NOW, I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD FIX MY DRIVER WIND...

Oct 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,000 mi

MY MAIN COMPLAINTS ARE THE POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MECHANISM IN MY CAR HAVE BROKEN AND TWO ARE WEDGED UP, WHICH WASN'T A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE I RARELY HAVE PEOPLE IN THE REAR SEATS. NOW, I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD FIX MY DRIVER WIND...

Oct 30, 2011 Visibility 104,000 mi

MY MAIN COMPLAINTS ARE THE POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MECHANISM IN MY CAR HAVE BROKEN AND TWO ARE WEDGED UP, WHICH WASN'T A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE I RARELY HAVE PEOPLE IN THE REAR SEATS. NOW, I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD FIX MY DRIVER WIND...

Oct 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

MY MAIN COMPLAINTS ARE THE POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MECHANISM IN MY CAR HAVE BROKEN AND TWO ARE WEDGED UP, WHICH WASN'T A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN TO ME BECAUSE I RARELY HAVE PEOPLE IN THE REAR SEATS. NOW, I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD FIX MY DRIVER WIND...

Oct 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD FOCUS AND DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE I'VE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY COUNTLESS TIMES.THUS FAR I'VE REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. MY THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND HAS UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF ACCELERATION ...

Oct 29, 2011 Steering 130,000 mi

I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD FOCUS AND DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE I'VE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY COUNTLESS TIMES.THUS FAR I'VE REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. MY THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND HAS UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF ACCELERATION ...

Oct 29, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD FOCUS AND DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE I'VE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY COUNTLESS TIMES.THUS FAR I'VE REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. MY THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND HAS UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF ACCELERATION ...

Oct 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD FOCUS AND DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE I'VE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY COUNTLESS TIMES.THUS FAR I'VE REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. MY THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND HAS UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF ACCELERATION ...

Oct 29, 2011 Steering 130,000 mi

I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD FOCUS AND DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE I'VE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY COUNTLESS TIMES.THUS FAR I'VE REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. MY THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND HAS UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF ACCELERATION ...

Oct 29, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD FOCUS AND DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE I'VE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY COUNTLESS TIMES.THUS FAR I'VE REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. MY THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND HAS UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF ACCELERATION ...

Oct 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 156,973 mi

VEHICLE SURGES AND LACKS POWER OR ENGINE DIES. WHEN DOING ONLINE RESEARCH OF THESE SYMPTOMS. I FOUND A RECALL THAT IS EXPIRED FOR THE VEHICLE. (RECALL # 03V48200) I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED INDEFINITELY DO TO THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS RELIABLE OTHER THAN THAT ...

Oct 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 156,973 mi

VEHICLE SURGES AND LACKS POWER OR ENGINE DIES. WHEN DOING ONLINE RESEARCH OF THESE SYMPTOMS. I FOUND A RECALL THAT IS EXPIRED FOR THE VEHICLE. (RECALL # 03V48200) I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED INDEFINITELY DO TO THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS RELIABLE OTHER THAN THAT ...

Sep 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY DIED DOZENS OF TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2011. IT DIES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE INTERSTATE, IT DIES WHEN BRAKING IN A PARKING AREA. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURS. THE VEHICLE STARTS BACK UP AFTER TWO OR THREE TIMES WHILE GIVING IT GAS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE GA...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY DIED DOZENS OF TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2011. IT DIES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE INTERSTATE, IT DIES WHEN BRAKING IN A PARKING AREA. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURS. THE VEHICLE STARTS BACK UP AFTER TWO OR THREE TIMES WHILE GIVING IT GAS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE GA...

Sep 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY DIED DOZENS OF TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2011. IT DIES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE INTERSTATE, IT DIES WHEN BRAKING IN A PARKING AREA. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURS. THE VEHICLE STARTS BACK UP AFTER TWO OR THREE TIMES WHILE GIVING IT GAS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE GA...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY DIED DOZENS OF TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2011. IT DIES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE INTERSTATE, IT DIES WHEN BRAKING IN A PARKING AREA. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURS. THE VEHICLE STARTS BACK UP AFTER TWO OR THREE TIMES WHILE GIVING IT GAS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE GA...

Sep 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. HE THEN INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V482000 (FUEL DELIVERY MODULE)...

Sep 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. HE THEN INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V482000 (FUEL DELIVERY MODULE)...

Aug 29, 2011 Suspension 51,500 mi

COIL SPRING ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A METAL OBJECT FROM BROKEN SPRING JAMMED INTO THE FRONT TIRE. THE CAR IS OLD, BUT HAS BEEN KEPT INSIDE A GARAGE AND HAS LOW MILEAGE.

Aug 29, 2011 Suspension 51,500 mi

COIL SPRING ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A METAL OBJECT FROM BROKEN SPRING JAMMED INTO THE FRONT TIRE. THE CAR IS OLD, BUT HAS BEEN KEPT INSIDE A GARAGE AND HAS LOW MILEAGE.

Aug 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 192,247 mi

WHILE PASSING A CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD, MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTINUED GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR ON ITS OWN. I TAPPED THE BRAKES, CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS BY THE PEDAL, TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD TO FREE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT NOTHING WORKED. BY THIS TIME THE CAR...

Aug 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 192,247 mi

WHILE PASSING A CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD, MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTINUED GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR ON ITS OWN. I TAPPED THE BRAKES, CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS BY THE PEDAL, TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD TO FREE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT NOTHING WORKED. BY THIS TIME THE CAR...

Aug 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 192,247 mi

WHILE PASSING A CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD, MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTINUED GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR ON ITS OWN. I TAPPED THE BRAKES, CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS BY THE PEDAL, TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD TO FREE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT NOTHING WORKED. BY THIS TIME THE CAR...

Aug 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 192,247 mi

WHILE PASSING A CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD, MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTINUED GOING DOWN TO THE FLOOR ON ITS OWN. I TAPPED THE BRAKES, CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS BY THE PEDAL, TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD TO FREE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT NOTHING WORKED. BY THIS TIME THE CAR...

Aug 17, 2011 Air Bags 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, HOWEVER THEY DID NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANC...

Aug 17, 2011 Air Bags 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, HOWEVER THEY DID NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANC...

Aug 16, 2011 Electrical System

I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I SPOKE A FRIEND ABOUT IT AND SHE STATED SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM SHE HAS A FORD FOCUS PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO IF IT WAS AN EMERGENCY I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE OR PULL OFF IN THE EVENT OF ...

Aug 16, 2011 Electrical System

I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I SPOKE A FRIEND ABOUT IT AND SHE STATED SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM SHE HAS A FORD FOCUS PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO IF IT WAS AN EMERGENCY I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE OR PULL OFF IN THE EVENT OF ...

Aug 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

THE LATCHES ON THREE OF THE DOORS EITHER DO NOT LATCH WHICH MAKES THE DOOR FLY OPEN OR IT LATCHES AND DOESN'T OPEN, AFTER INSPECTION THE LATCHES ARE SO CORRODED WITH RUST THAT THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. BEFORE I REALIZED THAT THE DOOR WASN'T LATCHING I HAD A PROPANE TANK FOR A GRILL IN THE BACK SEAT ...

Aug 10, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

THE LATCHES ON THREE OF THE DOORS EITHER DO NOT LATCH WHICH MAKES THE DOOR FLY OPEN OR IT LATCHES AND DOESN'T OPEN, AFTER INSPECTION THE LATCHES ARE SO CORRODED WITH RUST THAT THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. BEFORE I REALIZED THAT THE DOOR WASN'T LATCHING I HAD A PROPANE TANK FOR A GRILL IN THE BACK SEAT ...

Aug 10, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

THE LATCHES ON THREE OF THE DOORS EITHER DO NOT LATCH WHICH MAKES THE DOOR FLY OPEN OR IT LATCHES AND DOESN'T OPEN, AFTER INSPECTION THE LATCHES ARE SO CORRODED WITH RUST THAT THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. BEFORE I REALIZED THAT THE DOOR WASN'T LATCHING I HAD A PROPANE TANK FOR A GRILL IN THE BACK SEAT ...

Aug 10, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

THE LATCHES ON THREE OF THE DOORS EITHER DO NOT LATCH WHICH MAKES THE DOOR FLY OPEN OR IT LATCHES AND DOESN'T OPEN, AFTER INSPECTION THE LATCHES ARE SO CORRODED WITH RUST THAT THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL. BEFORE I REALIZED THAT THE DOOR WASN'T LATCHING I HAD A PROPANE TANK FOR A GRILL IN THE BACK SEAT ...

Aug 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V030000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED...

Aug 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V030000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED...

Aug 8, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE BATTERY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLES WERE HOT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO TOUCH THEM. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BE...

Aug 8, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE BATTERY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLES WERE HOT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO TOUCH THEM. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BE...

Jul 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V030000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS:LAT...

Jul 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V030000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS:LAT...

Jul 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,101 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, WITH A QUARTER TANK OF GAS OR LOWER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THAT THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,101 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, WITH A QUARTER TANK OF GAS OR LOWER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THAT THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 19, 2011 Equipment 67,140 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN. 67,140 MILES. TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY ONCE TURN IS COMPLETED EITHER TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. HAVE TO NOW TURN OFF THE SIGNAL MANUALLY. HAPPENED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ON 7-19-2011. NOTHING YET HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE OTHER THAN AN INT...

Jul 19, 2011 Exterior Lighting 67,140 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN. 67,140 MILES. TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY ONCE TURN IS COMPLETED EITHER TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. HAVE TO NOW TURN OFF THE SIGNAL MANUALLY. HAPPENED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ON 7-19-2011. NOTHING YET HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE OTHER THAN AN INT...

Jul 19, 2011 Equipment 67,140 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN. 67,140 MILES. TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY ONCE TURN IS COMPLETED EITHER TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. HAVE TO NOW TURN OFF THE SIGNAL MANUALLY. HAPPENED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ON 7-19-2011. NOTHING YET HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE OTHER THAN AN INT...

Jul 19, 2011 Exterior Lighting 67,140 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN. 67,140 MILES. TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY ONCE TURN IS COMPLETED EITHER TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. HAVE TO NOW TURN OFF THE SIGNAL MANUALLY. HAPPENED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ON 7-19-2011. NOTHING YET HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE OTHER THAN AN INT...

Jun 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR REPLACED. A YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jun 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR REPLACED. A YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jun 14, 2011 Equipment 90,000 mi

THE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE LEAKING REFRIGERANT INTO VENTS OF CAR. FUMES MAKING DRIVER AND PASSENGERS NAUSEOUS AS WELL AS A/C FAILURE. *TR

Jun 14, 2011 Equipment 90,000 mi

THE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE LEAKING REFRIGERANT INTO VENTS OF CAR. FUMES MAKING DRIVER AND PASSENGERS NAUSEOUS AS WELL AS A/C FAILURE. *TR

Jun 3, 2011 Air Bags Crash 35,500 mi

IN JULY OF 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE LADY INFRONT OF ME STOPPED, I HAD TURNED FOR A SECOND, WHEN I TURNED BACK I SAW THE AIRBAGS BLOW IN MY FACE. I WAS TRAVELING A MAXIMUM OF 10MPH THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE OR MINE (FROM THE ACCIDENT). THE DRIVE...

Jun 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS ONE HALF FULL OR MORE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD ABNORM...

Jun 3, 2011 Air Bags Crash 35,500 mi

IN JULY OF 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE LADY INFRONT OF ME STOPPED, I HAD TURNED FOR A SECOND, WHEN I TURNED BACK I SAW THE AIRBAGS BLOW IN MY FACE. I WAS TRAVELING A MAXIMUM OF 10MPH THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE OR MINE (FROM THE ACCIDENT). THE DRIVE...

Jun 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS ONE HALF FULL OR MORE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD ABNORM...

May 12, 2011 Air Bags 90,251 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS AND FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF. THE LOUD NOISE SCARED ME AND I ALMOST WRECK THE VEHICLE. MY EARS ARE STILL RINGING FROM THE LOUD BLAST FROM THE AIR BAG WENT OFF. I CHECKED AND FOUND THERE ARE SOME PENDING LAW SUITES FOR THIS SAME OCCURRENC...

May 12, 2011 Air Bags 90,251 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS AND FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF. THE LOUD NOISE SCARED ME AND I ALMOST WRECK THE VEHICLE. MY EARS ARE STILL RINGING FROM THE LOUD BLAST FROM THE AIR BAG WENT OFF. I CHECKED AND FOUND THERE ARE SOME PENDING LAW SUITES FOR THIS SAME OCCURRENC...

May 10, 2011 Electrical System

THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. ON MAY 09, 2011, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WOULD NOT COME OUT. DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO RECALL. *TR

May 10, 2011 Electrical System

THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. ON MAY 09, 2011, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WOULD NOT COME OUT. DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO RECALL. *TR

May 3, 2011 Visibility 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LAMINATION ON ALL FOUR GLASS WINDOWS EXHIBITED SIGNIFICANT SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT EACH WINDOW WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

May 3, 2011 Visibility 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LAMINATION ON ALL FOUR GLASS WINDOWS EXHIBITED SIGNIFICANT SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT EACH WINDOW WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Apr 12, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP WERE INTERMITTENTLY SPACED THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN 2004. WHEN I WOULD PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND FEEL LOCKED I WOULD SIT FOR 10-20 MINUTES AND WORK ON IT BY PUSHING THE KEY IN HARD AND TURNING T...

Apr 12, 2011 Steering 70,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP WERE INTERMITTENTLY SPACED THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN 2004. WHEN I WOULD PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND FEEL LOCKED I WOULD SIT FOR 10-20 MINUTES AND WORK ON IT BY PUSHING THE KEY IN HARD AND TURNING T...

Apr 12, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP WERE INTERMITTENTLY SPACED THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN 2004. WHEN I WOULD PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND FEEL LOCKED I WOULD SIT FOR 10-20 MINUTES AND WORK ON IT BY PUSHING THE KEY IN HARD AND TURNING T...

Apr 12, 2011 Steering 70,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP WERE INTERMITTENTLY SPACED THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN 2004. WHEN I WOULD PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND FEEL LOCKED I WOULD SIT FOR 10-20 MINUTES AND WORK ON IT BY PUSHING THE KEY IN HARD AND TURNING T...

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,739 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE BEGAN FIVE MONTHS AGO AND THE CONTACT DID NOT ...

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,739 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE BEGAN FIVE MONTHS AGO AND THE CONTACT DID NOT ...

Mar 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING CAR WITH 62K MILES ON IT, I DISCOVERED A COOLANT LEAK THE NEXT DAY. THIS LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE LAST WEEK. A SEARCH OF DIFFERENT INTERNET SITES FOUND AT LEAST 15 REPORTS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING COMING LOOSE/BREAKING LOOSE FROM ITS POSITION AGAINST THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS IS...

Mar 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

AFTER PURCHASING CAR WITH 62K MILES ON IT, I DISCOVERED A COOLANT LEAK THE NEXT DAY. THIS LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE LAST WEEK. A SEARCH OF DIFFERENT INTERNET SITES FOUND AT LEAST 15 REPORTS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING COMING LOOSE/BREAKING LOOSE FROM ITS POSITION AGAINST THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS IS...

Feb 14, 2011 Electrical System 54,044 mi

THE IGNITION ON THIS CAR HAS BEEN REPLACED ALREADY BY THE FIRST OWNER. WELL, THE KEY CANNOT NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. NOW THE KEY HAS BROKEN OFF IN THE IGNITION. THE KEY STUB CAN BE REMOVED AND THE ENGINE WILL STILL RUN. THIS MORNING I MOVED THE 01 FOCUS AND I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TOOK THE K...

Feb 14, 2011 Electrical System 54,044 mi

THE IGNITION ON THIS CAR HAS BEEN REPLACED ALREADY BY THE FIRST OWNER. WELL, THE KEY CANNOT NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. NOW THE KEY HAS BROKEN OFF IN THE IGNITION. THE KEY STUB CAN BE REMOVED AND THE ENGINE WILL STILL RUN. THIS MORNING I MOVED THE 01 FOCUS AND I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TOOK THE K...

Feb 6, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT, ALSO NOTICED EXTRIOR REAR LIGHTS WENT OUT. REPLACED FUSES, BLEW NEW FUSES IMMEDIATELY SO SOME SORT OF SHORT IN THE ELECTRICS. WIRING ON HATCH LID APPEARS TO BE FRAYED. WE HAVE FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS FOR THE 2000 VERSION OF THIS CAR BUT NOT THE 2001.

Feb 6, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT, ALSO NOTICED EXTRIOR REAR LIGHTS WENT OUT. REPLACED FUSES, BLEW NEW FUSES IMMEDIATELY SO SOME SORT OF SHORT IN THE ELECTRICS. WIRING ON HATCH LID APPEARS TO BE FRAYED. WE HAVE FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS FOR THE 2000 VERSION OF THIS CAR BUT NOT THE 2001.

Feb 2, 2011 Structure

HI, I RECENTLY WENT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET AN OIL CHANGE ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, SO WHEN THEY LIFTED MY CAR UP TO CHANGE THE OIL THEY NOTICED SOMETHING THAT WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM, MY FRONT SUBFRAME HAD ABOUT A HALF A FOOT DIAMETER HOLE IN IT BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, IT WAS ALL CORRODE...

Feb 2, 2011 Structure

HI, I RECENTLY WENT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET AN OIL CHANGE ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, SO WHEN THEY LIFTED MY CAR UP TO CHANGE THE OIL THEY NOTICED SOMETHING THAT WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM, MY FRONT SUBFRAME HAD ABOUT A HALF A FOOT DIAMETER HOLE IN IT BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, IT WAS ALL CORRODE...

Jan 30, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OUR CHILDREN ROLLED DOWN THE BACK POWER WINDOWS AND THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP - SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE NOISE FROM THE TRAFFIC HAS TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY TO NOTE THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER GO UP - HAD TO MANUALLY ...

Jan 30, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OUR CHILDREN ROLLED DOWN THE BACK POWER WINDOWS AND THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP - SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE NOISE FROM THE TRAFFIC HAS TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY TO NOTE THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER GO UP - HAD TO MANUALLY ...

Jan 30, 2011 Visibility 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OUR CHILDREN ROLLED DOWN THE BACK POWER WINDOWS AND THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP - SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE NOISE FROM THE TRAFFIC HAS TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY TO NOTE THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER GO UP - HAD TO MANUALLY ...

Jan 30, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OUR CHILDREN ROLLED DOWN THE BACK POWER WINDOWS AND THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP - SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE NOISE FROM THE TRAFFIC HAS TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY TO NOTE THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER GO UP - HAD TO MANUALLY ...

Jan 30, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OUR CHILDREN ROLLED DOWN THE BACK POWER WINDOWS AND THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP - SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE NOISE FROM THE TRAFFIC HAS TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY TO NOTE THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER GO UP - HAD TO MANUALLY ...

Jan 30, 2011 Visibility 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OUR CHILDREN ROLLED DOWN THE BACK POWER WINDOWS AND THEY WOULD NOT GO BACK UP - SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE NOISE FROM THE TRAFFIC HAS TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY TO NOTE THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NO LONGER GO UP - HAD TO MANUALLY ...

Jan 27, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FOCUS NOW FOR ONLY ABOUT 3 YEARS, & HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS THAN I HAVE HAD WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED BEFORE, COMBINED. FORD FOCUSES FROM THE YEARS 2000-2003 HAVE AN APPARENT IGNITION PROBLEM, AND I AM ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATE OWNERS TO BE LEFT STRANDED BY THIS ISSUE. I AM ...

Jan 27, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FOCUS NOW FOR ONLY ABOUT 3 YEARS, & HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS THAN I HAVE HAD WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED BEFORE, COMBINED. FORD FOCUSES FROM THE YEARS 2000-2003 HAVE AN APPARENT IGNITION PROBLEM, AND I AM ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATE OWNERS TO BE LEFT STRANDED BY THIS ISSUE. I AM ...

Jan 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES FOR A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Jan 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES FOR A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Jan 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL SYSTEM STALLED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL WAS NOT BEING PUMPED TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAU...

Jan 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL SYSTEM STALLED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL WAS NOT BEING PUMPED TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAU...

Jan 2, 2011 Air Bags Crash 145,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. I WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON A ROAD NEAR MY HOUSE WHEN I ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH MY PASSENGER AND MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, SMASHING MY WINDSHIELD! THE OFFICER THAT REPORTED TO THE SCENE SAID THAT THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS GOING FAST E...

Jan 2, 2011 Air Bags Crash 145,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. I WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON A ROAD NEAR MY HOUSE WHEN I ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH MY PASSENGER AND MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, SMASHING MY WINDSHIELD! THE OFFICER THAT REPORTED TO THE SCENE SAID THAT THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS GOING FAST E...

Dec 31, 2010 Equipment 89,900 mi

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN WITHOUT LARGE AMOUNTS OF SPRAY LUBRICANT AND PUMMELING THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION TO CAUSE THE TUMBLERS IN THE CYLINDER TO FALL INTO PLACE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, AND RIGHT NOW, DURING THESE EPIC BLIZZARDS WE ARE EXPERIENCING,...

Dec 31, 2010 Electrical System 89,900 mi

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN WITHOUT LARGE AMOUNTS OF SPRAY LUBRICANT AND PUMMELING THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION TO CAUSE THE TUMBLERS IN THE CYLINDER TO FALL INTO PLACE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, AND RIGHT NOW, DURING THESE EPIC BLIZZARDS WE ARE EXPERIENCING,...

Dec 31, 2010 Equipment 89,900 mi

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN WITHOUT LARGE AMOUNTS OF SPRAY LUBRICANT AND PUMMELING THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION TO CAUSE THE TUMBLERS IN THE CYLINDER TO FALL INTO PLACE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, AND RIGHT NOW, DURING THESE EPIC BLIZZARDS WE ARE EXPERIENCING,...

Dec 31, 2010 Electrical System 89,900 mi

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN WITHOUT LARGE AMOUNTS OF SPRAY LUBRICANT AND PUMMELING THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION TO CAUSE THE TUMBLERS IN THE CYLINDER TO FALL INTO PLACE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, AND RIGHT NOW, DURING THESE EPIC BLIZZARDS WE ARE EXPERIENCING,...

Dec 30, 2010 Suspension 62,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE, VIN [XXX], 62000 MI. - BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD ONLY ISSUED EXTENDED WARRANTY NUMBER 03M02 FOR 1999/2003 MODEL YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS AND NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFO FROM FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM. SPRING B...

Dec 30, 2010 Suspension 62,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE, VIN [XXX], 62000 MI. - BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD ONLY ISSUED EXTENDED WARRANTY NUMBER 03M02 FOR 1999/2003 MODEL YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS AND NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFO FROM FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM. SPRING B...

Dec 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATES FAULTY FUEL PUMP *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING TO THE POINT WHERE SHE HAD TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL BARELY MAINTAINING POWER TO GET...

Dec 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATES FAULTY FUEL PUMP *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING TO THE POINT WHERE SHE HAD TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL BARELY MAINTAINING POWER TO GET...

Dec 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,500 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS PURCHASED IN MOORESVILLE NC THE VIN IS #[XXX]. THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PUMP IS THE SAME ONE DESCRIBED IN THE FORD EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM03N01 DATED 2003 AND SUPPLEMENTS 1 & 2 DATED JANUARY 2004. FORD SAID MY WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE PRO...

Dec 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATES FAULTY FUEL PUMP *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING TO THE POINT WHERE SHE HAD TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL BARELY MAINTAINING POWER TO GET...

Dec 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATES FAULTY FUEL PUMP *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING TO THE POINT WHERE SHE HAD TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL BARELY MAINTAINING POWER TO GET...

Dec 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,500 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS PURCHASED IN MOORESVILLE NC THE VIN IS #[XXX]. THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PUMP IS THE SAME ONE DESCRIBED IN THE FORD EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM03N01 DATED 2003 AND SUPPLEMENTS 1 & 2 DATED JANUARY 2004. FORD SAID MY WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE PRO...

Dec 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. IGNITION LOCKS UP REQUIRING NEW TUMBLER. KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR WON'T START NOR CAN YOU GET IT IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT REMEDIED BY FORD. *TR

Dec 15, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. IGNITION LOCKS UP REQUIRING NEW TUMBLER. KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR WON'T START NOR CAN YOU GET IT IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT REMEDIED BY FORD. *TR

Dec 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. IGNITION LOCKS UP REQUIRING NEW TUMBLER. KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR WON'T START NOR CAN YOU GET IT IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT REMEDIED BY FORD. *TR

Dec 15, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. IGNITION LOCKS UP REQUIRING NEW TUMBLER. KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR WON'T START NOR CAN YOU GET IT IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT REMEDIED BY FORD. *TR

Dec 3, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION ON BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 100,000.

Dec 3, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION ON BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 100,000.

Nov 30, 2010 Suspension 81,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, HE HEARD NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WA...

Nov 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 81,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, HE HEARD NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WA...

Nov 30, 2010 Suspension 81,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, HE HEARD NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WA...

Nov 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 81,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, HE HEARD NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WA...

Oct 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE UNLATCHED DOORS THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DRIVE SIDE AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO IN...

Oct 1, 2010 Seats 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE UNLATCHED DOORS THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DRIVE SIDE AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO IN...

Oct 1, 2010 Visibility 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE UNLATCHED DOORS THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DRIVE SIDE AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO IN...

Oct 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE UNLATCHED DOORS THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DRIVE SIDE AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO IN...

Oct 1, 2010 Seats 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE UNLATCHED DOORS THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DRIVE SIDE AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO IN...

Oct 1, 2010 Visibility 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE UNLATCHED DOORS THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DRIVE SIDE AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO IN...

Sep 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Seat Belts 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Suspension 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Seats 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Seat Belts 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Suspension 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Seats 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT ...

Sep 9, 2010 Electrical System 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE TAILGATE HAD MALFUNCTIONED. ALL OTHER BRAKE LIGHTS WERE WORKING FINE BUT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAS FAILED DUE TO THE WIRES MELTING. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT AND R...

Sep 9, 2010 Electrical System 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE TAILGATE HAD MALFUNCTIONED. ALL OTHER BRAKE LIGHTS WERE WORKING FINE BUT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAS FAILED DUE TO THE WIRES MELTING. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT AND R...

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD SUDDENLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING, SECONDS LATER THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WE...

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 137,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD SUDDENLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING, SECONDS LATER THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WE...

Aug 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS' 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD HER STRANDED AFTER WORK AUGUST 13 WHEN SHE PUT HER KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN. WE CALLED AAA, AND THEY COULDN'T 'FIX' IT, SO WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER ONLY TO BE TOLD THE REPAIR WILL COST BETWEEN $450.00 AND 1000.00!!! I'...

Aug 15, 2010 Electrical System

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS' 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD HER STRANDED AFTER WORK AUGUST 13 WHEN SHE PUT HER KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN. WE CALLED AAA, AND THEY COULDN'T 'FIX' IT, SO WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER ONLY TO BE TOLD THE REPAIR WILL COST BETWEEN $450.00 AND 1000.00!!! I'...

Aug 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS' 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD HER STRANDED AFTER WORK AUGUST 13 WHEN SHE PUT HER KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN. WE CALLED AAA, AND THEY COULDN'T 'FIX' IT, SO WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER ONLY TO BE TOLD THE REPAIR WILL COST BETWEEN $450.00 AND 1000.00!!! I'...

Aug 15, 2010 Electrical System

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS' 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD HER STRANDED AFTER WORK AUGUST 13 WHEN SHE PUT HER KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN. WE CALLED AAA, AND THEY COULDN'T 'FIX' IT, SO WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER ONLY TO BE TOLD THE REPAIR WILL COST BETWEEN $450.00 AND 1000.00!!! I'...

Jul 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS NOT FLOWING INTO THE ENGINE PROPERLY. WHEN HE FIRST STARTED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, HOWEVER WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMA...

Jul 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS NOT FLOWING INTO THE ENGINE PROPERLY. WHEN HE FIRST STARTED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, HOWEVER WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMA...

Jul 9, 2010 Electrical System

MY CARS BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING, AS TOLD BY A TRIPLE A MECHANIC. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO GET IT REPLACED AND THEY SAID THAT THE BATTERY WAS WORKING FINE, THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD. THEY SAID THE CAR WOULDN'T GO OUT OF THE SHOP IF IT WASN'T FIXED. SO I PAID THEM $416 TO GET THE ALTERNATOR F...

Jul 9, 2010 Tires

MY CARS BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING, AS TOLD BY A TRIPLE A MECHANIC. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO GET IT REPLACED AND THEY SAID THAT THE BATTERY WAS WORKING FINE, THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD. THEY SAID THE CAR WOULDN'T GO OUT OF THE SHOP IF IT WASN'T FIXED. SO I PAID THEM $416 TO GET THE ALTERNATOR F...

Jul 9, 2010 Electrical System

MY CARS BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING, AS TOLD BY A TRIPLE A MECHANIC. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO GET IT REPLACED AND THEY SAID THAT THE BATTERY WAS WORKING FINE, THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD. THEY SAID THE CAR WOULDN'T GO OUT OF THE SHOP IF IT WASN'T FIXED. SO I PAID THEM $416 TO GET THE ALTERNATOR F...

Jul 9, 2010 Tires

MY CARS BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING, AS TOLD BY A TRIPLE A MECHANIC. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO GET IT REPLACED AND THEY SAID THAT THE BATTERY WAS WORKING FINE, THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD. THEY SAID THE CAR WOULDN'T GO OUT OF THE SHOP IF IT WASN'T FIXED. SO I PAID THEM $416 TO GET THE ALTERNATOR F...

Jul 6, 2010 Visibility

THE REAR PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER WINDOWS ARE BROKEN. IT STARTED WITH THE REAR PASSENGER, NOT GOING UP, OR DOWN, THEN NOT STAYING UP AT ALL.. THEN IT WAS THE REAR DRIVER SIDE THAT DID THE SAME THING. THE PROBLEM IS EVEN WHEN YOU THINK IT IS UP AND IN PLACE, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT IS A QUARTER DOWN...

Jul 6, 2010 Visibility

THE REAR PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER WINDOWS ARE BROKEN. IT STARTED WITH THE REAR PASSENGER, NOT GOING UP, OR DOWN, THEN NOT STAYING UP AT ALL.. THEN IT WAS THE REAR DRIVER SIDE THAT DID THE SAME THING. THE PROBLEM IS EVEN WHEN YOU THINK IT IS UP AND IN PLACE, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT IS A QUARTER DOWN...

Jul 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED TWICE DURING LONG TRIPS. VEHICLE STUTTERS, STRUGGLES AND WILL MAINTAIN A SPEED OF ONLY 35-40 MPH DURING THESE EPISODES. STOPPING, RESTARTING WILL RESET AND ALLOW ANOTHER 5-10 MILES OF PROPER OPERATION AND THEN IN HAPPENS AGAIN. DURING BOTH INSTANCES IT WAS HOT AND HUMID. W...

Jul 5, 2010 Equipment 80,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED TWICE DURING LONG TRIPS. VEHICLE STUTTERS, STRUGGLES AND WILL MAINTAIN A SPEED OF ONLY 35-40 MPH DURING THESE EPISODES. STOPPING, RESTARTING WILL RESET AND ALLOW ANOTHER 5-10 MILES OF PROPER OPERATION AND THEN IN HAPPENS AGAIN. DURING BOTH INSTANCES IT WAS HOT AND HUMID. W...

Jul 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED TWICE DURING LONG TRIPS. VEHICLE STUTTERS, STRUGGLES AND WILL MAINTAIN A SPEED OF ONLY 35-40 MPH DURING THESE EPISODES. STOPPING, RESTARTING WILL RESET AND ALLOW ANOTHER 5-10 MILES OF PROPER OPERATION AND THEN IN HAPPENS AGAIN. DURING BOTH INSTANCES IT WAS HOT AND HUMID. W...

Jul 5, 2010 Equipment 80,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED TWICE DURING LONG TRIPS. VEHICLE STUTTERS, STRUGGLES AND WILL MAINTAIN A SPEED OF ONLY 35-40 MPH DURING THESE EPISODES. STOPPING, RESTARTING WILL RESET AND ALLOW ANOTHER 5-10 MILES OF PROPER OPERATION AND THEN IN HAPPENS AGAIN. DURING BOTH INSTANCES IT WAS HOT AND HUMID. W...

Jun 30, 2010 Steering 71,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING AND THE KEY REFUSING TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE USUALLY BEEN ABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE AFTER A FEW TRIES. RECENTLY, IT'S GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE KEY TO TURN FOR...

Jun 30, 2010 Steering 71,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING AND THE KEY REFUSING TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE USUALLY BEEN ABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE AFTER A FEW TRIES. RECENTLY, IT'S GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE KEY TO TURN FOR...

Jun 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 123,150 mi

STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. 2.0L L4 DOHC DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HEADING TO WORK AND WAS GOING TO SET THE CRUISE. I COULDN'T GET IT TO ACTIVATE TRIED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN AND SETTING - DIDN'T OPERATE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER A CAR MERGED IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE ...

Jun 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 123,150 mi

STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. 2.0L L4 DOHC DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HEADING TO WORK AND WAS GOING TO SET THE CRUISE. I COULDN'T GET IT TO ACTIVATE TRIED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN AND SETTING - DIDN'T OPERATE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER A CAR MERGED IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE ...

Jun 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 123,150 mi

STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. 2.0L L4 DOHC DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HEADING TO WORK AND WAS GOING TO SET THE CRUISE. I COULDN'T GET IT TO ACTIVATE TRIED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN AND SETTING - DIDN'T OPERATE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER A CAR MERGED IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE ...

Jun 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 123,150 mi

STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. 2.0L L4 DOHC DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HEADING TO WORK AND WAS GOING TO SET THE CRUISE. I COULDN'T GET IT TO ACTIVATE TRIED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN AND SETTING - DIDN'T OPERATE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER A CAR MERGED IN FRONT OF ME FROM THE ...

Jun 25, 2010 Visibility 123,617 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE IN MARCH 2001. THE FIRST WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE IN 2004, LEAVING ONE REAR WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION AND UNABLE TO OPEN; IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE 2ND REGULATOR BROKE IN 2006, LEAVING THE OTHER REAR WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION AND UNABLE TO OPEN; ALSO JUST STO...

Jun 25, 2010 Visibility 123,617 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE IN MARCH 2001. THE FIRST WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE IN 2004, LEAVING ONE REAR WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION AND UNABLE TO OPEN; IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE 2ND REGULATOR BROKE IN 2006, LEAVING THE OTHER REAR WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION AND UNABLE TO OPEN; ALSO JUST STO...

May 15, 2010 Structure 112,000 mi

2001 FOCUS 112K MI. BOUGHT FROM LOCAL FORD DEALER, 1 YR OLD W, 21K ON IT. A RECENT INSPECTION BY MY OWN MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME IS ROTTED AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT. ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE LOCAL DEALER LAUGHED WHEN I INQUIRED ABOUT A NINE YEAR OLD CAR W/ RUSTED FR...

May 15, 2010 Suspension 112,000 mi

2001 FOCUS 112K MI. BOUGHT FROM LOCAL FORD DEALER, 1 YR OLD W, 21K ON IT. A RECENT INSPECTION BY MY OWN MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME IS ROTTED AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT. ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE LOCAL DEALER LAUGHED WHEN I INQUIRED ABOUT A NINE YEAR OLD CAR W/ RUSTED FR...

May 15, 2010 Structure 112,000 mi

2001 FOCUS 112K MI. BOUGHT FROM LOCAL FORD DEALER, 1 YR OLD W, 21K ON IT. A RECENT INSPECTION BY MY OWN MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME IS ROTTED AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT. ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE LOCAL DEALER LAUGHED WHEN I INQUIRED ABOUT A NINE YEAR OLD CAR W/ RUSTED FR...

May 15, 2010 Suspension 112,000 mi

2001 FOCUS 112K MI. BOUGHT FROM LOCAL FORD DEALER, 1 YR OLD W, 21K ON IT. A RECENT INSPECTION BY MY OWN MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME IS ROTTED AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT. ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE LOCAL DEALER LAUGHED WHEN I INQUIRED ABOUT A NINE YEAR OLD CAR W/ RUSTED FR...

May 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A FORD FOCUS 2001 FOR TWO YEARS AND IN THOSE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND ENGINE MOUNTS. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS I COMMON PLACE IN ALMOST ALL FORD FOCUS'S. I FEAR THAT THIS CAR MIGHT LEAVE ME ANYWHERE, NOW ONE WEEK AGO THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAS BROKEN. THIS IS NOT WEAR AN...

May 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A FORD FOCUS 2001 FOR TWO YEARS AND IN THOSE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND ENGINE MOUNTS. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS I COMMON PLACE IN ALMOST ALL FORD FOCUS'S. I FEAR THAT THIS CAR MIGHT LEAVE ME ANYWHERE, NOW ONE WEEK AGO THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAS BROKEN. THIS IS NOT WEAR AN...

Apr 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WHEN HE RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE DEALER, WHEN CONTACTED, STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF SUCH A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR I...

Apr 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WHEN HE RESTARTED IT, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE DEALER, WHEN CONTACTED, STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF SUCH A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR I...

Apr 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

FAILED IGNITION KEY LOCK CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL AND FREEZE IN PLACE. PREVENTING ME FROM RESTARTING MY CAR IN TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, I WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL TO GUIDE THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO A SAFE PLACE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE DURING MY OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS REPAIRED...

Apr 27, 2010 Wheels 136,000 mi

FIRST, I HEARD A NOISE IN MY REAR WHEEL WELL. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE NOISE GOT WORSE AND I COULD FEEL LIGHT SHIMMYING IN THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED A BROKEN REAR WHEEL BEARING THAT MY WHEEL TO WOBBLE AND LOSE STABILITY. REPLACEMENT REQUIRES A WHOLE NEW DRUM, AT THE...

Apr 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

FAILED IGNITION KEY LOCK CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL AND FREEZE IN PLACE. PREVENTING ME FROM RESTARTING MY CAR IN TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, I WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL TO GUIDE THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO A SAFE PLACE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE DURING MY OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS REPAIRED...

Apr 27, 2010 Wheels 136,000 mi

FIRST, I HEARD A NOISE IN MY REAR WHEEL WELL. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE NOISE GOT WORSE AND I COULD FEEL LIGHT SHIMMYING IN THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED A BROKEN REAR WHEEL BEARING THAT MY WHEEL TO WOBBLE AND LOSE STABILITY. REPLACEMENT REQUIRES A WHOLE NEW DRUM, AT THE...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER A MINUTE IT WOULD NOT START UP. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD WHICH SOON BECAME A FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE A...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER A MINUTE IT WOULD NOT START UP. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD WHICH SOON BECAME A FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE A...

Apr 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SITTING STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PREVENT THE STALLING IF KEEPING SLIGHT PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT ONCE THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED, THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE AND THEN STA...

Apr 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SITTING STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PREVENT THE STALLING IF KEEPING SLIGHT PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT ONCE THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED, THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE AND THEN STA...

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN WHEN SHE TRIED TO TURN ON THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO 'SLAMMED' THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE; THE KEY HAD TO BE 'SLAMMED' EVERYTIME TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE H...

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN WHEN SHE TRIED TO TURN ON THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO 'SLAMMED' THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE; THE KEY HAD TO BE 'SLAMMED' EVERYTIME TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE H...

Apr 8, 2010 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS, FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE IN 2 PLACES. I JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A RIFLE SHOT WENT OFF....STARTED TO DRIVE OFF AND STOPPED FOR THE 'CLUNKING' SOUND. DROVE TO NEAR BY REPAIR SHOP, SAID THE TROUBLE WAS THE SPRING. CHECKED RECALLS, IN CASE...2000 MODELS HAD RECALL FO...

Apr 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Fuel System, Other 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Structure 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS, FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE IN 2 PLACES. I JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A RIFLE SHOT WENT OFF....STARTED TO DRIVE OFF AND STOPPED FOR THE 'CLUNKING' SOUND. DROVE TO NEAR BY REPAIR SHOP, SAID THE TROUBLE WAS THE SPRING. CHECKED RECALLS, IN CASE...2000 MODELS HAD RECALL FO...

Apr 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Fuel System, Other 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 8, 2010 Structure 110,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BRO...

Apr 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE HESITATED AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO 30 MPH. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER WAITING FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL OP...

Apr 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE HESITATED AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO 30 MPH. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER WAITING FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL OP...

Mar 27, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE KEY WILL GO IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WONT TURN, AND I GOOGLED IT AND THIS IS A VERY COMMEN OCCURANCE WITH THE FOCUS. IN THIS SITUATION I WAS LUCKY CAUSE THE CAR WAS AT MY HOUSE AND NOT SOMEWHERE ELSE WITH MY FIANCE OR MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 5 MONTH OLD SON THAT COULD HAVE ...

Mar 27, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE KEY WILL GO IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WONT TURN, AND I GOOGLED IT AND THIS IS A VERY COMMEN OCCURANCE WITH THE FOCUS. IN THIS SITUATION I WAS LUCKY CAUSE THE CAR WAS AT MY HOUSE AND NOT SOMEWHERE ELSE WITH MY FIANCE OR MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 5 MONTH OLD SON THAT COULD HAVE ...

Mar 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

MY2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3( MANUAL TRANSMISSION )WITH OVER 105,000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD A ELECTRONIC THROTTLE PROBLEM SINCE IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT. INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE WHEN YOUR FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR WOULD ACT LIKE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED...

Mar 14, 2010 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3( MANUAL TRANSMISSION )WITH OVER 105,000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD A ELECTRONIC THROTTLE PROBLEM SINCE IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT. INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE WHEN YOUR FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR WOULD ACT LIKE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED...

Mar 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

MY2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3( MANUAL TRANSMISSION )WITH OVER 105,000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD A ELECTRONIC THROTTLE PROBLEM SINCE IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT. INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE WHEN YOUR FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR WOULD ACT LIKE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED...

Mar 14, 2010 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3( MANUAL TRANSMISSION )WITH OVER 105,000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD A ELECTRONIC THROTTLE PROBLEM SINCE IT HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT. INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE WHEN YOUR FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR WOULD ACT LIKE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED...

Mar 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS OF 5 MPH, THE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS UTILIZED IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A HALT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED TH...

Mar 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS OF 5 MPH, THE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS UTILIZED IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A HALT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED TH...

Mar 8, 2010 Steering 120,000 mi

HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION (2001 FORD FOCUS). MY STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED OR SOMETHING. I WOULD GET THIS PROBLEM EVERY SO OFTEN NO I'VE HAD IT SINCE FRIDAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING!!! *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION (2001 FORD FOCUS). MY STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED OR SOMETHING. I WOULD GET THIS PROBLEM EVERY SO OFTEN NO I'VE HAD IT SINCE FRIDAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING!!! *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Steering 120,000 mi

HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION (2001 FORD FOCUS). MY STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED OR SOMETHING. I WOULD GET THIS PROBLEM EVERY SO OFTEN NO I'VE HAD IT SINCE FRIDAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING!!! *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION (2001 FORD FOCUS). MY STEERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED OR SOMETHING. I WOULD GET THIS PROBLEM EVERY SO OFTEN NO I'VE HAD IT SINCE FRIDAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING!!! *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED 4 TO 5 TIMES WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE KEY OR START THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. HE WAS PREVIOUSLY ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. AT THE TIME...

Mar 4, 2010 Electrical System 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED 4 TO 5 TIMES WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE KEY OR START THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. HE WAS PREVIOUSLY ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. AT THE TIME...

Mar 3, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS STALLING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING THAT HAVE BEEN FRIGHTENING. SEVERAL FUEL MODULES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS HARNESS REPAIRS. THE DEALER HAS FINALLY REPLACED THE HARNESS GOING TO THE FUEL PUMP STATING IT HAD BEEN RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY AND GROUNDING OUT. I AM NOT SURE THI...

Mar 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS STALLING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING THAT HAVE BEEN FRIGHTENING. SEVERAL FUEL MODULES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS HARNESS REPAIRS. THE DEALER HAS FINALLY REPLACED THE HARNESS GOING TO THE FUEL PUMP STATING IT HAD BEEN RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY AND GROUNDING OUT. I AM NOT SURE THI...

Mar 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE ENGINE LOSS POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING AT THE SPEED RATE OF 65 MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000 (FUEL SYSTEM, ...

Mar 3, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS STALLING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING THAT HAVE BEEN FRIGHTENING. SEVERAL FUEL MODULES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS HARNESS REPAIRS. THE DEALER HAS FINALLY REPLACED THE HARNESS GOING TO THE FUEL PUMP STATING IT HAD BEEN RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY AND GROUNDING OUT. I AM NOT SURE THI...

Mar 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS STALLING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING THAT HAVE BEEN FRIGHTENING. SEVERAL FUEL MODULES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS HARNESS REPAIRS. THE DEALER HAS FINALLY REPLACED THE HARNESS GOING TO THE FUEL PUMP STATING IT HAD BEEN RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY AND GROUNDING OUT. I AM NOT SURE THI...

Mar 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE ENGINE LOSS POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING AT THE SPEED RATE OF 65 MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000 (FUEL SYSTEM, ...

Feb 17, 2010 Electrical System 136,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I CAME BACK TO IT ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT ALL. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH TO TRY AND GET THE KEY TO MOVE BUT THEN ...

Feb 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 136,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I CAME BACK TO IT ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT ALL. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH TO TRY AND GET THE KEY TO MOVE BUT THEN ...

Feb 17, 2010 Electrical System 136,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I CAME BACK TO IT ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT ALL. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH TO TRY AND GET THE KEY TO MOVE BUT THEN ...

Feb 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 136,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I CAME BACK TO IT ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT ALL. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH TO TRY AND GET THE KEY TO MOVE BUT THEN ...

Feb 15, 2010 Equipment 181,000 mi

I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN IN THE IGNITION, THEREFORE I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. IT HAS ONLY OCCURRED THIS ONE TIME, I AM HAVING THE IGNITION REPLACED. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Electrical System 181,000 mi

I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN IN THE IGNITION, THEREFORE I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. IT HAS ONLY OCCURRED THIS ONE TIME, I AM HAVING THE IGNITION REPLACED. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Equipment 181,000 mi

I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN IN THE IGNITION, THEREFORE I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. IT HAS ONLY OCCURRED THIS ONE TIME, I AM HAVING THE IGNITION REPLACED. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Electrical System 181,000 mi

I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN IN THE IGNITION, THEREFORE I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. IT HAS ONLY OCCURRED THIS ONE TIME, I AM HAVING THE IGNITION REPLACED. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Equipment 36,320 mi

TURNED OFF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS (WITH ONLY 36,320 MILES ON IT) AS USUAL AND WHEN I RETURNED TO CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO START IT UP, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAD TO DRILLED OUT THE TAB, AND BUILD AND INSTALL NEW KEY CYLINDER FOR A TOTAL OF ...

Feb 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 36,320 mi

TURNED OFF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS (WITH ONLY 36,320 MILES ON IT) AS USUAL AND WHEN I RETURNED TO CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO START IT UP, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAD TO DRILLED OUT THE TAB, AND BUILD AND INSTALL NEW KEY CYLINDER FOR A TOTAL OF ...

Feb 11, 2010 Equipment 36,320 mi

TURNED OFF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS (WITH ONLY 36,320 MILES ON IT) AS USUAL AND WHEN I RETURNED TO CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO START IT UP, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAD TO DRILLED OUT THE TAB, AND BUILD AND INSTALL NEW KEY CYLINDER FOR A TOTAL OF ...

Feb 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 36,320 mi

TURNED OFF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS (WITH ONLY 36,320 MILES ON IT) AS USUAL AND WHEN I RETURNED TO CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO START IT UP, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAD TO DRILLED OUT THE TAB, AND BUILD AND INSTALL NEW KEY CYLINDER FOR A TOTAL OF ...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED, THEREFORE, I USED BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED. I HAD BARELY ENOUGH TIME AND SPACE TO MOVE TO THE NEXT LANE AND THEREBY HITTING OTHER VEHICLE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR GARAGE AND BODY SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT TH...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM HOME TO GO TO MY PARENT HOME. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO TRAFFIC. MY BRAKES FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN BY DOWN SHIFTING AND HAND BRAKES AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE REPAIR GARAGE. THE REPAIR GARAGE FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER HAD BLOWN OUT AND WAS SQU...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING, AND WANTED TO SHIFT TO LOWER GEAR (FROM 5TH TO 4TH - MANUAL TRANSMISSION) FOR BRAKING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN THE 5TH GEAR. I USED THE CLUTCH TO COAST TO A SAFE STOP AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A SERVICE LOCATION. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT DUE THE BROKEN CABLES FROM THE SHIFTE...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED, THEREFORE, I USED BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED. I HAD BARELY ENOUGH TIME AND SPACE TO MOVE TO THE NEXT LANE AND THEREBY HITTING OTHER VEHICLE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR GARAGE AND BODY SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT TH...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM HOME TO GO TO MY PARENT HOME. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO TRAFFIC. MY BRAKES FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN BY DOWN SHIFTING AND HAND BRAKES AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE REPAIR GARAGE. THE REPAIR GARAGE FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER HAD BLOWN OUT AND WAS SQU...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING, AND WANTED TO SHIFT TO LOWER GEAR (FROM 5TH TO 4TH - MANUAL TRANSMISSION) FOR BRAKING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN THE 5TH GEAR. I USED THE CLUTCH TO COAST TO A SAFE STOP AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A SERVICE LOCATION. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT DUE THE BROKEN CABLES FROM THE SHIFTE...

Jan 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A WEEK AND NOW WON'T TURN AT ALL. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 Electrical System 96,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A WEEK AND NOW WON'T TURN AT ALL. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A WEEK AND NOW WON'T TURN AT ALL. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 Electrical System 96,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A WEEK AND NOW WON'T TURN AT ALL. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION, WON'T BUDGE. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL, TRIED USING THE OTHER KEY, TRIED PRESSING THE KEY IN HARDER- NOTHING. IGNITION HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS BEFORE: IT WOULD TAKE TWO OR THREE TRIES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN, BUT IT'S NEVER REFUSED TO MOVE LIKE THIS...

Jan 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 33,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION, WON'T BUDGE. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL, TRIED USING THE OTHER KEY, TRIED PRESSING THE KEY IN HARDER- NOTHING. IGNITION HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS BEFORE: IT WOULD TAKE TWO OR THREE TRIES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN, BUT IT'S NEVER REFUSED TO MOVE LIKE THIS...

Jan 20, 2010 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION, WON'T BUDGE. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL, TRIED USING THE OTHER KEY, TRIED PRESSING THE KEY IN HARDER- NOTHING. IGNITION HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS BEFORE: IT WOULD TAKE TWO OR THREE TRIES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN, BUT IT'S NEVER REFUSED TO MOVE LIKE THIS...

Jan 20, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 33,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION, WON'T BUDGE. I TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL, TRIED USING THE OTHER KEY, TRIED PRESSING THE KEY IN HARDER- NOTHING. IGNITION HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS BEFORE: IT WOULD TAKE TWO OR THREE TRIES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN, BUT IT'S NEVER REFUSED TO MOVE LIKE THIS...

Jan 17, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE KEY WILL TURN THE CAR ON, BUT WILL NOT COME BACK OUT OF THE IGNITION. I FEAR THAT AT SOME POINT THE KEY WILL NOT TURN THE ENGINE OVER, LEAVING ME STRANDED DURING WINTER WEATHER. AT THIS POINT I CANNOT GET IT FIXED DUE TO THE HIGH COST O...

Jan 17, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE KEY WILL TURN THE CAR ON, BUT WILL NOT COME BACK OUT OF THE IGNITION. I FEAR THAT AT SOME POINT THE KEY WILL NOT TURN THE ENGINE OVER, LEAVING ME STRANDED DURING WINTER WEATHER. AT THIS POINT I CANNOT GET IT FIXED DUE TO THE HIGH COST O...

Jan 15, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. UP UNTIL NOW, I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. I CURRENTLY WOKE UP TODAY 1-15-10 AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY KEY IN MY CAR. MY CAR WAS IN PARK AND I HAD TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING KEY BUT STILL DID NOT TURN. I LATER SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND RE...

Jan 15, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. UP UNTIL NOW, I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. I CURRENTLY WOKE UP TODAY 1-15-10 AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY KEY IN MY CAR. MY CAR WAS IN PARK AND I HAD TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING KEY BUT STILL DID NOT TURN. I LATER SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND RE...

Jan 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE STATED THAT HER DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF SINCE THE LATCH WAS NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING ALL FOUR OF THE DOORS. RECALL NUMBER 05V030000, LATCHES LOCKS LINKAGES, DOORS LATCH IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LATCHES BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REPAIR ...

Jan 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. THE SPEED IS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE. RECAL...

Jan 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE STATED THAT HER DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF SINCE THE LATCH WAS NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING ALL FOUR OF THE DOORS. RECALL NUMBER 05V030000, LATCHES LOCKS LINKAGES, DOORS LATCH IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LATCHES BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REPAIR ...

Jan 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. THE SPEED IS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE. RECAL...

Dec 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 90,245 mi

I INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 Electrical System 90,245 mi

I INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 90,245 mi

I INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 Electrical System 90,245 mi

I INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. *TR

Dec 26, 2009 Electrical System

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Power Train

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Structure

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Equipment

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Electrical System

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Electrical System

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Power Train

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Structure

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Equipment

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 26, 2009 Electrical System

IGNITION STICKS AND MOVES AROUND, HORN FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE'S CAR, THE FAN BOX AND ALL FELL COMPLETELY OFF AND DOWN, BACKFIRING STALLING RATTLING VIBRATES FRONT RIGHT SIDE AROUND TIRE AREA RATTLES HORRIBLY, CHECK ENG. LIGHT STAYS ON MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS BAD TRANS...

Dec 22, 2009 Electrical System 99,000 mi

NO EVENTS TO INDICATE FAILURE. WENT TO VEHICLE AFTER WORKING TO AFTER DARK. PUT KEY INTO IGNITION AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN. SIMPLY WOULD NOT TURN! SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE OVER A 20 MINUTE PERIOD. I, FORTUNATELY, WAS LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IT WAS STILL COLD OUTSIDE, DARK AN...

Dec 22, 2009 Steering 99,000 mi

NO EVENTS TO INDICATE FAILURE. WENT TO VEHICLE AFTER WORKING TO AFTER DARK. PUT KEY INTO IGNITION AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN. SIMPLY WOULD NOT TURN! SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE OVER A 20 MINUTE PERIOD. I, FORTUNATELY, WAS LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IT WAS STILL COLD OUTSIDE, DARK AN...

Dec 22, 2009 Electrical System 99,000 mi

NO EVENTS TO INDICATE FAILURE. WENT TO VEHICLE AFTER WORKING TO AFTER DARK. PUT KEY INTO IGNITION AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN. SIMPLY WOULD NOT TURN! SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE OVER A 20 MINUTE PERIOD. I, FORTUNATELY, WAS LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IT WAS STILL COLD OUTSIDE, DARK AN...

Dec 22, 2009 Steering 99,000 mi

NO EVENTS TO INDICATE FAILURE. WENT TO VEHICLE AFTER WORKING TO AFTER DARK. PUT KEY INTO IGNITION AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN. SIMPLY WOULD NOT TURN! SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE OVER A 20 MINUTE PERIOD. I, FORTUNATELY, WAS LEAVING MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IT WAS STILL COLD OUTSIDE, DARK AN...

Dec 12, 2009 Structure 115,119 mi

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IN THE FRONT.. APPARENTLY FROM A DEFECTIVE SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 Structure 115,119 mi

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IN THE FRONT.. APPARENTLY FROM A DEFECTIVE SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 Structure 115,119 mi

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IN THE FRONT.. APPARENTLY FROM A DEFECTIVE SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Dec 12, 2009 Structure 115,119 mi

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IN THE FRONT.. APPARENTLY FROM A DEFECTIVE SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVEL COULD ONLY BE PLACED IN DRIVE, AFTER SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL. ALSO THE REAR EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 ...

Nov 30, 2009 Power Train 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVEL COULD ONLY BE PLACED IN DRIVE, AFTER SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL. ALSO THE REAR EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 ...

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVEL COULD ONLY BE PLACED IN DRIVE, AFTER SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL. ALSO THE REAR EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 ...

Nov 30, 2009 Power Train 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVEL COULD ONLY BE PLACED IN DRIVE, AFTER SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL. ALSO THE REAR EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V106000 ...

Nov 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLES WHICH WERE REPAIRED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE (SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V030000). THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Nov 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLES WHICH WERE REPAIRED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE (SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V030000). THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Nov 19, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLES WHICH WERE REPAIRED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE (SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V030000). THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Nov 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REAR DOOR HANDLES WHICH WERE REPAIRED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE (SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V030000). THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Nov 4, 2009 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). AFTER THE REPAIR WHILE AT A LOCAL GAS STATION SHE SAW A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE C...

Nov 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). AFTER THE REPAIR WHILE AT A LOCAL GAS STATION SHE SAW A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE C...

Nov 4, 2009 Electrical System Fire 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). AFTER THE REPAIR WHILE AT A LOCAL GAS STATION SHE SAW A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE C...

Nov 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SHE HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). AFTER THE REPAIR WHILE AT A LOCAL GAS STATION SHE SAW A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE C...

Oct 29, 2009 Electrical System 950,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION OF 2001 FORD FOCUS. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN FOR A WHILE AND NOW SIMPLY WON'T AT ALL. MY BABY AND I WERE STRANDED OUT SHOPPING. CALLED A LOCKSMITH AND HAD THE IGNITION LOCK REPLACED. *TR

Oct 29, 2009 Electrical System 950,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION OF 2001 FORD FOCUS. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN FOR A WHILE AND NOW SIMPLY WON'T AT ALL. MY BABY AND I WERE STRANDED OUT SHOPPING. CALLED A LOCKSMITH AND HAD THE IGNITION LOCK REPLACED. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Electrical System 88,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH WONT TURN. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Electrical System 73,248 mi

THE IGNITION ON OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT TURN AT ALL. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Electrical System 88,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH WONT TURN. *TR

Oct 25, 2009 Electrical System 73,248 mi

THE IGNITION ON OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT TURN AT ALL. *TR

Oct 16, 2009 Electrical System 250,000 mi

ISSUE: KEYS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. VEHICLE: 2001 FORD FOCUS SE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL START IF YOU JIGGLE THE KEYS HOWEVER KEYS REMAIN IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE TRIED MOVING THE TILT STEERING, ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY IN EVERY GEAR, ENSURED THAT THE CAR WAS IN PARK BY PARKING ON ...

Oct 16, 2009 Electrical System 250,000 mi

ISSUE: KEYS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. VEHICLE: 2001 FORD FOCUS SE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, CAR WILL START IF YOU JIGGLE THE KEYS HOWEVER KEYS REMAIN IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE TRIED MOVING THE TILT STEERING, ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY IN EVERY GEAR, ENSURED THAT THE CAR WAS IN PARK BY PARKING ON ...

Oct 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS . THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBITS A NO-START CONDITION. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER CONCLUDED THAT HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 03V482000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). HER VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Oct 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS . THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBITS A NO-START CONDITION. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER CONCLUDED THAT HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 03V482000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). HER VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Oct 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 116,000 mi

ON 10/7/2009 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON ILC (IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER) WOULD NOT BREAK TO START CAR. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND STILL WILL NOT BUDGE. I JUST FOUND OUT ON MANY WEB FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY THE FORD MANUFACTURING DEALERSHIPS. NOW MY CAR IS ST...

Oct 10, 2009 Electrical System 116,000 mi

ON 10/7/2009 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON ILC (IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER) WOULD NOT BREAK TO START CAR. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND STILL WILL NOT BUDGE. I JUST FOUND OUT ON MANY WEB FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY THE FORD MANUFACTURING DEALERSHIPS. NOW MY CAR IS ST...

Oct 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 116,000 mi

ON 10/7/2009 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON ILC (IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER) WOULD NOT BREAK TO START CAR. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND STILL WILL NOT BUDGE. I JUST FOUND OUT ON MANY WEB FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY THE FORD MANUFACTURING DEALERSHIPS. NOW MY CAR IS ST...

Oct 10, 2009 Electrical System 116,000 mi

ON 10/7/2009 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON ILC (IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER) WOULD NOT BREAK TO START CAR. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND STILL WILL NOT BUDGE. I JUST FOUND OUT ON MANY WEB FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY THE FORD MANUFACTURING DEALERSHIPS. NOW MY CAR IS ST...

Oct 6, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE ENGINE RPM WAS RUNNING HIGH AND LOW WHILE IDLING. THEN CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PREVIOUSLY HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP WITH FORD PUMP IN 2007 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PUMP IS BAD AGAIN. *TR

Oct 6, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE ENGINE RPM WAS RUNNING HIGH AND LOW WHILE IDLING. THEN CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PREVIOUSLY HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP WITH FORD PUMP IN 2007 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PUMP IS BAD AGAIN. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Visibility 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 16 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE GLASS FROM THE WINDOW SHATTERED ON THE OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT SEAT; WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Sep 30, 2009 Air Bags 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 16 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE GLASS FROM THE WINDOW SHATTERED ON THE OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT SEAT; WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Sep 30, 2009 Visibility 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 16 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE GLASS FROM THE WINDOW SHATTERED ON THE OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT SEAT; WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Sep 30, 2009 Air Bags 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 16 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE GLASS FROM THE WINDOW SHATTERED ON THE OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT SEAT; WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Sep 28, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILE...

Sep 28, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILE...

Sep 17, 2009 Electrical System 93,000 mi

THE IGNITION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I FIRST HAD IT REPLACED IN SEPT OF 2004 WITH ONLY 36000 MILES ON IT. NOW WITH 93,000 MILES IT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Electrical System 93,000 mi

THE IGNITION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I FIRST HAD IT REPLACED IN SEPT OF 2004 WITH ONLY 36000 MILES ON IT. NOW WITH 93,000 MILES IT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *TR

Sep 8, 2009 Electrical System 73,100 mi

MY KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND WON'T TURN ON THE CAR. ALREADY GOT STUCK AND HAD TO KEEP MESSING WITH IT FOR AN HOUR UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO JIGGLE IT AND UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL TO START THE CAR. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. I DON'T WANT TO END UP STRANDED SOMEWHERE AN...

Sep 8, 2009 Electrical System 73,100 mi

MY KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND WON'T TURN ON THE CAR. ALREADY GOT STUCK AND HAD TO KEEP MESSING WITH IT FOR AN HOUR UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO JIGGLE IT AND UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL TO START THE CAR. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. I DON'T WANT TO END UP STRANDED SOMEWHERE AN...

Aug 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT WOULD CUT OUT AND DIE DURING ACCELERATION. WE FOUND THAT THIS MODEL HAD A RECALL NOTICE ON IT AND TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, JACK KISSEE FORD, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED. THE FINDINGS THAT THEY RETURNED TO US WAS THAT IT NEEDED THE FUEL PUMP AND ...

Aug 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT WOULD CUT OUT AND DIE DURING ACCELERATION. WE FOUND THAT THIS MODEL HAD A RECALL NOTICE ON IT AND TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, JACK KISSEE FORD, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED. THE FINDINGS THAT THEY RETURNED TO US WAS THAT IT NEEDED THE FUEL PUMP AND ...

Aug 6, 2009 Electrical System 215,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. MY BROTHER STOPPED TO PUT IN GAS. WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION(CAR WOULDN'T START). HE HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND GET THE CAR TOWED HOME. HE THAN HAD FORD DEALERSHIP PICK UP THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT. THE IGNITION LOCKED UP, NE...

Aug 6, 2009 Electrical System 215,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. MY BROTHER STOPPED TO PUT IN GAS. WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION(CAR WOULDN'T START). HE HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND GET THE CAR TOWED HOME. HE THAN HAD FORD DEALERSHIP PICK UP THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT. THE IGNITION LOCKED UP, NE...

Jul 30, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY ON A 45 MPH ROAD AND PUSHED IN MY CLUTCH TO COAST UP TO THE STOP LIGHT THAT WAS ABOUT TO TURN GREEN AGAIN, WHEN MY CAR JUST DIED UNEXPECTEDLY. MY CLUTCH WAS STILL IN SO I STARTED MY CAR BACK UP AND KEPT DRIVING, BUT THIS IS ABOUT THE 10TH TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THIS...

Jul 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

THE CONNECTING ROD BROKE IN THE ENGINE. OUR MECHANIC SAID THAT ALMOST ALL 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW I HAVE 130,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE BUT I KEPT UP WITH ALL RECALLS AND MAINTENANCE. JUST LUCKY WE MADE IT HOME SAFE. IF THERE IS SUCH A PROBLEM WITH MOST FOCUS WHY WASN'T IT FIXED BY FO...

Jul 30, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY ON A 45 MPH ROAD AND PUSHED IN MY CLUTCH TO COAST UP TO THE STOP LIGHT THAT WAS ABOUT TO TURN GREEN AGAIN, WHEN MY CAR JUST DIED UNEXPECTEDLY. MY CLUTCH WAS STILL IN SO I STARTED MY CAR BACK UP AND KEPT DRIVING, BUT THIS IS ABOUT THE 10TH TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THIS...

Jul 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

THE CONNECTING ROD BROKE IN THE ENGINE. OUR MECHANIC SAID THAT ALMOST ALL 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW I HAVE 130,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE BUT I KEPT UP WITH ALL RECALLS AND MAINTENANCE. JUST LUCKY WE MADE IT HOME SAFE. IF THERE IS SUCH A PROBLEM WITH MOST FOCUS WHY WASN'T IT FIXED BY FO...

Jul 24, 2009 Electrical System 12,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK WON'T TURN, KEY GOES IN BUT DOES NOT TURN THE IGNITION, COUPLE OF DAYS OF JIGGLING THE KEY TO GET IT TO TURN AND NOW IT WON'T TURN AT ALL. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Electrical System 12,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK WON'T TURN, KEY GOES IN BUT DOES NOT TURN THE IGNITION, COUPLE OF DAYS OF JIGGLING THE KEY TO GET IT TO TURN AND NOW IT WON'T TURN AT ALL. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,900 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS,I WAS COMING BACK FROM DALLAS AND MY CAR LOST POWER. I HAD TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER,IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 20 MILES. I HAD SURGES IN POWER. I DID MAKE IT HOME WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. NEXT DAY CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC SAID IT S...

Jul 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,900 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS,I WAS COMING BACK FROM DALLAS AND MY CAR LOST POWER. I HAD TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER,IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 20 MILES. I HAD SURGES IN POWER. I DID MAKE IT HOME WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. NEXT DAY CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC SAID IT S...

Jul 14, 2009 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE KEY WOULD OCCASIONAL...

Jul 14, 2009 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE KEY WOULD OCCASIONAL...

Jul 13, 2009 Electrical System

MY FORD FOCUS IGNITION JUST STOPPED WORKING! NO PROBLEMS BEFORE, THE KEY WOULD ONLY GO IN HALF WAY, THEN I GOT IT TO GO IN WITH A SLIGHT TAP OF A HAMMER! THEN THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER! THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM!! GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON! A COMMON PROBLE...

Jul 13, 2009 Steering

MY FORD FOCUS IGNITION JUST STOPPED WORKING! NO PROBLEMS BEFORE, THE KEY WOULD ONLY GO IN HALF WAY, THEN I GOT IT TO GO IN WITH A SLIGHT TAP OF A HAMMER! THEN THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER! THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM!! GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON! A COMMON PROBLE...

Jul 13, 2009 Electrical System

MY FORD FOCUS IGNITION JUST STOPPED WORKING! NO PROBLEMS BEFORE, THE KEY WOULD ONLY GO IN HALF WAY, THEN I GOT IT TO GO IN WITH A SLIGHT TAP OF A HAMMER! THEN THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER! THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM!! GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON! A COMMON PROBLE...

Jul 13, 2009 Steering

MY FORD FOCUS IGNITION JUST STOPPED WORKING! NO PROBLEMS BEFORE, THE KEY WOULD ONLY GO IN HALF WAY, THEN I GOT IT TO GO IN WITH A SLIGHT TAP OF A HAMMER! THEN THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER! THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM!! GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON! A COMMON PROBLE...

Jul 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 217,000 mi

EXTREMELY POOR GAS MILEAGE ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, . HESITATION STARTED OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. HAD A FULL TUNE UP. NOW THE CAR HESITATES AT ALL SPEEDS AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AT ANY MOMENT. DID A RECALL SEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS ON RECALL FOR THAT PARTICULAR M...

Jul 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 217,000 mi

EXTREMELY POOR GAS MILEAGE ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, . HESITATION STARTED OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. HAD A FULL TUNE UP. NOW THE CAR HESITATES AT ALL SPEEDS AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AT ANY MOMENT. DID A RECALL SEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS ON RECALL FOR THAT PARTICULAR M...

Jun 25, 2009 Steering 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD A NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 25, 2009 Steering 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD A NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AS IF IT WILL STALL. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. A MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000...

Jun 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AS IF IT WILL STALL. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. A MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000...

Jun 22, 2009 Electrical System 75,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK BROKE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED IN A PRETTY ROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD. AFTER GETTING A LIFT HOME, I SEE THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FORD FOCUS, LEAVING PEOPLE STRANDED IN SOME PRETTY DANGEROUS PLACES. *TR

Jun 22, 2009 Electrical System 75,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK BROKE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED IN A PRETTY ROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD. AFTER GETTING A LIFT HOME, I SEE THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FORD FOCUS, LEAVING PEOPLE STRANDED IN SOME PRETTY DANGEROUS PLACES. *TR

Jun 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 61,000 mi

OUR DAUGHTERS 2001 FORD FOCUS CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE, BURNED INTO THE CABIN. THE CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED IN A LOT. WE PURCHASED THE CAR FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP WHEN IT WAS 3 YEARS OLD, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN TOLD OF THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. WE ARE SO FORTUNATE THAT OUR DAUGHTER WAS...

Jun 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 61,000 mi

OUR DAUGHTERS 2001 FORD FOCUS CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE, BURNED INTO THE CABIN. THE CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED IN A LOT. WE PURCHASED THE CAR FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP WHEN IT WAS 3 YEARS OLD, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN TOLD OF THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. WE ARE SO FORTUNATE THAT OUR DAUGHTER WAS...

Jun 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALE...

Jun 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALE...

Jun 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ON MAY 25, 2008, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MECHANIC FURTHER STATED THAT THE PART COULD NOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE HE DID NOT H...

Jun 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ON MAY 25, 2008, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MECHANIC FURTHER STATED THAT THE PART COULD NOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE HE DID NOT H...

May 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY HIGH. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND H...

May 28, 2009 Steering 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY HIGH. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND H...

May 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY HIGH. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND H...

May 28, 2009 Steering 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY HIGH. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND H...

May 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCK UP. *TR

May 24, 2009 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCK UP. *TR

May 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCK UP. *TR

May 24, 2009 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCK UP. *TR

May 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON 2001 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK WILL NOT UNLOCK AND OPEN. STAYS IN LOCKED POSITION AND DRIVER HAS TO EXIT THROUGH PASSENGER'S SIDE. *TR

May 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON 2001 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK WILL NOT UNLOCK AND OPEN. STAYS IN LOCKED POSITION AND DRIVER HAS TO EXIT THROUGH PASSENGER'S SIDE. *TR

Apr 30, 2009 Electrical System 139,000 mi

1. I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. 2. THE IGNITION LOCKED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS GOING WRONG. AS A RESULT, I COULD NOT GO TO WORK, AS I WORK AN HOUR AWAY. 3. FORD IS NOT WILLING TO EXTEND A "GOODWILL REPAIR OR WARRANTY" ON MY BEHALF, AND SO I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE THE IGNITION...

Apr 30, 2009 Electrical System 139,000 mi

1. I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. 2. THE IGNITION LOCKED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS GOING WRONG. AS A RESULT, I COULD NOT GO TO WORK, AS I WORK AN HOUR AWAY. 3. FORD IS NOT WILLING TO EXTEND A "GOODWILL REPAIR OR WARRANTY" ON MY BEHALF, AND SO I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE THE IGNITION...

Apr 29, 2009 Steering Crash 113,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN SHE DESCRIBED STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURN THEN SHE HEARD TIRES SQUEALING AND VEHICLE JERKED HARD LEFT CAUSING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD, HIT A ROCK WALL AND FLIPPED THE CAR END OVER END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE LANDED UPS...

Apr 29, 2009 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN SHE DESCRIBED STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURN THEN SHE HEARD TIRES SQUEALING AND VEHICLE JERKED HARD LEFT CAUSING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD, HIT A ROCK WALL AND FLIPPED THE CAR END OVER END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE LANDED UPS...

Apr 29, 2009 Suspension Crash 113,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN SHE DESCRIBED STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURN THEN SHE HEARD TIRES SQUEALING AND VEHICLE JERKED HARD LEFT CAUSING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD, HIT A ROCK WALL AND FLIPPED THE CAR END OVER END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE LANDED UPS...

Apr 29, 2009 Steering Crash 113,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN SHE DESCRIBED STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURN THEN SHE HEARD TIRES SQUEALING AND VEHICLE JERKED HARD LEFT CAUSING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD, HIT A ROCK WALL AND FLIPPED THE CAR END OVER END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE LANDED UPS...

Apr 29, 2009 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN SHE DESCRIBED STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURN THEN SHE HEARD TIRES SQUEALING AND VEHICLE JERKED HARD LEFT CAUSING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD, HIT A ROCK WALL AND FLIPPED THE CAR END OVER END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE LANDED UPS...

Apr 29, 2009 Suspension Crash 113,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN SHE DESCRIBED STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURN THEN SHE HEARD TIRES SQUEALING AND VEHICLE JERKED HARD LEFT CAUSING HER TO GO OFF THE ROAD, HIT A ROCK WALL AND FLIPPED THE CAR END OVER END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE LANDED UPS...

Apr 26, 2009 Electrical System

THE FORD FOCUS 2001 KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, I HAVE SPENT MANY HOURS, AND A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE GOTTEN STRANDED AT NIGHT ALONE, MANY HOURS FROM HOME ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. IT IS FRIGHTENING TO DRIVE MY CAR ANY LONG DISTANCE FOR FEAR OF BE...

Apr 26, 2009 Electrical System

THE FORD FOCUS 2001 KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, I HAVE SPENT MANY HOURS, AND A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE GOTTEN STRANDED AT NIGHT ALONE, MANY HOURS FROM HOME ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. IT IS FRIGHTENING TO DRIVE MY CAR ANY LONG DISTANCE FOR FEAR OF BE...

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 30,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO HERTRICH IN MILFORD DE AND IGNITION REPLACED AND KEY PROGRAMMED TO NEW IGNITION. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AT APPROX 30,000 MILES AND THE SECOND TIME AT 87,000 MILES. SERVICE TECH SAID CYLINDERS WERE JAMMED AND IT TOOK BEATING IT WITH A HAMMER TO R...

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 30,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO HERTRICH IN MILFORD DE AND IGNITION REPLACED AND KEY PROGRAMMED TO NEW IGNITION. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AT APPROX 30,000 MILES AND THE SECOND TIME AT 87,000 MILES. SERVICE TECH SAID CYLINDERS WERE JAMMED AND IT TOOK BEATING IT WITH A HAMMER TO R...

Mar 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

THE ENGINE SNAPED AND NOW THE CAR IS NO LONGER WORKING. HOWEVER PRIOR TO THAT IT WOULD IDLE ACTING AS IF IT WAS STALLING OUT AND MAKING NOISES. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

THE ENGINE SNAPED AND NOW THE CAR IS NO LONGER WORKING. HOWEVER PRIOR TO THAT IT WOULD IDLE ACTING AS IF IT WAS STALLING OUT AND MAKING NOISES. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Electrical System 84,885 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN ON. IT JUST LOCKED UP FOR NO REASON. HAD TO HAVE IGNITION REPLACED AT 85,000. MILES. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Electrical System 84,885 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN ON. IT JUST LOCKED UP FOR NO REASON. HAD TO HAVE IGNITION REPLACED AT 85,000. MILES. *TR

Mar 11, 2009 Electrical System 102,200 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITCH NOT TURNING WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE. MY STARTED EARLY MORNING AFTER WORK -20 OUTSIDE. LUCKY I WAS HOME. GOOGLED AND SOMEBODY SAID HIT IT WITH HAMMER AND IT WILL TURN OR REPLACE NEW IGNITION SWITCH. HIT IT MANY TIMES AND NOW IT GOT WORSE. FIX IS NOT CHEAP AND IT I...

Mar 11, 2009 Electrical System 102,200 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITCH NOT TURNING WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE. MY STARTED EARLY MORNING AFTER WORK -20 OUTSIDE. LUCKY I WAS HOME. GOOGLED AND SOMEBODY SAID HIT IT WITH HAMMER AND IT WILL TURN OR REPLACE NEW IGNITION SWITCH. HIT IT MANY TIMES AND NOW IT GOT WORSE. FIX IS NOT CHEAP AND IT I...

Feb 28, 2009 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH SO CALLED 'SAFETY' LOCK ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON REFUSED TO RELEASE, AFTER REPEATED TRIES, SO I COULDN'T START MY CAR, THE WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, AND I WAS LEFT STRANDED AWAY FROM HOME. THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FORD MADE TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE MERCHANDISE THAT THEY PUM...

Feb 28, 2009 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH SO CALLED 'SAFETY' LOCK ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON REFUSED TO RELEASE, AFTER REPEATED TRIES, SO I COULDN'T START MY CAR, THE WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, AND I WAS LEFT STRANDED AWAY FROM HOME. THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FORD MADE TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE MERCHANDISE THAT THEY PUM...

Feb 20, 2009 Electrical System 57,000 mi

JUST PAID 401.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP TO CREATE A NEW TUMBER ON A KEY IGNITION. *TR

Feb 20, 2009 Electrical System 57,000 mi

JUST PAID 401.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP TO CREATE A NEW TUMBER ON A KEY IGNITION. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 Electrical System

KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION, HAVING TO LEAVE KEY IN CAR. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE DAY AND DURING THE WEEK. WILL HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED. *TR

Feb 19, 2009 Electrical System

KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION, HAVING TO LEAVE KEY IN CAR. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE DAY AND DURING THE WEEK. WILL HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Electrical System 963,000 mi

BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL CORROSION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE REPLACED BATTERY TWICE AND ALTERNATOR ONCE BECAUSE OF NO START, DEAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. BATTERY CABLE SHOWS BATTERY CORROSION. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 963,000 mi

BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL CORROSION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE REPLACED BATTERY TWICE AND ALTERNATOR ONCE BECAUSE OF NO START, DEAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. BATTERY CABLE SHOWS BATTERY CORROSION. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Visibility

WINDOWS FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WINDOW AND BOTH BACK WINDOWS. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Electrical System 963,000 mi

BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL CORROSION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE REPLACED BATTERY TWICE AND ALTERNATOR ONCE BECAUSE OF NO START, DEAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. BATTERY CABLE SHOWS BATTERY CORROSION. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 963,000 mi

BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL CORROSION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE REPLACED BATTERY TWICE AND ALTERNATOR ONCE BECAUSE OF NO START, DEAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. BATTERY CABLE SHOWS BATTERY CORROSION. *TR

Feb 17, 2009 Visibility

WINDOWS FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WINDOW AND BOTH BACK WINDOWS. *TR

Feb 7, 2009 Electrical System 46,000 mi

OUT OF NOWHERE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN MY IGNITION. I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, I STOPPED TO BUY XMAS GIFTS AT THE MALL, AND WHEN I RETURNED, I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY IN MY IGNITION. AND NOW EVERY DAY I SPEND 20 MINUTES OR MORE JUST TRYING TO START MY CAR. I HAVE BEEN LA...

Feb 7, 2009 Electrical System 46,000 mi

OUT OF NOWHERE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN MY IGNITION. I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, I STOPPED TO BUY XMAS GIFTS AT THE MALL, AND WHEN I RETURNED, I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY IN MY IGNITION. AND NOW EVERY DAY I SPEND 20 MINUTES OR MORE JUST TRYING TO START MY CAR. I HAVE BEEN LA...

Feb 2, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2008', I EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ALONG WITH THE DASHLIGHTS GOING HAYWIRE. I THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG A...

Feb 2, 2009 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2008', I EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ALONG WITH THE DASHLIGHTS GOING HAYWIRE. I THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG A...

Feb 2, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2008', I EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ALONG WITH THE DASHLIGHTS GOING HAYWIRE. I THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG A...

Feb 2, 2009 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2008', I EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER ALONG WITH THE DASHLIGHTS GOING HAYWIRE. I THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG A...

Jan 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS RECALL FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL, BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE 95.00 JUST TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE TEST WOULD O...

Jan 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS RECALL FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL, BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE 95.00 JUST TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE TEST WOULD O...

Jan 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS RECALL FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL, BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE 95.00 JUST TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE TEST WOULD O...

Jan 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS RECALL FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL, BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE 95.00 JUST TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE TEST WOULD O...

Jan 9, 2009 Equipment 168,300 mi

THIS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. ONE DAY THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED. WE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON IN FORD FOCUS'S BUILT BETWEEN 2000-2003. THE QUICK FIX WAS TO CARRY A HAMMER AROUND AND GIVE IT A HIT WHEN THE KEY GETS STUCK. THIS HAS ...

Jan 9, 2009 Electrical System 168,300 mi

THIS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. ONE DAY THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED. WE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON IN FORD FOCUS'S BUILT BETWEEN 2000-2003. THE QUICK FIX WAS TO CARRY A HAMMER AROUND AND GIVE IT A HIT WHEN THE KEY GETS STUCK. THIS HAS ...

Jan 9, 2009 Equipment 168,300 mi

THIS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. ONE DAY THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED. WE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON IN FORD FOCUS'S BUILT BETWEEN 2000-2003. THE QUICK FIX WAS TO CARRY A HAMMER AROUND AND GIVE IT A HIT WHEN THE KEY GETS STUCK. THIS HAS ...

Jan 9, 2009 Electrical System 168,300 mi

THIS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. ONE DAY THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED. WE GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON IN FORD FOCUS'S BUILT BETWEEN 2000-2003. THE QUICK FIX WAS TO CARRY A HAMMER AROUND AND GIVE IT A HIT WHEN THE KEY GETS STUCK. THIS HAS ...

Dec 31, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

MY SECOND 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON(# ) HAS JUST STARTED TO LOSE FUEL PRESSURE SPORADICALLY WHEN DRIVING. SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS CAUSED A LOSS IN BREAK-ABILITY, SINCE THE ENGINE ISN'T RUNNING SMOOTHLY WHEN THE PRESSURE DROPS. IT DEFINATELY CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL AND NOT RUN AS WELL, WHICH COUL...

Dec 31, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

MY SECOND 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON(# ) HAS JUST STARTED TO LOSE FUEL PRESSURE SPORADICALLY WHEN DRIVING. SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS CAUSED A LOSS IN BREAK-ABILITY, SINCE THE ENGINE ISN'T RUNNING SMOOTHLY WHEN THE PRESSURE DROPS. IT DEFINATELY CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL AND NOT RUN AS WELL, WHICH COUL...

Dec 29, 2008 Wheels 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MERGING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ROLLING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY. SHE RECOVERED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS, LUGS, NUTS, AND WHEEL BEARING WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. A...

Dec 29, 2008 Tires 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MERGING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ROLLING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY. SHE RECOVERED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS, LUGS, NUTS, AND WHEEL BEARING WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. A...

Dec 29, 2008 Wheels 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MERGING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ROLLING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY. SHE RECOVERED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS, LUGS, NUTS, AND WHEEL BEARING WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. A...

Dec 29, 2008 Tires 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MERGING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ROLLING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY. SHE RECOVERED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS, LUGS, NUTS, AND WHEEL BEARING WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. A...

Dec 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PAID FOR THE REPAIR. HE DISCOVERED A RECALL F...

Dec 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PAID FOR THE REPAIR. HE DISCOVERED A RECALL F...

Dec 20, 2008 Electrical System 101,225 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND AS I WAS LEAVING WORK ONE DAY, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULDN'T FIT IN THE IGNITION. AFTER I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PUT MY KEY IN IT WOULD NOT TURN. I HAD TO CALL FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH FORD FOCUS' AND TOLD ME TO HAMMER IN MY KEY BECAUSE...

Dec 20, 2008 Electrical System 101,225 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND AS I WAS LEAVING WORK ONE DAY, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULDN'T FIT IN THE IGNITION. AFTER I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PUT MY KEY IN IT WOULD NOT TURN. I HAD TO CALL FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH FORD FOCUS' AND TOLD ME TO HAMMER IN MY KEY BECAUSE...

Dec 19, 2008 Electrical System 156,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGINITION KEY DOES NOT TURN TO START VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 19, 2008 Electrical System 156,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGINITION KEY DOES NOT TURN TO START VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 104,000 mi

DURING A RECENT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER. THE DRIVE SUFFERED FACIAL INJURY WHEN CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I WILL CONTACT THE FORD DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 104,000 mi

DURING A RECENT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER. THE DRIVE SUFFERED FACIAL INJURY WHEN CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I WILL CONTACT THE FORD DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,923 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS, WHICH HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR REPAIR. WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, SHE WAS I...

Nov 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,923 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS, WHICH HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR REPAIR. WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, SHE WAS I...

Nov 13, 2008 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE PROBLEM I'M HAVE WITH MY 2001 IS MY KEY WILL NOT TURNING MY IGNITION. AFTER REVIEW THE COMPLAINTS I SEE SEVERAL PEOPLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CAN YOU REVIEW THE COMPLAINTS WITH THE IGNITIONS. *TR

Nov 13, 2008 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE PROBLEM I'M HAVE WITH MY 2001 IS MY KEY WILL NOT TURNING MY IGNITION. AFTER REVIEW THE COMPLAINTS I SEE SEVERAL PEOPLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CAN YOU REVIEW THE COMPLAINTS WITH THE IGNITIONS. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME MY IGNITION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH FORD FOCUSES. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH OUT RESOURCES AND THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM WITH NO WARNING. THE COST OF TOWING, PARTS, AND LABOR COST AROU...

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME MY IGNITION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH FORD FOCUSES. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH OUT RESOURCES AND THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM WITH NO WARNING. THE COST OF TOWING, PARTS, AND LABOR COST AROU...

Nov 4, 2008 Fuel System, Other 116,200 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN HER CAR JUST DIED, WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I WENT ONLINE TO VIEW RECALLS, AND IT STATED THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE HAP...

Nov 4, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 116,200 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN HER CAR JUST DIED, WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I WENT ONLINE TO VIEW RECALLS, AND IT STATED THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE HAP...

Nov 4, 2008 Electrical System 116,200 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN HER CAR JUST DIED, WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I WENT ONLINE TO VIEW RECALLS, AND IT STATED THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE HAP...

Nov 4, 2008 Fuel System, Other 116,200 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN HER CAR JUST DIED, WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I WENT ONLINE TO VIEW RECALLS, AND IT STATED THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE HAP...

Nov 4, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 116,200 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN HER CAR JUST DIED, WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I WENT ONLINE TO VIEW RECALLS, AND IT STATED THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE HAP...

Nov 4, 2008 Electrical System 116,200 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN HER CAR JUST DIED, WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I WENT ONLINE TO VIEW RECALLS, AND IT STATED THAT 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE HAP...

Oct 28, 2008 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TO BEST DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING YOUR WEBSITE HAS A CAMPAIGN FOR MY COMPLAINT HERE: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/RESULTS.CFM?ACTION_NUMBER=EA02014&SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&SUMMARY=TRUE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 02V288000. MY WIFE DRIVES A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE BAT...

Oct 28, 2008 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TO BEST DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING YOUR WEBSITE HAS A CAMPAIGN FOR MY COMPLAINT HERE: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/RESULTS.CFM?ACTION_NUMBER=EA02014&SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&SUMMARY=TRUE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 02V288000. MY WIFE DRIVES A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE BAT...

Oct 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,596 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2001 FORD FOCUS, DISPLAYS ALL THE SYMPTOMS REGARDING A FAULTY FUEL PUMP FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. AT ONE-QUARTER TANK, THE ENGINE WILL STALL ON RIGHT TURNS. DURING EXTENDED DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE AND STUTTER EVENTUALLY STALLING, AND DURING IDLING, THE VEHICLE WILL DROP POWER REQUIR...

Oct 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,596 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2001 FORD FOCUS, DISPLAYS ALL THE SYMPTOMS REGARDING A FAULTY FUEL PUMP FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. AT ONE-QUARTER TANK, THE ENGINE WILL STALL ON RIGHT TURNS. DURING EXTENDED DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE AND STUTTER EVENTUALLY STALLING, AND DURING IDLING, THE VEHICLE WILL DROP POWER REQUIR...

Oct 28, 2008 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TO BEST DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING YOUR WEBSITE HAS A CAMPAIGN FOR MY COMPLAINT HERE: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/RESULTS.CFM?ACTION_NUMBER=EA02014&SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&SUMMARY=TRUE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 02V288000. MY WIFE DRIVES A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE BAT...

Oct 28, 2008 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TO BEST DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING YOUR WEBSITE HAS A CAMPAIGN FOR MY COMPLAINT HERE: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/RESULTS.CFM?ACTION_NUMBER=EA02014&SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&SUMMARY=TRUE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 02V288000. MY WIFE DRIVES A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE BAT...

Oct 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,596 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2001 FORD FOCUS, DISPLAYS ALL THE SYMPTOMS REGARDING A FAULTY FUEL PUMP FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. AT ONE-QUARTER TANK, THE ENGINE WILL STALL ON RIGHT TURNS. DURING EXTENDED DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE AND STUTTER EVENTUALLY STALLING, AND DURING IDLING, THE VEHICLE WILL DROP POWER REQUIR...

Oct 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,596 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2001 FORD FOCUS, DISPLAYS ALL THE SYMPTOMS REGARDING A FAULTY FUEL PUMP FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. AT ONE-QUARTER TANK, THE ENGINE WILL STALL ON RIGHT TURNS. DURING EXTENDED DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE AND STUTTER EVENTUALLY STALLING, AND DURING IDLING, THE VEHICLE WILL DROP POWER REQUIR...

Oct 14, 2008 Steering Crash 68,000 mi

WHILE IN CURVE DRIVING 50 MPH STEERING LOCKED UP, NOT SURE IF CAR CUT OFF BUT I WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT WHEEL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT TELEPHONE CRUSHING PELVIS, AND BREAKING MY LEFT ARM.. I SPENT 37 DAYS IN HOSPITAL AND NOW HAVE PLATES AND SCREWS IN MY PELVIS AND ARM. IT HAS BEEN A M...

Oct 14, 2008 Steering Crash 68,000 mi

WHILE IN CURVE DRIVING 50 MPH STEERING LOCKED UP, NOT SURE IF CAR CUT OFF BUT I WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT WHEEL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT TELEPHONE CRUSHING PELVIS, AND BREAKING MY LEFT ARM.. I SPENT 37 DAYS IN HOSPITAL AND NOW HAVE PLATES AND SCREWS IN MY PELVIS AND ARM. IT HAS BEEN A M...

Oct 10, 2008 Electrical System

I WAS TRYING TO LEAVE WORK TO GO HOME. I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION, A COST OF $500. *TR

Oct 10, 2008 Electrical System

I WAS TRYING TO LEAVE WORK TO GO HOME. I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION, A COST OF $500. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,959 mi

NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING ONTO PAVEMENT FOR SEVERAL DAYS. FOR FEAR OF OVERHEATING TOOK IT INTO A PEP BOYS AS WAS CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING (PLASTIC I MIGHT ADD) WAS FAULTY AND WITH PARTS AND LABOR IT CAME TO $455 FOR THE JOB. THE NEAREST FORD DEALER SAID THEY WOULD ...

Oct 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,959 mi

NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING ONTO PAVEMENT FOR SEVERAL DAYS. FOR FEAR OF OVERHEATING TOOK IT INTO A PEP BOYS AS WAS CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING (PLASTIC I MIGHT ADD) WAS FAULTY AND WITH PARTS AND LABOR IT CAME TO $455 FOR THE JOB. THE NEAREST FORD DEALER SAID THEY WOULD ...

Oct 8, 2008 Structure 60,160 mi

ON 10/3/08 I WAS CHANGING OIL ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 60000 MILES AND NOTICED RUST HOLES THROUGH THE FRONT SUBFRAME, WHICH HOLDS THE MOTOR, LOWER WHEEL CONTROL ARMS TO THE CAR BODY. IT IS A VERY CRUCIAL PART THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE FR...

Oct 8, 2008 Structure 60,160 mi

ON 10/3/08 I WAS CHANGING OIL ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 60000 MILES AND NOTICED RUST HOLES THROUGH THE FRONT SUBFRAME, WHICH HOLDS THE MOTOR, LOWER WHEEL CONTROL ARMS TO THE CAR BODY. IT IS A VERY CRUCIAL PART THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE FR...

Oct 6, 2008 Electrical System 113,500 mi

IGNITION SWITCH WONT TURNED ON. *TR

Oct 6, 2008 Electrical System 113,500 mi

IGNITION SWITCH WONT TURNED ON. *TR

Sep 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, IT STARTED NEAR BATTERY, CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Sep 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, IT STARTED NEAR BATTERY, CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Sep 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-80 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK MOMENTARILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS BEING REDESIGNED ESPECIALLY FO...

Sep 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-80 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK MOMENTARILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS BEING REDESIGNED ESPECIALLY FO...

Sep 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

MY SON & I GOT DONE EATING I LEFT THE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT & THOUGHT I WOULD STOP BY THE NEXT PLACE WHEN MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED UP OUT INTO TRAFFIC. LUCKY NO ONE WAS RIDING IN THE BACK. AND NO ACCIDENT HAPPEN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF PLAYING WITH THE LOCK I GOT IT TO CLOSE & HAVEN'...

Sep 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

MY SON & I GOT DONE EATING I LEFT THE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT & THOUGHT I WOULD STOP BY THE NEXT PLACE WHEN MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED UP OUT INTO TRAFFIC. LUCKY NO ONE WAS RIDING IN THE BACK. AND NO ACCIDENT HAPPEN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF PLAYING WITH THE LOCK I GOT IT TO CLOSE & HAVEN'...

Sep 12, 2008 Electrical System 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Visibility 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Steering 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Suspension 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Electrical System 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Visibility 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Steering 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 12, 2008 Suspension 130,473 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE MAIN FAILURES WERE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, BENT TIE ROD, SHAKING AND VIBRATING, REAR WINDOW MECHANISMS, AND FLOODING AFTER IT RAINS. THE LEAK OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER SID...

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 105,000 mi

MY IGNITION LOCKED UP. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED HOME. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND REPAIR METHODS AND FOUND TONS OF COMPLAINTS FROM FELLOW FOCUS OWNERS. THIS PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY COMMON AND CANNOT BE FIXED, IT HAS TO BE REPLACED ADDING UP TO A TOTAL OF $500.00. MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARR...

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER TRIED TO START THE CAR TO GO TO SCHOOL AND COULDN'T GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS AT HOME WHEN IT HAPPENED, UNLIKE THE MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT A REPAIR COST OF OVER $300, AND THE NUMBER OF BAD IGNITIONS THAT ARE IN THE FORD FOCUS CARS, ...

Sep 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

MY HEADLIGHT FELL OUT OF THE HOUSING AND MELTED THE HOUSING AROUND IT. IT NO LONGER WORKS AS A RESULT OF THIS.... THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS PART. I WOULD NOT KNOW WHY THE LAMP IT'S SELF WOULD JUST FALL OUT OF THE HOUSING. I HAVE ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS BUT...

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 105,000 mi

MY IGNITION LOCKED UP. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED HOME. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND REPAIR METHODS AND FOUND TONS OF COMPLAINTS FROM FELLOW FOCUS OWNERS. THIS PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY COMMON AND CANNOT BE FIXED, IT HAS TO BE REPLACED ADDING UP TO A TOTAL OF $500.00. MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARR...

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER TRIED TO START THE CAR TO GO TO SCHOOL AND COULDN'T GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS AT HOME WHEN IT HAPPENED, UNLIKE THE MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT A REPAIR COST OF OVER $300, AND THE NUMBER OF BAD IGNITIONS THAT ARE IN THE FORD FOCUS CARS, ...

Sep 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

MY HEADLIGHT FELL OUT OF THE HOUSING AND MELTED THE HOUSING AROUND IT. IT NO LONGER WORKS AS A RESULT OF THIS.... THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS PART. I WOULD NOT KNOW WHY THE LAMP IT'S SELF WOULD JUST FALL OUT OF THE HOUSING. I HAVE ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS BUT...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON HOT DAYS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND IS RESTARTED IT GOES INTO A MODE WHERE IT CONSISTENTLY STALLS AT IDLE AND LOW RPM. IT HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND ONLY OCCURS SOME OF THE TIME. NETHER FORD OR INDEPENDENT MECHANICS HAVE B...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 LOCKED UP, LEFT ME STRANDED. UNABLE TO START THE CAR. IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC STATED TO ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FOCUS 2000 -2003 MODELS. FORD REFUSES TO ADMIT TO A PROBLEM. I HAVE THE OLD PART I...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON HOT DAYS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND IS RESTARTED IT GOES INTO A MODE WHERE IT CONSISTENTLY STALLS AT IDLE AND LOW RPM. IT HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND ONLY OCCURS SOME OF THE TIME. NETHER FORD OR INDEPENDENT MECHANICS HAVE B...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 LOCKED UP, LEFT ME STRANDED. UNABLE TO START THE CAR. IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC STATED TO ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD FOCUS 2000 -2003 MODELS. FORD REFUSES TO ADMIT TO A PROBLEM. I HAVE THE OLD PART I...

Sep 6, 2008 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I OWN 2 SEPARATE FORD FOCUSES - BOTH 2001 MODELS. ONE IS A ZTS AND THE OTHER AN SX. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, THE SX IGNITION LOCKED UP AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. WE HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED. NOW, BARELY A YEAR LATER, THE ZTS MODEL IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. SEARCHING ONLINE ...

Sep 6, 2008 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I OWN 2 SEPARATE FORD FOCUSES - BOTH 2001 MODELS. ONE IS A ZTS AND THE OTHER AN SX. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, THE SX IGNITION LOCKED UP AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. WE HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED. NOW, BARELY A YEAR LATER, THE ZTS MODEL IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. SEARCHING ONLINE ...

Aug 28, 2008 Steering 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SIDESWIPED A PARKED VEHICLE. THE MIRROR WAS DAMAGED. THE POLICE WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDE...

Aug 28, 2008 Steering 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SIDESWIPED A PARKED VEHICLE. THE MIRROR WAS DAMAGED. THE POLICE WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDE...

Aug 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Electrical System

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Tires

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Suspension

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Equipment

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Electrical System 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Electrical System

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Tires

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Suspension

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Equipment

I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED ALONG WITH EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR SOME TWICE. THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN RECALL DONE ON IT. THE TWO BACK WINDOWS TRACKS HAVE BEEN BROKE A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. THE DOOR HANDLES BRAKE THREE SO FAR. TH...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 25, 2008 Electrical System 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHIC...

Aug 23, 2008 Suspension 126,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. *TR

Aug 23, 2008 Electrical System 84,000 mi

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WILL NOT RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL OR START THE CAR. THE KEY WILL GO IN BUT NOT TURN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON THE SAME CAR. A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE IGNITION 22 MONTHS AGO. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN BOTH INST...

Aug 23, 2008 Suspension 126,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. *TR

Aug 23, 2008 Electrical System 84,000 mi

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WILL NOT RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL OR START THE CAR. THE KEY WILL GO IN BUT NOT TURN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON THE SAME CAR. A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE IGNITION 22 MONTHS AGO. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN BOTH INST...

Aug 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,800 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, SEVER GASOLINE LEAK, WHEN NOTICED HALF A THANK HAD LEAKED IN 1 HOUR. STOPPED CAR, HAD IT TOWED AFTER ALLOWING THE LEAK TO STOP. COULD HAD GET ON FIRE, ROAD GOT COVERED WITH GAS. DEALER FOUND DISCONNECTED GAS LINE TO GAS PUMP ON GAS PUMP. COULD NOT CONNECT THE GAS LINE BACK SINCE NEC...

Aug 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,800 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, SEVER GASOLINE LEAK, WHEN NOTICED HALF A THANK HAD LEAKED IN 1 HOUR. STOPPED CAR, HAD IT TOWED AFTER ALLOWING THE LEAK TO STOP. COULD HAD GET ON FIRE, ROAD GOT COVERED WITH GAS. DEALER FOUND DISCONNECTED GAS LINE TO GAS PUMP ON GAS PUMP. COULD NOT CONNECT THE GAS LINE BACK SINCE NEC...

Aug 20, 2008 Visibility

REAR ELECTRIC WINDOW MALFUNCTION.\ FORD FOCUS SE 2001 IT STARTED WITH THE WINDOW NOT GOING DOWN SINCE 2004 AND NOW ONE WINDOW YOU CAN PULL DOWN BY YOUR HAND. *TR

Aug 20, 2008 Visibility

REAR ELECTRIC WINDOW MALFUNCTION.\ FORD FOCUS SE 2001 IT STARTED WITH THE WINDOW NOT GOING DOWN SINCE 2004 AND NOW ONE WINDOW YOU CAN PULL DOWN BY YOUR HAND. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY INTO IGNITION CYLINDER ON 2001 FORD FOCUS, SO THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED. IT APPEARS THAT MANY FOR FORD FOCUS OWNERS, BUT FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A RECALL IS NEEDED. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY INTO IGNITION CYLINDER ON 2001 FORD FOCUS, SO THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED. IT APPEARS THAT MANY FOR FORD FOCUS OWNERS, BUT FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A RECALL IS NEEDED. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE REAR SEAT CENTER SEAT BELT IS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND YOU NEVER CAN RELY ON IT TO BE USED. IT SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN. CURRENTLY OURS IS LOCKED SO TIGHT IN THE RETRACTED POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL IT OUT AND USE IT. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE REAR SEAT CENTER SEAT BELT IS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND YOU NEVER CAN RELY ON IT TO BE USED. IT SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN. CURRENTLY OURS IS LOCKED SO TIGHT IN THE RETRACTED POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL IT OUT AND USE IT. *TR

Aug 5, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,500 mi

I HAVE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. IF THE GAS GETS BELOW 1/2 TANK, THE ENGINE STALLS AND THE MOTOR STARVES FOR FUEL, BUT THERE IS ABOUT 1/2 TANK OF GAS IN THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE NOW IN 30 DAYS. *TR

Aug 5, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,500 mi

I HAVE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. IF THE GAS GETS BELOW 1/2 TANK, THE ENGINE STALLS AND THE MOTOR STARVES FOR FUEL, BUT THERE IS ABOUT 1/2 TANK OF GAS IN THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE NOW IN 30 DAYS. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR AFTER WORK, LATE AND NIGHT, IN A DARK, EMPTY PARKING LOT, AND TRY AND START MY CAR. MY IGNITION WILL NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. I TRIED FOR 30 MIN TO GET IT WORKING BEFORE I GAVE UP. IT JUST HAPPENE...

Aug 2, 2008 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR AFTER WORK, LATE AND NIGHT, IN A DARK, EMPTY PARKING LOT, AND TRY AND START MY CAR. MY IGNITION WILL NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. I TRIED FOR 30 MIN TO GET IT WORKING BEFORE I GAVE UP. IT JUST HAPPENE...

Jul 30, 2008 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SPORADICALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THEN RESTART MOMENTS LATER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ...

Jul 30, 2008 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SPORADICALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THEN RESTART MOMENTS LATER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ...

Jul 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, SURGED, AND EXPERIENCED OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH AND STALLED AT ANY SPEED. AFTER WAITING 20 TO 40 MINUTES, THE...

Jul 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, SURGED, AND EXPERIENCED OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH AND STALLED AT ANY SPEED. AFTER WAITING 20 TO 40 MINUTES, THE...

Jul 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,700 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING HAS STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS REPORTEDLY A COMMON FAILURE ON FOCUS WITH 2.0L DOHC ENGINE (ZETEC). THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING FAILURE MAY OR MAY NOT BE A CONNECTION TO THE VALVE COVER LEAKING OIL ONTO THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH PRODUCES A FAINTLY NOT...

Jul 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, SURGED, AND EXPERIENCED OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH AND STALLED AT ANY SPEED. AFTER WAITING 20 TO 40 MINUTES, THE...

Jul 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, SURGED, AND EXPERIENCED OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH AND STALLED AT ANY SPEED. AFTER WAITING 20 TO 40 MINUTES, THE...

Jul 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,700 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING HAS STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. THIS IS REPORTEDLY A COMMON FAILURE ON FOCUS WITH 2.0L DOHC ENGINE (ZETEC). THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING FAILURE MAY OR MAY NOT BE A CONNECTION TO THE VALVE COVER LEAKING OIL ONTO THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH PRODUCES A FAINTLY NOT...

Jul 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME AND ENGINE BEGAN KNOCKING AND GOT LOUDER AND WHEN I RETURNED HOME HAD MY HUSBAND LOOK AT IT AND FOUND 3 MOTOR MOUNTS WERE RUSTED OFF. DEALERSHIP REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS A WEEK LATER AT MY COST AND DIDN'T GIVE ME A RENTAL CAR. *TR

Jul 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME AND ENGINE BEGAN KNOCKING AND GOT LOUDER AND WHEN I RETURNED HOME HAD MY HUSBAND LOOK AT IT AND FOUND 3 MOTOR MOUNTS WERE RUSTED OFF. DEALERSHIP REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS A WEEK LATER AT MY COST AND DIDN'T GIVE ME A RENTAL CAR. *TR

Jun 24, 2008 Electrical System 110,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE BEHAVES AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO TURN. *TR

Jun 24, 2008 Electrical System 110,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE BEHAVES AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO TURN. *TR

Jun 19, 2008 Suspension 90,029 mi

WHILE MY YOUNG DAUGHTER AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 65MPH, I SMELLED RUBBER BURNING, LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW AND SMOKE COMING FROM MY CAR, I TURNED RADIO DOWN AND HEARD THE LOUD WHINING SOUND AS I TRIED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD WAS A LOUD CRUNCHING NOISE AND I FELT SOMETHING HITTING UNDE...

Jun 19, 2008 Suspension 90,029 mi

WHILE MY YOUNG DAUGHTER AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 65MPH, I SMELLED RUBBER BURNING, LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW AND SMOKE COMING FROM MY CAR, I TURNED RADIO DOWN AND HEARD THE LOUD WHINING SOUND AS I TRIED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD WAS A LOUD CRUNCHING NOISE AND I FELT SOMETHING HITTING UNDE...

Jun 18, 2008 Suspension 74,778 mi

DEFECTIVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED, WEDGED AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. RIGHT SIDE FRACTURED JULY, 2005, LEFT SIDE FRACTURED MAY, 2008. COIL SPRING & RELATED PARTS REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Steering 74,778 mi

DEFECTIVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED, WEDGED AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. RIGHT SIDE FRACTURED JULY, 2005, LEFT SIDE FRACTURED MAY, 2008. COIL SPRING & RELATED PARTS REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Electrical System

WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IGNITION LOCKUP. THOUSANDS OF CASES, YET NO RECALL FROM FORD. KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. COULD ENDANGER SAFETY. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Suspension 74,778 mi

DEFECTIVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED, WEDGED AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. RIGHT SIDE FRACTURED JULY, 2005, LEFT SIDE FRACTURED MAY, 2008. COIL SPRING & RELATED PARTS REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Steering 74,778 mi

DEFECTIVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED, WEDGED AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. RIGHT SIDE FRACTURED JULY, 2005, LEFT SIDE FRACTURED MAY, 2008. COIL SPRING & RELATED PARTS REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Electrical System

WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IGNITION LOCKUP. THOUSANDS OF CASES, YET NO RECALL FROM FORD. KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. COULD ENDANGER SAFETY. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION WAS LOCKED UP AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START MY CAR. I WAS STRANDED IN AN UNSAFE PART OF CITY WHILE WAITING FOR AAA TO SHOW UP AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION WAS LOCKED UP AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START MY CAR. I WAS STRANDED IN AN UNSAFE PART OF CITY WHILE WAITING FOR AAA TO SHOW UP AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Visibility 65,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AND ONLY WORK TEMPORARILY IN THE HIGHEST SPEED. AFTERWARDS, THEY WOULD SLOWLY STOP WORKING COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP; HOWEVER, HE SPOKE TO THE DEALER ON...

Jun 16, 2008 Visibility 65,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AND ONLY WORK TEMPORARILY IN THE HIGHEST SPEED. AFTERWARDS, THEY WOULD SLOWLY STOP WORKING COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP; HOWEVER, HE SPOKE TO THE DEALER ON...

Jun 14, 2008 Suspension 75,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jun 14, 2008 Suspension 75,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jun 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

ENGINE FAILED AT 109,000. IT THREW A ROD AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE WITH NO WARNING. *TR

Jun 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

ENGINE FAILED AT 109,000. IT THREW A ROD AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE WITH NO WARNING. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Electrical System 84,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP LEAVING US STRANDED. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY CLAIM THEY COULD DO NOTHING AND TOLD ME TO CALL A DEALER AND HAVE IT FIXED. THIS CALL WAS MADE AT AROUND 9PM SO THERE WERE NO DEALERSHIPS OPEN. MY FIANCE HIT THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS FINALLY ...

Jun 10, 2008 Electrical System 84,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP LEAVING US STRANDED. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY CLAIM THEY COULD DO NOTHING AND TOLD ME TO CALL A DEALER AND HAVE IT FIXED. THIS CALL WAS MADE AT AROUND 9PM SO THERE WERE NO DEALERSHIPS OPEN. MY FIANCE HIT THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS FINALLY ...

Jun 3, 2008 Unknown Or Other

2001 FORD FOCUS WITH VARIOUS DEFECTS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD WORK DONE NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE RECALLS BUT HER VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE.*KB

Jun 3, 2008 Air Bags 8,200 mi

WE WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND HAS CAUSED SOME INJURY TO MY FACE AND MAY HAVE CAUSE SOME LOSS OF VISION IN MY RIGHT EYE. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Unknown Or Other

2001 FORD FOCUS WITH VARIOUS DEFECTS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD WORK DONE NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE RECALLS BUT HER VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL. SHE WOULD LIKE FORD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE.*KB

Jun 3, 2008 Air Bags 8,200 mi

WE WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND HAS CAUSED SOME INJURY TO MY FACE AND MAY HAVE CAUSE SOME LOSS OF VISION IN MY RIGHT EYE. *TR

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IGNITION DOES NOT TURN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HER IT WOULD COST AROUND $350 TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEN THE PROBLEM MIGHT RETURN. SHE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NHTSA HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS. *KB

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System 21,000 mi

THE WIRING IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 THAT CONNECTS THE REAR HATCH TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR DETERIORATES SIGNIFICANTLY. THE WIRING ON MY CAR HAS STRIPPED THROUGH THE INSULATION, AND HAS BROKEN 4 OF THE 8 WIRES COMPLETELY IN HALF. THIS DISABLES THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, THE W...

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IGNITION DOES NOT TURN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HER IT WOULD COST AROUND $350 TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEN THE PROBLEM MIGHT RETURN. SHE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NHTSA HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS. *KB

Jun 2, 2008 Electrical System 21,000 mi

THE WIRING IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 THAT CONNECTS THE REAR HATCH TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR DETERIORATES SIGNIFICANTLY. THE WIRING ON MY CAR HAS STRIPPED THROUGH THE INSULATION, AND HAS BROKEN 4 OF THE 8 WIRES COMPLETELY IN HALF. THIS DISABLES THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, THE W...

May 31, 2008 Electrical System 49,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION-2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 I'M HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAYJUNE 2, 2008 TO FIND SOMEONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM/REPAIR 2 DAY WAIT WITHOUT A CAR. *TR

May 31, 2008 Electrical System

THE KEY ONCE INSERTED IN THE IGNITION WILL NOT START MY CAR (2001 FORD FOCUS). *TR

May 31, 2008 Electrical System 49,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION-2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 I'M HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAYJUNE 2, 2008 TO FIND SOMEONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM/REPAIR 2 DAY WAIT WITHOUT A CAR. *TR

May 31, 2008 Electrical System

THE KEY ONCE INSERTED IN THE IGNITION WILL NOT START MY CAR (2001 FORD FOCUS). *TR

May 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,781 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THEN SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE (0...

May 28, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,781 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THEN SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE (0...

May 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSES OIL TO DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE BURNING OIL CREATES FUMES. THE POORLY DESIGNED SEALS AROUND INTAKE AIR BOX ALLOW FUMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THESE TWO DESIGN FAILURES COMBINE WITH EACH OTHE...

May 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSES OIL TO DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE BURNING OIL CREATES FUMES. THE POORLY DESIGNED SEALS AROUND INTAKE AIR BOX ALLOW FUMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THESE TWO DESIGN FAILURES COMBINE WITH EACH OTHE...

May 20, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE IGNITION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WON'T TURN, LEAVING ME STRANDED. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, EACH ONE LEAVING ME STRANDED IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE STATE. *TR

May 20, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE IGNITION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WON'T TURN, LEAVING ME STRANDED. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, EACH ONE LEAVING ME STRANDED IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE STATE. *TR

May 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE EVENTUALLY ACCELERATING. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY CRASHES DUE TO THE FAILURE AND HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED B...

May 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE EVENTUALLY ACCELERATING. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY CRASHES DUE TO THE FAILURE AND HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED B...

May 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE NOISE. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,000.

May 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE NOISE. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,000.

May 1, 2008 Suspension 86,500 mi

SUNDAY MORNING (4/6/2008) I GOT IN MY CAR AND BACKED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL AND GOING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY I HEARD A VERY LOUD METAL ON METAL SOUND. I PUT THE CAR UP ON JACK STANDS AND INSPECTED THE SUSPENSION. I FOUND THE DRIVERS SIDE SPRING WAS NOT SEATED ON THE STRUT BASE. AT ...

May 1, 2008 Suspension 86,500 mi

SUNDAY MORNING (4/6/2008) I GOT IN MY CAR AND BACKED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL AND GOING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY I HEARD A VERY LOUD METAL ON METAL SOUND. I PUT THE CAR UP ON JACK STANDS AND INSPECTED THE SUSPENSION. I FOUND THE DRIVERS SIDE SPRING WAS NOT SEATED ON THE STRUT BASE. AT ...

Apr 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO STALL AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL AND THEN REGAIN POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Apr 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO STALL AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL AND THEN REGAIN POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Apr 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD FOCUS ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO BE OPENED WITH A KEY OR KEYLESS ENTRY. *KB THE DEALER STATED DRIVER DOOR LATCH AND RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WERE FROZEN, WHICH CAUSED THE CENTRAL SECURITY MO...

Apr 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD FOCUS ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO BE OPENED WITH A KEY OR KEYLESS ENTRY. *KB THE DEALER STATED DRIVER DOOR LATCH AND RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WERE FROZEN, WHICH CAUSED THE CENTRAL SECURITY MO...

Apr 21, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

MY KEY WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION OF MY FORD FOCUS, HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL REMAINS LOCKED AND THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AT ALL. EVEN AFTER "JIGGLING" THE STEERING WHEEL, I CAN'T TURN THE KEY AT ALL. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR SOME REASON THE KEY CAN TURN. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT "TESTS" TO SEE...

Apr 21, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

MY KEY WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION OF MY FORD FOCUS, HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL REMAINS LOCKED AND THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AT ALL. EVEN AFTER "JIGGLING" THE STEERING WHEEL, I CAN'T TURN THE KEY AT ALL. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR SOME REASON THE KEY CAN TURN. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT "TESTS" TO SEE...

Apr 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND MAKES A THUMPING SOUND. ALL OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN THEY ARE ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE W...

Apr 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND MAKES A THUMPING SOUND. ALL OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN THEY ARE ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE W...

Mar 31, 2008 Electrical System 51,925 mi

LOCK CYLINDER LOCKED. *TR

Mar 31, 2008 Electrical System 51,925 mi

LOCK CYLINDER LOCKED. *TR

Mar 28, 2008 Fuel System, Other 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUL07. IN DEC07 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR SURGING/JOLTING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH) THEN CAR WOULD JUST STALL, COMPLETELY DIE. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, NO POWER STEERING NO LIGHTS. I WOULD MANAGE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING AC...

Mar 28, 2008 Electrical System 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUL07. IN DEC07 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR SURGING/JOLTING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH) THEN CAR WOULD JUST STALL, COMPLETELY DIE. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, NO POWER STEERING NO LIGHTS. I WOULD MANAGE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING AC...

Mar 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUL07. IN DEC07 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR SURGING/JOLTING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH) THEN CAR WOULD JUST STALL, COMPLETELY DIE. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, NO POWER STEERING NO LIGHTS. I WOULD MANAGE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING AC...

Mar 28, 2008 Fuel System, Other 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUL07. IN DEC07 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR SURGING/JOLTING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH) THEN CAR WOULD JUST STALL, COMPLETELY DIE. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, NO POWER STEERING NO LIGHTS. I WOULD MANAGE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING AC...

Mar 28, 2008 Electrical System 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUL07. IN DEC07 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR SURGING/JOLTING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH) THEN CAR WOULD JUST STALL, COMPLETELY DIE. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, NO POWER STEERING NO LIGHTS. I WOULD MANAGE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING AC...

Mar 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JUL07. IN DEC07 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR SURGING/JOLTING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (55-65 MPH) THEN CAR WOULD JUST STALL, COMPLETELY DIE. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, NO POWER STEERING NO LIGHTS. I WOULD MANAGE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING AC...

Mar 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 52,899 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES APPEARED. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ...

Mar 24, 2008 Suspension Fire 52,899 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES APPEARED. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ...

Mar 24, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,899 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES APPEARED. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ...

Mar 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 52,899 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES APPEARED. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ...

Mar 24, 2008 Suspension Fire 52,899 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES APPEARED. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ...

Mar 24, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,899 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES APPEARED. SHE STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ...

Mar 20, 2008 Suspension 73,000 mi

COIL SPRINGS. LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WITH OUT REASON. THANKFULLY THE SPRING DID NOT BLOW OFF OF RETAINING AREA. IF IT HAD WHILE I WS DRIVING THIS COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED MY STEERING TO LOCK UP BLOW A TIRE OR WHO ELSE KNOW WHAT. AND THE OUTCOME FROM ANY OF THESE COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE...

Mar 20, 2008 Suspension 73,000 mi

COIL SPRINGS. LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WITH OUT REASON. THANKFULLY THE SPRING DID NOT BLOW OFF OF RETAINING AREA. IF IT HAD WHILE I WS DRIVING THIS COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED MY STEERING TO LOCK UP BLOW A TIRE OR WHO ELSE KNOW WHAT. AND THE OUTCOME FROM ANY OF THESE COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,509 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER IN JANUARY 2004 FROM MR. FRANK M. LIGON, DIRECTOR OF SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE LETTER STATED THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAM 03N01 (ENGINE STALLING IN 2000-01 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES) CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES "MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE HESITATION, LOS...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,509 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER IN JANUARY 2004 FROM MR. FRANK M. LIGON, DIRECTOR OF SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE LETTER STATED THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAM 03N01 (ENGINE STALLING IN 2000-01 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES) CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES "MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE HESITATION, LOS...

Mar 18, 2008 Steering 62,975 mi

THE DEVICE IN THE STEERING WHEEL HOUSING THAT CANCELS THE TURN SIGNAL HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE PART IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTING IN DESIGN. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN MY RELUCTANCE TO USE THE TURN SIGNALS SINCE I MUST TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN. AND N...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,509 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER IN JANUARY 2004 FROM MR. FRANK M. LIGON, DIRECTOR OF SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE LETTER STATED THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAM 03N01 (ENGINE STALLING IN 2000-01 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES) CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES "MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE HESITATION, LOS...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,509 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER IN JANUARY 2004 FROM MR. FRANK M. LIGON, DIRECTOR OF SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE LETTER STATED THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAM 03N01 (ENGINE STALLING IN 2000-01 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES) CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES "MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE HESITATION, LOS...

Mar 18, 2008 Steering 62,975 mi

THE DEVICE IN THE STEERING WHEEL HOUSING THAT CANCELS THE TURN SIGNAL HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE PART IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTING IN DESIGN. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN MY RELUCTANCE TO USE THE TURN SIGNALS SINCE I MUST TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN. AND N...

Mar 17, 2008 Suspension Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A PATCH OF ICE, SLID INTO A CURB, AND CAUSED THE SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM TO BEND. A NEW SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM WAS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. ON MARCH 14, 2008, WHILE MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE, ...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CV-JOINT MAKES A NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CV-JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT...

Mar 17, 2008 Suspension Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A PATCH OF ICE, SLID INTO A CURB, AND CAUSED THE SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM TO BEND. A NEW SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM WAS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. ON MARCH 14, 2008, WHILE MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE, ...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CV-JOINT MAKES A NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CV-JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT...

Mar 12, 2008 Power Train 30,050 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING AND JERKING. SHE PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SIDEWAYS. NO ONE HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE YET, BUT THE CONTACT WAS...

Mar 12, 2008 Power Train 30,050 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING AND JERKING. SHE PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SIDEWAYS. NO ONE HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE YET, BUT THE CONTACT WAS...

Mar 6, 2008 Electrical System 84,748 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. ELDERLY WIFE WAS FORCED TO WAIT IN CAR IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPS. UNTIL HELP ARRIVED. WE HAVE SCHEDULED THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF APPROX. $400. THIS PRESENTS A FINANCIAL BURDEN THAT WE CANNOT AFFORD. *TR

Mar 6, 2008 Electrical System 84,748 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. ELDERLY WIFE WAS FORCED TO WAIT IN CAR IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPS. UNTIL HELP ARRIVED. WE HAVE SCHEDULED THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF APPROX. $400. THIS PRESENTS A FINANCIAL BURDEN THAT WE CANNOT AFFORD. *TR

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 TO 40 MPH AND WHEN SHE HIT OR TAP THE BRAKE THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE AND TRY TO CUT OFF. THE CAR DID CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START . I TOWED THE CAR TO A SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE VALVE SEAT CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON THE PINIONS, THEREFORE, DESTROYING THE ENGINE. THE VALVE S...

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 TO 40 MPH AND WHEN SHE HIT OR TAP THE BRAKE THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE AND TRY TO CUT OFF. THE CAR DID CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START . I TOWED THE CAR TO A SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE VALVE SEAT CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON THE PINIONS, THEREFORE, DESTROYING THE ENGINE. THE VALVE S...

Feb 26, 2008 Electrical System 115,000 mi

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN TO THE "ON" POSITION, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS TRIED. THE CYLINDER APPARENTLY IS STUCK, AND THE CAR WILL THEREFORE NOT START. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Electrical System 115,000 mi

THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN TO THE "ON" POSITION, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS TRIED. THE CYLINDER APPARENTLY IS STUCK, AND THE CAR WILL THEREFORE NOT START. *TR

Feb 23, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND LIKE OTHER COMPLAINTS MY IGNITION ALSO JAMMED UP, AND LEFT ME DOWN AND HAD TO FIND A WAY GET HOME FROM MY JOB ,AND COST ME $ 240.00 FOR A LOCKSMITH THE NEXT DAY. I THINK FORD SHOULD TAKE ACTION AND RECALL THIS VEHICLE, AND REPAY ALL THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. GC *TR

Feb 23, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND LIKE OTHER COMPLAINTS MY IGNITION ALSO JAMMED UP, AND LEFT ME DOWN AND HAD TO FIND A WAY GET HOME FROM MY JOB ,AND COST ME $ 240.00 FOR A LOCKSMITH THE NEXT DAY. I THINK FORD SHOULD TAKE ACTION AND RECALL THIS VEHICLE, AND REPAY ALL THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. GC *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Steering 93,750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93,750...

Feb 22, 2008 Steering 93,750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 93,750...

Feb 21, 2008 Electrical System 170,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH SEIZING, UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON. HAS HAPPENED, AND BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF FORD OWNERS, YET FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT AS THEY DO NOT SEE IT AS A 'SAFETY ISSUE'. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME, IT WAS AR...

Feb 21, 2008 Electrical System 170,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH SEIZING, UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON. HAS HAPPENED, AND BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF FORD OWNERS, YET FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT AS THEY DO NOT SEE IT AS A 'SAFETY ISSUE'. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME, IT WAS AR...

Feb 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 53,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE REAR LATCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CLOSING THE REAR LATCH. WITHIN THE LAST SIXTY DAYS, THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED APP...

Feb 19, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 53,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE REAR LATCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CLOSING THE REAR LATCH. WITHIN THE LAST SIXTY DAYS, THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED APP...

Feb 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AND BACKFIRE BEFORE ACCELERATING. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING INDICATORS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL SYSTEM, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT...

Feb 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AND BACKFIRE BEFORE ACCELERATING. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING INDICATORS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL SYSTEM, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT...

Feb 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF...I ENCOUNTERED MY FIRST INCIDENT JUST RECENTLY, ABOUT A WEEK AGO. MY CAR SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT HAPPENED RIGHT AS I WAS CHANGING LANES. I THOUGHT I NEEDED A JUMP BUT WHEN THAT DID NOT WORK I HAD MY...

Feb 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF...I ENCOUNTERED MY FIRST INCIDENT JUST RECENTLY, ABOUT A WEEK AGO. MY CAR SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT HAPPENED RIGHT AS I WAS CHANGING LANES. I THOUGHT I NEEDED A JUMP BUT WHEN THAT DID NOT WORK I HAD MY...

Feb 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,073 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, STUTTER, SKIP, AND NOT RUN WHEN THE TANK REACHED A QUARTER TANK. INITIALLY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING BELT, GEAR...

Feb 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,073 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, STUTTER, SKIP, AND NOT RUN WHEN THE TANK REACHED A QUARTER TANK. INITIALLY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING BELT, GEAR...

Feb 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,073 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, STUTTER, SKIP, AND NOT RUN WHEN THE TANK REACHED A QUARTER TANK. INITIALLY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING BELT, GEAR...

Feb 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,073 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, STUTTER, SKIP, AND NOT RUN WHEN THE TANK REACHED A QUARTER TANK. INITIALLY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING BELT, GEAR...

Feb 3, 2008 Electrical System 130,007 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN...CAN'T START CAR..KEY TUMBLER DEFECTIVE. *TR

Feb 3, 2008 Electrical System 130,007 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN...CAN'T START CAR..KEY TUMBLER DEFECTIVE. *TR

Jan 30, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. PRIOR TO THE CONTAC...

Jan 30, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. PRIOR TO THE CONTAC...

Jan 22, 2008 Air Bags 78,871 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO ...

Jan 22, 2008 Air Bags 78,871 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO ...

Jan 14, 2008 Air Bags 95,925 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING NORMAL CAR MOVEMENT. NO ANY ACCIDENTS HAPPENED BEFORE, NO VEHICLES OR CURBS INVOLVED, JUST DURING MOVEMENT, FORTUNATELY ON VERY LOW SPEED. BOTH BUMPERS HAS NO ANY TRACKS OF CONTACT WITH SOMETHING. (SIMILAR, LIKE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE02026). ...

Jan 14, 2008 Air Bags Crash 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE INSURANCE CLAIM ADJUSTER ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, THE INSURANCE AGENCY LABELED THE VEHICLE AS DESTROYED. ...

Jan 14, 2008 Air Bags 95,925 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING NORMAL CAR MOVEMENT. NO ANY ACCIDENTS HAPPENED BEFORE, NO VEHICLES OR CURBS INVOLVED, JUST DURING MOVEMENT, FORTUNATELY ON VERY LOW SPEED. BOTH BUMPERS HAS NO ANY TRACKS OF CONTACT WITH SOMETHING. (SIMILAR, LIKE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE02026). ...

Jan 14, 2008 Air Bags Crash 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE INSURANCE CLAIM ADJUSTER ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, THE INSURANCE AGENCY LABELED THE VEHICLE AS DESTROYED. ...

Jan 13, 2008 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN ALL THE OFF AND CAN'T BE REMOVED. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN ALL THE OFF AND CAN'T BE REMOVED. *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Tires

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, ORIGINALLY THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OWNER TO THIS VEHICLE. VERY RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD NOISE IN MY LEFT REAR TIRE WHICH AS DAYS PAST, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MY TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE TO THE POINT I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY COME OFF MY CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED B...

Jan 8, 2008 Suspension

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, ORIGINALLY THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OWNER TO THIS VEHICLE. VERY RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD NOISE IN MY LEFT REAR TIRE WHICH AS DAYS PAST, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MY TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE TO THE POINT I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY COME OFF MY CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED B...

Jan 8, 2008 Suspension

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, ORIGINALLY THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OWNER TO THIS VEHICLE. VERY RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD NOISE IN MY LEFT REAR TIRE WHICH AS DAYS PAST, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MY TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE TO THE POINT I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY COME OFF MY CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED B...

Jan 8, 2008 Tires

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, ORIGINALLY THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OWNER TO THIS VEHICLE. VERY RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD NOISE IN MY LEFT REAR TIRE WHICH AS DAYS PAST, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MY TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE TO THE POINT I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY COME OFF MY CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED B...

Jan 8, 2008 Suspension

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, ORIGINALLY THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OWNER TO THIS VEHICLE. VERY RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD NOISE IN MY LEFT REAR TIRE WHICH AS DAYS PAST, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MY TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE TO THE POINT I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY COME OFF MY CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED B...

Jan 8, 2008 Suspension

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, ORIGINALLY THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OWNER TO THIS VEHICLE. VERY RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD NOISE IN MY LEFT REAR TIRE WHICH AS DAYS PAST, I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MY TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE TO THE POINT I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY COME OFF MY CAR. THIS WAS CAUSED B...

Jan 3, 2008 Electrical System

IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3, THERE IS A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SEVERAL THINGS DO NOT WORK OR HAVE SHORTS, OR THE SWITCHES OPERATE OTHER THINGS. RIGHT NOW, THE DEALER IS INSTALLING A NEW WIRING HARNESS FOR $500 AT LEAST. I JUST FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR 200 FOCUS ON THIS ISSUE. THIS IS TH...

Jan 3, 2008 Electrical System

IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3, THERE IS A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SEVERAL THINGS DO NOT WORK OR HAVE SHORTS, OR THE SWITCHES OPERATE OTHER THINGS. RIGHT NOW, THE DEALER IS INSTALLING A NEW WIRING HARNESS FOR $500 AT LEAST. I JUST FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR 200 FOCUS ON THIS ISSUE. THIS IS TH...

Jan 2, 2008 Tires Crash 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE THEN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE TIRE HOWEVER; HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF ...

Jan 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE THE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED THE 2001 FORD FOCUS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD LOSS OF POWER. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS AND ALSO HAD REPLACED A FEW RECALLED PARTS. THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE OWNE...

Jan 2, 2008 Tires Crash 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE THEN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE TIRE HOWEVER; HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF ...

Jan 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE THE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED THE 2001 FORD FOCUS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD LOSS OF POWER. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS AND ALSO HAD REPLACED A FEW RECALLED PARTS. THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE OWNE...

Dec 30, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY DISCHARGING. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE AND THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. RECENTLY, MY CAR DID NOT START 12/22 AND AGAIN ON 12/26, 12/27 AND NOW TODAY, 12/30/07. I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE JUMPSTAR...

Dec 30, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY DISCHARGING. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE AND THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. RECENTLY, MY CAR DID NOT START 12/22 AND AGAIN ON 12/26, 12/27 AND NOW TODAY, 12/30/07. I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE JUMPSTAR...

Dec 30, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY DISCHARGING. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE AND THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. RECENTLY, MY CAR DID NOT START 12/22 AND AGAIN ON 12/26, 12/27 AND NOW TODAY, 12/30/07. I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE JUMPSTAR...

Dec 30, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY DISCHARGING. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE AND THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM. RECENTLY, MY CAR DID NOT START 12/22 AND AGAIN ON 12/26, 12/27 AND NOW TODAY, 12/30/07. I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE JUMPSTAR...

Dec 29, 2007 Suspension 72,000 mi

NOTICED A CREAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. CAR HAS 72,000 MILES. REPLACES BOTH FRONT SPRINGS. HAVE NEVER KNOWN COIL SPRINGS TO JUST BREAK ON A CAR. AND JUDGING FROM THE OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED HERE AND ELSEWHERE ON THE I...

Dec 29, 2007 Suspension 72,000 mi

NOTICED A CREAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. CAR HAS 72,000 MILES. REPLACES BOTH FRONT SPRINGS. HAVE NEVER KNOWN COIL SPRINGS TO JUST BREAK ON A CAR. AND JUDGING FROM THE OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED HERE AND ELSEWHERE ON THE I...

Dec 24, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I WENT TO PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND I STRUGGLED FOR AN HOUR OR MORE TO GET IT TO TURN. VERY FRUSTRATED AT THAT POINT THAT I FINALLY HAVE RESIDED TO KEEPING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, WHICH IS NOT A GOOD IDEA,BUT AFRAID OF BEING STRANDED SOMEWHERE. *TR

Dec 24, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I WENT TO PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND I STRUGGLED FOR AN HOUR OR MORE TO GET IT TO TURN. VERY FRUSTRATED AT THAT POINT THAT I FINALLY HAVE RESIDED TO KEEPING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, WHICH IS NOT A GOOD IDEA,BUT AFRAID OF BEING STRANDED SOMEWHERE. *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Electrical System 31,000 mi

RECENTLY THE IGNITION LOCK ON MY FORD FOCUS JAMS UP. I PLACE THE KEY IN THE LOCK, WHICH IS A BIT STICKY, AND THEN THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. AFTER 15-30 MINUTES OF TRYING TO TURN IT, IT WILL START, OTHER TIMES NO. WE ARE STILL RESEARCHING ON THE WEB HOW TO REPLACE THIS PART. *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Electrical System 31,000 mi

RECENTLY THE IGNITION LOCK ON MY FORD FOCUS JAMS UP. I PLACE THE KEY IN THE LOCK, WHICH IS A BIT STICKY, AND THEN THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. AFTER 15-30 MINUTES OF TRYING TO TURN IT, IT WILL START, OTHER TIMES NO. WE ARE STILL RESEARCHING ON THE WEB HOW TO REPLACE THIS PART. *TR

Dec 10, 2007 Electrical System 125,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS - IGNITION WOULDN'T START DURING SUMMER MONTHS (NOT PREDICTABLE); HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD A FEW TIMES UNTIL ENGINE COOLED DOWN (30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR) BEFORE WOULD START AGAIN. LAST WEEK, WHEN KEY INSERTED INTO CAR, STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE LOCKED UP AND KEY WOULDN'T TU...

Dec 10, 2007 Electrical System 125,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS - IGNITION WOULDN'T START DURING SUMMER MONTHS (NOT PREDICTABLE); HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD A FEW TIMES UNTIL ENGINE COOLED DOWN (30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR) BEFORE WOULD START AGAIN. LAST WEEK, WHEN KEY INSERTED INTO CAR, STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE LOCKED UP AND KEY WOULDN'T TU...

Dec 6, 2007 Electrical System

AS THE OWNER OF A FORD FOCUS 2001 - I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT - HAD TO BE TOWED. THE PROBLEM IS CHRONIC IN FORD FOCUS - YET FORD IS NOT RECALLING OR ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN ANY WAY TO REMEDY THE FLAW. *TR

Dec 6, 2007 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

AFTER CAR HAS WARMED UP FOR 30 MINUTES APPROX. IT RESTARTS AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF BUT WILL NOT IDLE ON IT'S OWN. THE DRIVER MUST KEEP THERE FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPT WHEN CAR IS MOVING AND ENGINE IS ENGAGED. THE CAR HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERYTIME. BUT ...

Dec 6, 2007 Electrical System

AS THE OWNER OF A FORD FOCUS 2001 - I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I WAS STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT - HAD TO BE TOWED. THE PROBLEM IS CHRONIC IN FORD FOCUS - YET FORD IS NOT RECALLING OR ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN ANY WAY TO REMEDY THE FLAW. *TR

Dec 6, 2007 Fuel System, Other 60,000 mi

AFTER CAR HAS WARMED UP FOR 30 MINUTES APPROX. IT RESTARTS AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF BUT WILL NOT IDLE ON IT'S OWN. THE DRIVER MUST KEEP THERE FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPT WHEN CAR IS MOVING AND ENGINE IS ENGAGED. THE CAR HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERYTIME. BUT ...

Nov 30, 2007 Electrical System 52,474 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER ADDING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 15, 2003 AND RECURRED APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS AGO. THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR T...

Nov 30, 2007 Electrical System 52,474 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER ADDING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 15, 2003 AND RECURRED APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS AGO. THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE COST TO REPAIR T...

Nov 27, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATES, STALLS, AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD AT LEAST 12 TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THAT THE ...

Nov 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 118,250 mi

BROUGHT 2001 FORD FOCUS IN FOR RECALL ON REAR DOOR LATCH, CAMPAIGN ID: 05V030000. DEALER AT ENFEILD, CT FORD WOULD NOT HONOR RECALL FOR THE REAR LATCH DOOR WHICH HAD THE SAME FAILURE AND FAILED OPEN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THEY CLAIMED THE RECALL ONLY COVERED THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS AND NOT THE ...

Nov 27, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATES, STALLS, AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD AT LEAST 12 TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THAT THE ...

Nov 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 118,250 mi

BROUGHT 2001 FORD FOCUS IN FOR RECALL ON REAR DOOR LATCH, CAMPAIGN ID: 05V030000. DEALER AT ENFEILD, CT FORD WOULD NOT HONOR RECALL FOR THE REAR LATCH DOOR WHICH HAD THE SAME FAILURE AND FAILED OPEN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THEY CLAIMED THE RECALL ONLY COVERED THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS AND NOT THE ...

Nov 25, 2007 Equipment 50,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS NEARLY II THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATED AND I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES CAN NOT ...

Nov 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS NEARLY II THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATED AND I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES CAN NOT ...

Nov 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS NEARLY II THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATED AND I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES CAN NOT ...

Nov 25, 2007 Equipment 50,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS NEARLY II THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATED AND I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES CAN NOT ...

Nov 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS NEARLY II THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATED AND I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES CAN NOT ...

Nov 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS NEARLY II THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. THE PROBLEM IS REPEATED AND I FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE BRAKES CAN NOT ...

Nov 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,574 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING. FOUND INTERNAL SEAL WALL CRACKED/WASHED OUT ALLOWING LEAKAGE PAST SEAL RING. STEADY DRIP OF COOLANT FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING EVEN AFTER REPLACING SEAL RING. FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROBLEM IN DISCUSSION THREADS ON INTERNET. COOLANT PUDDLED UNDER CAR WHERE PE...

Nov 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,574 mi

THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING. FOUND INTERNAL SEAL WALL CRACKED/WASHED OUT ALLOWING LEAKAGE PAST SEAL RING. STEADY DRIP OF COOLANT FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING EVEN AFTER REPLACING SEAL RING. FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROBLEM IN DISCUSSION THREADS ON INTERNET. COOLANT PUDDLED UNDER CAR WHERE PE...

Nov 20, 2007 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE REAR WINDOWS COLLAPSED IN THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PLASTIC HOLDER FAILED AND CAUSED THE CABLES TO INTERTWINE, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE WINDOW MOTOR TO MALFUNCTION. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WAS REPLACED AT THE COST OF $300. ...

Nov 20, 2007 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE REAR WINDOWS COLLAPSED IN THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PLASTIC HOLDER FAILED AND CAUSED THE CABLES TO INTERTWINE, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE WINDOW MOTOR TO MALFUNCTION. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WAS REPLACED AT THE COST OF $300. ...

Nov 15, 2007 Electrical System 61,000 mi

VEHICLE IGNITION LOCK FROZE WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS INDICATION OF MALFUNCTION. IGNITION KEY WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE LOCK. DRIVER WAS LEFT STRANDED AND LOCK SMITH HAD TO BE CALLED TO DRILL OUT THE IGNITION AS A TEMPORARY FIX AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACED AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. VEHICLE MAKE:...

Nov 15, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER AND DRIVERSIDE DOORS ON THE 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAVE QUIT OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DOORS HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO BE OPENED AND I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISMS WE "FROZEN". TO THIS DATE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE DOORS FIXED MUST LEAVE WI...

Nov 15, 2007 Electrical System 61,000 mi

VEHICLE IGNITION LOCK FROZE WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS INDICATION OF MALFUNCTION. IGNITION KEY WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE LOCK. DRIVER WAS LEFT STRANDED AND LOCK SMITH HAD TO BE CALLED TO DRILL OUT THE IGNITION AS A TEMPORARY FIX AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACED AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. VEHICLE MAKE:...

Nov 15, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER AND DRIVERSIDE DOORS ON THE 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAVE QUIT OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DOORS HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO BE OPENED AND I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISMS WE "FROZEN". TO THIS DATE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE DOORS FIXED MUST LEAVE WI...

Nov 12, 2007 Electrical System 112,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN APRIL 2007 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. ONE DAY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO I WENT INTO A STORE AND WHEN I CAME OUT MY KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. FORTUNATELY I GRABBED A PASSERBY TO HELP ME AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY INTO THE ...

Nov 12, 2007 Electrical System 112,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN APRIL 2007 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. ONE DAY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO I WENT INTO A STORE AND WHEN I CAME OUT MY KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. FORTUNATELY I GRABBED A PASSERBY TO HELP ME AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY INTO THE ...

Nov 12, 2007 Air Bags 92,001 mi

DEFECT REPORTED BY A PROFESSIONAL TOW COMPANY, THE INDIVIDUAL A CERTIFIED ASE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN.(VERIFIABLE) SEAT-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE CRANKING VEHICLE. . FIRST OCCURRENCE: CRANKING VEHICLE ON ROADSIDE. DRIVER'S SEAT-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. SECOND OCCURRENCE: FOLLOWING DAY, CRANKING VEHICLE...

Nov 12, 2007 Electrical System 112,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN APRIL 2007 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. ONE DAY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO I WENT INTO A STORE AND WHEN I CAME OUT MY KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. FORTUNATELY I GRABBED A PASSERBY TO HELP ME AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY INTO THE ...

Nov 12, 2007 Electrical System 112,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN APRIL 2007 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. ONE DAY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO I WENT INTO A STORE AND WHEN I CAME OUT MY KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. FORTUNATELY I GRABBED A PASSERBY TO HELP ME AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY INTO THE ...

Nov 12, 2007 Air Bags 92,001 mi

DEFECT REPORTED BY A PROFESSIONAL TOW COMPANY, THE INDIVIDUAL A CERTIFIED ASE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN.(VERIFIABLE) SEAT-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE CRANKING VEHICLE. . FIRST OCCURRENCE: CRANKING VEHICLE ON ROADSIDE. DRIVER'S SEAT-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. SECOND OCCURRENCE: FOLLOWING DAY, CRANKING VEHICLE...

Nov 10, 2007 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH- MY KEY WON'T ENTER THE IGNITION. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS DEFECTIVE PART. FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS FAULTY PART. *TR

Nov 10, 2007 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH- MY KEY WON'T ENTER THE IGNITION. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS DEFECTIVE PART. FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS FAULTY PART. *TR

Nov 3, 2007 Suspension 54,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH <55,000 MILES HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE BOTH FROM SPRINGS BROKEN. AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY NEITHER SPRING HAD WORKED LOSE FROM THE PERCH, HOWEVER WITH ADDITIONAL TIME THE SPRINGS WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE AND POTENTIALLY PUNCTURE A TIRE. *TR

Nov 3, 2007 Suspension 54,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH <55,000 MILES HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE BOTH FROM SPRINGS BROKEN. AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY NEITHER SPRING HAD WORKED LOSE FROM THE PERCH, HOWEVER WITH ADDITIONAL TIME THE SPRINGS WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE AND POTENTIALLY PUNCTURE A TIRE. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WATER STARTED LEAKING INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE LEAKING CONTINUED. AFTER IT RAINED AGAIN, THE WATER LEAKED INTO THE FLOOR ALL OVER MY NEW VIDEO CAMERA. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I LIVE AND...

Oct 23, 2007 Electrical System 84,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP BEYOND A MERE STEERING LOCKUP AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE HAS 84K MILES. I HOPE I WON'T BE PAYING FOR A REPAIR THAT IS LIKELY TO BREAK AGAIN SOON. *JB

Oct 23, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WATER STARTED LEAKING INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE LEAKING CONTINUED. AFTER IT RAINED AGAIN, THE WATER LEAKED INTO THE FLOOR ALL OVER MY NEW VIDEO CAMERA. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I LIVE AND...

Oct 23, 2007 Electrical System 84,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP BEYOND A MERE STEERING LOCKUP AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE HAS 84K MILES. I HOPE I WON'T BE PAYING FOR A REPAIR THAT IS LIKELY TO BREAK AGAIN SOON. *JB

Oct 22, 2007 Equipment 89,000 mi

A/C FAN SWITCH BURNED ALONG WITH THE CONNECTING WIRE BLOCK, PUTTING SMOKE INTO THE VEHICLE, IF THE VEHICLE HADN'T BEEN TURNED OFF AFTER SEEING SMOKE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE. *TR

Oct 22, 2007 Equipment 89,000 mi

A/C FAN SWITCH BURNED ALONG WITH THE CONNECTING WIRE BLOCK, PUTTING SMOKE INTO THE VEHICLE, IF THE VEHICLE HADN'T BEEN TURNED OFF AFTER SEEING SMOKE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE. *TR

Oct 21, 2007 Steering 37,000 mi

KEY CAN NOT TURN IGNITION CYLINDER. THIS IS THE ISSUE EVERY TIME I TRY TO START THE CAR. *TR

Oct 21, 2007 Steering 37,000 mi

KEY CAN NOT TURN IGNITION CYLINDER. THIS IS THE ISSUE EVERY TIME I TRY TO START THE CAR. *TR

Oct 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. ORIGINAL OWNER. MAINTAINED. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER. DEALER SUGGESTED MOST EXPENSIVE FIX - NEW CYLINDER HEAD AND SPARK PLUGS. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. WILL INSTEAD JUST GET SPARK PLUGS RETHREADED AND TRADE IN CAR ASAP BEFORE ANY OTHER MAJOR ISSUES. CAR LOST POWER. WAS AT A S...

Oct 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. ORIGINAL OWNER. MAINTAINED. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER. DEALER SUGGESTED MOST EXPENSIVE FIX - NEW CYLINDER HEAD AND SPARK PLUGS. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. WILL INSTEAD JUST GET SPARK PLUGS RETHREADED AND TRADE IN CAR ASAP BEFORE ANY OTHER MAJOR ISSUES. CAR LOST POWER. WAS AT A S...

Oct 15, 2007 Electrical System 90,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IGNITION FAILURE THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND DOES NOT TURN AND THE CAR I GUESS IS KNOWN FOR IT AND THE COMPANY DOES NOTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE CUSTOMER HAS TO PAY FOR THE NEW IGNITION EVERY TIME IT HAPPENS AND THE CAR IS KNOWN FOR DOING THIS. *JB

Oct 15, 2007 Electrical System 90,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IGNITION FAILURE THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND DOES NOT TURN AND THE CAR I GUESS IS KNOWN FOR IT AND THE COMPANY DOES NOTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE CUSTOMER HAS TO PAY FOR THE NEW IGNITION EVERY TIME IT HAPPENS AND THE CAR IS KNOWN FOR DOING THIS. *JB

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE ALSO DECELERATED WITHOUT THE CONTACT REMOVING HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISES OR NOTICE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE NOTIF...

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE ALSO DECELERATED WITHOUT THE CONTACT REMOVING HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISES OR NOTICE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE NOTIF...

Sep 24, 2007 Electrical System 83,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND WITHIN THE LAST MONTH IT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS DUE TO A SUBSTANDARD/DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. I ALSO FOUND THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM, QUITE THE CONTRARY; THER...

Sep 24, 2007 Electrical System 83,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND WITHIN THE LAST MONTH IT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS DUE TO A SUBSTANDARD/DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. I ALSO FOUND THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM, QUITE THE CONTRARY; THER...

Sep 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HER GAS MILEAGE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN OTHER 2001 VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR THE FORD FOCUS, HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALL...

Sep 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HER GAS MILEAGE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN OTHER 2001 VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR THE FORD FOCUS, HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALL...

Sep 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN HESITATING AND SHAKING AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF WHEN TURNING. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED ONCE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000 (FUEL SYSTEM) WAS REFERENCED. THE P...

Sep 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN HESITATING AND SHAKING AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF WHEN TURNING. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED ONCE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000 (FUEL SYSTEM) WAS REFERENCED. THE P...

Sep 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ON AUGUST 19, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD METAL SCRAPING THE GROUND AND THEN PLASTIC BEING DRAGGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GET...

Sep 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE THEN NOTICED STEAM RISING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EGR VAL...

Sep 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ON AUGUST 19, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD METAL SCRAPING THE GROUND AND THEN PLASTIC BEING DRAGGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL TANK ON THE GROUND. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GET...

Sep 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE THEN NOTICED STEAM RISING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EGR VAL...

Aug 28, 2007 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. SHE HAD TO STRIKE THE TIP OF THE KEY WHILE IT WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE STARTED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2006, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE...

Aug 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *KB

Aug 28, 2007 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. SHE HAD TO STRIKE THE TIP OF THE KEY WHILE IT WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE STARTED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2006, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE...

Aug 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *KB

Aug 25, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,650 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING IN THE BALTIMORE TUNNEL AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO STUMBLE AND LOOSE POWER FINALLY STOPPING SOON AFTER THEY EXITED THE TUNNEL ALLOWING THEM TO PULL OVEN ONTO THE SHOULDER. IF THE ENGINE DIED 30 SECONDS SOONER WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAVE H...

Aug 25, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,650 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WHEN MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING IN THE BALTIMORE TUNNEL AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO STUMBLE AND LOOSE POWER FINALLY STOPPING SOON AFTER THEY EXITED THE TUNNEL ALLOWING THEM TO PULL OVEN ONTO THE SHOULDER. IF THE ENGINE DIED 30 SECONDS SOONER WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAVE H...

Aug 23, 2007 Tires

COOPER COBRA GT RADIAL - MODEL: 87TP195/60R15 M + S PROBLEM: (2) TIRE SEPARATIONS AND (1) SEPARATION WITH BUBBLE. *TR

Aug 23, 2007 Tires

COOPER COBRA GT RADIAL - MODEL: 87TP195/60R15 M + S PROBLEM: (2) TIRE SEPARATIONS AND (1) SEPARATION WITH BUBBLE. *TR

Aug 22, 2007 Steering 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. WHEN HE DRIVES OVER SPEED BUMPS, IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DRIVES BETWEEN 50-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. H...

Aug 22, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. WHEN HE DRIVES OVER SPEED BUMPS, IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DRIVES BETWEEN 50-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. H...

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. WHEN HE DRIVES OVER SPEED BUMPS, IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DRIVES BETWEEN 50-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. H...

Aug 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Air

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Equipment

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Tires

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Steering 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. WHEN HE DRIVES OVER SPEED BUMPS, IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DRIVES BETWEEN 50-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. H...

Aug 22, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. WHEN HE DRIVES OVER SPEED BUMPS, IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DRIVES BETWEEN 50-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. H...

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. WHEN HE DRIVES OVER SPEED BUMPS, IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE DRIVES BETWEEN 50-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. H...

Aug 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Air

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Equipment

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 22, 2007 Tires

BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. STILL EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT MISSING DURING ACCELER...

Aug 16, 2007 Air Bags Crash

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHILE PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY THEN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I THEN PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CAR. I CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. ALSO,...

Aug 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHILE PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY THEN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I THEN PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CAR. I CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. ALSO,...

Aug 16, 2007 Air Bags Crash

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHILE PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY THEN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I THEN PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CAR. I CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. ALSO,...

Aug 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHILE PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY THEN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I THEN PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CAR. I CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. ALSO,...

Aug 10, 2007 Electrical System 113,000 mi

THE CAR ALMOST STALLS THEN SURGES LIKE A KICK. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY AT AROUND 30MPH. ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAS GAUGE GO ALL THE WAY UP AND THEN BACK DOWN TO ZERO THEN EVERYTHING GOES BACK TO NORMAL. I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS BACK AFTER ONLY 2 WEEKS WIT...

Aug 10, 2007 Electrical System 113,000 mi

THE CAR ALMOST STALLS THEN SURGES LIKE A KICK. IT HAPPENS MOSTLY AT AROUND 30MPH. ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAS GAUGE GO ALL THE WAY UP AND THEN BACK DOWN TO ZERO THEN EVERYTHING GOES BACK TO NORMAL. I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS BACK AFTER ONLY 2 WEEKS WIT...

Aug 6, 2007 Power Train Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACTS SON NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE LATER, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRE D...

Aug 6, 2007 Fuel System, Other 158,000 mi

INITIALLY THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER, IT GRADUALLY WORSENED AND RESULTED IN SURGING AND LOSS OF POWER. THE THROTTLE BECAUSE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP PRE...

Aug 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 158,000 mi

INITIALLY THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER, IT GRADUALLY WORSENED AND RESULTED IN SURGING AND LOSS OF POWER. THE THROTTLE BECAUSE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP PRE...

Aug 6, 2007 Power Train Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACTS SON NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE LATER, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRE D...

Aug 6, 2007 Fuel System, Other 158,000 mi

INITIALLY THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER, IT GRADUALLY WORSENED AND RESULTED IN SURGING AND LOSS OF POWER. THE THROTTLE BECAUSE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP PRE...

Aug 6, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 158,000 mi

INITIALLY THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER, IT GRADUALLY WORSENED AND RESULTED IN SURGING AND LOSS OF POWER. THE THROTTLE BECAUSE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE AND I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP PRE...

Aug 3, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 546 mi

JULY 11, 07 I HAD TO TRAVEL FOR WORK AND THREE HOURS OUT THE CAR STOPPED IN THE ROAD AND AT THAT TIME THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL SO I MERGED TO THE SIDE TO GET OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DIDN'T START TILL 30MIN LATER. I HAD TO TURN BACK AROUND AND HEAD HOME AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ST...

Aug 3, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 546 mi

JULY 11, 07 I HAD TO TRAVEL FOR WORK AND THREE HOURS OUT THE CAR STOPPED IN THE ROAD AND AT THAT TIME THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL SO I MERGED TO THE SIDE TO GET OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DIDN'T START TILL 30MIN LATER. I HAD TO TURN BACK AROUND AND HEAD HOME AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ST...

Aug 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE AND LOOSE POWER. EVENTUALLY THE CAR STALLED COMPLETELY. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS AT ~65MPH. THE DATE GIVEN IS THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE. THIS SAME SITUATION OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE ~1 YEAR AGO UNDER THE EXACT SAM...

Aug 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS OR PRIOR FAILURES. THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOTTOM PISTON FAILED IN THE ENGINE. THE CURRE...

Aug 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE AND LOOSE POWER. EVENTUALLY THE CAR STALLED COMPLETELY. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS AT ~65MPH. THE DATE GIVEN IS THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE. THIS SAME SITUATION OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE ~1 YEAR AGO UNDER THE EXACT SAM...

Aug 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS OR PRIOR FAILURES. THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOTTOM PISTON FAILED IN THE ENGINE. THE CURRE...

Jul 25, 2007 Electrical System 73,290 mi

I HAD TO HAVE MY IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FOCUS. *JB

Jul 25, 2007 Electrical System 73,290 mi

I HAD TO HAVE MY IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FOCUS. *JB

Jul 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE FAILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000.

Jul 24, 2007 Electrical System Fire 56,143 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY A ENGINE FIRE CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 2 YEARS TO GET A DECISION FROM FORD**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY AN ENGINE FIRE AND FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE FOR THE SAME DEFECT...

Jul 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE FAILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000.

Jul 24, 2007 Electrical System Fire 56,143 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY A ENGINE FIRE CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 2 YEARS TO GET A DECISION FROM FORD**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY AN ENGINE FIRE AND FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE FOR THE SAME DEFECT...

Jul 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,400 mi

PUDDLE OF COOLANT ON DAILY BASIS. SLOW BUT CONTINUOUS LEAK. HAD TO HAVE THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED. PART MADE OF PLASTIC RATHER THAN METAL. *JB

Jul 19, 2007 Electrical System 73,486 mi

COULD NOT INSERT MY KEY INTO THE IGNITION. IT WOULD ONLY GO HALFWAY IN. I WAS STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT AND HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO PICK ME UP. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY DRILLED THE LOCK OUT AND REPLACED WITH NEW CYLINDER. THE OLD PART WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE DRILLING. *JB

Jul 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,400 mi

PUDDLE OF COOLANT ON DAILY BASIS. SLOW BUT CONTINUOUS LEAK. HAD TO HAVE THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED. PART MADE OF PLASTIC RATHER THAN METAL. *JB

Jul 19, 2007 Electrical System 73,486 mi

COULD NOT INSERT MY KEY INTO THE IGNITION. IT WOULD ONLY GO HALFWAY IN. I WAS STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT AND HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO PICK ME UP. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY DRILLED THE LOCK OUT AND REPLACED WITH NEW CYLINDER. THE OLD PART WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE DRILLING. *JB

Jul 18, 2007 Suspension 74,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED. LOUD CRUNCH NOISE WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES. I AM GOING TO HAVE THE SPRING REPLACED THIS WEEK, 07/18/07. *TR

Jul 18, 2007 Suspension 74,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED. LOUD CRUNCH NOISE WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES. I AM GOING TO HAVE THE SPRING REPLACED THIS WEEK, 07/18/07. *TR

Jul 16, 2007 Electrical System 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY AND UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF JULY 16, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Jul 16, 2007 Electrical System 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY AND UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF JULY 16, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Jul 9, 2007 Electrical System

MY WIFE OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX,WE HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FOR MONTHS WHERE THE KEY DID NOT TURN THE IGNITION. I CALLED FORD SERVICE , AND THEY ADVISED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION WHICH WILL COST BETWEEN $380 AND $480. I COULD NOT AFFORD THIS,, AND LOST TIME ...

Jul 9, 2007 Electrical System

MY WIFE OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX,WE HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR FOR MONTHS WHERE THE KEY DID NOT TURN THE IGNITION. I CALLED FORD SERVICE , AND THEY ADVISED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION WHICH WILL COST BETWEEN $380 AND $480. I COULD NOT AFFORD THIS,, AND LOST TIME ...

Jun 28, 2007 Visibility 44,200 mi

OVER A TWO YEAR PERIO, THREE OF THE FOUR ELECTRIC WINDOWS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PERFORM, SPECIFICALLY OPENED AND CLOSED. ALL THREE REGULATORS AND MOTORS WERE REPLACED, AT A FORD DELERSHIP,FOR APPROXIMATELY $1,200, $400 PER WINDOW. *AK

Jun 28, 2007 Visibility 44,200 mi

OVER A TWO YEAR PERIO, THREE OF THE FOUR ELECTRIC WINDOWS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PERFORM, SPECIFICALLY OPENED AND CLOSED. ALL THREE REGULATORS AND MOTORS WERE REPLACED, AT A FORD DELERSHIP,FOR APPROXIMATELY $1,200, $400 PER WINDOW. *AK

Jun 24, 2007 Electrical System 75,000 mi

FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY WILL NOT INSERT. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE I AM STRANDED WITH AN IMMOBILE CAR. *AK

Jun 24, 2007 Electrical System 75,000 mi

FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY WILL NOT INSERT. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE I AM STRANDED WITH AN IMMOBILE CAR. *AK

Jun 22, 2007 Visibility

FIRST, MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT SCROLL UP AND DOWN. THIS IS AFTER HAVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR 2 YEARS. I RARELY USE MY REAR WINDOWS. I THOUGHT IT WAS A MOTOR PROBLEM. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR AND CHECKED BY MYSELF, I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT IT WAS NOT THE MOTOR BUT THE REGULATOR WHICH IS M...

Jun 22, 2007 Visibility

FIRST, MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT SCROLL UP AND DOWN. THIS IS AFTER HAVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR 2 YEARS. I RARELY USE MY REAR WINDOWS. I THOUGHT IT WAS A MOTOR PROBLEM. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR AND CHECKED BY MYSELF, I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT IT WAS NOT THE MOTOR BUT THE REGULATOR WHICH IS M...

Jun 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

THE HIGH MOUNT BULBS DID NOT WORK. THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED AUTOMATICALLY ON WHEN THE TRUNK LID WAS CLOSED. ENGINE OFF. IN THE NEXT DAY A NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS UNOPERATIONAL.*AK

Jun 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

THE HIGH MOUNT BULBS DID NOT WORK. THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED AUTOMATICALLY ON WHEN THE TRUNK LID WAS CLOSED. ENGINE OFF. IN THE NEXT DAY A NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS UNOPERATIONAL.*AK

Jun 4, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING AND RESULTED IN A ...

Jun 4, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING AND RESULTED IN A ...

Jun 3, 2007 Electrical System 68,000 mi

IGNITION KEY CURRENTLY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM LOCK. PREVIOUS TO THIS STATUS, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN ONCE INSERTED. PROBLEM EVOLVES BETWEEN THESE TWO TYPES OF ISSUES. SEE FORDS TSB 05-21-17. ISSUES ARE WELL KNOWN. FAILURE MEANS THAT ONE EITHER IS STUCK SOMEWHERE AND CANNOT GET THE CAR STA...

Jun 3, 2007 Electrical System 68,000 mi

IGNITION KEY CURRENTLY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM LOCK. PREVIOUS TO THIS STATUS, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN ONCE INSERTED. PROBLEM EVOLVES BETWEEN THESE TWO TYPES OF ISSUES. SEE FORDS TSB 05-21-17. ISSUES ARE WELL KNOWN. FAILURE MEANS THAT ONE EITHER IS STUCK SOMEWHERE AND CANNOT GET THE CAR STA...

May 16, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE AWAY, ONLY TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME FAILU...

May 16, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE AWAY, ONLY TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME FAILU...

May 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 53800. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ROLL THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE ...

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,100 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS 2001,ZX3 FOR 59,000. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 6 TIMES NOW! 2 FOR A DPFE SENSOR OUT, 2 FOR EGR PRESSER VALVE. ALSO STARTED TO STALL,BUCK AND SURGE AT 35,000 MILES, AND FOUND OUT THE FDM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THAT LASTED FOR A SHORT TIME WHICH THE SYMPTOMS CAME BACK, AND ...

May 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 53800. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ROLL THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE ...

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,100 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS 2001,ZX3 FOR 59,000. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 6 TIMES NOW! 2 FOR A DPFE SENSOR OUT, 2 FOR EGR PRESSER VALVE. ALSO STARTED TO STALL,BUCK AND SURGE AT 35,000 MILES, AND FOUND OUT THE FDM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THAT LASTED FOR A SHORT TIME WHICH THE SYMPTOMS CAME BACK, AND ...

Apr 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE ENGINE HESITATED, SPUTTERED, AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS WARM AND THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. HE HAD ...

Apr 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE ENGINE HESITATED, SPUTTERED, AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS WARM AND THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. HE HAD ...

Apr 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER ARE BAD AN NEEDS TO BE RECALLED**CC AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE IN LATE SUMMER OF 2004, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS IN MARCH 2007 THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED TO THE PROBLEM AS A SAFETY AND ...

Apr 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER ARE BAD AN NEEDS TO BE RECALLED**CC AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE IN LATE SUMMER OF 2004, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS IN MARCH 2007 THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED TO THE PROBLEM AS A SAFETY AND ...

Apr 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 140,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HOT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND LOSE ACCELERATION , THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVI...

Apr 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 140,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HOT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND LOSE ACCELERATION , THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVI...

Apr 10, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 140,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HOT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND LOSE ACCELERATION , THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVI...

Apr 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 140,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HOT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND LOSE ACCELERATION , THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVI...

Apr 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 140,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HOT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND LOSE ACCELERATION , THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVI...

Apr 10, 2007 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 140,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HOT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND LOSE ACCELERATION , THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVI...

Apr 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS PERFORMED SIMILAR TO THE INFORMATION FOUND IN NHTSA RECALLM CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 61,000.*AK

Apr 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS PERFORMED SIMILAR TO THE INFORMATION FOUND IN NHTSA RECALLM CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 61,000.*AK

Apr 2, 2007 Suspension 81,900 mi

I DRIVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. MY CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT, AND AS I WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE TO GO TO WORK, I HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND MY CAR STRUGGLED TO BACK UP. I LEFT MY CAR PARKED AS I THOUGHT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING (GOING 6...

Apr 2, 2007 Suspension 81,900 mi

I DRIVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. MY CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT, AND AS I WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE TO GO TO WORK, I HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND MY CAR STRUGGLED TO BACK UP. I LEFT MY CAR PARKED AS I THOUGHT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING (GOING 6...

Mar 31, 2007 Suspension 85,700 mi

STRANGE NOISE WHEN TURNING AND/OR HITTING BUMPS. BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN WITH THE LEFT SPRING BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS AND STRUTS AND HAVE FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE. *JB

Mar 31, 2007 Suspension 85,700 mi

STRANGE NOISE WHEN TURNING AND/OR HITTING BUMPS. BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN WITH THE LEFT SPRING BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS AND STRUTS AND HAVE FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE. *JB

Mar 28, 2007 Electrical System

MY IGNITION AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN I WAS TRYING TO LEAVE WORK. AFTER HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO A GARAGE, I FOUND OUT IT IS GOING TO COST ME ABOUT $400 TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. MY PROBLEM IS THE GENTLEMAN WHO TOWED MY CAR TOLD ME THIS WAS THE THIRD FOCUS HE TOWED THIS WEEK FOR THE SAME P...

Mar 28, 2007 Suspension 98,000 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF EACH OTHER, CAUSING THE CAR TO SAG AND DRIVE ABNORMALLY. *JB

Mar 28, 2007 Electrical System

MY IGNITION AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN I WAS TRYING TO LEAVE WORK. AFTER HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO A GARAGE, I FOUND OUT IT IS GOING TO COST ME ABOUT $400 TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. MY PROBLEM IS THE GENTLEMAN WHO TOWED MY CAR TOLD ME THIS WAS THE THIRD FOCUS HE TOWED THIS WEEK FOR THE SAME P...

Mar 28, 2007 Suspension 98,000 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF EACH OTHER, CAUSING THE CAR TO SAG AND DRIVE ABNORMALLY. *JB

Mar 22, 2007 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT GO INTO IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC.

Mar 22, 2007 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT GO INTO IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC.

Mar 17, 2007 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS, INSIDE AND OUT, EXCEPT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR PLACE AND THEY TOLD ME I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT SAFE. I COULD'...

Mar 17, 2007 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT AND AS I WAS DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS, INSIDE AND OUT, EXCEPT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR PLACE AND THEY TOLD ME I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT SAFE. I COULD'...

Mar 2, 2007 Suspension

MY 2001 ZX3 FOCUS WOULD EAT TIRES .. GOT IT USED BUT WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES PUT NEW FIRESTONE TIRES ON AND HAD IT ROTATED EVERY 3000 MILES TO KEEP IT FROM SHAKING .. DID THAT 4 TIMES AND SOLD THE P.O.S. THE PEOPLE AT FIRESTONE TOLD ME IT WAS BAD ENGINEERING ON FORDS PART . BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOSE...

Mar 2, 2007 Tires

MY 2001 ZX3 FOCUS WOULD EAT TIRES .. GOT IT USED BUT WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES PUT NEW FIRESTONE TIRES ON AND HAD IT ROTATED EVERY 3000 MILES TO KEEP IT FROM SHAKING .. DID THAT 4 TIMES AND SOLD THE P.O.S. THE PEOPLE AT FIRESTONE TOLD ME IT WAS BAD ENGINEERING ON FORDS PART . BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOSE...

Mar 2, 2007 Suspension

MY 2001 ZX3 FOCUS WOULD EAT TIRES .. GOT IT USED BUT WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES PUT NEW FIRESTONE TIRES ON AND HAD IT ROTATED EVERY 3000 MILES TO KEEP IT FROM SHAKING .. DID THAT 4 TIMES AND SOLD THE P.O.S. THE PEOPLE AT FIRESTONE TOLD ME IT WAS BAD ENGINEERING ON FORDS PART . BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOSE...

Mar 2, 2007 Tires

MY 2001 ZX3 FOCUS WOULD EAT TIRES .. GOT IT USED BUT WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES PUT NEW FIRESTONE TIRES ON AND HAD IT ROTATED EVERY 3000 MILES TO KEEP IT FROM SHAKING .. DID THAT 4 TIMES AND SOLD THE P.O.S. THE PEOPLE AT FIRESTONE TOLD ME IT WAS BAD ENGINEERING ON FORDS PART . BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOSE...

Feb 26, 2007 Electrical System 81,700 mi

IT HAD BECOME HARDER AND HARDER OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO TURN THE KEY IN MY IGNITION. THEN ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK, I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. I CONTACTED AAA, AND THEY SENT OUT A LOCKSMITH THE NEXT DAY. THE LOCKSMITH HAD TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE IGN...

Feb 26, 2007 Electrical System 81,700 mi

IT HAD BECOME HARDER AND HARDER OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO TURN THE KEY IN MY IGNITION. THEN ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK, I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. I CONTACTED AAA, AND THEY SENT OUT A LOCKSMITH THE NEXT DAY. THE LOCKSMITH HAD TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE IGN...

Feb 21, 2007 Visibility 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ,AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY DID AN INCOMPLETE REPAIR JOB. THE DEALER GOT THE HEAT TO WORK BUT IT ONLY WORKED WHEN...

Feb 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ,AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY DID AN INCOMPLETE REPAIR JOB. THE DEALER GOT THE HEAT TO WORK BUT IT ONLY WORKED WHEN...

Feb 21, 2007 Visibility 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ,AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY DID AN INCOMPLETE REPAIR JOB. THE DEALER GOT THE HEAT TO WORK BUT IT ONLY WORKED WHEN...

Feb 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ,AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY DID AN INCOMPLETE REPAIR JOB. THE DEALER GOT THE HEAT TO WORK BUT IT ONLY WORKED WHEN...

Feb 17, 2007 Electrical System 43,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FAILED, PREVENTING CAR FROM STARTING. KEY WOULD GO INTO IGNITION BUT WOULD NOT TURN. I WAS STRANDED IN PARKING GARAGE UNTIL A TOW TRUCK THAT COULD REACH IT WAS LOCATED. IGNITION CYLINDER REBUILT, NEW KEYS CREATED, TOTAL COST $550. DEALER KEPT OLD PARTS. THIS IS THE SECOND...

Feb 17, 2007 Electrical System 43,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FAILED, PREVENTING CAR FROM STARTING. KEY WOULD GO INTO IGNITION BUT WOULD NOT TURN. I WAS STRANDED IN PARKING GARAGE UNTIL A TOW TRUCK THAT COULD REACH IT WAS LOCATED. IGNITION CYLINDER REBUILT, NEW KEYS CREATED, TOTAL COST $550. DEALER KEPT OLD PARTS. THIS IS THE SECOND...

Feb 16, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,312 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, 45 MPH...5:30 AM MST...NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. VEHICLE DRIVING SMOOTHLY, NO SPUTTERS AND NO INDICATOR LIGHTS. DROVE MY SON TO HIS WORKPLACE APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES AND ON THE WAY HOME, VEHICLE SIMPLY STALLED, JERKED AND AS I STEPPED ON THE GAS....NOTHING. CARS SWERVED ARO...

Feb 16, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,312 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, 45 MPH...5:30 AM MST...NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. VEHICLE DRIVING SMOOTHLY, NO SPUTTERS AND NO INDICATOR LIGHTS. DROVE MY SON TO HIS WORKPLACE APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES AND ON THE WAY HOME, VEHICLE SIMPLY STALLED, JERKED AND AS I STEPPED ON THE GAS....NOTHING. CARS SWERVED ARO...

Feb 13, 2007 Electrical System 102,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED, AND TWO DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE LIFTED THE HOOD, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE BATTERY CABLE. THE CABLES MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW...

Feb 13, 2007 Electrical System 102,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED, AND TWO DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE LIFTED THE HOOD, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE BATTERY CABLE. THE CABLES MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW...

Feb 11, 2007 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE AUTOMATIC: MY IGNITION LOCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ARE JAMMED. IT IS A VERY RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND I AM FINDING OUT THAT I MAY HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX IT, WHICH I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT SINCE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY A RECALL OF THE VEHICLE. I STILL H...

Feb 11, 2007 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE AUTOMATIC: MY IGNITION LOCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ARE JAMMED. IT IS A VERY RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND I AM FINDING OUT THAT I MAY HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX IT, WHICH I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT SINCE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY A RECALL OF THE VEHICLE. I STILL H...

Feb 11, 2007 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE AUTOMATIC: MY IGNITION LOCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ARE JAMMED. IT IS A VERY RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND I AM FINDING OUT THAT I MAY HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX IT, WHICH I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT SINCE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY A RECALL OF THE VEHICLE. I STILL H...

Feb 11, 2007 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE AUTOMATIC: MY IGNITION LOCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ARE JAMMED. IT IS A VERY RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND I AM FINDING OUT THAT I MAY HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX IT, WHICH I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT SINCE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY A RECALL OF THE VEHICLE. I STILL H...

Feb 8, 2007 Visibility 65,000 mi

REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY EITHER FROM THE DRIVER'S MECHANISMS NOR THE ONE BY THE WINDOW. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. THE FIRST WINDOW, ALSO REAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND WE HAD TO HAVE IT FIXED AT THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS THE SECOND WIND...

Feb 8, 2007 Visibility 65,000 mi

REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY EITHER FROM THE DRIVER'S MECHANISMS NOR THE ONE BY THE WINDOW. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. THE FIRST WINDOW, ALSO REAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND WE HAD TO HAVE IT FIXED AT THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS THE SECOND WIND...

Feb 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM TIME MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS. SO FAR THE STALL HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN AT A STOP, BUT SPUTTERING AND LOSS OF POWER RANDOMLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HAS ME WORRIED ABOUT AN EMINENT STALL. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AS WELL AS THE EGR VALVE AND EGR PRESSURE FLOW SENSOR AND...

Feb 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM TIME MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS. SO FAR THE STALL HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN AT A STOP, BUT SPUTTERING AND LOSS OF POWER RANDOMLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HAS ME WORRIED ABOUT AN EMINENT STALL. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AS WELL AS THE EGR VALVE AND EGR PRESSURE FLOW SENSOR AND...

Feb 2, 2007 Electrical System 87,000 mi

I WAS OUT SHOPPING AT NIGHT IN A DARK PARKING LOT AND WHEN I WENT TO MY CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN I WAS LEFT STRANDED FOR HOURS UNTIL A TOW COULD COME GET MY CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IT WAS LOCKED. *NM

Feb 2, 2007 Electrical System 87,000 mi

I WAS OUT SHOPPING AT NIGHT IN A DARK PARKING LOT AND WHEN I WENT TO MY CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN I WAS LEFT STRANDED FOR HOURS UNTIL A TOW COULD COME GET MY CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IT WAS LOCKED. *NM

Jan 18, 2007 Structure 21,000 mi

WATER LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FLOOR WHEN IT RAINS I HAVE HAD TO DEALER TWICE STILL NOT FIXED NOW WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT. *JB

Jan 18, 2007 Structure 21,000 mi

WATER LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FLOOR WHEN IT RAINS I HAVE HAD TO DEALER TWICE STILL NOT FIXED NOW WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT. *JB

Jan 7, 2007 Electrical System

BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS (USED) FROM A ORIVATE PARTY. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM HAD THE IGNITION CHANGED TWICE AND IT HAS LOCKED UP ON ME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. I BOUGHT A CYLINDER AND KEY SET FROM AUTO ZONE AND CHANGED IT OUT MYSELF, $90 LATER THE CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF THE ANTI-THEFT IN CAR...

Jan 7, 2007 Electrical System

BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS (USED) FROM A ORIVATE PARTY. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM HAD THE IGNITION CHANGED TWICE AND IT HAS LOCKED UP ON ME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. I BOUGHT A CYLINDER AND KEY SET FROM AUTO ZONE AND CHANGED IT OUT MYSELF, $90 LATER THE CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF THE ANTI-THEFT IN CAR...

Jan 4, 2007 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER SWITCH HAS SEIZED. HE COULD NOT PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAS 40,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED A REPAIR SHOP. HE WAS GOING TO CONTACT A L...

Jan 4, 2007 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER SWITCH HAS SEIZED. HE COULD NOT PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAS 40,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED A REPAIR SHOP. HE WAS GOING TO CONTACT A L...

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT IGNITION WILL NOT TURN WITH THE KEY. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES , AND SHETOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 1-3-07. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR, AND SHE WILL HAVE THE REPAIR ORDER FROM THE WORK DONE. *AK

Jan 2, 2007 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT IGNITION WILL NOT TURN WITH THE KEY. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES , AND SHETOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 1-3-07. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR, AND SHE WILL HAVE THE REPAIR ORDER FROM THE WORK DONE. *AK

Dec 27, 2006 Electrical System

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAS LOCKED UP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, RENDERING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR, AS THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE LOCK. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN THE PAST, I WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO START THE CAR BY JIGGLING THE KEY IN THE LOCK FOR UP TO TEN MINUTES. T...

Dec 27, 2006 Electrical System

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAS LOCKED UP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, RENDERING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR, AS THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE LOCK. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN THE PAST, I WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO START THE CAR BY JIGGLING THE KEY IN THE LOCK FOR UP TO TEN MINUTES. T...

Dec 21, 2006 Visibility 85,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW OPERATING CABLE MECHANISM BROKE. THIS WAS SHORTLY FOLLOWED (WITHIN A MONTH OR SO) BY THE FAILURE OF THE SAME MECHANISM IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH WINDOWS FAIL TO RISE AND ANY ATTEMPTS TO USE THE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE ANSWERED WITH GRINDING CRACKING SOUNDS...

Dec 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONTINUALLY STALLING OF THE ENGINE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, HARD TO START AS IT WILL STALL DURING STARTUP. IT BEGAN JUST STALLING FOR A SECOND ABOUT ONCE A WEEK AT THE MOST. NOW WHEN I DRIVE IT, IT DOES IT ABOUT EVERY 10 SECONDS. IT HAS LEAD TO MY CAR FAILING TO SPEED UP, THE ENGINE KICKING AND STALLI...

Dec 21, 2006 Visibility 85,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW OPERATING CABLE MECHANISM BROKE. THIS WAS SHORTLY FOLLOWED (WITHIN A MONTH OR SO) BY THE FAILURE OF THE SAME MECHANISM IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH WINDOWS FAIL TO RISE AND ANY ATTEMPTS TO USE THE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE ANSWERED WITH GRINDING CRACKING SOUNDS...

Dec 21, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONTINUALLY STALLING OF THE ENGINE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, HARD TO START AS IT WILL STALL DURING STARTUP. IT BEGAN JUST STALLING FOR A SECOND ABOUT ONCE A WEEK AT THE MOST. NOW WHEN I DRIVE IT, IT DOES IT ABOUT EVERY 10 SECONDS. IT HAS LEAD TO MY CAR FAILING TO SPEED UP, THE ENGINE KICKING AND STALLI...

Dec 10, 2006 Electrical System

WHEN I TRIED TO START MY 2001 FORD FOCUS THIS MORNING TO RETURN HOME, THE IGNITION LOCKED. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED 2CE BEFORE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I WENT ON THE WEB FOR INFO I SPENT HRS READING OF ALL THE OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT FORD HAS ...

Dec 10, 2006 Electrical System

WHEN I TRIED TO START MY 2001 FORD FOCUS THIS MORNING TO RETURN HOME, THE IGNITION LOCKED. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED 2CE BEFORE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I WENT ON THE WEB FOR INFO I SPENT HRS READING OF ALL THE OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT FORD HAS ...

Dec 6, 2006 Electrical System 41,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS: IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN AFTER INSERTION, SO THE CAR WON'T START. JAMMING KEY HARD INTO COLUMN AND MAYBE ROCKING THE STEERING WHEEL EVENTUALLY ENABLES THE KEY TO TURN AND START THE VEHICLE. INTERMITTENT, BUT NOW BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. LAST TIME IT TOOK 40 MINUTES TO START CAR...

Dec 6, 2006 Electrical System 41,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS: IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN AFTER INSERTION, SO THE CAR WON'T START. JAMMING KEY HARD INTO COLUMN AND MAYBE ROCKING THE STEERING WHEEL EVENTUALLY ENABLES THE KEY TO TURN AND START THE VEHICLE. INTERMITTENT, BUT NOW BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. LAST TIME IT TOOK 40 MINUTES TO START CAR...

Nov 28, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T GET THE KEY IN. HAD TO HAVE IT DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED - $300. *JB

Nov 28, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,562 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTECH. MY CAR WAS STALLING AT RANDOM IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND FINALLY WOULDNT START AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID MY BATTERY CABLES WERE MELTED, SO THEY REPLACED THEM, REROUTED THEM, ALONG WITH MY CLIPS, ETC. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY MY CABLES WOULD...

Nov 28, 2006 Electrical System 52,562 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTECH. MY CAR WAS STALLING AT RANDOM IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND FINALLY WOULDNT START AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID MY BATTERY CABLES WERE MELTED, SO THEY REPLACED THEM, REROUTED THEM, ALONG WITH MY CLIPS, ETC. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY MY CABLES WOULD...

Nov 28, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T GET THE KEY IN. HAD TO HAVE IT DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED - $300. *JB

Nov 28, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,562 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTECH. MY CAR WAS STALLING AT RANDOM IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND FINALLY WOULDNT START AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID MY BATTERY CABLES WERE MELTED, SO THEY REPLACED THEM, REROUTED THEM, ALONG WITH MY CLIPS, ETC. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY MY CABLES WOULD...

Nov 28, 2006 Electrical System 52,562 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTECH. MY CAR WAS STALLING AT RANDOM IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND FINALLY WOULDNT START AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID MY BATTERY CABLES WERE MELTED, SO THEY REPLACED THEM, REROUTED THEM, ALONG WITH MY CLIPS, ETC. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY MY CABLES WOULD...

Nov 27, 2006 Tires 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT NEW TIRES SHOULD BE INSTALLED. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THE PRESSURE WAS 44 PSI. 20,000 MILES L...

Nov 27, 2006 Tires 30,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT NEW TIRES SHOULD BE INSTALLED. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THE PRESSURE WAS 44 PSI. 20,000 MILES L...

Nov 22, 2006 Electrical System 34,600 mi

WENT TO LEAVE WORK ONE EVENING, PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN. I WAS STRANDED AND HAD TO CALL MY HUSBAND TO PICK ME UP. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY INSTALLED NEW IGNITION TUMBLER. SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE ONLY OWNED THE CAR FOR A LIT...

Nov 22, 2006 Electrical System 34,600 mi

WENT TO LEAVE WORK ONE EVENING, PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN. I WAS STRANDED AND HAD TO CALL MY HUSBAND TO PICK ME UP. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY INSTALLED NEW IGNITION TUMBLER. SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE ONLY OWNED THE CAR FOR A LIT...

Nov 20, 2006 Structure 75,000 mi

WATER LEAK INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL. STARTED IN JULY, WENT BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, FINAL TIME WAS TOLD IT NEEDS TO GO TO A BODY SHOP, POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE BODY PANEL ISSUES? *JB

Nov 20, 2006 Structure 75,000 mi

WATER LEAK INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL. STARTED IN JULY, WENT BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, FINAL TIME WAS TOLD IT NEEDS TO GO TO A BODY SHOP, POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE BODY PANEL ISSUES? *JB

Nov 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting

AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE; IT HAS NOT WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS; HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT REPAIRED, BUT PLAN TO FIX IT SOON. *M

Nov 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting

AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE; IT HAS NOT WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS; HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT REPAIRED, BUT PLAN TO FIX IT SOON. *M

Nov 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

AS IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 03V482000, MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STALLS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS LESS THAN 1/3 FULL, THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING, AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY CLAIM TO HAVE REACHED A SOLUTION ON VEHICLES ASSEMBLED AFTER JUNE 13, 2001. MY VEHICLE WAS ASSEMB...

Nov 10, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY FOCUS IS EXHIBITING THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL - NHTSA CAMPAIGN #02V288000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES I TOOK MY VEHICLE DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I GOT THE SAME RESPONS...

Nov 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

AS IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 03V482000, MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STALLS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS LESS THAN 1/3 FULL, THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING, AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY CLAIM TO HAVE REACHED A SOLUTION ON VEHICLES ASSEMBLED AFTER JUNE 13, 2001. MY VEHICLE WAS ASSEMB...

Nov 10, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY FOCUS IS EXHIBITING THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL - NHTSA CAMPAIGN #02V288000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES I TOOK MY VEHICLE DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I GOT THE SAME RESPONS...

Nov 9, 2006 Steering 12,893 mi

I HAVE A 2003 FORD FOCUS. NOW I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING WHEEL LOCK-UP. MY SEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS SHOWN THAT THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS. THIS PROBLEM WILL OCCUR OUT OF THE BLUE AND NOW I AM BEGINNING TO THINK THAT IT ISN'T JUST MY KEY. THERE IS A PROBLEM...

Nov 9, 2006 Steering 12,893 mi

I HAVE A 2003 FORD FOCUS. NOW I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING WHEEL LOCK-UP. MY SEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS SHOWN THAT THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS. THIS PROBLEM WILL OCCUR OUT OF THE BLUE AND NOW I AM BEGINNING TO THINK THAT IT ISN'T JUST MY KEY. THERE IS A PROBLEM...

Nov 6, 2006 Electrical System 11,156 mi

I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY SEEMED "STUCK". I TRIED EVERYTHING TO TURN IT TO NO AVAIL. CALLED A LOCKSMITH AND HE SAID IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FORD FOCUS, AND THAT HE RESPONDS TO CALLS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ALL THE TIME. THE KEY IGNITION CYLINDER JUST BREAKS ON THESE CARS. I TOOK IT ...

Nov 6, 2006 Electrical System 11,156 mi

I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY SEEMED "STUCK". I TRIED EVERYTHING TO TURN IT TO NO AVAIL. CALLED A LOCKSMITH AND HE SAID IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FORD FOCUS, AND THAT HE RESPONDS TO CALLS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ALL THE TIME. THE KEY IGNITION CYLINDER JUST BREAKS ON THESE CARS. I TOOK IT ...

Nov 5, 2006 Electrical System 49,999 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY WILL NOT TURN TRIED BOTH KEYS W/O HELP HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE AND NOW WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS THE CAR MY DAUGHTER TAKES TO COLLEGE AND LUCKY IT WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY NOT WITH HER ON A DARK CAMPUS ALL ALONE. *JB

Nov 5, 2006 Electrical System 49,999 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY WILL NOT TURN TRIED BOTH KEYS W/O HELP HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE AND NOW WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS THE CAR MY DAUGHTER TAKES TO COLLEGE AND LUCKY IT WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY NOT WITH HER ON A DARK CAMPUS ALL ALONE. *JB

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 82,610 mi

FORD FOCUS YEAR 2001 - THE IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP TWICE. HAD AAA LOCKSMITH MAKE A NEW KEY THAT WORKED BETTER- OLD KEY YOU HAVE TO HIT WITH FORCE TO MAKE IT WORK. NOW IT TURNS BUT WON'T START. *NM

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 82,610 mi

FORD FOCUS YEAR 2001 - THE IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP TWICE. HAD AAA LOCKSMITH MAKE A NEW KEY THAT WORKED BETTER- OLD KEY YOU HAVE TO HIT WITH FORCE TO MAKE IT WORK. NOW IT TURNS BUT WON'T START. *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 93,750 mi

THE PLASTIC SOCKETS IN THE REAR TAILLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY MELTED. (THESE SOCKETS HOLD THE TAILLIGHT BULBS IN PLACE.) THE TAILLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY WAS OBVIOUSLY MADE FROM INFERIOR PLASTIC MATERIAL, BECAUSE EVEN THE BACK-UP LIGHT SOCKET; WHICH ISN'T USED VERY OFTEN; WAS ALSO MELTED. THE FORD DEALERSHI...

Oct 23, 2006 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT AND CAUSED BURNS TO THE CONTACT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE AGENCY AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. UPD...

Oct 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 93,750 mi

THE PLASTIC SOCKETS IN THE REAR TAILLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY MELTED. (THESE SOCKETS HOLD THE TAILLIGHT BULBS IN PLACE.) THE TAILLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY WAS OBVIOUSLY MADE FROM INFERIOR PLASTIC MATERIAL, BECAUSE EVEN THE BACK-UP LIGHT SOCKET; WHICH ISN'T USED VERY OFTEN; WAS ALSO MELTED. THE FORD DEALERSHI...

Oct 23, 2006 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT AND CAUSED BURNS TO THE CONTACT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE AGENCY AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. UPD...

Oct 19, 2006 Electrical System 54,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. *NM

Oct 19, 2006 Electrical System 54,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,850 mi

CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING. I RECENTLY NEEDED TO HAVE THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED ON MY FOCUS, AS IT WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING ON THE WEB AND FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER ENTRIES REGARDING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL OR ANY INFO REGARDING IF THERE IS A SYSTEMATIC...

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,850 mi

CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING. I RECENTLY NEEDED TO HAVE THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED ON MY FOCUS, AS IT WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING ON THE WEB AND FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER ENTRIES REGARDING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL OR ANY INFO REGARDING IF THERE IS A SYSTEMATIC...

Oct 16, 2006 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH. A LOCKSMITH WAS CALLED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Oct 16, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IN 2005 I HAD TO REPLACE MY IGNITION CYLINDER. THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL. I BOUGHT THE CYLINDER FROM FORD AND REPLACED IT MYSELF. NOW, A YEAR LATER, I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. MY KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION. I HAVE TRIED TROUBLESHOOTING BUT NOTHING HA...

Oct 16, 2006 Electrical System 145,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. EVENTUALLY AFTER A HALF HOUR OF TRYING, THE CAR TURNED OVER AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I TOLD THEM I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION, AND THEY ASKED ME IF MY CAR WAS A FOCUS. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE FORD FOCUS. THE TUMBLER NE...

Oct 16, 2006 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH. A LOCKSMITH WAS CALLED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT ALERTED.

Oct 16, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IN 2005 I HAD TO REPLACE MY IGNITION CYLINDER. THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL. I BOUGHT THE CYLINDER FROM FORD AND REPLACED IT MYSELF. NOW, A YEAR LATER, I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. MY KEY WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION. I HAVE TRIED TROUBLESHOOTING BUT NOTHING HA...

Oct 16, 2006 Electrical System 145,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. EVENTUALLY AFTER A HALF HOUR OF TRYING, THE CAR TURNED OVER AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I TOLD THEM I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION, AND THEY ASKED ME IF MY CAR WAS A FOCUS. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE FORD FOCUS. THE TUMBLER NE...

Oct 11, 2006 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKS UP 10/10/2006 CAR IS STRANDED OVERNIGHT IN A PARKING LOT IN AN UNSAFE NEIGHBORHOOD LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $300 PLUS TOW FEES. *JB

Oct 11, 2006 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKS UP 10/10/2006 CAR IS STRANDED OVERNIGHT IN A PARKING LOT IN AN UNSAFE NEIGHBORHOOD LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $300 PLUS TOW FEES. *JB

Oct 5, 2006 Electrical System 43,500 mi

FOR A WEEK I WAS HAVING TROUBLE TURNING MY KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THEN ONE MORNING I COULD NOT TURN MY KEY AT ALL. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE FORD FOCUS. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLI...

Oct 5, 2006 Electrical System 43,500 mi

FOR A WEEK I WAS HAVING TROUBLE TURNING MY KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THEN ONE MORNING I COULD NOT TURN MY KEY AT ALL. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE FORD FOCUS. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLI...

Oct 3, 2006 Electrical System 51,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH DETERIORATED RESULTING IN A FAILURE; THERE WERE NO PRIOR INDICATIONS OF THE IMMINENCY OF THIS FAILURE. IGNITION SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETELY FAILED TO TURN. ENTIRE IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM REPLACED. THE KEYS WILL BE THE NEXT TO FAIL, AS THEY ARE WEARING DOWN IN A MUCH MORE SUBSTANTIAL MANNE...

Oct 3, 2006 Electrical System 51,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH DETERIORATED RESULTING IN A FAILURE; THERE WERE NO PRIOR INDICATIONS OF THE IMMINENCY OF THIS FAILURE. IGNITION SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETELY FAILED TO TURN. ENTIRE IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM REPLACED. THE KEYS WILL BE THE NEXT TO FAIL, AS THEY ARE WEARING DOWN IN A MUCH MORE SUBSTANTIAL MANNE...

Oct 2, 2006 Electrical System 38,552 mi

CONCERN: 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (IGNITION SWITCH STUCK) THIS CAR HAS ONLY 35000 MILES. AS I HAVE SEARCHED FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTION FOR THIS PROBLEM I KNOW IT IS WIDE SPREAD. MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CAR EVERYDAY TO COLLEGE AND THE IGNITION SWITCH STUCK AND LEFT HER STRANDED. THE KEY WOULD GO INTO THE C...

Oct 2, 2006 Electrical System 38,552 mi

CONCERN: 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (IGNITION SWITCH STUCK) THIS CAR HAS ONLY 35000 MILES. AS I HAVE SEARCHED FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTION FOR THIS PROBLEM I KNOW IT IS WIDE SPREAD. MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CAR EVERYDAY TO COLLEGE AND THE IGNITION SWITCH STUCK AND LEFT HER STRANDED. THE KEY WOULD GO INTO THE C...

Oct 1, 2006 Unknown Or Other

I HAD TAKEN MY GRAND-DAUGHTER TO THE DENTIST AND WHEN WE CAME OUT THE KEY IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I SPENT THE MOST OF THE MORNING TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN ONE MORE TIME SO THAT I COULD TAKE IT TO FORD TOWN TO GET IT FIXED. I KNEW WHAT HAD HAPPENED BECAUSE MY ...

Oct 1, 2006 Electrical System

I HAD TAKEN MY GRAND-DAUGHTER TO THE DENTIST AND WHEN WE CAME OUT THE KEY IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I SPENT THE MOST OF THE MORNING TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN ONE MORE TIME SO THAT I COULD TAKE IT TO FORD TOWN TO GET IT FIXED. I KNEW WHAT HAD HAPPENED BECAUSE MY ...

Oct 1, 2006 Unknown Or Other

I HAD TAKEN MY GRAND-DAUGHTER TO THE DENTIST AND WHEN WE CAME OUT THE KEY IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I SPENT THE MOST OF THE MORNING TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN ONE MORE TIME SO THAT I COULD TAKE IT TO FORD TOWN TO GET IT FIXED. I KNEW WHAT HAD HAPPENED BECAUSE MY ...

Oct 1, 2006 Electrical System

I HAD TAKEN MY GRAND-DAUGHTER TO THE DENTIST AND WHEN WE CAME OUT THE KEY IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I SPENT THE MOST OF THE MORNING TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN ONE MORE TIME SO THAT I COULD TAKE IT TO FORD TOWN TO GET IT FIXED. I KNEW WHAT HAD HAPPENED BECAUSE MY ...

Sep 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE AIRBAG CAUGHT THE CONTACT'S SHIRT ON FIRE (INVESTIGATION #EA02017) CAUSING THIRD DEGREE BURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER AFTER THE ACCIDENT, HOWEVER THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECIDED THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE AIRBAG CAUGHT THE CONTACT'S SHIRT ON FIRE (INVESTIGATION #EA02017) CAUSING THIRD DEGREE BURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER AFTER THE ACCIDENT, HOWEVER THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECIDED THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 20, 2006 Electrical System 35,600 mi

IGNITION LOCK-UP. FIRST TIME MAJOR DISASTER WITH INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEALERSHIP COSTING ME $1055.26 JUST BECAUSE THE KEY CYLINDER/KEY WOULD NOT WORK. SECOND TIME IT LOCKED UP, 14 MONTHS LATER, STILL COST ME OVER $500.00 FOR FIX AND NEW KEYS AT DEALERSHIP. *JB

Sep 20, 2006 Electrical System 35,600 mi

IGNITION LOCK-UP. FIRST TIME MAJOR DISASTER WITH INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEALERSHIP COSTING ME $1055.26 JUST BECAUSE THE KEY CYLINDER/KEY WOULD NOT WORK. SECOND TIME IT LOCKED UP, 14 MONTHS LATER, STILL COST ME OVER $500.00 FOR FIX AND NEW KEYS AT DEALERSHIP. *JB

Sep 19, 2006 Electrical System 69,850 mi

IGNITION LOCK, COULD NOT TURN KEY. *JB

Sep 19, 2006 Electrical System

CAR WON'T START. KEY WILL NOT ENTER IGNITION. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. *NM

Sep 19, 2006 Electrical System 69,850 mi

IGNITION LOCK, COULD NOT TURN KEY. *JB

Sep 19, 2006 Electrical System

CAR WON'T START. KEY WILL NOT ENTER IGNITION. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. *NM

Sep 13, 2006 Electrical System 38,000 mi

MY IGNITION KEY OFTEN STICKS IN THE IGNITION AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD KNOWS ALL ABOUT IT. THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PIECE OF JUNK. IT MAKES THE CARS UNSAFE AS THEY SOMETIMES LOCK THE COLUMN AND SOMETIMES MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART T...

Sep 13, 2006 Electrical System 38,000 mi

MY IGNITION KEY OFTEN STICKS IN THE IGNITION AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD KNOWS ALL ABOUT IT. THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PIECE OF JUNK. IT MAKES THE CARS UNSAFE AS THEY SOMETIMES LOCK THE COLUMN AND SOMETIMES MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART T...

Sep 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 135,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DOORS WERE INOPERABLE FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. TO GET INTO OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR MUST BE LEFT AJAR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE DOOR LATCHES MUST BE REPLACED.

Sep 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 135,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DOORS WERE INOPERABLE FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. TO GET INTO OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE DOOR MUST BE LEFT AJAR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE DOOR LATCHES MUST BE REPLACED.

Sep 10, 2006 Electrical System 97,000 mi

*THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!* WHEN LEAVING WORK MY CAR WOULD NOT START, THE STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND ACCESSORIES WOULD NOT COME ON...I WENT INSIDE FOR 10 MIN TO TRY TO ARRANGE A RIDE HOME...WHEN I CAME BACK TO THE CAR I DECIDED TO TRY ONE LAST TIME AND THE CAR STARTED RIGHT UP NO PROBLEM. WHILE DR...

Sep 10, 2006 Electrical System 38,622 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, 6 YRS OLD, ONLY 38K MILES. IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO INSERT KEY MORE THAN HALFWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER ($75), WHO REPLACED CYLINDER FOR $350. DEALER REPORTS THEY STILL SEE THIS REPAIR ABOUT ONCE A MONTH ON THE 2000, 2001 MODELS. *JB

Sep 10, 2006 Electrical System 97,000 mi

*THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!* WHEN LEAVING WORK MY CAR WOULD NOT START, THE STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND ACCESSORIES WOULD NOT COME ON...I WENT INSIDE FOR 10 MIN TO TRY TO ARRANGE A RIDE HOME...WHEN I CAME BACK TO THE CAR I DECIDED TO TRY ONE LAST TIME AND THE CAR STARTED RIGHT UP NO PROBLEM. WHILE DR...

Sep 10, 2006 Electrical System 38,622 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, 6 YRS OLD, ONLY 38K MILES. IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO INSERT KEY MORE THAN HALFWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER ($75), WHO REPLACED CYLINDER FOR $350. DEALER REPORTS THEY STILL SEE THIS REPAIR ABOUT ONCE A MONTH ON THE 2000, 2001 MODELS. *JB

Sep 8, 2006 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. I GUESS THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Sep 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,676 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, AND STALLED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR 3 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL P...

Sep 8, 2006 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. I GUESS THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Sep 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,676 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, AND STALLED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR 3 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL P...

Sep 7, 2006 Equipment 67,000 mi

RADIO/CD/CLOCK UNIT APPEARS TO SHORT OUT AT VARIOUS UNPREDICTABLE TIMES. THE CD OR RADIO WILL ACT AS IF THE UNIT IS TURNED OFF; HOWEVER THE CLOCK DISPLAY ALSO DISAPPEARS FROM THE PANEL. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR LONGER THE CLOCK DISPLAY WILL RETURN TO THE SCREEN - WITH THE CORRECT TIME AND THE RADIO/CD PO...

Sep 7, 2006 Equipment 67,000 mi

RADIO/CD/CLOCK UNIT APPEARS TO SHORT OUT AT VARIOUS UNPREDICTABLE TIMES. THE CD OR RADIO WILL ACT AS IF THE UNIT IS TURNED OFF; HOWEVER THE CLOCK DISPLAY ALSO DISAPPEARS FROM THE PANEL. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR LONGER THE CLOCK DISPLAY WILL RETURN TO THE SCREEN - WITH THE CORRECT TIME AND THE RADIO/CD PO...

Sep 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED 4 TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER FOLLOWED BY STALLING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED RECALL NUMBER 03V482000 (FORD RECALL 03N01), FOR THE FUEL FILTER, BUT DID NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED.

Sep 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED 4 TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER FOLLOWED BY STALLING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED RECALL NUMBER 03V482000 (FORD RECALL 03N01), FOR THE FUEL FILTER, BUT DID NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED.

Sep 4, 2006 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY ( IGNITION SWITCH) FAILED. KEY WON'T TURN . *NM

Sep 4, 2006 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY ( IGNITION SWITCH) FAILED. KEY WON'T TURN . *NM

Aug 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS -- CLOGGING OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) FILTERS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES LEADED TO STALLING AND OTHER RELATED SYMPTOMS. THESE SYMPTOMS BECOME INCREASINGLY OBVIOUS TO THE DRIVER AS THE CLOGGING GRADUALLY INCREASES OVER EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING. STALLING IN THESE VEHI...

Aug 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS -- CLOGGING OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) FILTERS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES LEADED TO STALLING AND OTHER RELATED SYMPTOMS. THESE SYMPTOMS BECOME INCREASINGLY OBVIOUS TO THE DRIVER AS THE CLOGGING GRADUALLY INCREASES OVER EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING. STALLING IN THESE VEHI...

Aug 29, 2006 Electrical System Fire 190,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DARKENED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IT WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DARKENED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IT WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE...

Aug 29, 2006 Electrical System Fire 190,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DARKENED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IT WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DARKENED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IT WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE...

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS ZX3 (2001). I SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS EVERYONE ELSE WITH MY CAR. MY IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND I WAS LEFT STRANDED. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ABOUT THE ISSUE, AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT EVERY OTHER FOCUS OWNER HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLE...

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS ZX3 (2001). I SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS EVERYONE ELSE WITH MY CAR. MY IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND I WAS LEFT STRANDED. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ABOUT THE ISSUE, AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT EVERY OTHER FOCUS OWNER HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLE...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System 47,849 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED COMPLETELY, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE KEY WAS ALSO NOT ABLE TO BE INSERTED ALL THE WAY IN TO THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE STARTED, AND NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DRILLED OUT T...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System 47,849 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED COMPLETELY, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE KEY WAS ALSO NOT ABLE TO BE INSERTED ALL THE WAY IN TO THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE STARTED, AND NO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DRILLED OUT T...

Aug 21, 2006 Visibility

2001 FORD FOCUS-WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. 5 TIMES THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, 3 OF THOSE WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE WINDOW EITHER DROPPED OR WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP IF WINDOW WAS OPEN. THE FIRST 3 TIMES IT WAS OVER 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT ...

Aug 21, 2006 Electrical System 16,000 mi

MY IGNITION LOCKS UP AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES NOW AND EACH TIME I HAVE TO HAVE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACED COSTING ME AROUND $400.00 EACH TIME. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AT ABOUT 16,000 MILES AND NOW I HAVE 85,000 MILES ON MY CAR. THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN AND ...

Aug 21, 2006 Visibility

2001 FORD FOCUS-WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. 5 TIMES THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, 3 OF THOSE WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE WINDOW EITHER DROPPED OR WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP IF WINDOW WAS OPEN. THE FIRST 3 TIMES IT WAS OVER 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT ...

Aug 21, 2006 Electrical System 16,000 mi

MY IGNITION LOCKS UP AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES NOW AND EACH TIME I HAVE TO HAVE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACED COSTING ME AROUND $400.00 EACH TIME. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AT ABOUT 16,000 MILES AND NOW I HAVE 85,000 MILES ON MY CAR. THERE IS NO SIGN WHEN AND ...

Aug 19, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED. UNABLE TO PUT KEY ALL THE WAY INTO IGNITION SWITCH. *NM

Aug 19, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED. UNABLE TO PUT KEY ALL THE WAY INTO IGNITION SWITCH. *NM

Aug 18, 2006 Electrical System 42,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE TURNED, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT REMOVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED, AND THE DEA...

Aug 18, 2006 Electrical System 93,975 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER FORD FOCUS LX 2001 93,980 MILES LIKE SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET. INSERT KEY - IGNITION LOCKSUP YOU'RE STRANDED AND HAVE TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. COST FOR REPAIR BY FORD DEALERSHIP $489.20. WHEN WE FIRST STARTED NOTICING IGNITION PROBLEM - WE CALLED FORD T...

Aug 18, 2006 Electrical System 42,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE TURNED, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT REMOVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED, AND THE DEA...

Aug 18, 2006 Electrical System 93,975 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER FORD FOCUS LX 2001 93,980 MILES LIKE SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET. INSERT KEY - IGNITION LOCKSUP YOU'RE STRANDED AND HAVE TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. COST FOR REPAIR BY FORD DEALERSHIP $489.20. WHEN WE FIRST STARTED NOTICING IGNITION PROBLEM - WE CALLED FORD T...

Aug 16, 2006 Electrical System

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLES IGNITION SHUTS DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ONE TIME AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE.

Aug 16, 2006 Electrical System

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLES IGNITION SHUTS DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ONE TIME AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE.

Aug 15, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 83,240 mi

DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH FRONT DOOR FAILED AND DO NOT OPEN THE CAR DOORS. FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. *NM

Aug 15, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 83,240 mi

DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH FRONT DOOR FAILED AND DO NOT OPEN THE CAR DOORS. FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. *NM

Aug 13, 2006 Equipment

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN THE LEFT LANE OF A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I TURNED THE AC ON AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW COMPRESSOR WHICH WOULD COST 1000 DOLLARS..I FOUND A GARAGE THAT WOULD DO IT FOR LESS USING A USED ONE...MY PRO...

Aug 13, 2006 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN THE LEFT LANE OF A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I TURNED THE AC ON AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW COMPRESSOR WHICH WOULD COST 1000 DOLLARS..I FOUND A GARAGE THAT WOULD DO IT FOR LESS USING A USED ONE...MY PRO...

Aug 13, 2006 Equipment

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN THE LEFT LANE OF A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I TURNED THE AC ON AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW COMPRESSOR WHICH WOULD COST 1000 DOLLARS..I FOUND A GARAGE THAT WOULD DO IT FOR LESS USING A USED ONE...MY PRO...

Aug 13, 2006 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN THE LEFT LANE OF A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I TURNED THE AC ON AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW COMPRESSOR WHICH WOULD COST 1000 DOLLARS..I FOUND A GARAGE THAT WOULD DO IT FOR LESS USING A USED ONE...MY PRO...

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System 59,400 mi

FROZEN IGNITION LOCK. *NM

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System 59,400 mi

FROZEN IGNITION LOCK. *NM

Aug 8, 2006 Electrical System

WHEN TRYING TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE IGNITION LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO ENTER OR WHILE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. BUT AFTER A WHILE, TRYING TO MAKE IT WORK THE IGNITION GIVES IN. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS. ...

Aug 8, 2006 Electrical System

WHEN TRYING TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE IGNITION LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO ENTER OR WHILE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. BUT AFTER A WHILE, TRYING TO MAKE IT WORK THE IGNITION GIVES IN. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS. ...

Aug 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. FOR SEVERAL YEARS WE HAVE BEEN CHASING A FUEL SYSTEM OR ELECTRONIC SYSTEM BUG IN-WHICH THIS CAR FOR SOME REASON STALLS. OUR FORD DEALER HAS BEEN CHECKING THE SPARK, FUEL INJECTOR AND OTHER SYSTEMS LOOKING FOR THE STALLING ISSUE. IT SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD STALL ONLY WHEN YOU TE...

Aug 4, 2006 Visibility 88,000 mi

BOTH REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS SYSTEMS HAVE FAILED, WITH NO WARNING, WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE, AND UNLESS IT IS SECURED IN THE FRAME, IT WILL SLIDE DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND STAY THERE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR THAT FAILS IS A FORD (PLASTIC) PART, THAT COSTS OVER $130 A...

Aug 4, 2006 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE SWITCH , REPLACED SWITCH ONE TIME, THE NEXT TIME I HAD TO HAVE THE KEYS REPROGRAMMED ONE TIME AND NOW MY POS IS SITTING ACROSS TOWN WILL NOT CRANK BECAUSE THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. IF I SIT IN THE CAR AND BANG AROUND ON THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION FOR 3 OR 4 HOURS I MIGHT ACC...

Aug 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. FOR SEVERAL YEARS WE HAVE BEEN CHASING A FUEL SYSTEM OR ELECTRONIC SYSTEM BUG IN-WHICH THIS CAR FOR SOME REASON STALLS. OUR FORD DEALER HAS BEEN CHECKING THE SPARK, FUEL INJECTOR AND OTHER SYSTEMS LOOKING FOR THE STALLING ISSUE. IT SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD STALL ONLY WHEN YOU TE...

Aug 4, 2006 Visibility 88,000 mi

BOTH REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS SYSTEMS HAVE FAILED, WITH NO WARNING, WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE, AND UNLESS IT IS SECURED IN THE FRAME, IT WILL SLIDE DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND STAY THERE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR THAT FAILS IS A FORD (PLASTIC) PART, THAT COSTS OVER $130 A...

Aug 4, 2006 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE SWITCH , REPLACED SWITCH ONE TIME, THE NEXT TIME I HAD TO HAVE THE KEYS REPROGRAMMED ONE TIME AND NOW MY POS IS SITTING ACROSS TOWN WILL NOT CRANK BECAUSE THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. IF I SIT IN THE CAR AND BANG AROUND ON THE KEY WHILE IN THE IGNITION FOR 3 OR 4 HOURS I MIGHT ACC...

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System 113,960 mi

WENT OUT TO START CAR PARKED IN GARAGE AND IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE HE REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE ...

Aug 3, 2006 Electrical System 113,960 mi

WENT OUT TO START CAR PARKED IN GARAGE AND IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE HE REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE ...

Jul 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

EVERY SINGLE DOOR ON MY 2001 FOCUS HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR ON MY CAR THAT IS CURRENTLY OPERATING CORRECTLY, WHICH PROBABLY WON'T LAST LONG. MY TWO FRONT DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. MY REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DRIVERS SID...

Jul 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

EVERY SINGLE DOOR ON MY 2001 FOCUS HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR ON MY CAR THAT IS CURRENTLY OPERATING CORRECTLY, WHICH PROBABLY WON'T LAST LONG. MY TWO FRONT DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. MY REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DRIVERS SID...

Jul 22, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

INSERTED KEY IN IGNITION AND KEY REFUSES TO TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *NM

Jul 22, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

INSERTED KEY IN IGNITION AND KEY REFUSES TO TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *NM

Jul 19, 2006 Electrical System

WHEN WE PULLED UP AT THE STORE THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE; HOWEVER, WHEN WE TRIED TO LEAVE THE STORE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP AND WE COULD NOT START THE CAR. WE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT THINGS (AS IT SAYS IN THE MANUAL) INCLUDING THE MANUAL OVERRIDE ON THE BASE NEXT TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND CHECKING...

Jul 19, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

IGNITION DIDN'T TURN, THE ONLY WAY TO TURN KEY WAS TO BANG AGAINST KEY WITH SCREW DRIVER, PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, SO EVENTUALLY I HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED. MANY FORD FOCUS FORUMS STATE THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM UPON MANY FOCUS'! *NM

Jul 19, 2006 Electrical System

WHEN WE PULLED UP AT THE STORE THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE; HOWEVER, WHEN WE TRIED TO LEAVE THE STORE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP AND WE COULD NOT START THE CAR. WE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT THINGS (AS IT SAYS IN THE MANUAL) INCLUDING THE MANUAL OVERRIDE ON THE BASE NEXT TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND CHECKING...

Jul 19, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

IGNITION DIDN'T TURN, THE ONLY WAY TO TURN KEY WAS TO BANG AGAINST KEY WITH SCREW DRIVER, PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, SO EVENTUALLY I HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED. MANY FORD FOCUS FORUMS STATE THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM UPON MANY FOCUS'! *NM

Jul 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTS SURGING AND LOSING POWER 2 DAYS LATER, VEHICLE STALLS IN LEFT TURN LANE AND CONTINUES AT EVERY STOP(I HAVE TO DOUBLE PEDDLE TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING). FOUND RECALL ON NHTSA WEBSITE TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP HOWEVER, I AM TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FALL UNDER NHTSA: 03V482000. I ...

Jul 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTS SURGING AND LOSING POWER 2 DAYS LATER, VEHICLE STALLS IN LEFT TURN LANE AND CONTINUES AT EVERY STOP(I HAVE TO DOUBLE PEDDLE TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING). FOUND RECALL ON NHTSA WEBSITE TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP HOWEVER, I AM TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FALL UNDER NHTSA: 03V482000. I ...

Jul 14, 2006 Visibility 65,255 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY WHEN MY WIPERS FAILED TO WORK IN THE POURING RAIN. I PULLED OVER AND DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO GET HOME. LUCKILY, FOR ME THE RAIN LET UP ENOUGH FOR ME TO GET HOME. IT IS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE WHEN YOUR DRIVING AND WIPERS GO DEAD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS THA...

Jul 14, 2006 Visibility 65,255 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY WHEN MY WIPERS FAILED TO WORK IN THE POURING RAIN. I PULLED OVER AND DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO GET HOME. LUCKILY, FOR ME THE RAIN LET UP ENOUGH FOR ME TO GET HOME. IT IS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE WHEN YOUR DRIVING AND WIPERS GO DEAD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS THA...

Jul 11, 2006 Electrical System

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN RESPONSE TO HELP ANOTHER PERSON IN ELECTRICAL COMPLAINTS. THE FLICKER YOU HAVE WITH YOUR 2001 FOCUS IS SUPPOSEDLY A GROUND ISSUE TO THE CHASSIS. IT APPEARS TO HAVE FIXED MY PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENTS AND HEADLIGHTS AND ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FLICKERING SPORADICALLY. THE FIX IS PR...

Jul 11, 2006 Electrical System

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN RESPONSE TO HELP ANOTHER PERSON IN ELECTRICAL COMPLAINTS. THE FLICKER YOU HAVE WITH YOUR 2001 FOCUS IS SUPPOSEDLY A GROUND ISSUE TO THE CHASSIS. IT APPEARS TO HAVE FIXED MY PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENTS AND HEADLIGHTS AND ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FLICKERING SPORADICALLY. THE FIX IS PR...

Jul 6, 2006 Electrical System 71,500 mi

THE IGNITION CYLINDER IS A KNOWN FAILURE IN THE 2000-01 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART. THE STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE IS USELESS. THE WORN KEYS SEEM TO WORSEN THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A 12-18 MONTH LIFE S...

Jul 6, 2006 Electrical System 71,500 mi

THE IGNITION CYLINDER IS A KNOWN FAILURE IN THE 2000-01 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART. THE STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE IS USELESS. THE WORN KEYS SEEM TO WORSEN THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A 12-18 MONTH LIFE S...

Jul 1, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS UNDERWAY DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL FILTER. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER THREE TIME IN THE LAST 10,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE CLOGGED WITH BLACK MATERIAL. BELIEVE THIS COULD BE RELATED TO EA02022. THIS LAST TIME MY 17 YR OLD WAS THE DRIVER. *NM

Jul 1, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS UNDERWAY DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL FILTER. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER THREE TIME IN THE LAST 10,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE CLOGGED WITH BLACK MATERIAL. BELIEVE THIS COULD BE RELATED TO EA02022. THIS LAST TIME MY 17 YR OLD WAS THE DRIVER. *NM

Jun 30, 2006 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH - MULTIPLE TIMES - FINALLY HAD LOCKSMITH CHANGE THE IGNITION. *NM

Jun 30, 2006 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH - MULTIPLE TIMES - FINALLY HAD LOCKSMITH CHANGE THE IGNITION. *NM

Jun 28, 2006 Electrical System

FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION SWITCH JAMMED. DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE STARTED. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FORD FOCUS AND THE LOCAL FORD DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AND IT WILL COST $450 FOR THE DEALER...

Jun 28, 2006 Electrical System

FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION SWITCH JAMMED. DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE STARTED. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FORD FOCUS AND THE LOCAL FORD DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AND IT WILL COST $450 FOR THE DEALER...

Jun 19, 2006 Electrical System 56,600 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE SHORTING OUT. INTERIOR LAMPS FLASH AND FLICKER. SIDE MIRRORS WORK SPORADICALLY. HEADLAMPS FLASH AND FLICKER ON OCCASION. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS. *NM

Jun 19, 2006 Electrical System 56,600 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE SHORTING OUT. INTERIOR LAMPS FLASH AND FLICKER. SIDE MIRRORS WORK SPORADICALLY. HEADLAMPS FLASH AND FLICKER ON OCCASION. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS. *NM

Jun 16, 2006 Suspension

BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. *JB

Jun 16, 2006 Suspension

BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. *JB

Jun 14, 2006 Electrical System 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THREE YEARS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, THE IGNITION SWITCH IS BEING REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

Jun 14, 2006 Electrical System 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THREE YEARS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, THE IGNITION SWITCH IS BEING REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

Jun 13, 2006 Electrical System 59,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING AND IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Jun 13, 2006 Electrical System 59,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING AND IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Jun 7, 2006 Equipment

2001 FORD FOCUS AIR CONDITIONING WAS REPAIRED DUE TO LEAK, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR PARTS. *KB ***NAR*** THE EVAPORATOR AND HEATER CORE WAS LEAKING. *JB

Jun 7, 2006 Equipment

2001 FORD FOCUS AIR CONDITIONING WAS REPAIRED DUE TO LEAK, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR PARTS. *KB ***NAR*** THE EVAPORATOR AND HEATER CORE WAS LEAKING. *JB

Jun 1, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE REAR WIPER IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STOPPED WORKING. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT 5 WIRES IN THE WIRING HARNESS GOING INTO THE HATCH LID HAD CRACKED INSULATION AND EXPOSED CONDUCTORS. ONE WIRE WAS COMPLETELY SEVERED. I HAVE USED ELECTRICAL TAPE TO TEMPORARILY RENDER THE SITUATION SAFE UNTIL...

Jun 1, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE REAR WIPER IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STOPPED WORKING. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT 5 WIRES IN THE WIRING HARNESS GOING INTO THE HATCH LID HAD CRACKED INSULATION AND EXPOSED CONDUCTORS. ONE WIRE WAS COMPLETELY SEVERED. I HAVE USED ELECTRICAL TAPE TO TEMPORARILY RENDER THE SITUATION SAFE UNTIL...

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE TURNED OPAQUE AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *JB

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE TURNED OPAQUE AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *JB

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE TURNED OPAQUE AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *JB

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE TURNED OPAQUE AND MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *JB

May 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. MY WIFE AND I WERE ON A CROSS-COUNTRY MOVE FROM MICHIGAN TO ARIZONA. WE WERE IN NEW MEXICO (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT) WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK/PULSE AT 70 MPH, AND THEN THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO STALL. ALL VITAL SYSTEMS WERE FINE. OIL WAS OKAY. WE HAD A LITTLE M...

May 15, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. MY WIFE AND I WERE ON A CROSS-COUNTRY MOVE FROM MICHIGAN TO ARIZONA. WE WERE IN NEW MEXICO (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT) WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK/PULSE AT 70 MPH, AND THEN THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO STALL. ALL VITAL SYSTEMS WERE FINE. OIL WAS OKAY. WE HAD A LITTLE M...

May 8, 2006 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON DROVE FINE ON SATURDAY NIGHT, BUT ON SUNDAY MORNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD GONE HAYWIRE. WHEN I TURNED ON THE IGNITION, NO SOUND CAME FROM THE IGNITION, BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLICKERED ON AN OFF, I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, THE "DOOR OPEN" BELL CAME ON, AND I SMELLED E...

May 8, 2006 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON DROVE FINE ON SATURDAY NIGHT, BUT ON SUNDAY MORNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD GONE HAYWIRE. WHEN I TURNED ON THE IGNITION, NO SOUND CAME FROM THE IGNITION, BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLICKERED ON AN OFF, I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, THE "DOOR OPEN" BELL CAME ON, AND I SMELLED E...

May 5, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

SECOND TIME IGNITION CYLINDER IN 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS LOCKED UP. FIRST LEFT ME STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED IN. TODAY, IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP AGAIN. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW IF THEY WILL PAY FOR IT, BUT THEY'D BETTER. HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF POST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM--WHY ISN'T FORD ADDRESSING THIS...

May 5, 2006 Electrical System 30,000 mi

SECOND TIME IGNITION CYLINDER IN 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS LOCKED UP. FIRST LEFT ME STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED IN. TODAY, IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP AGAIN. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW IF THEY WILL PAY FOR IT, BUT THEY'D BETTER. HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF POST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM--WHY ISN'T FORD ADDRESSING THIS...

Apr 21, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT GO BACK INTO THE IGNITION CYLINDER. *JB

Apr 21, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT GO BACK INTO THE IGNITION CYLINDER. *JB

Apr 18, 2006 Suspension 75,000 mi

YESTERDAY MORNING AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A CLUNK IN THE FRONT END OF MY FORD FOCUS AND WHEN I DROVE THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT. I DROVE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 3 MILES AWAY. AFTER EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM TO THE SERVICE REP HE TOLD ME IT MIGHT BE A SPRING FAILURE THAT IS...

Apr 18, 2006 Suspension 75,000 mi

YESTERDAY MORNING AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A CLUNK IN THE FRONT END OF MY FORD FOCUS AND WHEN I DROVE THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT. I DROVE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 3 MILES AWAY. AFTER EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM TO THE SERVICE REP HE TOLD ME IT MIGHT BE A SPRING FAILURE THAT IS...

Apr 13, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON SE: [XXX] INTERMITTENT PROBLEM: REAR HATCH OPENS WHEN CAR IS STARTED. REAR HATCH CANNOT BE CLOSED WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. WHEN I JIGGLE THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE TOP OF THE HATCH, I HEAR CRACKLING NOISES. EVENTUALLY, AFTER JIGGLING THE HARNESS, I CAN GET THE PROBLEM TO GO AWAY...

Apr 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,484 mi

2001 FOCUS FUEL PUMP FAILED. *TS THE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPT MANAGER SHARED A RECALL WITH THE CONSUMER WHICH WAS GIVEN TO THEM JAN 2004 REGARDING A RECALL OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED THAT RECALL NOT...

Apr 13, 2006 Electrical System 85,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON SE: [XXX] INTERMITTENT PROBLEM: REAR HATCH OPENS WHEN CAR IS STARTED. REAR HATCH CANNOT BE CLOSED WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. WHEN I JIGGLE THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE TOP OF THE HATCH, I HEAR CRACKLING NOISES. EVENTUALLY, AFTER JIGGLING THE HARNESS, I CAN GET THE PROBLEM TO GO AWAY...

Apr 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,484 mi

2001 FOCUS FUEL PUMP FAILED. *TS THE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPT MANAGER SHARED A RECALL WITH THE CONSUMER WHICH WAS GIVEN TO THEM JAN 2004 REGARDING A RECALL OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED THAT RECALL NOT...

Apr 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS I JUST BOUGHT FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER AND 3 OR 4 DAYS LATER THE ENGINE STARTED STALLING OUT OF THE BLUE. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I GOT IT TESTED AND IT SAID CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. I GOT THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES CHA...

Apr 11, 2006 Electrical System 63,000 mi

IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT TO INSERT THEN IGNITION MECHANISM AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. *JB

Apr 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS I JUST BOUGHT FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER AND 3 OR 4 DAYS LATER THE ENGINE STARTED STALLING OUT OF THE BLUE. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I GOT IT TESTED AND IT SAID CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. I GOT THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES CHA...

Apr 11, 2006 Electrical System 63,000 mi

IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT TO INSERT THEN IGNITION MECHANISM AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. *JB

Mar 31, 2006 Structure 232,316 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THREE OF THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE WILL NOT OPEN AND THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Mar 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE WAS BLOCKING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V482000, REGARD...

Mar 31, 2006 Structure 232,316 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THREE OF THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE WILL NOT OPEN AND THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Mar 31, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE WAS BLOCKING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V482000, REGARD...

Mar 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - 23,000 MILES. ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THE PROBLEM IS NOT LOCATED. *JB

Mar 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - 23,000 MILES. ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THE PROBLEM IS NOT LOCATED. *JB

Mar 22, 2006 Wheels 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S REAR WHEEL, THE WHEEL ALSO STARTED WOBBLING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Mar 22, 2006 Wheels 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S REAR WHEEL, THE WHEEL ALSO STARTED WOBBLING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Mar 17, 2006 Electrical System 117,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER DETERMINED THE WIRE JACKETS ON THE WIRE HARNESS AT THE DECK LID, WORE AWAY AND RESULTED IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. IN ADDITION, THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BRACKET WITHIN THE DECK LID ALSO SHORTED OUT, DUE TO THE WIRES BEING BURNED. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 00V411000...

Mar 17, 2006 Electrical System 117,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER DETERMINED THE WIRE JACKETS ON THE WIRE HARNESS AT THE DECK LID, WORE AWAY AND RESULTED IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. IN ADDITION, THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BRACKET WITHIN THE DECK LID ALSO SHORTED OUT, DUE TO THE WIRES BEING BURNED. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 00V411000...

Mar 16, 2006 Electrical System 36,500 mi

WHEN I TRIED TO START MY FORD FOCUS 2001 ZX3 CAR AFTER LEAVING THE POST OFFICE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. I EVENTUALLY FOUND A LOCKSMITH WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION LOCK KEY CYLINDER AT A COST TO ME OF $189.00. WHEN I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. THEY HAD NO RECORD OF RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM B...

Mar 16, 2006 Electrical System 36,500 mi

WHEN I TRIED TO START MY FORD FOCUS 2001 ZX3 CAR AFTER LEAVING THE POST OFFICE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. I EVENTUALLY FOUND A LOCKSMITH WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION LOCK KEY CYLINDER AT A COST TO ME OF $189.00. WHEN I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. THEY HAD NO RECORD OF RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM B...

Mar 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS. AFTER ONE HOUR THE VEHICLE RESTARTS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, CAM, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL SENSOR, FUEL LINE, COIL TECH, AND VACUUM HOSE; HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

Mar 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS. AFTER ONE HOUR THE VEHICLE RESTARTS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, CAM, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL SENSOR, FUEL LINE, COIL TECH, AND VACUUM HOSE; HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

Mar 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS. AFTER ONE HOUR THE VEHICLE RESTARTS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, CAM, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL SENSOR, FUEL LINE, COIL TECH, AND VACUUM HOSE; HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

Mar 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS. AFTER ONE HOUR THE VEHICLE RESTARTS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, CAM, OXYGEN SENSOR, FUEL SENSOR, FUEL LINE, COIL TECH, AND VACUUM HOSE; HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

Mar 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 FORD FOCUS ENGINE STALLING. *JB

Mar 10, 2006 Unknown Or Other

FORD OF OCALA SOLD ME A BIO HAZARD CAR THAT HAS RUINED MY LIFE, MY HEALTH, MY FINANCES, AND POSSIBLY MY FUTURE. THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING, EVER, KNOWING I WAS BEATEN DOWN, SICK AND FORCED INTO DEBT FROM THE LOSSES THIS CAR CAUSED ME. THEY KNEW I COULD NOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, SO THEY, AND THE ATT...

Mar 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 FORD FOCUS ENGINE STALLING. *JB

Mar 10, 2006 Unknown Or Other

FORD OF OCALA SOLD ME A BIO HAZARD CAR THAT HAS RUINED MY LIFE, MY HEALTH, MY FINANCES, AND POSSIBLY MY FUTURE. THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING, EVER, KNOWING I WAS BEATEN DOWN, SICK AND FORCED INTO DEBT FROM THE LOSSES THIS CAR CAUSED ME. THEY KNEW I COULD NOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, SO THEY, AND THE ATT...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System Fire

WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE. LUCKILY, HE PULLED OVER AND SOMEONE STOPPED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY BATTERY CABLES. THESE WERE ALREADY REPLACED BY BELL FORD IN PHOENIX. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND IS STILL WAIT...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System 132,400 mi

AT FIRST, KEY WOULD GO INTO IGNITION ALL THE WAY, BUT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. WOULD HAVE TO TAKE KEY OUT, PUT BACK IN, ETC UNTIL FINALLY IT WOULD TURN. TODAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED, EXCEPT THEN IT WOULDN'T GO IN AT ALL. IT TOOK 10 MINUTES OF JIGGLING IT AROUND FOR IT TO GO IN; NOW, TO GET THE KEY IN...

Mar 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FOCUS FAULTY FDM WAS REPLACED. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HESITATE, SURGE, STUTTER, AND LOSE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, BUT WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED HIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE EXAC...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System Fire

WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE. LUCKILY, HE PULLED OVER AND SOMEONE STOPPED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY BATTERY CABLES. THESE WERE ALREADY REPLACED BY BELL FORD IN PHOENIX. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND IS STILL WAIT...

Mar 3, 2006 Electrical System 132,400 mi

AT FIRST, KEY WOULD GO INTO IGNITION ALL THE WAY, BUT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. WOULD HAVE TO TAKE KEY OUT, PUT BACK IN, ETC UNTIL FINALLY IT WOULD TURN. TODAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED, EXCEPT THEN IT WOULDN'T GO IN AT ALL. IT TOOK 10 MINUTES OF JIGGLING IT AROUND FOR IT TO GO IN; NOW, TO GET THE KEY IN...

Mar 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FOCUS FAULTY FDM WAS REPLACED. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HESITATE, SURGE, STUTTER, AND LOSE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, BUT WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED HIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE EXAC...

Feb 28, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,900 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP THAT WAS ON RECALL PROGRAM NUMBER 03N01 DUE TO HAVING THE VEHICLE STALL ON ME TWICE IN A SINGLE DAY. DEALERSHIP DID REPLACE FUEL PUMP BUT STATED THE STALLING PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE PVC VALVE WAS COLLAPSE AND SHUTTING OFF THE AIR SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. TH...

Feb 28, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,900 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP THAT WAS ON RECALL PROGRAM NUMBER 03N01 DUE TO HAVING THE VEHICLE STALL ON ME TWICE IN A SINGLE DAY. DEALERSHIP DID REPLACE FUEL PUMP BUT STATED THE STALLING PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE PVC VALVE WAS COLLAPSE AND SHUTTING OFF THE AIR SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. TH...

Feb 27, 2006 Electrical System 76,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR DAUGHTER A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ALL THE REVIEWS STATED THAT THE CAR WAS A GOOD, ECONOMICAL, SAFE CAR. WE PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2004. SINCE THE PURCHASE HER STEERING AND IGNITION SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP ON HER TWICE. AFTER READING MANY SITES IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 76,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR DAUGHTER A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ALL THE REVIEWS STATED THAT THE CAR WAS A GOOD, ECONOMICAL, SAFE CAR. WE PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2004. SINCE THE PURCHASE HER STEERING AND IGNITION SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP ON HER TWICE. AFTER READING MANY SITES IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH...

Feb 27, 2006 Electrical System 76,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR DAUGHTER A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ALL THE REVIEWS STATED THAT THE CAR WAS A GOOD, ECONOMICAL, SAFE CAR. WE PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2004. SINCE THE PURCHASE HER STEERING AND IGNITION SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP ON HER TWICE. AFTER READING MANY SITES IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 76,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR DAUGHTER A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ALL THE REVIEWS STATED THAT THE CAR WAS A GOOD, ECONOMICAL, SAFE CAR. WE PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2004. SINCE THE PURCHASE HER STEERING AND IGNITION SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP ON HER TWICE. AFTER READING MANY SITES IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH...

Feb 24, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 130,841 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR OF THE CONSUMER 2001 FOCUS OPENED WHILE DRIVING. *TS THIS IS THE THIRD DOOR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH. THE FIRST DOOR WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE SECOND DOOR (DRIVER'S DOOR) HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE LATCH AND HANDLE. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR T...

Feb 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash

2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER IS PETITIONING THAT ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ON-OFF SWITCH TO DEACTIVATE THE AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING IF THE SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. UPDATE...

Feb 24, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 130,841 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR OF THE CONSUMER 2001 FOCUS OPENED WHILE DRIVING. *TS THIS IS THE THIRD DOOR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH. THE FIRST DOOR WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE SECOND DOOR (DRIVER'S DOOR) HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE LATCH AND HANDLE. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR T...

Feb 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash

2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER IS PETITIONING THAT ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ON-OFF SWITCH TO DEACTIVATE THE AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING IF THE SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. UPDATE...

Feb 23, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION NOT TURNING ON 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE READ A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING A LOT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL FORD BUYER BUT AM CONSIDERING CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT MAKE. *NM

Feb 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IGNITION NOT TURNING ON 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE READ A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING A LOT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL FORD BUYER BUT AM CONSIDERING CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT MAKE. *NM

Feb 23, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION NOT TURNING ON 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE READ A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING A LOT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL FORD BUYER BUT AM CONSIDERING CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT MAKE. *NM

Feb 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IGNITION NOT TURNING ON 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE READ A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING A LOT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL FORD BUYER BUT AM CONSIDERING CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT MAKE. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER ISSUE. 2ND OCCURRENCE KEY WILL NOT TURN AND WHEEL IS LOCKED. WIDESPREAD PROBLEM ON YEAR 2000 AND UP FORD FOCUS. NOT COVER BY THE B.S. EXTENDED WARRANTY. STILL NO RECALL. *JB

Feb 14, 2006 Electrical System 52,530 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THIS OCCURRED A SECOND TIME 30,000 MILES LATER AND THE SAME COMPONENT WAS REPLACED.

Feb 14, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER ISSUE. 2ND OCCURRENCE KEY WILL NOT TURN AND WHEEL IS LOCKED. WIDESPREAD PROBLEM ON YEAR 2000 AND UP FORD FOCUS. NOT COVER BY THE B.S. EXTENDED WARRANTY. STILL NO RECALL. *JB

Feb 14, 2006 Electrical System 52,530 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THIS OCCURRED A SECOND TIME 30,000 MILES LATER AND THE SAME COMPONENT WAS REPLACED.

Feb 13, 2006 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY HAS BEEN HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SINCE I BOUGHT IT. NOW I CAN'T TURN IT AND THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE WRECKER DRIVER AND THE SERVICE PERSON AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE WRECKER DRIVER TOLD ME THAT THEY TOW IN APPROX. 1...

Feb 13, 2006 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY HAS BEEN HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SINCE I BOUGHT IT. NOW I CAN'T TURN IT AND THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE WRECKER DRIVER AND THE SERVICE PERSON AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE WRECKER DRIVER TOLD ME THAT THEY TOW IN APPROX. 1...

Feb 11, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. BROUGHT TO GARAGE AND HAD TO GET IT REPLACED... AT A COST OF OVER $190.00. NOW, ONLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER AND MIDDLE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LATCHING AT ALL. MY CHILDREN USE THESE BELTS FOR THEIR BOOSTER SEATS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND A...

Feb 11, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. BROUGHT TO GARAGE AND HAD TO GET IT REPLACED... AT A COST OF OVER $190.00. NOW, ONLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER AND MIDDLE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LATCHING AT ALL. MY CHILDREN USE THESE BELTS FOR THEIR BOOSTER SEATS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND A...

Feb 11, 2006 Electrical System

MY MOTHERS 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH IT LOCKING UP. AFTER CHECKING THE WEB I FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD FOCUS BUT FORD DOESN'T SEEM TO THINK SO. I NOW HAD TO BUY THE PART AND FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO INSTALL BECAUSE IT WOULD BE 3 WEEKS...

Feb 11, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. BROUGHT TO GARAGE AND HAD TO GET IT REPLACED... AT A COST OF OVER $190.00. NOW, ONLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER AND MIDDLE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LATCHING AT ALL. MY CHILDREN USE THESE BELTS FOR THEIR BOOSTER SEATS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND A...

Feb 11, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. BROUGHT TO GARAGE AND HAD TO GET IT REPLACED... AT A COST OF OVER $190.00. NOW, ONLY ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER AND MIDDLE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LATCHING AT ALL. MY CHILDREN USE THESE BELTS FOR THEIR BOOSTER SEATS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND A...

Feb 11, 2006 Electrical System

MY MOTHERS 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH IT LOCKING UP. AFTER CHECKING THE WEB I FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD FOCUS BUT FORD DOESN'T SEEM TO THINK SO. I NOW HAD TO BUY THE PART AND FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO INSTALL BECAUSE IT WOULD BE 3 WEEKS...

Feb 8, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. INSERT KEY BUT IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL!*JB

Feb 8, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS. INSERT KEY BUT IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL!*JB

Jan 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,871 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS Z3 COOLING LOW SPEED FAN SYSTEM RESISTOR FAILURE, HOT LEAD WIRE IN PLASTIC SHIELDING MELTED , INSULATION MELTED FROM SOCKET TO SOURCE SOCKET. CONTACTS OVERHEATED/MELTED, CIRCUIT'S FUSE DID NOT BLOW. HIGH SPEED FAN CONTINUES TO OPERATE WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON. CAR OVERHE...

Jan 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,871 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS Z3 COOLING LOW SPEED FAN SYSTEM RESISTOR FAILURE, HOT LEAD WIRE IN PLASTIC SHIELDING MELTED , INSULATION MELTED FROM SOCKET TO SOURCE SOCKET. CONTACTS OVERHEATED/MELTED, CIRCUIT'S FUSE DID NOT BLOW. HIGH SPEED FAN CONTINUES TO OPERATE WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON. CAR OVERHE...

Jan 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN FOLLOWING BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND TURNING OF ROTORS; AT HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWO TIMES, WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON EACH SET OF TIRES; IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED - I COULD GET THE KEY INTO...

Jan 27, 2006 Electrical System 41,000 mi

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN FOLLOWING BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND TURNING OF ROTORS; AT HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWO TIMES, WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON EACH SET OF TIRES; IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED - I COULD GET THE KEY INTO...

Jan 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN FOLLOWING BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND TURNING OF ROTORS; AT HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWO TIMES, WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON EACH SET OF TIRES; IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED - I COULD GET THE KEY INTO...

Jan 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN FOLLOWING BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND TURNING OF ROTORS; AT HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWO TIMES, WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON EACH SET OF TIRES; IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED - I COULD GET THE KEY INTO...

Jan 27, 2006 Electrical System 41,000 mi

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN FOLLOWING BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND TURNING OF ROTORS; AT HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWO TIMES, WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON EACH SET OF TIRES; IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED - I COULD GET THE KEY INTO...

Jan 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN FOLLOWING BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND TURNING OF ROTORS; AT HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TWO TIMES, WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON EACH SET OF TIRES; IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED - I COULD GET THE KEY INTO...

Jan 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BRACKET FELL OFF AND WORE BRAKE LINE IN TWO NO WARNING. BRAKES FAILED ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH. NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF PROBLEM, TOTAL BRAKE LOSS. 2001 FORD FOCUS 120000 MILES. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO THIS FAILURE.*AK

Jan 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BRACKET FELL OFF AND WORE BRAKE LINE IN TWO NO WARNING. BRAKES FAILED ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH. NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF PROBLEM, TOTAL BRAKE LOSS. 2001 FORD FOCUS 120000 MILES. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO THIS FAILURE.*AK

Jan 20, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK UP- I DO NOT KNOW WHAT LED TO THE LOCK UP. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED MY EMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OUT A FEW DAYS LATER. I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK UP... PLEASE RECALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB

Jan 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS AND THIS OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, #03V482000, FOR THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. THE...

Jan 20, 2006 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK UP- I DO NOT KNOW WHAT LED TO THE LOCK UP. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED MY EMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OUT A FEW DAYS LATER. I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK UP... PLEASE RECALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB

Jan 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS AND THIS OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, #03V482000, FOR THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. THE...

Jan 11, 2006 Suspension 38,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING ON BUMPY ROAD CONDITIONS T A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE STABILIZER BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE PIVOT JOINT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STABILIZER BAR. *A...

Jan 11, 2006 Suspension 38,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING ON BUMPY ROAD CONDITIONS T A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE STABILIZER BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE PIVOT JOINT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STABILIZER BAR. *A...

Jan 10, 2006 Electrical System

WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHARGE 156.00 AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ROTORS WERE BROKEN AND NEED SHOE/PAD TO BE REPLACED. AND CAR NOT TO BE DRIVEN. TOTAL AMOUNT 571.00. CALLED NEXT MORNING TO CANCEL WORK BECAUSE I DECIDED TO T...

Jan 10, 2006 Tires

WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHARGE 156.00 AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ROTORS WERE BROKEN AND NEED SHOE/PAD TO BE REPLACED. AND CAR NOT TO BE DRIVEN. TOTAL AMOUNT 571.00. CALLED NEXT MORNING TO CANCEL WORK BECAUSE I DECIDED TO T...

Jan 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHARGE 156.00 AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ROTORS WERE BROKEN AND NEED SHOE/PAD TO BE REPLACED. AND CAR NOT TO BE DRIVEN. TOTAL AMOUNT 571.00. CALLED NEXT MORNING TO CANCEL WORK BECAUSE I DECIDED TO T...

Jan 10, 2006 Electrical System

WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHARGE 156.00 AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ROTORS WERE BROKEN AND NEED SHOE/PAD TO BE REPLACED. AND CAR NOT TO BE DRIVEN. TOTAL AMOUNT 571.00. CALLED NEXT MORNING TO CANCEL WORK BECAUSE I DECIDED TO T...

Jan 10, 2006 Tires

WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHARGE 156.00 AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ROTORS WERE BROKEN AND NEED SHOE/PAD TO BE REPLACED. AND CAR NOT TO BE DRIVEN. TOTAL AMOUNT 571.00. CALLED NEXT MORNING TO CANCEL WORK BECAUSE I DECIDED TO T...

Jan 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHARGE 156.00 AND ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ROTORS WERE BROKEN AND NEED SHOE/PAD TO BE REPLACED. AND CAR NOT TO BE DRIVEN. TOTAL AMOUNT 571.00. CALLED NEXT MORNING TO CANCEL WORK BECAUSE I DECIDED TO T...

Jan 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUST DRIVING TO THE BANK AND THE CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AS IF IT WAS LOSING POWER WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. I HAVE REPLACED THE AIR FILTER AND THE FUEL FILTER. I CHECKED ALL FUSES. WHEN BRAKING I HAVE TO HAVE ONE FOOT ON BRAKE AND OTHER ON GAS TO GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS SO IT DOESNT STAL...

Jan 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUST DRIVING TO THE BANK AND THE CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AS IF IT WAS LOSING POWER WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. I HAVE REPLACED THE AIR FILTER AND THE FUEL FILTER. I CHECKED ALL FUSES. WHEN BRAKING I HAVE TO HAVE ONE FOOT ON BRAKE AND OTHER ON GAS TO GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS SO IT DOESNT STAL...

Dec 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT I PURCHASED IN NOV. OF 2001. I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR STARTING ABOUT 2 YRS AGO. I HAVE REPLACED FUEL FILTER, SPARK PLUGS ETC ASSUMING THESE WERE THE CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, I WAS DRIVING ON I-90 IN NEW YORK STATE WHEN T...

Dec 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT I PURCHASED IN NOV. OF 2001. I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR STARTING ABOUT 2 YRS AGO. I HAVE REPLACED FUEL FILTER, SPARK PLUGS ETC ASSUMING THESE WERE THE CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, I WAS DRIVING ON I-90 IN NEW YORK STATE WHEN T...

Dec 27, 2005 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW AND ONLY HAVE ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON IT (I LIVE IN THE CITY AND I DON'T DRIVE THAT MUCH). OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS, THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FOCUS IS STARTING TO FAIL. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS AND AFTER READING ALL THE PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET AM WONDERING WHY NO ONE HA...

Dec 27, 2005 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH BUMPERS CRACKED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT NO OTHER M...

Dec 27, 2005 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW AND ONLY HAVE ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON IT (I LIVE IN THE CITY AND I DON'T DRIVE THAT MUCH). OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS, THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FOCUS IS STARTING TO FAIL. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS AND AFTER READING ALL THE PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET AM WONDERING WHY NO ONE HA...

Dec 27, 2005 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH BUMPERS CRACKED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT NO OTHER M...

Dec 18, 2005 Electrical System 57,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKING UP. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, HOWEVER, IT IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH A LITTLE COAXING. THE FIRST TIME IT ...

Dec 18, 2005 Electrical System 57,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKING UP. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, HOWEVER, IT IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH A LITTLE COAXING. THE FIRST TIME IT ...

Dec 15, 2005 Seat Belts 70,006 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKED INTO POSITION WHILE SECURING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE WHEN SHE TRIED TO UNLOCK IT. THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT TO GET THE CHILD OUT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THE CHILD SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES BECAUSE...

Dec 15, 2005 Electrical System 27,500 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR THE PAST 4 PLUS YEARS. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AND TODAY THE IGNITION ASSEMBLY BROKE. I LOOKED THIS UP ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. FOR A FACT THE PARTS PERSON AT BAYTOWN FORD EVEN STATED THAT THI...

Dec 15, 2005 Seat Belts 70,006 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKED INTO POSITION WHILE SECURING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE WHEN SHE TRIED TO UNLOCK IT. THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT TO GET THE CHILD OUT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THE CHILD SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES BECAUSE...

Dec 15, 2005 Electrical System 27,500 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR THE PAST 4 PLUS YEARS. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AND TODAY THE IGNITION ASSEMBLY BROKE. I LOOKED THIS UP ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. FOR A FACT THE PARTS PERSON AT BAYTOWN FORD EVEN STATED THAT THI...

Dec 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEM. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WHICH SHE HAS NOT DONE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TURNING LIGHTS WERE NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION WH...

Dec 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEM. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WHICH SHE HAS NOT DONE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TURNING LIGHTS WERE NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION WH...

Dec 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEM. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WHICH SHE HAS NOT DONE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TURNING LIGHTS WERE NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION WH...

Dec 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEM. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WHICH SHE HAS NOT DONE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TURNING LIGHTS WERE NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION WH...

Dec 12, 2005 Electrical System

FORD FOCUS IGNITION WON'T TURN. *NM

Dec 12, 2005 Electrical System

FORD FOCUS IGNITION WON'T TURN. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WOULD NOT TURN TO UNLOCK THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Dec 6, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WOULD NOT TURN TO UNLOCK THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Nov 29, 2005 Equipment

2001 FORD FOCUS WORE THROUGH AN AIR CONDITIONING HOSE. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE WAS DESIGNED POORLY. IT HANGS DOWN BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRES AND IF THE TIRES COME UP AGAINST A CURB, IT SMASHES THE HOSE INTO THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY. NOT ONLY THAT, I...

Nov 29, 2005 Equipment

2001 FORD FOCUS WORE THROUGH AN AIR CONDITIONING HOSE. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE WAS DESIGNED POORLY. IT HANGS DOWN BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRES AND IF THE TIRES COME UP AGAINST A CURB, IT SMASHES THE HOSE INTO THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY. NOT ONLY THAT, I...

Nov 18, 2005 Electrical System 39,700 mi

KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION SWITCH; DEALER HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE THE TUMBLERS WERE WORN OUT; THE CAR IS ONLY 4 YRS OLD AND HAS 39K MILES! DEALER REFUSED TO COVER CHARGES. *JB

Nov 18, 2005 Electrical System 39,700 mi

KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION SWITCH; DEALER HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE THE TUMBLERS WERE WORN OUT; THE CAR IS ONLY 4 YRS OLD AND HAS 39K MILES! DEALER REFUSED TO COVER CHARGES. *JB

Nov 17, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 17, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 15, 2005 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BROKE. I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO PICK IT UP. UPON RESEARCHING THIS FURTHER, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WHAT'S THE DEAL?!? *NM

Nov 15, 2005 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BROKE. I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO PICK IT UP. UPON RESEARCHING THIS FURTHER, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WHAT'S THE DEAL?!? *NM

Nov 14, 2005 Seats

THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING WRITTEN TO INFORM NHTSA ABOUT A POTENTIAL FAILURE I BELIEVE THAT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS 4 DOOR HAS LINGERING ABOUT IN IT. THE POTENTIAL FAILURE IS THE BACK SEAT BOTTOM (THE PART YOUR REAR END SITS ON) DOES NOT CATCH ON THE THREE LIP EDGES ATTACHED TO THE CAR BODY. THE METAL BASE...

Nov 14, 2005 Seats

THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING WRITTEN TO INFORM NHTSA ABOUT A POTENTIAL FAILURE I BELIEVE THAT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS 4 DOOR HAS LINGERING ABOUT IN IT. THE POTENTIAL FAILURE IS THE BACK SEAT BOTTOM (THE PART YOUR REAR END SITS ON) DOES NOT CATCH ON THE THREE LIP EDGES ATTACHED TO THE CAR BODY. THE METAL BASE...

Nov 10, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHICH CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO ABANDON HER CAR IN AN UNAUTHORIZED PARKING LOT AT HER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOR WHICH SHE WAS TICKETED. WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR, A 2001 FORD FOCUS, TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INVESTIGATION, WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER, THIS ISSUE IS RAMPANT ...

Nov 10, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WE HAVE READ SEVERAL ARTICLES CONCERNING THE FORD FOCUS 2000 AND AN APPARENT DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF DISGRUNTLED FOCUS OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE INCONVENIENCE ASSOCIATED WITH IN SOME CASES MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH OFTEN TIMES LEFT THEM STR...

Nov 10, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHICH CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO ABANDON HER CAR IN AN UNAUTHORIZED PARKING LOT AT HER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOR WHICH SHE WAS TICKETED. WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR, A 2001 FORD FOCUS, TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INVESTIGATION, WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER, THIS ISSUE IS RAMPANT ...

Nov 10, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WE HAVE READ SEVERAL ARTICLES CONCERNING THE FORD FOCUS 2000 AND AN APPARENT DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF DISGRUNTLED FOCUS OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE INCONVENIENCE ASSOCIATED WITH IN SOME CASES MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH OFTEN TIMES LEFT THEM STR...

Nov 8, 2005 Electrical System 76,000 mi

THE IGNITION ON THE FORD FOCUS 2001 LX KEEPS "STICKING". THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. THE IGNITION WILL NOT MOVE GIVING THE APPEARANCE OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEING LOCKED BUT THE STEERING WHEEL STILL MOVES, ITS THE IGNITION THAT WON'T ELIMINATE IT BEING LOCKING PROBL...

Nov 8, 2005 Electrical System 76,000 mi

THE IGNITION ON THE FORD FOCUS 2001 LX KEEPS "STICKING". THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. THE IGNITION WILL NOT MOVE GIVING THE APPEARANCE OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEING LOCKED BUT THE STEERING WHEEL STILL MOVES, ITS THE IGNITION THAT WON'T ELIMINATE IT BEING LOCKING PROBL...

Nov 2, 2005 Electrical System 59,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ON OCTOBER 31, 2005, I NOTICED THAT MY CAR KEY WOULD NOT FIT INTO MY IGNITION ALL THE WAY AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN. MY STEERING WHEEL IS ALSO LOCKED IN PLACE. THERE WERE NO PRECEDING SYMPTOMS TO WARN ME OF THIS FAILURE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD COMPANY, WHICH EXPE...

Nov 2, 2005 Electrical System 59,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. ON OCTOBER 31, 2005, I NOTICED THAT MY CAR KEY WOULD NOT FIT INTO MY IGNITION ALL THE WAY AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN. MY STEERING WHEEL IS ALSO LOCKED IN PLACE. THERE WERE NO PRECEDING SYMPTOMS TO WARN ME OF THIS FAILURE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD COMPANY, WHICH EXPE...

Oct 31, 2005 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HER HEAD, AND WHEN SHE DID SO, THE AIR BAGS THEN DEPLOYED. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ...

Oct 31, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THE IGNITION IS LOCKED UP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE FOR POSSIBLE REMEDIES, I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCHES ON MY MODEL CAR DATING BACK FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THE STANDARD RATE FOR THESE REPAIRS SEEMS TO BE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $350 WHICH T...

Oct 31, 2005 Electrical System 35,000 mi

POORLY DESIGNED IGNITION CYLINDERS. THIS CAUSES THE TUMBLERS TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOCK-UP OF THE IGNITION. THE OWNER CANNOT TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND AS A RESULT, HAS TO BE TOWED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDERS IN THE 2000 AND 2001 FOCUS WERE THE EUROPEAN DESIGN. I HAVE HAD...

Oct 31, 2005 Equipment 35,000 mi

POORLY DESIGNED IGNITION CYLINDERS. THIS CAUSES THE TUMBLERS TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOCK-UP OF THE IGNITION. THE OWNER CANNOT TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND AS A RESULT, HAS TO BE TOWED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDERS IN THE 2000 AND 2001 FOCUS WERE THE EUROPEAN DESIGN. I HAVE HAD...

Oct 31, 2005 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HER HEAD, AND WHEN SHE DID SO, THE AIR BAGS THEN DEPLOYED. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ...

Oct 31, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THE IGNITION IS LOCKED UP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE FOR POSSIBLE REMEDIES, I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCHES ON MY MODEL CAR DATING BACK FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THE STANDARD RATE FOR THESE REPAIRS SEEMS TO BE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $350 WHICH T...

Oct 31, 2005 Electrical System 35,000 mi

POORLY DESIGNED IGNITION CYLINDERS. THIS CAUSES THE TUMBLERS TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOCK-UP OF THE IGNITION. THE OWNER CANNOT TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND AS A RESULT, HAS TO BE TOWED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDERS IN THE 2000 AND 2001 FOCUS WERE THE EUROPEAN DESIGN. I HAVE HAD...

Oct 31, 2005 Equipment 35,000 mi

POORLY DESIGNED IGNITION CYLINDERS. THIS CAUSES THE TUMBLERS TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOCK-UP OF THE IGNITION. THE OWNER CANNOT TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND AS A RESULT, HAS TO BE TOWED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDERS IN THE 2000 AND 2001 FOCUS WERE THE EUROPEAN DESIGN. I HAVE HAD...

Oct 22, 2005 Electrical System 149,148 mi

KEY STARTED GETTING HARD TO INSERT INTO IGNITION SWITCH. KEY WOULDN'T TURN OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE, BUT ALWAYS MANAGED TO WIGGLE IT TO GET IT STARTED. IT FINALLY FAILED COMPLETELY RESULTING IN A MISSED DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR MY 69 YEAR OLD MOTHER. MATTHEWS FORD IN ASHEVILLE, NC SAYS THAT THIS...

Oct 22, 2005 Electrical System 149,148 mi

KEY STARTED GETTING HARD TO INSERT INTO IGNITION SWITCH. KEY WOULDN'T TURN OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE, BUT ALWAYS MANAGED TO WIGGLE IT TO GET IT STARTED. IT FINALLY FAILED COMPLETELY RESULTING IN A MISSED DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR MY 69 YEAR OLD MOTHER. MATTHEWS FORD IN ASHEVILLE, NC SAYS THAT THIS...

Oct 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL PROGRAM ON THE 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT I OWN WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED OF IN WRITING BY LETTER. (03N01) THE LETTER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IF THE CAR IS EXHIBITING STALLING, SPUTTERING, CUTTING OFF, ETC. MY CAR DID ALL OF THOSE THINGS. THE LETTER ALS...

Oct 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL PROGRAM ON THE 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT I OWN WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED OF IN WRITING BY LETTER. (03N01) THE LETTER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IF THE CAR IS EXHIBITING STALLING, SPUTTERING, CUTTING OFF, ETC. MY CAR DID ALL OF THOSE THINGS. THE LETTER ALS...

Oct 19, 2005 Suspension 63,564 mi

DT: THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A NOISE FROM THE REAR END. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER OVER THE PAST WEEK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER, WHO NOTED THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN IN 2003 ON A CUSTOMER SATISFACTIO...

Oct 19, 2005 Suspension 63,564 mi

DT: THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A NOISE FROM THE REAR END. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER OVER THE PAST WEEK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER, WHO NOTED THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN IN 2003 ON A CUSTOMER SATISFACTIO...

Oct 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON ON 10/14/05 WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HE SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS LEFT ARM, FROM WRIST TO ELBOW, DUE TO THE AIRBAG CHEMICALS VENTING IN AN IMPROPER WAY. HE IS BEING TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN FOR HI...

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS' IGNITION CYLINDER STRIPPED AND BROKE. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FOCUS'. I FEEL THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS BE MADE. *NM

Oct 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON ON 10/14/05 WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HE SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS LEFT ARM, FROM WRIST TO ELBOW, DUE TO THE AIRBAG CHEMICALS VENTING IN AN IMPROPER WAY. HE IS BEING TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN FOR HI...

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS' IGNITION CYLINDER STRIPPED AND BROKE. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FOCUS'. I FEEL THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS BE MADE. *NM

Oct 17, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. . HE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE STALLED FOUR TIMES. THERE WAS HESITATION AND A VI...

Oct 17, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. . HE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE STALLED FOUR TIMES. THERE WAS HESITATION AND A VI...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER IN 2001 FORD FOCUS IS COMPLETELY FROZEN. THE CAR IS UNABLE TO BE STARTED WITH ANY KEYS. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. I HAVE NOTED MANY INSTANCES, VIA RESEARCH, OF THIS HAPPENING WITH FOCUS', AND AM DEEPLY DISTURBED THAT FORD HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION. ...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS STUCK IGNITION. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET I FIND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS AND SOME PEOPLE IT HAPPEDED TO SEVERAL TIMES. MY COMPLAINT - WHY HASN'T FORD BEEN FORCED TO RECAL AND FIX THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THE 2000-2001 FOCUS ( THEY FIXED PROBLEM FOR LATER YEARS).

Oct 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE, HIGHLY INCREASED RUNNING NOISE, ENGINE HESITATION THAT AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK FAILURE: I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW HEAD THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED A NEW ONE AND IT WO...

Oct 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE, HIGHLY INCREASED RUNNING NOISE, ENGINE HESITATION THAT AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK FAILURE: I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW HEAD THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED A NEW ONE AND IT WO...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER IN 2001 FORD FOCUS IS COMPLETELY FROZEN. THE CAR IS UNABLE TO BE STARTED WITH ANY KEYS. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. I HAVE NOTED MANY INSTANCES, VIA RESEARCH, OF THIS HAPPENING WITH FOCUS', AND AM DEEPLY DISTURBED THAT FORD HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION. ...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS STUCK IGNITION. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET I FIND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS AND SOME PEOPLE IT HAPPEDED TO SEVERAL TIMES. MY COMPLAINT - WHY HASN'T FORD BEEN FORCED TO RECAL AND FIX THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THE 2000-2001 FOCUS ( THEY FIXED PROBLEM FOR LATER YEARS).

Oct 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE, HIGHLY INCREASED RUNNING NOISE, ENGINE HESITATION THAT AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK FAILURE: I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW HEAD THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED A NEW ONE AND IT WO...

Oct 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE, HIGHLY INCREASED RUNNING NOISE, ENGINE HESITATION THAT AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK FAILURE: I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW HEAD THAT FORD HAD REDESIGNED A NEW ONE AND IT WO...

Oct 12, 2005 Electrical System Crash 70,000 mi

DT CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE BATTERY CABLES AND THE RECALL REPAIRS WAS DONE ON MAY 21, 2003, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND IT CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO REAR END CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 12, 2005. CONSUMER STATED THAT HER HUSBAND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY CABLE...

Oct 12, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,028 mi

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE HOME EARLY IN THE MORNING OF THE 12TH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK, AND THEN THE SOUND OF SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO SEE MY GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OUT AND WAS BEING DRAGGED UNDER THE CAR. ANOTHER CAR PULLED UP BEHIND ME BECAUSE HE HAD SEEN SPARKS COMING FROM THE...

Oct 12, 2005 Structure

DT: 2001 FORD FOCUS - THE CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 05S27 CONCERNING CORROSION OF THE REAR DOORS IN MARCH 2005. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS RECALL DID NOT AFFECT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A HATCH BACK CAR. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID THE ...

Oct 12, 2005 Electrical System Crash 70,000 mi

DT CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE BATTERY CABLES AND THE RECALL REPAIRS WAS DONE ON MAY 21, 2003, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND IT CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO REAR END CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 12, 2005. CONSUMER STATED THAT HER HUSBAND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY CABLE...

Oct 12, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,028 mi

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE HOME EARLY IN THE MORNING OF THE 12TH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK, AND THEN THE SOUND OF SOMETHING DRAGGING UNDER MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO SEE MY GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OUT AND WAS BEING DRAGGED UNDER THE CAR. ANOTHER CAR PULLED UP BEHIND ME BECAUSE HE HAD SEEN SPARKS COMING FROM THE...

Oct 12, 2005 Structure

DT: 2001 FORD FOCUS - THE CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 05S27 CONCERNING CORROSION OF THE REAR DOORS IN MARCH 2005. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS RECALL DID NOT AFFECT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A HATCH BACK CAR. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID THE ...

Oct 11, 2005 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS PROBLEMS PROBLEM 1 - IN THE PAST, WHENEVER I WOULD TRANSITION BETWEEN FREEWAYS, MY CAR WOULD BEGIN TO STALL. I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN FOR AT LEAST 10 - 15 SECONDS. IT HAPPENED MOSTLY ON A CIRCULAR ON RAMP. AND I THINK THIS PROBLEM LEAD TO THE NEXT ISSUE. ...

Oct 11, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS PROBLEMS PROBLEM 1 - IN THE PAST, WHENEVER I WOULD TRANSITION BETWEEN FREEWAYS, MY CAR WOULD BEGIN TO STALL. I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN FOR AT LEAST 10 - 15 SECONDS. IT HAPPENED MOSTLY ON A CIRCULAR ON RAMP. AND I THINK THIS PROBLEM LEAD TO THE NEXT ISSUE. ...

Oct 11, 2005 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS PROBLEMS PROBLEM 1 - IN THE PAST, WHENEVER I WOULD TRANSITION BETWEEN FREEWAYS, MY CAR WOULD BEGIN TO STALL. I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN FOR AT LEAST 10 - 15 SECONDS. IT HAPPENED MOSTLY ON A CIRCULAR ON RAMP. AND I THINK THIS PROBLEM LEAD TO THE NEXT ISSUE. ...

Oct 11, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS PROBLEMS PROBLEM 1 - IN THE PAST, WHENEVER I WOULD TRANSITION BETWEEN FREEWAYS, MY CAR WOULD BEGIN TO STALL. I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN FOR AT LEAST 10 - 15 SECONDS. IT HAPPENED MOSTLY ON A CIRCULAR ON RAMP. AND I THINK THIS PROBLEM LEAD TO THE NEXT ISSUE. ...

Oct 8, 2005 Suspension 80,000 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING SNAPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR PREVIOUS ISSUE INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE BREAKAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT LEADING TO REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME PART BREAK ON MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN BUT FORD ...

Oct 8, 2005 Suspension 80,000 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING SNAPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR PREVIOUS ISSUE INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE BREAKAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT LEADING TO REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME PART BREAK ON MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN BUT FORD ...

Oct 8, 2005 Suspension 80,000 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING SNAPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR PREVIOUS ISSUE INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE BREAKAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT LEADING TO REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME PART BREAK ON MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN BUT FORD ...

Oct 8, 2005 Suspension 80,000 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING SNAPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR PREVIOUS ISSUE INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE BREAKAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT LEADING TO REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME PART BREAK ON MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN BUT FORD ...

Oct 6, 2005 Visibility 29,370 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED IN 3-03 WINDSHIELD CRACKED. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED. IT WAS STILL LEAKING, AND HE TOOK IT BACK AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED IT AGAIN. BUT, IT WAS STILL LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED IT A THIRD TIME. IT CONTINUED TO LEAK. IN 4-03 THE DEALER, WHER...

Oct 6, 2005 Visibility 29,370 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED IN 3-03 WINDSHIELD CRACKED. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED. IT WAS STILL LEAKING, AND HE TOOK IT BACK AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED IT AGAIN. BUT, IT WAS STILL LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED IT A THIRD TIME. IT CONTINUED TO LEAK. IN 4-03 THE DEALER, WHER...

Oct 5, 2005 Electrical System 20,585 mi

CONSUMER IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN. *TX THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AND EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE TO BE RE-CODED. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Electrical System 20,585 mi

CONSUMER IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN. *TX THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP AND EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE TO BE RE-CODED. *JB

Oct 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash 52,000 mi

(1) AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN GOING OUT A FEW DAYS BEFORE ACCIDENT. (2) IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT CAUSE IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RELEASE CLUTCH AND BUMP IN TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ADDITIONALLY AIRBAG CAUSED 2ND DEGREE...

Oct 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash 52,000 mi

(1) AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN GOING OUT A FEW DAYS BEFORE ACCIDENT. (2) IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT CAUSE IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RELEASE CLUTCH AND BUMP IN TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ADDITIONALLY AIRBAG CAUSED 2ND DEGREE...

Sep 27, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING IN VARIOUS INCLINES OR DECLINE MY CAR CHOKES AND HESITATES AS IF IT HAS WATER IN THE GAS LINE OR THE FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGED. IT STARTS TO JERK AND SPUTTER AND REFUSES TO ACCELERATE IF I PUSH ON THE PEDAL INSTEAD IT CHOKES OUT. EITHER THE CAR DIES RIGHT THERE OR I MANAGE TO PULL I...

Sep 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING IN VARIOUS INCLINES OR DECLINE MY CAR CHOKES AND HESITATES AS IF IT HAS WATER IN THE GAS LINE OR THE FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGED. IT STARTS TO JERK AND SPUTTER AND REFUSES TO ACCELERATE IF I PUSH ON THE PEDAL INSTEAD IT CHOKES OUT. EITHER THE CAR DIES RIGHT THERE OR I MANAGE TO PULL I...

Sep 27, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING IN VARIOUS INCLINES OR DECLINE MY CAR CHOKES AND HESITATES AS IF IT HAS WATER IN THE GAS LINE OR THE FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGED. IT STARTS TO JERK AND SPUTTER AND REFUSES TO ACCELERATE IF I PUSH ON THE PEDAL INSTEAD IT CHOKES OUT. EITHER THE CAR DIES RIGHT THERE OR I MANAGE TO PULL I...

Sep 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING IN VARIOUS INCLINES OR DECLINE MY CAR CHOKES AND HESITATES AS IF IT HAS WATER IN THE GAS LINE OR THE FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGED. IT STARTS TO JERK AND SPUTTER AND REFUSES TO ACCELERATE IF I PUSH ON THE PEDAL INSTEAD IT CHOKES OUT. EITHER THE CAR DIES RIGHT THERE OR I MANAGE TO PULL I...

Sep 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. WENT BACK AND FORTH EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO DIE. THIS HAPPENED AT ALL SPEEDS. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT RESTART EASILY. IT MAY TAKE 20-30 MINUTES TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...

Sep 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND THERE IS AN EXHAUST TUBE THAT RUNS OFF THE RIGHT SIDE (LOOKING FROM THE FRONT) OF THE MANIFOLD WHICH BROKE FROM RUSTING. I SEARCHED SOME FORUMS ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60000 MILES ON IT SO I DON'T BELIEVE IT SH...

Sep 22, 2005 Power Train 47,100 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED DUE TO FAILED/DEFECTIVE WELD, LEADING TO DAMAGE TO CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. WELD SHOWED INDICATION OF INSUFFICIENT HEAT PENETRATION. DEFECTIVE PART SHOULD HAVE NOT PASSED QUALITY INSPECTION. DEFECTIVE PART AVAILABLE. CAR STRANDED IN GEAR. *NM

Sep 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. WENT BACK AND FORTH EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO DIE. THIS HAPPENED AT ALL SPEEDS. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT RESTART EASILY. IT MAY TAKE 20-30 MINUTES TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...

Sep 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND THERE IS AN EXHAUST TUBE THAT RUNS OFF THE RIGHT SIDE (LOOKING FROM THE FRONT) OF THE MANIFOLD WHICH BROKE FROM RUSTING. I SEARCHED SOME FORUMS ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60000 MILES ON IT SO I DON'T BELIEVE IT SH...

Sep 22, 2005 Power Train 47,100 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED DUE TO FAILED/DEFECTIVE WELD, LEADING TO DAMAGE TO CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. WELD SHOWED INDICATION OF INSUFFICIENT HEAT PENETRATION. DEFECTIVE PART SHOULD HAVE NOT PASSED QUALITY INSPECTION. DEFECTIVE PART AVAILABLE. CAR STRANDED IN GEAR. *NM

Sep 20, 2005 Electrical System

LAST 2 YEARS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION AND TURNING IT. I HAVE HAD TO JIGGLE IT AND PUSH IT IN. I GOT STRANDED AT WORK BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT GO IN THE IGNITION AND TURN. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IGNITION CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED COSTING ME $392.00 FOR THE PAR...

Sep 20, 2005 Electrical System 41,407 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT PERMIT THE CAR TO START. THE SWITCH (XS4Z-11582-AC CVR ASY AUX FL) HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, ONCE AT 41,407 MILES AND AGAIN AT 57,834 MILES. THE DEALER AND AAA PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY TO THE STRANDED DRIVER, WHICH IS "WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, HIT IT HARD WITH A...

Sep 20, 2005 Electrical System

LAST 2 YEARS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION AND TURNING IT. I HAVE HAD TO JIGGLE IT AND PUSH IT IN. I GOT STRANDED AT WORK BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT GO IN THE IGNITION AND TURN. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IGNITION CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED COSTING ME $392.00 FOR THE PAR...

Sep 20, 2005 Electrical System 41,407 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT PERMIT THE CAR TO START. THE SWITCH (XS4Z-11582-AC CVR ASY AUX FL) HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, ONCE AT 41,407 MILES AND AGAIN AT 57,834 MILES. THE DEALER AND AAA PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY TO THE STRANDED DRIVER, WHICH IS "WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, HIT IT HARD WITH A...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 47,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX. THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , AND WHEN THE CONTACT GOT THE BILL IT WAS $500, INCLUDING TOWING. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE IN NOVEMBER 2003. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND A...

Sep 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER SON RECEIVED RECALL 03N01 ON THE FUEL PUMP AND HAD IT REPLACED AT THE DEALER. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ON SEPTEMBER 6TH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLES FORD AND THE CONSUEMR'S SON WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP ...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 47,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX. THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , AND WHEN THE CONTACT GOT THE BILL IT WAS $500, INCLUDING TOWING. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE IN NOVEMBER 2003. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND A...

Sep 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER SON RECEIVED RECALL 03N01 ON THE FUEL PUMP AND HAD IT REPLACED AT THE DEALER. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ON SEPTEMBER 6TH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLES FORD AND THE CONSUEMR'S SON WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP ...

Sep 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BURNED THE DRIVER. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE IMMEDIATELY. *JB

Sep 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BURNED THE DRIVER. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE IMMEDIATELY. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 29,500 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKS UP DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CYLINDER. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST FOUR YEARS AND I WAS QUITE SURPRISED BY THIS. I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND IT LOOKS LIKE AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM THAT EVEN THE SERVICE AT FORD ADMITTED TO. I WAS PARTICULARLY SURPRISED WHEN THEY SAID FORD HASN'T ISSUE...

Sep 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

DT: THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DO NOT COME ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS DO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED A FUSE SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT, INDICAT...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 29,500 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKS UP DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CYLINDER. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST FOUR YEARS AND I WAS QUITE SURPRISED BY THIS. I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND IT LOOKS LIKE AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM THAT EVEN THE SERVICE AT FORD ADMITTED TO. I WAS PARTICULARLY SURPRISED WHEN THEY SAID FORD HASN'T ISSUE...

Sep 7, 2005 Electrical System 58,500 mi

DT: THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING OFF AND ON SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED ON 12-23-04. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOTHING TO CHANGE THE VEHICLE. THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABL...

Sep 7, 2005 Electrical System 58,500 mi

DT: THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING OFF AND ON SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED ON 12-23-04. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOTHING TO CHANGE THE VEHICLE. THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABL...

Sep 6, 2005 Power Train 15,109 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE DPFE SENSOR WENT OUT. SHE SAID IT WENT OUT 2 YEARS AGO AND SHE HAD IT REPLACED. SHE SAID IT CUT OUT WHILE SHE WAS GOING 40-60 MPH. SHE DESCRIBED IT AS JERKING. SHE NOTICED THIS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A WEAK SENSOR, AND A LOT OF P...

Sep 6, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE A FORD FOCUS 2001 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION TUMBLER FOR A SECOND TIME IN ONE WEEK NOW. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND IT WOULD NOT GET UNLOCKED BY THE IGNITION KEY. THE WHOLE PART WAS REPLACED IN THE SERVICE SHOP A WEEK AGO AND YESTERDAY I HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC B...

Sep 6, 2005 Power Train 15,109 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE DPFE SENSOR WENT OUT. SHE SAID IT WENT OUT 2 YEARS AGO AND SHE HAD IT REPLACED. SHE SAID IT CUT OUT WHILE SHE WAS GOING 40-60 MPH. SHE DESCRIBED IT AS JERKING. SHE NOTICED THIS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A WEAK SENSOR, AND A LOT OF P...

Sep 6, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE A FORD FOCUS 2001 AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION TUMBLER FOR A SECOND TIME IN ONE WEEK NOW. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND IT WOULD NOT GET UNLOCKED BY THE IGNITION KEY. THE WHOLE PART WAS REPLACED IN THE SERVICE SHOP A WEEK AGO AND YESTERDAY I HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC B...

Sep 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,675 mi

FIRST MY GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING. THEN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER IT JUST BROKE. IT WAS LIKE I HAD NO GAS PEDAL. WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT SOMEONE DID NOT REAR END ME. HAD I BEEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY I WOULD PROBABLY BE DEAD BECAUSE CAR WOULD NOT GO. *NM

Sep 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,675 mi

FIRST MY GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING. THEN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER IT JUST BROKE. IT WAS LIKE I HAD NO GAS PEDAL. WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT SOMEONE DID NOT REAR END ME. HAD I BEEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY I WOULD PROBABLY BE DEAD BECAUSE CAR WOULD NOT GO. *NM

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System

THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WOULD NOT START. I TRIED TO JIGGLE THE WHEEL, BUT CAR REFUSED TO START. *JB

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System

THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WOULD NOT START. I TRIED TO JIGGLE THE WHEEL, BUT CAR REFUSED TO START. *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Electrical System 95,000 mi

DT. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, SURGE AND LOSE POWER AND THEN SHUT OFF. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT FOR AWHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO PASS 60- 70 MPH, WHEN THE CO...

Aug 26, 2005 Electrical System 77,000 mi

DT: THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN WITH THE KEY IN. CALLER SAID IT WAS STICKING BUT TO IT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. UP UNTIL HOWEVER, SHE COULD FORCE IT AND IT WOULD WORK, THIS TIME SHE COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN. SHE HAD THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IT STARTED WITHOUT WARNING AND KEPT GETT...

Aug 26, 2005 Air Bags Crash

I REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT A STOP LIGHT. MPH WAS LESS THAN 10. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED GIVING ME 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO MY HAND AND ARM RESULTING IN LOSS OF WORK FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND SCARRING. MY WINDSHIELD ALSO SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS HIT HAD NO DAMAGE. MY WAS VERY MINIMAL. MY AI...

Aug 26, 2005 Electrical System 95,000 mi

DT. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, SURGE AND LOSE POWER AND THEN SHUT OFF. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE SIT FOR AWHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO PASS 60- 70 MPH, WHEN THE CO...

Aug 26, 2005 Electrical System 77,000 mi

DT: THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN WITH THE KEY IN. CALLER SAID IT WAS STICKING BUT TO IT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. UP UNTIL HOWEVER, SHE COULD FORCE IT AND IT WOULD WORK, THIS TIME SHE COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN. SHE HAD THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IT STARTED WITHOUT WARNING AND KEPT GETT...

Aug 26, 2005 Air Bags Crash

I REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT A STOP LIGHT. MPH WAS LESS THAN 10. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED GIVING ME 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO MY HAND AND ARM RESULTING IN LOSS OF WORK FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND SCARRING. MY WINDSHIELD ALSO SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS HIT HAD NO DAMAGE. MY WAS VERY MINIMAL. MY AI...

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. FINALLY, DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 34,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. FINALLY, DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 25,000 mi

YET ANOTHER FORD FOCUS OWNER WHO HAD THE IGNITION COMPLETELY LOCK-UP. THE KEY WOULD NO LONGER TURN, RENDERING THE CAR DEAD, AND IN NEED OF TOWING TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT IGNITION.

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. FINALLY, DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 34,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATED UPON STARTING. CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. FINALLY, DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 25,000 mi

YET ANOTHER FORD FOCUS OWNER WHO HAD THE IGNITION COMPLETELY LOCK-UP. THE KEY WOULD NO LONGER TURN, RENDERING THE CAR DEAD, AND IN NEED OF TOWING TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT IGNITION.

Aug 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

SIMILAR DESCRIPTION WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000, BUT NO MATCH ON VIN [XXX]. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Aug 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

SIMILAR DESCRIPTION WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V482000, BUT NO MATCH ON VIN [XXX]. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Aug 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,444 mi

MY CAR HAS 29,500 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1 - CAR STUMBLES/HESITATES/LOSES POWER AT AROUND 2-3K RPM...REGARDLESS OF SPEED...BUT STUMBLING/HESITATION IS BEST FELT ON THE FREEWAY. 2 - CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL WORK AND DPFE SENSOR REPLACED AT: 175...

Aug 15, 2005 Suspension 28,444 mi

MY CAR HAS 29,500 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1 - CAR STUMBLES/HESITATES/LOSES POWER AT AROUND 2-3K RPM...REGARDLESS OF SPEED...BUT STUMBLING/HESITATION IS BEST FELT ON THE FREEWAY. 2 - CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL WORK AND DPFE SENSOR REPLACED AT: 175...

Aug 15, 2005 Power Train 28,444 mi

MY CAR HAS 29,500 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1 - CAR STUMBLES/HESITATES/LOSES POWER AT AROUND 2-3K RPM...REGARDLESS OF SPEED...BUT STUMBLING/HESITATION IS BEST FELT ON THE FREEWAY. 2 - CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL WORK AND DPFE SENSOR REPLACED AT: 175...

Aug 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,444 mi

MY CAR HAS 29,500 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1 - CAR STUMBLES/HESITATES/LOSES POWER AT AROUND 2-3K RPM...REGARDLESS OF SPEED...BUT STUMBLING/HESITATION IS BEST FELT ON THE FREEWAY. 2 - CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL WORK AND DPFE SENSOR REPLACED AT: 175...

Aug 15, 2005 Suspension 28,444 mi

MY CAR HAS 29,500 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1 - CAR STUMBLES/HESITATES/LOSES POWER AT AROUND 2-3K RPM...REGARDLESS OF SPEED...BUT STUMBLING/HESITATION IS BEST FELT ON THE FREEWAY. 2 - CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL WORK AND DPFE SENSOR REPLACED AT: 175...

Aug 15, 2005 Power Train 28,444 mi

MY CAR HAS 29,500 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1 - CAR STUMBLES/HESITATES/LOSES POWER AT AROUND 2-3K RPM...REGARDLESS OF SPEED...BUT STUMBLING/HESITATION IS BEST FELT ON THE FREEWAY. 2 - CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF RECALL WORK AND DPFE SENSOR REPLACED AT: 175...

Aug 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC WAS TRYING TO MERGE, AND SHE WAS BLOCKED IN ON THE LEFT. SHE ACCELERATED A LITTLE TO GET AHEAD OF THE MERGING TRAFFIC. AT THAT TIME THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, ...

Aug 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC WAS TRYING TO MERGE, AND SHE WAS BLOCKED IN ON THE LEFT. SHE ACCELERATED A LITTLE TO GET AHEAD OF THE MERGING TRAFFIC. AT THAT TIME THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, ...

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 30,000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2003. THEN AT 47,000 MILES ON JULY 29. 2005. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS RUSTED AND PITTED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 30,000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2003. THEN AT 47,000 MILES ON JULY 29. 2005. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS RUSTED AND PITTED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 30,000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2003. THEN AT 47,000 MILES ON JULY 29. 2005. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS RUSTED AND PITTED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 30,000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2003. THEN AT 47,000 MILES ON JULY 29. 2005. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS RUSTED AND PITTED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 30,000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2003. THEN AT 47,000 MILES ON JULY 29. 2005. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS RUSTED AND PITTED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 30,000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2003. THEN AT 47,000 MILES ON JULY 29. 2005. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS RUSTED AND PITTED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *JB

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN. *NM

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS 4 MONTHS AGO AND I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER BECAUSE THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. AFTER RESEARCH, I AM SEEING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR MY CAR. MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT 3 OR 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. I DO NOT LOOK FORWARD TO CON...

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN. *NM

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 2001 FORD FOCUS 4 MONTHS AGO AND I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER BECAUSE THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. AFTER RESEARCH, I AM SEEING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR MY CAR. MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT 3 OR 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. I DO NOT LOOK FORWARD TO CON...

Aug 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 92,636 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN DECEMBER OF 2003 FOR THE SO CALLED "RECALL" OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE LISTED SYMPTOMS AMONG OTHER ISSUES. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND DROVE IT LESS THAN A MILE AND DETERMINED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Aug 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 92,636 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN DECEMBER OF 2003 FOR THE SO CALLED "RECALL" OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE LISTED SYMPTOMS AMONG OTHER ISSUES. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND DROVE IT LESS THAN A MILE AND DETERMINED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Aug 5, 2005 Suspension

PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION. CAR SHAKES WHEN TURNING AT ANY SPEEDS ALONG WITH NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE DRIVING WITH A FLAT TIRE. TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. TOOK IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A DIFFERENT SAFETY RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DETERIORATED. PART IS BEING REPLACED. *NM

Aug 5, 2005 Suspension

ADDITIONAL STATEMENT FOR CLAIM # 10131720 ALONG WITH FRONT WHEEL BEARING BEING REPLACED, THE FRONT AXEL BEARING IT ALSO BEING REPLACED. *NM

Aug 5, 2005 Suspension

PROBLEM WITH SUSPENSION. CAR SHAKES WHEN TURNING AT ANY SPEEDS ALONG WITH NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE DRIVING WITH A FLAT TIRE. TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. TOOK IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A DIFFERENT SAFETY RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DETERIORATED. PART IS BEING REPLACED. *NM

Aug 5, 2005 Suspension

ADDITIONAL STATEMENT FOR CLAIM # 10131720 ALONG WITH FRONT WHEEL BEARING BEING REPLACED, THE FRONT AXEL BEARING IT ALSO BEING REPLACED. *NM

Jul 31, 2005 Electrical System 21,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SEDAN, 21,000 MILES. IGNITION SWITCH COMPLETELY FAILED AROUND 1.5 YEARS AGO AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AGAIN AND WILL REQUIRE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS!!! THIS IS MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, PURCHASED NEW TO PROVIDE HER SAFE TRANSPORTATION, AND CANNOT C...

Jul 31, 2005 Electrical System 21,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SEDAN, 21,000 MILES. IGNITION SWITCH COMPLETELY FAILED AROUND 1.5 YEARS AGO AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AGAIN AND WILL REQUIRE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS!!! THIS IS MY DAUGHTER'S CAR, PURCHASED NEW TO PROVIDE HER SAFE TRANSPORTATION, AND CANNOT C...

Jul 29, 2005 Electrical System 77,332 mi

I WENT OUT TO MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND TRIED TO START IT UP AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN CALLING PEFFLEY FORD DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD COST OVER THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX. I HAVE HAD OTHER CARS FOR YEARS AND NEVER HAD SUCH A PROBLEM, BU...

Jul 29, 2005 Electrical System 77,332 mi

I WENT OUT TO MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND TRIED TO START IT UP AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN CALLING PEFFLEY FORD DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD COST OVER THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX. I HAVE HAD OTHER CARS FOR YEARS AND NEVER HAD SUCH A PROBLEM, BU...

Jul 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 60 MPH. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THEY TOLD HER THE EGR VALVE WAS BAD. SHE HAD NOT HAD THE VALVE REPLACED YET. SHE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON 7-23-05. SHE HAS BEEN ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND LOTS OF FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS; BUT NOTHING SPECIFIC TO THE E...

Jul 28, 2005 Electrical System 43,950 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 FOR ABOUT 3 AND HALF YEARS. RECENTLY, THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAS ALREADY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IGNITION CYLINDERS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST FOR A LONG TIME. THE REASON WHY I BOUGHT THIS CAR WAS BECAUSE IT WAS DEPENDABLE. IF PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ARE OCCURRING WHEN AM I GOIN...

Jul 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 60 MPH. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THEY TOLD HER THE EGR VALVE WAS BAD. SHE HAD NOT HAD THE VALVE REPLACED YET. SHE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON 7-23-05. SHE HAS BEEN ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND LOTS OF FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS; BUT NOTHING SPECIFIC TO THE E...

Jul 28, 2005 Electrical System 43,950 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 FOR ABOUT 3 AND HALF YEARS. RECENTLY, THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAS ALREADY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IGNITION CYLINDERS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST FOR A LONG TIME. THE REASON WHY I BOUGHT THIS CAR WAS BECAUSE IT WAS DEPENDABLE. IF PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ARE OCCURRING WHEN AM I GOIN...

Jul 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,519 mi

THE CAR BEGAN CHUGGING AS IF HAVING BAD GAS. WHILE ON RTE 40W IN TEXAS, THE CAR DIED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN THE CAR DIED. I WAS TRAVELING AT APX. 75 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURED. I WAS TOWED INTO NM AND HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL OF MY FUEL PUMP AND THEY INSI...

Jul 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,519 mi

THE CAR BEGAN CHUGGING AS IF HAVING BAD GAS. WHILE ON RTE 40W IN TEXAS, THE CAR DIED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN THE CAR DIED. I WAS TRAVELING AT APX. 75 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURED. I WAS TOWED INTO NM AND HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL OF MY FUEL PUMP AND THEY INSI...

Jul 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other

DT: CONSUMER IN MAY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE LETTER WAS FOR THREE OR FOUR PARTS. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND THEY HAD TO BE ORDERED. THEY WERE NOT YET IN. CONSUMER DID NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE INFORMATION ON THE RECALL, ...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THE IGNITION HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. I WOULD NORMALLY JUST REPLACE IT AND MOVE ON BUT WHEN SEARCHING FOR A NEW PART ON THE INTERNET I FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING. IN ALL CASES PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY FORD AND THEY CHOOSE T...

Jul 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other

DT: CONSUMER IN MAY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE LETTER WAS FOR THREE OR FOUR PARTS. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND THEY HAD TO BE ORDERED. THEY WERE NOT YET IN. CONSUMER DID NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE INFORMATION ON THE RECALL, ...

Jul 22, 2005 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THE IGNITION HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. I WOULD NORMALLY JUST REPLACE IT AND MOVE ON BUT WHEN SEARCHING FOR A NEW PART ON THE INTERNET I FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING. IN ALL CASES PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY FORD AND THEY CHOOSE T...

Jul 21, 2005 Electrical System 61,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, IGNITION AND STERRING WHEEL LOCK UP

Jul 21, 2005 Electrical System 61,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, IGNITION AND STERRING WHEEL LOCK UP

Jul 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

NO EVENT LED TO THIS FAILURE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A LANE THAT ALLOWED ME TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER; HOWEVER, A DEFECT SUCH AS THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT.

Jul 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

NO EVENT LED TO THIS FAILURE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE. LUCKILY, I WAS IN A LANE THAT ALLOWED ME TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER; HOWEVER, A DEFECT SUCH AS THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT.

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System

TWO NIGHTS AGO, AT A PARKING GARAGE IN A LOCAL MALL, WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE, I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. I COULD INSERT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY KEY WAS WORN DOWN A BIT, SO I FIGURED MAYBE THE KEY WAS NOT "C...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System

TWO NIGHTS AGO, AT A PARKING GARAGE IN A LOCAL MALL, WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE, I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. I COULD INSERT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY KEY WAS WORN DOWN A BIT, SO I FIGURED MAYBE THE KEY WAS NOT "C...

Jul 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER DROVE TO AUSTIN TEXAS, WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING CLOSED. THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL ON FORD FOCUS ZX3, WHICH WAS HAVING WHAT CONSUMER BELIEVED TO BE T...

Jul 15, 2005 Electrical System 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER DROVE TO AUSTIN TEXAS, WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING CLOSED. THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL ON FORD FOCUS ZX3, WHICH WAS HAVING WHAT CONSUMER BELIEVED TO BE T...

Jul 15, 2005 Electrical System 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER DROVE TO AUSTIN TEXAS, WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING CLOSED. THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL ON FORD FOCUS ZX3, WHICH WAS HAVING WHAT CONSUMER BELIEVED TO BE T...

Jul 15, 2005 Electrical System 84,800 mi

OVER TIME I WAS HAVING MORE DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. EVENTUALLY IT TOOK UP 10-15 MINUTES OF TOGGLING THE KEY AND GEAR SHIFTER TO REMOVE THE KEY. THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS FIXED THREE TIMES UNDER WARRANTY (WHICH HAS SINCE EXPIRED). THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED. THE OLD PARTS ARE UNAVAI...

Jul 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER DROVE TO AUSTIN TEXAS, WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING CLOSED. THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL ON FORD FOCUS ZX3, WHICH WAS HAVING WHAT CONSUMER BELIEVED TO BE T...

Jul 15, 2005 Electrical System 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER DROVE TO AUSTIN TEXAS, WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING CLOSED. THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL ON FORD FOCUS ZX3, WHICH WAS HAVING WHAT CONSUMER BELIEVED TO BE T...

Jul 15, 2005 Electrical System 26,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER DROVE TO AUSTIN TEXAS, WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING CLOSED. THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL ON FORD FOCUS ZX3, WHICH WAS HAVING WHAT CONSUMER BELIEVED TO BE T...

Jul 15, 2005 Electrical System 84,800 mi

OVER TIME I WAS HAVING MORE DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. EVENTUALLY IT TOOK UP 10-15 MINUTES OF TOGGLING THE KEY AND GEAR SHIFTER TO REMOVE THE KEY. THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS FIXED THREE TIMES UNDER WARRANTY (WHICH HAS SINCE EXPIRED). THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED. THE OLD PARTS ARE UNAVAI...

Jul 12, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I WAS AT THE STORE AND GOT INTO THE CAR AND WENT TO STICK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN. IT WOULD DING BUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING. I ASSUMED IT WAS MAYBE THE FACT THAT I NEEDED A NEW KEY. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW IGNITI...

Jul 12, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I WAS AT THE STORE AND GOT INTO THE CAR AND WENT TO STICK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN. IT WOULD DING BUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING. I ASSUMED IT WAS MAYBE THE FACT THAT I NEEDED A NEW KEY. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW IGNITI...

Jul 12, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I WAS AT THE STORE AND GOT INTO THE CAR AND WENT TO STICK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN. IT WOULD DING BUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING. I ASSUMED IT WAS MAYBE THE FACT THAT I NEEDED A NEW KEY. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW IGNITI...

Jul 12, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I WAS AT THE STORE AND GOT INTO THE CAR AND WENT TO STICK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN. IT WOULD DING BUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING. I ASSUMED IT WAS MAYBE THE FACT THAT I NEEDED A NEW KEY. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW IGNITI...

Jul 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS WAGON 2001. I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED DURING RECALL# 03V482000. I HAD THIS RECALL PERFORMED ON MY CAR IN 2002. THIS PAST MONTH THE PUMP FAILED AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT. AFTER READING YOUR DISCRIPTION OF THE ORIGONAL P...

Jul 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

I OWN A FORD FOCUS WAGON 2001. I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED DURING RECALL# 03V482000. I HAD THIS RECALL PERFORMED ON MY CAR IN 2002. THIS PAST MONTH THE PUMP FAILED AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT. AFTER READING YOUR DISCRIPTION OF THE ORIGONAL P...

Jul 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,259 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. OVER THE PAST 1 1/4 YEARS, MY CAR HAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE CAR EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER, "BUCKS LIKE A BRONCO", AND EVENTUALLY STALLS WITHIN A MATTER OF MOMENTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES ON HILLY STATE HIGHWAYS WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MP...

Jul 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,259 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. OVER THE PAST 1 1/4 YEARS, MY CAR HAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE CAR EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER, "BUCKS LIKE A BRONCO", AND EVENTUALLY STALLS WITHIN A MATTER OF MOMENTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES ON HILLY STATE HIGHWAYS WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MP...

Jul 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,259 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. OVER THE PAST 1 1/4 YEARS, MY CAR HAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE CAR EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER, "BUCKS LIKE A BRONCO", AND EVENTUALLY STALLS WITHIN A MATTER OF MOMENTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES ON HILLY STATE HIGHWAYS WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MP...

Jul 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,259 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. OVER THE PAST 1 1/4 YEARS, MY CAR HAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE CAR EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER, "BUCKS LIKE A BRONCO", AND EVENTUALLY STALLS WITHIN A MATTER OF MOMENTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES ON HILLY STATE HIGHWAYS WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MP...

Jul 4, 2005 Electrical System

FORD FOCUS 2001 (1) KEY HAS BEEN HARDER TO REMOVE FROM IGNITION, AND MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN (2) KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. I BELIEVE CYLINDER TUMBLERS ARE WORN OUT. (3) CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP ME, AND I NEEDED TO BRING IT TO A DEALER. MY RESEAR...

Jul 4, 2005 Electrical System

FORD FOCUS 2001 (1) KEY HAS BEEN HARDER TO REMOVE FROM IGNITION, AND MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN (2) KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. I BELIEVE CYLINDER TUMBLERS ARE WORN OUT. (3) CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP ME, AND I NEEDED TO BRING IT TO A DEALER. MY RESEAR...

Jun 30, 2005 Power Train

DT: WHEN DRIVING A CERTAIN SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL JERK, USUALLY BETWEEN 35-45 MPH,. IT IS WORSE WHEN TRYING TO GO UP HILL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT REPLACED PARTS 2 DIFFERENT TIMES, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP, AND THEY REPLACE IT. THE DEALER THOUGHT THAT MAY SOLVE FPROBLEM, BU...

Jun 30, 2005 Power Train

DT: WHEN DRIVING A CERTAIN SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL JERK, USUALLY BETWEEN 35-45 MPH,. IT IS WORSE WHEN TRYING TO GO UP HILL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT REPLACED PARTS 2 DIFFERENT TIMES, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP, AND THEY REPLACE IT. THE DEALER THOUGHT THAT MAY SOLVE FPROBLEM, BU...

Jun 27, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY. THE SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE HORN, AIR BAG AND TURN SIGNAL. *AK THE TURN SIGNAL CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED, PRODUCT CODE#047-002. *SC *JB

Jun 27, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY. THE SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE HORN, AIR BAG AND TURN SIGNAL. *AK THE TURN SIGNAL CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED, PRODUCT CODE#047-002. *SC *JB

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System 38,000 mi

AT 38000 MILES THE IGNITION CYLINDER IN THE CONSUMER'S 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. *JB *NM

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System 38,000 mi

AT 38000 MILES THE IGNITION CYLINDER IN THE CONSUMER'S 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. *JB *NM

Jun 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONTACT STATES: THE DEALER FIRST SAID IT WAS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE LATCH , AND THEN REVERSED THE DECISION. THE DEALER DID OFFER TO PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR, BUT HE REFUSED. *AK

Jun 21, 2005 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND THE IGNITION SWITCHED LOCKED ON ME AND COSTS 500.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED. I ALSO HAVE A FORD TAURUS AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED BUT A REP AT THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED THAT INSTEAD OF HAVING THEM TO FIX IT TO BUY THE PART (WHICH WAS ABOUT 70.00) AND HAVE SO...

Jun 21, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: CONTACT STATES: THE DEALER FIRST SAID IT WAS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE LATCH , AND THEN REVERSED THE DECISION. THE DEALER DID OFFER TO PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR, BUT HE REFUSED. *AK

Jun 21, 2005 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND THE IGNITION SWITCHED LOCKED ON ME AND COSTS 500.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED. I ALSO HAVE A FORD TAURUS AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED BUT A REP AT THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED THAT INSTEAD OF HAVING THEM TO FIX IT TO BUY THE PART (WHICH WAS ABOUT 70.00) AND HAVE SO...

Jun 14, 2005 Electrical System 53,750 mi

APPROX. ON MAY 10TH, WHEN PUTTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY CAR, IT WOULD NOT TURN. IT TOOK MANY TRIES OF WIGGLING THE KEY BACK AND FORTH, ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE LOCKED STEERING WHEEL SOME SMALL DEGREE TO GET THE KEY TO ACTUALLY TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ALLOW ME TO START MY CAR. TH...

Jun 14, 2005 Electrical System 53,750 mi

APPROX. ON MAY 10TH, WHEN PUTTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY CAR, IT WOULD NOT TURN. IT TOOK MANY TRIES OF WIGGLING THE KEY BACK AND FORTH, ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE LOCKED STEERING WHEEL SOME SMALL DEGREE TO GET THE KEY TO ACTUALLY TURN OVER IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ALLOW ME TO START MY CAR. TH...

Jun 13, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), CAUGHT ON FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUT...

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Electrical System 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Tires 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 88,400 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER SAID THE INSULATION ON WIRES FROM THE TRUNK LID TO THE INSIDE HAS BEEN SCRAPED OFF IN THE FACTORY. THIS DID CAUSED A SHORT IN THE WIRES, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF ABRAKE LIGHTS.*AK

Jun 13, 2005 Electrical System 88,400 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER SAID THE INSULATION ON WIRES FROM THE TRUNK LID TO THE INSIDE HAS BEEN SCRAPED OFF IN THE FACTORY. THIS DID CAUSED A SHORT IN THE WIRES, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF ABRAKE LIGHTS.*AK

Jun 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

DT: DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. CONSUMER HAD TO OPEN MANUALLY. IF ONE NEEDED TO EXIT THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY FASHION HE WOULD HAVE TO CRAWL OVER SOMETHING TO GET TO ANOTHER DOOR. THE OTHER DOORS DID WORK. THE OWNER HAS ALREADY NOTIF...

Jun 13, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), CAUGHT ON FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUT...

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Electrical System 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Tires 14 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

Jun 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 88,400 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER SAID THE INSULATION ON WIRES FROM THE TRUNK LID TO THE INSIDE HAS BEEN SCRAPED OFF IN THE FACTORY. THIS DID CAUSED A SHORT IN THE WIRES, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF ABRAKE LIGHTS.*AK

Jun 13, 2005 Electrical System 88,400 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER SAID THE INSULATION ON WIRES FROM THE TRUNK LID TO THE INSIDE HAS BEEN SCRAPED OFF IN THE FACTORY. THIS DID CAUSED A SHORT IN THE WIRES, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF ABRAKE LIGHTS.*AK

Jun 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

DT: DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. CONSUMER HAD TO OPEN MANUALLY. IF ONE NEEDED TO EXIT THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY FASHION HE WOULD HAVE TO CRAWL OVER SOMETHING TO GET TO ANOTHER DOOR. THE OTHER DOORS DID WORK. THE OWNER HAS ALREADY NOTIF...

Jun 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 54,000 mi

ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT DEPT. STORE PARKING LOT. HIT CONCRETE POLE IN PARKING LOT CAUSING AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND CAUSING AIRBAG BURNS ON WRIST. CAR TOTALED.

Jun 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash 54,000 mi

ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT DEPT. STORE PARKING LOT. HIT CONCRETE POLE IN PARKING LOT CAUSING AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND CAUSING AIRBAG BURNS ON WRIST. CAR TOTALED.

Jun 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK THE LATCH WILL NOT LOCK THE TRUNK. THE LIGHT ON THE DASH STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME, AND I CONSUMER TO GO OUT AND PLAY WITH THE TRUNK TO GET IT TO CLOSE.*AK

Jun 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DT: WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK THE LATCH WILL NOT LOCK THE TRUNK. THE LIGHT ON THE DASH STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME, AND I CONSUMER TO GO OUT AND PLAY WITH THE TRUNK TO GET IT TO CLOSE.*AK

Jun 6, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

DT: THE IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED TWICE. IT FAILED IN 2003 AND IN 2005. FORD TELS ME THERE IS HIGH FAILURE RATE ON THESE CYLINDERS. THE KEY LOCKS UP, AND YOU CAN'T GET THE KEY OUT. AND YOU CAN'T TURN THE WHEEL. *AK

Jun 6, 2005 Steering 40,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITH HAS LOCKED UP LEAVING MY CAR COMPLETELY OUT OF SERVICE AND ME STRANDED, THE STERRING WHEEL AS WELL AS EVERYTHING ELSE LOCKS UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES THREE TIMES RESULTING IN TOWING AND COMPLETE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. FORD HAS DONE NOTH...

Jun 6, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

DT: THE IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED TWICE. IT FAILED IN 2003 AND IN 2005. FORD TELS ME THERE IS HIGH FAILURE RATE ON THESE CYLINDERS. THE KEY LOCKS UP, AND YOU CAN'T GET THE KEY OUT. AND YOU CAN'T TURN THE WHEEL. *AK

Jun 6, 2005 Steering 40,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITH HAS LOCKED UP LEAVING MY CAR COMPLETELY OUT OF SERVICE AND ME STRANDED, THE STERRING WHEEL AS WELL AS EVERYTHING ELSE LOCKS UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES THREE TIMES RESULTING IN TOWING AND COMPLETE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. FORD HAS DONE NOTH...

Jun 5, 2005 Steering

MY STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE CAR ON. I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK NO PROBLEM WHEN I CAME OUT I COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE THEREBY NOT ALLOWING ME TO TRUN THE CAR ON

Jun 5, 2005 Equipment

MY STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE CAR ON. I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK NO PROBLEM WHEN I CAME OUT I COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE THEREBY NOT ALLOWING ME TO TRUN THE CAR ON

Jun 5, 2005 Steering

MY STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE CAR ON. I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK NO PROBLEM WHEN I CAME OUT I COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE THEREBY NOT ALLOWING ME TO TRUN THE CAR ON

Jun 5, 2005 Equipment

MY STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE CAR ON. I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK NO PROBLEM WHEN I CAME OUT I COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE THEREBY NOT ALLOWING ME TO TRUN THE CAR ON

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train

I FIRST NOTICED A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. I TOOK MY CAR IN TODAY TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT AXEL ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND THEY COULDN'T TELL ME. I WAS TOLD BY THE DE...

Jun 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

DT: WENT TO REPLACE THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING WAS COMPLETELY MELTED. THEN, CHECKED RIGHT AND IT STARTED TO MELTING. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND SAID WARRANTY EXPIRED, NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train

I FIRST NOTICED A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. I TOOK MY CAR IN TODAY TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT AXEL ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND THEY COULDN'T TELL ME. I WAS TOLD BY THE DE...

Jun 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

DT: WENT TO REPLACE THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING WAS COMPLETELY MELTED. THEN, CHECKED RIGHT AND IT STARTED TO MELTING. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND SAID WARRANTY EXPIRED, NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Jun 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 41,000 mi

DT: 8-10 MONTHS AGO CONSUMER BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SERVICE DEALER NOTICED AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING AND WENT AHEAD AND INSTALLED A NEW AIR BAG. THIS WEEKEND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS PAST WEEKEND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT ...

Jun 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED A THIRD DEGREE BURN ON MY RIGHT ARM AND STOMACH. IT IMPLODED AND BURNED A 6-8 INCH HOLE IN MY SWEATSHIRT AND JEANS.

Jun 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 41,000 mi

DT: 8-10 MONTHS AGO CONSUMER BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS. SERVICE DEALER NOTICED AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING AND WENT AHEAD AND INSTALLED A NEW AIR BAG. THIS WEEKEND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS PAST WEEKEND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT ...

Jun 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED A THIRD DEGREE BURN ON MY RIGHT ARM AND STOMACH. IT IMPLODED AND BURNED A 6-8 INCH HOLE IN MY SWEATSHIRT AND JEANS.

May 31, 2005 Electrical System 51,203 mi

3 TIMES IN 1 WEEK, MY IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK. THE KEY TURNS, THE CAR STARTS, BUT WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 48K MILES ON IT. AFTER EXTENSIVE INTERNET RESEARCH AND SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FOCUS PROBL...

May 31, 2005 Electrical System 51,203 mi

3 TIMES IN 1 WEEK, MY IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK. THE KEY TURNS, THE CAR STARTS, BUT WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 48K MILES ON IT. AFTER EXTENSIVE INTERNET RESEARCH AND SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FOCUS PROBL...

May 31, 2005 Electrical System 51,203 mi

3 TIMES IN 1 WEEK, MY IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK. THE KEY TURNS, THE CAR STARTS, BUT WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 48K MILES ON IT. AFTER EXTENSIVE INTERNET RESEARCH AND SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FOCUS PROBL...

May 31, 2005 Electrical System 51,203 mi

3 TIMES IN 1 WEEK, MY IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK. THE KEY TURNS, THE CAR STARTS, BUT WILL NOT COME OUT. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 1 MONTH AND IT WAS PURCHASED WITH 48K MILES ON IT. AFTER EXTENSIVE INTERNET RESEARCH AND SPEAKING WITH SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FOCUS PROBL...

May 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK AT THE STOP LIGHT THE MOTOR BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE #4 VALVE SET DISLODGED SOME HOW MOST PARTS STAYED IN #4 AND #3, BUT GOT IN EVERY PART OF TH...

May 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK AT THE STOP LIGHT THE MOTOR BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE #4 VALVE SET DISLODGED SOME HOW MOST PARTS STAYED IN #4 AND #3, BUT GOT IN EVERY PART OF TH...

May 21, 2005 Steering

I DON'T THINK THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS LIFE THREATENING. MY PROBLEM IS AS FOLLLOWS: I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND FOR SOME REASON THIS PARTICULAR CAR HAS A PROBLEM THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS BY ITS SELF. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO IT HAPPEND FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I HAD TO HAVE TOW TRU...

May 21, 2005 Electrical System

I DON'T THINK THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS LIFE THREATENING. MY PROBLEM IS AS FOLLLOWS: I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND FOR SOME REASON THIS PARTICULAR CAR HAS A PROBLEM THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS BY ITS SELF. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO IT HAPPEND FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I HAD TO HAVE TOW TRU...

May 21, 2005 Steering

I DON'T THINK THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS LIFE THREATENING. MY PROBLEM IS AS FOLLLOWS: I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND FOR SOME REASON THIS PARTICULAR CAR HAS A PROBLEM THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS BY ITS SELF. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO IT HAPPEND FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I HAD TO HAVE TOW TRU...

May 21, 2005 Electrical System

I DON'T THINK THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS LIFE THREATENING. MY PROBLEM IS AS FOLLLOWS: I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND FOR SOME REASON THIS PARTICULAR CAR HAS A PROBLEM THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS BY ITS SELF. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO IT HAPPEND FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I HAD TO HAVE TOW TRU...

May 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), GOT FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIV...

May 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), GOT FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIV...

May 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), GOT FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIV...

May 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), GOT FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIV...

May 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), GOT FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIV...

May 19, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 5/14/2005 THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY WELL MAINTAINED FORD FOCUS SE, 2001, (EQUIPPED WITH A ZENTEC ENGINE), GOT FIRE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT DESCRIBED BY NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/ARCHANGEL_JJN/ HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIV...

May 18, 2005 Suspension 45,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE BACK HUB BEGAN TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS A SPLIT SECOND FROM FALLING OFF. ALSO, REAR BEARINGS WENT OUT. HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO NOTED THAT THE BOTH REAR BEARINGS WENT OUT. VISIBLE TO NAKED E...

May 18, 2005 Suspension 45,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE BACK HUB BEGAN TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS A SPLIT SECOND FROM FALLING OFF. ALSO, REAR BEARINGS WENT OUT. HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO NOTED THAT THE BOTH REAR BEARINGS WENT OUT. VISIBLE TO NAKED E...

May 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash

FOCUS DRIVER HIT REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STOP LIGHT - BOTH FOCUS AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSANGER AIR BAG DOOR HIT WINDSHIELD SO HARD IT SHATTERED WINDSHIELD AND SHARDS OF GLASS WENT EVERY WHERE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LUCKLY THERE WAS NO PASSANGER OR INJURY COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM FLY GLASS. FOCUS AND ...

May 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash

FOCUS DRIVER HIT REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STOP LIGHT - BOTH FOCUS AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSANGER AIR BAG DOOR HIT WINDSHIELD SO HARD IT SHATTERED WINDSHIELD AND SHARDS OF GLASS WENT EVERY WHERE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LUCKLY THERE WAS NO PASSANGER OR INJURY COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM FLY GLASS. FOCUS AND ...

May 13, 2005 Air Bags 21,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS ON A 2001 FOR FOCUS DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS NO IMPACT. FORD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE BLACK BOX SAYS THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR A REASON. THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE CAR EXCEPT FROM THE AIR BAGS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT REPORT TO FILE BY ...

May 13, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE FUEL PUMP. *AK *SC *JB

May 13, 2005 Air Bags 21,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS ON A 2001 FOR FOCUS DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS NO IMPACT. FORD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE BLACK BOX SAYS THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR A REASON. THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE CAR EXCEPT FROM THE AIR BAGS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT REPORT TO FILE BY ...

May 13, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE FUEL PUMP. *AK *SC *JB

May 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,500 mi

CONSUMER STATES: STARTING TO HAVE ENGINE HESITATION,LOSS OF POWER, SOME SURGING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS. THE ENGINE SOUNDS ROUGHER BUT THERE IS NO KNOCKING. *NM

May 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,500 mi

CONSUMER STATES: STARTING TO HAVE ENGINE HESITATION,LOSS OF POWER, SOME SURGING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS. THE ENGINE SOUNDS ROUGHER BUT THERE IS NO KNOCKING. *NM

May 10, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Tires

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Electrical System 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Suspension 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Tires 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Suspension

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Tires

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE, PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SWAY BAR BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES AT 54000 MILES. THE SENSOR WHICH CAUSED T...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Electrical System 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Suspension 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Tires 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,001 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, SWAY BARS AND TIRES. *MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES FIVE TIMES, THE RADIATOR WENT OUT, THE THERMOSTAT AND SENSORS PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LIGHT AD GONE OUT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE BATTERY WENT OUT AND THE ...

May 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 26,000 mi

DT: COMPANY NAME IS PRIME HEALTH MEDICAL, INC./ [XXX]. GOT RECALL LETTER ON MAY 6, 2005 ON PART SHE HAS ALREADY FIXED, AND WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE SHE DID NOT TAKE IT TO A DEALER, THE PART FAILED BEFORE SHE RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. CALLED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD ON PARTS . PAID $148.5...

May 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 26,000 mi

DT: COMPANY NAME IS PRIME HEALTH MEDICAL, INC./ [XXX]. GOT RECALL LETTER ON MAY 6, 2005 ON PART SHE HAS ALREADY FIXED, AND WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE SHE DID NOT TAKE IT TO A DEALER, THE PART FAILED BEFORE SHE RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. CALLED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD ON PARTS . PAID $148.5...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DT: 2001 FORD FOCUS THE ACTUAL BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH. SHE STATES THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE PEDAL ON BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE ACTUAL PEDAL TO SWING. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE STILL OWNS THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DT: 2001 FORD FOCUS THE ACTUAL BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH. SHE STATES THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE PEDAL ON BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE ACTUAL PEDAL TO SWING. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE STILL OWNS THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND...

May 2, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

May 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

May 2, 2005 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

May 2, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

May 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

May 2, 2005 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

Apr 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPLAINT REGARDING FORD'S DECISION TO ISSUE ONLY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WARNING RATHER THAN A RECALL CONCERNING POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP IN ITS 2000 AND 2001 FORD FOCUS.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE STALL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPLAINT REGARDING FORD'S DECISION TO ISSUE ONLY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WARNING RATHER THAN A RECALL CONCERNING POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP IN ITS 2000 AND 2001 FORD FOCUS.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE STALL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE COMMUTING HOME FROM WORK ON INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH IN THE HOV LANES MY CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 - 60 MPH, AND I NOTICED THE CAR STARTING TO SLOW DOWN. I HAD TWO OTHER PASSENGERS COMUTING WITH ME, AND HAD TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDE...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ROTORS (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) WERE SHREDDED. THE BRAKE PADS WERE ONLY HALF WORN.*MR *JB *NM

Apr 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE COMMUTING HOME FROM WORK ON INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH IN THE HOV LANES MY CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 - 60 MPH, AND I NOTICED THE CAR STARTING TO SLOW DOWN. I HAD TWO OTHER PASSENGERS COMUTING WITH ME, AND HAD TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDE...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS ROTORS (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) WERE SHREDDED. THE BRAKE PADS WERE ONLY HALF WORN.*MR *JB *NM

Apr 23, 2005 Air Bags Crash

HAND BADLY BURNT BY AIRBAG. *JB

Apr 23, 2005 Air Bags Crash

HAND BADLY BURNT BY AIRBAG. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Suspension Crash 43,297 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER STATED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Wheels Crash 43,297 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER STATED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Suspension

THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON BROKE. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Suspension Crash 43,297 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER STATED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Wheels Crash 43,297 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER STATED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Suspension

THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON BROKE. *JB

Apr 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE CALLED ME AT WORK AND SAID SHE HAD NO BRAKES AND RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN. SHE WAS ABLE TO GO TO MY JOB. AFTER LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL HAD BEEN RUBBING ON THE FRONT BRAKE LINE. IT HAD WORN ITSELF INTO THE WHEEL WELL ABOUT A 1/4 INCH. IT ...

Apr 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE CALLED ME AT WORK AND SAID SHE HAD NO BRAKES AND RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN. SHE WAS ABLE TO GO TO MY JOB. AFTER LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL HAD BEEN RUBBING ON THE FRONT BRAKE LINE. IT HAD WORN ITSELF INTO THE WHEEL WELL ABOUT A 1/4 INCH. IT ...

Apr 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS REQUIRES COMPLETE BRAKE REPLACEMENT (INCLUDING ROTORS) EVERY 20,000 MILES. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS REQUIRES COMPLETE BRAKE REPLACEMENT (INCLUDING ROTORS) EVERY 20,000 MILES. *AK

Apr 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHT BULB AND FUSES OF THE REAR TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS MELTED TOGETHER MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLACE THE LIGHTBULBS, THUS THE ENTIRE TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN IT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO COME OUT THE PLASTIC ON THE LIGHT WAS BROKEN.*AK

Apr 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHT BULB AND FUSES OF THE REAR TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS MELTED TOGETHER MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLACE THE LIGHTBULBS, THUS THE ENTIRE TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN IT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO COME OUT THE PLASTIC ON THE LIGHT WAS BROKEN.*AK

Apr 9, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER ON 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO TURN KEY. *AK

Apr 9, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER ON 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED AND UNABLE TO TURN KEY. *AK

Apr 7, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCATIONS WITHIN 1 YEAR THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. LOCKED UP. FORD REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *AK

Apr 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED ON INTERSTATE - FORD HAS REPLACED AT NO COST, BUT I WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN ABOUT FREE REPLACEMENT IF I HAD GONE TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE. ALSO, WE WERE TRAVELING AT 70MPH WHEN IT FAILED - NOT MUCH TRAFFIC OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE.*AK

Apr 7, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCATIONS WITHIN 1 YEAR THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN. LOCKED UP. FORD REPLACED BOTH TIMES. *AK

Apr 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED ON INTERSTATE - FORD HAS REPLACED AT NO COST, BUT I WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN ABOUT FREE REPLACEMENT IF I HAD GONE TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE. ALSO, WE WERE TRAVELING AT 70MPH WHEN IT FAILED - NOT MUCH TRAFFIC OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

SLOW SPEED ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT RESULTED IN NO DAMAGE TO VECHICLE HIT AND NO DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE. PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASENGER SIDE AIR BAG BROKE WINDSHIELD AND SENT FRAGMENTS OF GLASS FROM THE VISOR MIRROR THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

SLOW SPEED ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT RESULTED IN NO DAMAGE TO VECHICLE HIT AND NO DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE. PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASENGER SIDE AIR BAG BROKE WINDSHIELD AND SENT FRAGMENTS OF GLASS FROM THE VISOR MIRROR THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *AK

Apr 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE INJURIES AND RECEIVED 23 STITCHES IN THE FACE. *AK *AK

Apr 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE INJURIES AND RECEIVED 23 STITCHES IN THE FACE. *AK *AK

Mar 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

THE FUEL FILTER GETS CLOGGED WHICH BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING STALLING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THERE WAS BRAKE PULSATION, THE FRONT END CREAKS REALLY BAD AN...

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

THE FUEL FILTER GETS CLOGGED WHICH BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING STALLING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THERE WAS BRAKE PULSATION, THE FRONT END CREAKS REALLY BAD AN...

Mar 30, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

THE FUEL FILTER GETS CLOGGED WHICH BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING STALLING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THERE WAS BRAKE PULSATION, THE FRONT END CREAKS REALLY BAD AN...

Mar 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

THE FUEL FILTER GETS CLOGGED WHICH BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING STALLING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THERE WAS BRAKE PULSATION, THE FRONT END CREAKS REALLY BAD AN...

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

THE FUEL FILTER GETS CLOGGED WHICH BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING STALLING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THERE WAS BRAKE PULSATION, THE FRONT END CREAKS REALLY BAD AN...

Mar 30, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

THE FUEL FILTER GETS CLOGGED WHICH BLOCKS THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING STALLING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN # 03V482000. THERE WAS BRAKE PULSATION, THE FRONT END CREAKS REALLY BAD AN...

Mar 28, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE ON ITS OWN. DRIVER TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE EXISTING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. BUT WAS ABLE TO EXIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 28, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE RIGHT SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE ON ITS OWN. DRIVER TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE EXISTING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. BUT WAS ABLE TO EXIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 25, 2005 Electrical System 20,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY RECALLS CAN A CAR HAVE BEFORE IT IS A LEMON! MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS HAD EVERY PROBLEM OUT THERE AND MORE THAN HALF OF THEM, I HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR. IN THE 4 YEARS I?VE OWNED THIS CAR, I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AT MY COST DUE TO STALLING, WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE TH...

Mar 25, 2005 Electrical System 20,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY RECALLS CAN A CAR HAVE BEFORE IT IS A LEMON! MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS HAD EVERY PROBLEM OUT THERE AND MORE THAN HALF OF THEM, I HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR. IN THE 4 YEARS I?VE OWNED THIS CAR, I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AT MY COST DUE TO STALLING, WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE TH...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE IN OPERATIVE. SHE COULD NOT TELL HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN ...

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE IN OPERATIVE. SHE COULD NOT TELL HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN ...

Mar 24, 2005 Air Bags

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE IN OPERATIVE. SHE COULD NOT TELL HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN ...

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE IN OPERATIVE. SHE COULD NOT TELL HOW FAST SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN ...

Mar 24, 2005 Air Bags

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags 63,000 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO HER FACE, LIP, AND NECK AREA. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *JB *SC *JB

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 76,515 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKED UP, I LEFT WORK AND COULD NOT GET THE KEY IN TO START IT. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT HAPPENS TO A TON OF FORD FOCUSES, MAYBE YOU COULD GET A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE IT IS COSTLY TO FIX AND KEEPS GOING BAD. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,975 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) VALVE. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION TUMBLER BROKE INSIDE. KEY WOULDN'T GO IN AT ALL. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Steering

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE IGNITION KEY TUMBLER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR.*AK

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags 63,000 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO HER FACE, LIP, AND NECK AREA. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *JB *SC *JB

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 76,515 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKED UP, I LEFT WORK AND COULD NOT GET THE KEY IN TO START IT. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT HAPPENS TO A TON OF FORD FOCUSES, MAYBE YOU COULD GET A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE IT IS COSTLY TO FIX AND KEEPS GOING BAD. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,975 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) VALVE. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION TUMBLER BROKE INSIDE. KEY WOULDN'T GO IN AT ALL. *AK

Mar 23, 2005 Steering

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE IGNITION KEY TUMBLER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR.*AK

Mar 20, 2005 Electrical System 55,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK ON 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED THREE TIMES CAUSING EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILLS. FORD CALLS THIS A "KNOWN MALFUNCTION" BUT WILL NOT RECALL THE PART.*AK

Mar 20, 2005 Electrical System 55,000 mi

IGNITION LOCK ON 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED THREE TIMES CAUSING EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILLS. FORD CALLS THIS A "KNOWN MALFUNCTION" BUT WILL NOT RECALL THE PART.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Electrical System

KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED UNLESS CONSUMER JIGGLED IT AROUND OR TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO REMOVED THE KEY, BUT HAD NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 42,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND DID NOT SECURE THE CONSUMER. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AFTER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND DID NOT SECURE THE CONSUMER. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AFTER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

IGNITION FAILED ON MY 01 FORD FOCUS. KEY WOULDN'T TURN. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. JUST OWNED THIS VEHICLE 2 WEEKS. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT I WAS BROKE DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Electrical System

KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED UNLESS CONSUMER JIGGLED IT AROUND OR TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO REMOVED THE KEY, BUT HAD NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 42,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND DID NOT SECURE THE CONSUMER. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AFTER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BROKE AND DID NOT SECURE THE CONSUMER. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AFTER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

IGNITION FAILED ON MY 01 FORD FOCUS. KEY WOULDN'T TURN. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. JUST OWNED THIS VEHICLE 2 WEEKS. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT I WAS BROKE DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP.*AK

Mar 17, 2005 Electrical System 51,512 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND WITHIN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER THREE TIMES. IN EACH OF THESE INSTANCES I HAVE HAD TO MISS CLASS BECAUSE MY KEY WILL NOT TURN AND START MY CAR. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, BUT THEN I ...

Mar 17, 2005 Suspension

FORD FOCUS 2001 RECALL RECEIVED AFTER REPAIR OF FRONT COIL SPRING. *BF FORD ONLY REIMBURSED THE CONSUMER $150.00 OUT OF THE $470.00 THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE REPAIR WORK DONE. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE STRUT AND THE DAMAGE RIM THAT THE COIL SPRING CAUSED. *JB

Mar 17, 2005 Electrical System 51,512 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS, BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND WITHIN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER THREE TIMES. IN EACH OF THESE INSTANCES I HAVE HAD TO MISS CLASS BECAUSE MY KEY WILL NOT TURN AND START MY CAR. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, BUT THEN I ...

Mar 17, 2005 Suspension

FORD FOCUS 2001 RECALL RECEIVED AFTER REPAIR OF FRONT COIL SPRING. *BF FORD ONLY REIMBURSED THE CONSUMER $150.00 OUT OF THE $470.00 THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE REPAIR WORK DONE. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE STRUT AND THE DAMAGE RIM THAT THE COIL SPRING CAUSED. *JB

Mar 16, 2005 Power Train 36,470 mi

DRIVESHAFT BROKE AFTER BRAKING AND SWERVING AT 50 MPH.*AK

Mar 16, 2005 Power Train 36,470 mi

DRIVESHAFT BROKE AFTER BRAKING AND SWERVING AT 50 MPH.*AK

Mar 10, 2005 Equipment 8,500 mi

I HAVE REPLACED MY ROTORS AND BRAKES 3 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW THEY ARE STARTING TO MAKE THAT SOUND AGAIN WHERE IT STARTS TO DRAG. I JUST REPLACED MY BRAKES IN MAY OF 2004 AND I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 8,000 MILES. I STILL HAVE 4,000 MILES LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. I TOOK IT IN TO BILL PIERRE FORD AND THEY TO...

Mar 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,500 mi

I HAVE REPLACED MY ROTORS AND BRAKES 3 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW THEY ARE STARTING TO MAKE THAT SOUND AGAIN WHERE IT STARTS TO DRAG. I JUST REPLACED MY BRAKES IN MAY OF 2004 AND I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 8,000 MILES. I STILL HAVE 4,000 MILES LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. I TOOK IT IN TO BILL PIERRE FORD AND THEY TO...

Mar 10, 2005 Equipment 8,500 mi

I HAVE REPLACED MY ROTORS AND BRAKES 3 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW THEY ARE STARTING TO MAKE THAT SOUND AGAIN WHERE IT STARTS TO DRAG. I JUST REPLACED MY BRAKES IN MAY OF 2004 AND I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 8,000 MILES. I STILL HAVE 4,000 MILES LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. I TOOK IT IN TO BILL PIERRE FORD AND THEY TO...

Mar 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,500 mi

I HAVE REPLACED MY ROTORS AND BRAKES 3 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW THEY ARE STARTING TO MAKE THAT SOUND AGAIN WHERE IT STARTS TO DRAG. I JUST REPLACED MY BRAKES IN MAY OF 2004 AND I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 8,000 MILES. I STILL HAVE 4,000 MILES LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. I TOOK IT IN TO BILL PIERRE FORD AND THEY TO...

Mar 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME.*AK

Mar 2, 2005 Electrical System 55,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. SUDDEN FAILURE. NO ACTION TAKEN YET. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Suspension

BOTH SPRINGS FAILED IN THE CONSUEMR'S 2001 FORD FOCUS. *BF

Mar 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD FIVE RECALL NOTICES. *BF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A STRONG FUEL SMELL. THE FUEL CAP LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. REFER TO RECALL CAMPAIGN# 03V482000. *SC *JB

Mar 2, 2005 Electrical System 55,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. SUDDEN FAILURE. NO ACTION TAKEN YET. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Suspension

BOTH SPRINGS FAILED IN THE CONSUEMR'S 2001 FORD FOCUS. *BF

Mar 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE 2001 FORD FOCUS HAD FIVE RECALL NOTICES. *BF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A STRONG FUEL SMELL. THE FUEL CAP LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. REFER TO RECALL CAMPAIGN# 03V482000. *SC *JB

Feb 26, 2005 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN OVER IN IGNITION. IGNITION JAMMED. KEY WILL NOT MOVE TO START CAR. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM. FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. *JB

Feb 26, 2005 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN OVER IN IGNITION. IGNITION JAMMED. KEY WILL NOT MOVE TO START CAR. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM. FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DOOR LATCH. IT WILL NOT CLOSE OR LATCH SAFELY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DOOR LATCH. IT WILL NOT CLOSE OR LATCH SAFELY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Electrical System

THE DRIVER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE ON IT ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Electrical System

THE DRIVER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE ON IT ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 16, 2005 Power Train 46,783 mi

CONSUMER WAS SHIFTING GEARS AND TRANSMISSION FAILED ON ITS OWN. TRANSMISSION WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT PROPERLY, AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD GO BACK...

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Feb 16, 2005 Power Train 46,783 mi

CONSUMER WAS SHIFTING GEARS AND TRANSMISSION FAILED ON ITS OWN. TRANSMISSION WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT PROPERLY, AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD GO BACK...

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Feb 15, 2005 Suspension

THE DRIVER HEARD A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE ESCALATED WHILE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, A...

Feb 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DRIVER HEARD A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE ESCALATED WHILE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, A...

Feb 15, 2005 Suspension

THE DRIVER HEARD A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE ESCALATED WHILE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, A...

Feb 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DRIVER HEARD A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE ESCALATED WHILE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, A...

Feb 9, 2005 Electrical System 53,988 mi

IGNITION KEY HS BEEN LOCKING STEERING COLUMN AND WOULD NOT TURN TO UNLOCK COLUMN. STRANDED IN DOWNTOWN BELOIT, BECAUSE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC COULD NOT TURN IGNITION KEY TO UNLOCK STEERING COLUMN. CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS CO...

Feb 9, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT TURNING WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM TURNING ON. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED BY OWNER.*AK

Feb 9, 2005 Electrical System 53,988 mi

IGNITION KEY HS BEEN LOCKING STEERING COLUMN AND WOULD NOT TURN TO UNLOCK COLUMN. STRANDED IN DOWNTOWN BELOIT, BECAUSE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC COULD NOT TURN IGNITION KEY TO UNLOCK STEERING COLUMN. CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS CO...

Feb 9, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT TURNING WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM TURNING ON. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED BY OWNER.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Tires

A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE ROUGHLY. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND REPLACED THE ALL FOUR TIRES. THEN, DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Electrical System 116,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION. CAN NOT START CAR. WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY THE IGNITION CYLINDER. GETTING CHECKED TOMORROW.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Tires

A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE ROUGHLY. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND REPLACED THE ALL FOUR TIRES. THEN, DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Feb 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Electrical System 116,000 mi

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION. CAN NOT START CAR. WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY THE IGNITION CYLINDER. GETTING CHECKED TOMORROW.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 72,120 mi

BECAME HARDER AND HARDER TO GET IGNITION CYLINDER TO WORK PROPERLY. IT WOULD LOCK AND TAKE HALF AN HOUR OR MORE TO GET IT TO START. HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER; REQUIRED A LOCKSMITH, A MECHANIC AND $222. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 115,000 mi

KEY BEGAN STICKING IN IGNITION OF MY FORD FOCUS. THIS PAST WEEKEND KEY LOCKED IN IGNITION. APPOINTMENT MADE WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AND I HAVE JUST PAID $252 FOR A NEW CYLINDER. I QUESTIONED MY DEALER ON PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY HAD NONE!! HARD TO BELIEVE WHEN MY LOCAL MECHA...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 72,120 mi

BECAME HARDER AND HARDER TO GET IGNITION CYLINDER TO WORK PROPERLY. IT WOULD LOCK AND TAKE HALF AN HOUR OR MORE TO GET IT TO START. HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER; REQUIRED A LOCKSMITH, A MECHANIC AND $222. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 115,000 mi

KEY BEGAN STICKING IN IGNITION OF MY FORD FOCUS. THIS PAST WEEKEND KEY LOCKED IN IGNITION. APPOINTMENT MADE WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AND I HAVE JUST PAID $252 FOR A NEW CYLINDER. I QUESTIONED MY DEALER ON PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY HAD NONE!! HARD TO BELIEVE WHEN MY LOCAL MECHA...

Feb 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SMELL OF GAS INSIDE WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE DIES WHILE IDLE, SPUTTERING UPON STARTUP, ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR WAS SERVICED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. FUEL INJECTOR CHECKED, WIRES CHECKED AND BATTERY CHECKED. FORD DEALERS...

Feb 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SMELL OF GAS INSIDE WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE DIES WHILE IDLE, SPUTTERING UPON STARTUP, ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR WAS SERVICED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND GETTING WORSE. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. FUEL INJECTOR CHECKED, WIRES CHECKED AND BATTERY CHECKED. FORD DEALERS...

Feb 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 22,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. REAR PASSENGER LATCH ON MY WIFE'S CAR BROKE AFTER OPENING THE DOOR, ONLY 15 TIMES. I AM GOOD WITH MY CARS, AND SOME ELBOW GREASE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LATCH BROKE. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE THAT THE SPRING THAT DROPPED TH...

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND MY IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP FOR THE 3RD TIME. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS OF THIS EXACT TYPE OF VEHICLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS ABSURD. IF THIS PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THEN FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBLITY FOR THEIR POOR MANUFACTURING AN...

Feb 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 22,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. REAR PASSENGER LATCH ON MY WIFE'S CAR BROKE AFTER OPENING THE DOOR, ONLY 15 TIMES. I AM GOOD WITH MY CARS, AND SOME ELBOW GREASE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LATCH BROKE. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE THAT THE SPRING THAT DROPPED TH...

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND MY IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP FOR THE 3RD TIME. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS OF THIS EXACT TYPE OF VEHICLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS ABSURD. IF THIS PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THEN FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBLITY FOR THEIR POOR MANUFACTURING AN...

Jan 30, 2005 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY IGNITON GETS LOCKED UP AND THE KEY WONT TURN TO START THE CAR. *AK

Jan 30, 2005 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY IGNITON GETS LOCKED UP AND THE KEY WONT TURN TO START THE CAR. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE KEY WILL NOT TURN . *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 123,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. PROBLEMS STARTED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. WINDOW WIPER MOTOR BLEW BUT WAS UNDER WARRENTY. THEN AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED EVERYTHING STARTED TO GO WRONG. TRUNK HOOD WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, THEN DOOR LATCHES STARTED TO STICK , THEN HAD TO CLIMB INTO PASSENGER SEAT TO OPEN D...

Jan 28, 2005 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. PROBLEMS STARTED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. WINDOW WIPER MOTOR BLEW BUT WAS UNDER WARRENTY. THEN AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED EVERYTHING STARTED TO GO WRONG. TRUNK HOOD WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, THEN DOOR LATCHES STARTED TO STICK , THEN HAD TO CLIMB INTO PASSENGER SEAT TO OPEN D...

Jan 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. PROBLEMS STARTED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. WINDOW WIPER MOTOR BLEW BUT WAS UNDER WARRENTY. THEN AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED EVERYTHING STARTED TO GO WRONG. TRUNK HOOD WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, THEN DOOR LATCHES STARTED TO STICK , THEN HAD TO CLIMB INTO PASSENGER SEAT TO OPEN D...

Jan 28, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE KEY WILL NOT TURN . *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 123,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. PROBLEMS STARTED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. WINDOW WIPER MOTOR BLEW BUT WAS UNDER WARRENTY. THEN AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED EVERYTHING STARTED TO GO WRONG. TRUNK HOOD WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, THEN DOOR LATCHES STARTED TO STICK , THEN HAD TO CLIMB INTO PASSENGER SEAT TO OPEN D...

Jan 28, 2005 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. PROBLEMS STARTED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. WINDOW WIPER MOTOR BLEW BUT WAS UNDER WARRENTY. THEN AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED EVERYTHING STARTED TO GO WRONG. TRUNK HOOD WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, THEN DOOR LATCHES STARTED TO STICK , THEN HAD TO CLIMB INTO PASSENGER SEAT TO OPEN D...

Jan 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. PROBLEMS STARTED ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. WINDOW WIPER MOTOR BLEW BUT WAS UNDER WARRENTY. THEN AFTER WARRENTY EXPIRED EVERYTHING STARTED TO GO WRONG. TRUNK HOOD WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, THEN DOOR LATCHES STARTED TO STICK , THEN HAD TO CLIMB INTO PASSENGER SEAT TO OPEN D...

Jan 27, 2005 Electrical System 65,415 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. THE TOW-TRUCK DRIVER WHO TOWED MY CAR SAID THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. HE SAID HE HAS DONE NINE TOWS THIS WEEK FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM AND HAD TOWED TWO THIS WEEK TO THE DEALERSHIP I TOOK MY CAR. OF COURSE, MY CAR IS OUT OF WA...

Jan 27, 2005 Electrical System 65,415 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. THE TOW-TRUCK DRIVER WHO TOWED MY CAR SAID THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. HE SAID HE HAS DONE NINE TOWS THIS WEEK FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM AND HAD TOWED TWO THIS WEEK TO THE DEALERSHIP I TOOK MY CAR. OF COURSE, MY CAR IS OUT OF WA...

Jan 26, 2005 Fuel System, Other 24,688 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH LUGGING AND SPUTTERING UPON ACCELERATION. 1/24/05 MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I CONTACTED BRAEGER FORD MILWAUKEE WI, THE CAR WENT THERE FOR SERVICE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. I RECEIVED A SAFETY PROGRAM NOT...

Jan 26, 2005 Fuel System, Other 24,688 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH LUGGING AND SPUTTERING UPON ACCELERATION. 1/24/05 MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I CONTACTED BRAEGER FORD MILWAUKEE WI, THE CAR WENT THERE FOR SERVICE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. I RECEIVED A SAFETY PROGRAM NOT...

Jan 25, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS BRAND NEW IN 2001. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR I NOTICED THE TWO BACK DOORS WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THERE WAS MINIMAL USE OF THE BACK DOORS UNTIL ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO. I BEGAN TO USE THEM FREQUENTLY NOTICING THE INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINING ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE DOORS SLIGHTLY OPE...

Jan 25, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS BRAND NEW IN 2001. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR I NOTICED THE TWO BACK DOORS WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THERE WAS MINIMAL USE OF THE BACK DOORS UNTIL ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO. I BEGAN TO USE THEM FREQUENTLY NOTICING THE INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINING ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE DOORS SLIGHTLY OPE...

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System 40,300 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, AND TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS TORE DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO OPERATE.*AK *NM

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System 40,300 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, AND TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS TORE DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO OPERATE.*AK *NM

Jan 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. THE TRUNK WOULDN'T LATCH AND THE DOOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON OR IT WOULD LATCH BUT WOULDN'T COME OPEN WE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY WOULD "A...

Jan 21, 2005 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 21, 2005 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 20, 2005 Electrical System 74,400 mi

THE IGNITION AND STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP. I CANNOT GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION, SO THE CAR WILL NOT START-THIS IS A MAJOR FAILURE. I WILL NEED TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE LOCK CYLINDER WITHIN THE IGNITION ASSEMBLY. *JB

Jan 20, 2005 Electrical System 74,400 mi

THE IGNITION AND STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP. I CANNOT GET THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION, SO THE CAR WILL NOT START-THIS IS A MAJOR FAILURE. I WILL NEED TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE LOCK CYLINDER WITHIN THE IGNITION ASSEMBLY. *JB

Jan 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES FAILED DUE TO LIP AND WARPAGE CREATED ON FRONT ROTORS. BRAKES FAILED WITHIN 10,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. BRAKES WERE REPLACED AGAIN AND OLD LIPPED ROTORS AVAILABLE. THIS WAS THE THIRD SET ON MY CAR WITH ONLY 50,000 MILES. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Steering 20,000 mi

COMMON PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN BEING LOCKED AND KEY WILL NOT TURN AFTER BEING INSERTED. HUNDREDS (PERHAPS MORE) OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WRITING ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON THE NET. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Electrical System

KEY STICKS IN IGNITION; CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT A COST OF HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES FAILED DUE TO LIP AND WARPAGE CREATED ON FRONT ROTORS. BRAKES FAILED WITHIN 10,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. BRAKES WERE REPLACED AGAIN AND OLD LIPPED ROTORS AVAILABLE. THIS WAS THE THIRD SET ON MY CAR WITH ONLY 50,000 MILES. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Steering 20,000 mi

COMMON PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN BEING LOCKED AND KEY WILL NOT TURN AFTER BEING INSERTED. HUNDREDS (PERHAPS MORE) OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WRITING ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON THE NET. *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Electrical System

KEY STICKS IN IGNITION; CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT A COST OF HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. *NM

Jan 18, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION CYLINDER WAS FROZEN. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION CYLINDER WAS FROZEN. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPLACE THEM THE SECOND TIME. BRAKES ARE TOTALLY UNSAFE. *JB

Jan 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPLACE THEM THE SECOND TIME. BRAKES ARE TOTALLY UNSAFE. *JB

Jan 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET. THE STALLING STILL PERSISTS, AND THE DEALER HAS NOT DETERMINED A CAUSE.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET. THE STALLING STILL PERSISTS, AND THE DEALER HAS NOT DETERMINED A CAUSE.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Suspension 144,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (ZETEC) WAS TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, AND THE REAR END BEGAN TO WOBBLE, FISH TAIL SIDE TO SIDE, SPARK, AND SMOKE. THE REAR PASSENGER BEARING WAS DESTROYED, AND I WAS STRANDED WHILE ON LEAVE FROM MY DUTIES AS A MARINE. I PURCHASED A NEW BEARING AND FITTED IT MYSELF. I RECALL A "R...

Jan 10, 2005 Suspension 144,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (ZETEC) WAS TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, AND THE REAR END BEGAN TO WOBBLE, FISH TAIL SIDE TO SIDE, SPARK, AND SMOKE. THE REAR PASSENGER BEARING WAS DESTROYED, AND I WAS STRANDED WHILE ON LEAVE FROM MY DUTIES AS A MARINE. I PURCHASED A NEW BEARING AND FITTED IT MYSELF. I RECALL A "R...

Jan 10, 2005 Suspension 144,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (ZETEC) WAS TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, AND THE REAR END BEGAN TO WOBBLE, FISH TAIL SIDE TO SIDE, SPARK, AND SMOKE. THE REAR PASSENGER BEARING WAS DESTROYED, AND I WAS STRANDED WHILE ON LEAVE FROM MY DUTIES AS A MARINE. I PURCHASED A NEW BEARING AND FITTED IT MYSELF. I RECALL A "R...

Jan 10, 2005 Suspension 144,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (ZETEC) WAS TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, AND THE REAR END BEGAN TO WOBBLE, FISH TAIL SIDE TO SIDE, SPARK, AND SMOKE. THE REAR PASSENGER BEARING WAS DESTROYED, AND I WAS STRANDED WHILE ON LEAVE FROM MY DUTIES AS A MARINE. I PURCHASED A NEW BEARING AND FITTED IT MYSELF. I RECALL A "R...

Jan 7, 2005 Wheels 100,000 mi

THE WHEEL/HUBS/ BEARINGS, AND ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONTACTED THE DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE WHEEL BEARINGS, HOWEVER IT WAS FOR THE 2000 MODEL NOT THE 2001. *JB

Jan 7, 2005 Steering

I WALKED TO MY CAR ONE EVENING AFTER CATCHING UP WITH SOME FRIENDS. WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY TO START THE IGNITION. THE ENITRE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP INCLUDING THE BRAKES. NOT ONLY DID I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP, BUT IT WAS NOT COVERE...

Jan 7, 2005 Electrical System

ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO MY KEY STARTED TO GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I DRIVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. IT SEEMS TO DO IT EVERY OTHER DAY OR SO. I COULDN'T LOCK MY DOORS, AND WAS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WOULD STEAL SOMETHING. NOW EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR I BRING TWO SETS OF KEYS WITH ME, SO THAT I CAN LOCK THE D...

Jan 7, 2005 Wheels 100,000 mi

THE WHEEL/HUBS/ BEARINGS, AND ALL THE WAY AROUND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONTACTED THE DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE WHEEL BEARINGS, HOWEVER IT WAS FOR THE 2000 MODEL NOT THE 2001. *JB

Jan 7, 2005 Steering

I WALKED TO MY CAR ONE EVENING AFTER CATCHING UP WITH SOME FRIENDS. WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY TO START THE IGNITION. THE ENITRE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP INCLUDING THE BRAKES. NOT ONLY DID I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP, BUT IT WAS NOT COVERE...

Jan 7, 2005 Electrical System

ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO MY KEY STARTED TO GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I DRIVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. IT SEEMS TO DO IT EVERY OTHER DAY OR SO. I COULDN'T LOCK MY DOORS, AND WAS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WOULD STEAL SOMETHING. NOW EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR I BRING TWO SETS OF KEYS WITH ME, SO THAT I CAN LOCK THE D...

Jan 5, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER HAS NO IDEA AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jan 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

CAR SPUTTERED ON A SUNDAY MORNING (11/2004). ON MONDAY NIGHT THE CAR DIED. COULD TURN IGNITION, BUT NO FUEL GOT TO ENGINE. CALLED FORD SERICE CENTER, THEY WERE CLOSED. HAD PROBLEM FIXED (NEW FUEL PUMP) AT ANOTHER SERVICE STATION ($594). FOUND LETTER DATED 1/2004 STATING FORD WAS AWARE OF FAULTY FUE...

Jan 5, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER HAS NO IDEA AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jan 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

CAR SPUTTERED ON A SUNDAY MORNING (11/2004). ON MONDAY NIGHT THE CAR DIED. COULD TURN IGNITION, BUT NO FUEL GOT TO ENGINE. CALLED FORD SERICE CENTER, THEY WERE CLOSED. HAD PROBLEM FIXED (NEW FUEL PUMP) AT ANOTHER SERVICE STATION ($594). FOUND LETTER DATED 1/2004 STATING FORD WAS AWARE OF FAULTY FUE...

Jan 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKES AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 4, 2005 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKES AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 4, 2005 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT LOW SPEED,2001 FORD FOCUS. *AK

Jan 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKES AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 4, 2005 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKES AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 4, 2005 Air Bags

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT LOW SPEED,2001 FORD FOCUS. *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Fuel System, Other

WHEN FUEL TANK REGISTERS 1/4 OF A TANK OR LESS, CAR LOSES ACCELERATION WHEN GOING UP A HILL THAT CURVES TO THE RIGHT. CAR STALLS BUT WILL START AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. LATER THAT SAME DAY THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC REGISTERED NO PROBLEM AND CO...

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM THREE TIMES DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM THREE TIMES DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Fuel System, Other

WHEN FUEL TANK REGISTERS 1/4 OF A TANK OR LESS, CAR LOSES ACCELERATION WHEN GOING UP A HILL THAT CURVES TO THE RIGHT. CAR STALLS BUT WILL START AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. LATER THAT SAME DAY THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC REGISTERED NO PROBLEM AND CO...

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM THREE TIMES DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM THREE TIMES DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

Jan 2, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY/STEERING WHEEL JAMMED. *JB

Jan 2, 2005 Electrical System 40,500 mi

REAR TAILLIGHTS FAILED WIRING HARNESS (REAR) HAS BECOME WORN. ALL WIRES EXPOSED AND ARE IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER. I HAVE PHOTOS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO HAVE THEM FORWARDED. I KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURING ON AT LEAST 8 OTHER ZX3'S. *JB

Jan 2, 2005 Electrical System

IGNITION KEY/STEERING WHEEL JAMMED. *JB

Jan 2, 2005 Electrical System 40,500 mi

REAR TAILLIGHTS FAILED WIRING HARNESS (REAR) HAS BECOME WORN. ALL WIRES EXPOSED AND ARE IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER. I HAVE PHOTOS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO HAVE THEM FORWARDED. I KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURING ON AT LEAST 8 OTHER ZX3'S. *JB

Dec 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

REAR DOORS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET TO STAY CLOSED. WHEN SLAMMED,THEY DO NOT LATCH SHUT. ON ONE OCCASION, IT TOOK OVER 30 MINUTES SLAMMING THE DOORS BEFORE THEY FINALLY STAYED SHUT. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Electrical System

UNSURE OF EXACT DATE- IGNITION SWITCH HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES CAR HAS TO BEEN TOWED AWAY ALL THREE TIMES. PRESTIGE FORD MECHANIC SAYS IT IS HOW THE PART IS MADE WONT COVER AFTER 36,000 MILES BECAUSE IT IS ELECTRICAL. DEALERSHIP ADMITS IS RECURRING AFTER WARRANTY DEFECT BUT FORD COMPANY WILL NOT T...

Dec 30, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP, THE KEY WILL NOT TURN THE STEERING IS LOCKED IN PLACE.*AK

Dec 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

REAR DOORS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET TO STAY CLOSED. WHEN SLAMMED,THEY DO NOT LATCH SHUT. ON ONE OCCASION, IT TOOK OVER 30 MINUTES SLAMMING THE DOORS BEFORE THEY FINALLY STAYED SHUT. *AK

Dec 30, 2004 Electrical System

UNSURE OF EXACT DATE- IGNITION SWITCH HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES CAR HAS TO BEEN TOWED AWAY ALL THREE TIMES. PRESTIGE FORD MECHANIC SAYS IT IS HOW THE PART IS MADE WONT COVER AFTER 36,000 MILES BECAUSE IT IS ELECTRICAL. DEALERSHIP ADMITS IS RECURRING AFTER WARRANTY DEFECT BUT FORD COMPANY WILL NOT T...

Dec 30, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP, THE KEY WILL NOT TURN THE STEERING IS LOCKED IN PLACE.*AK

Dec 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DRIVERSIDE DOOR OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE BEGAN TO NOT WORK. I NOTICED THE DOOR WAS AJAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO CLOSE IT AND IT WOUDL NOT CLOSE. IT CONTINUED TO BOUNCE OPEN.*AK I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE LATCH WAS BROKEN AND NEE...

Dec 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DRIVERSIDE DOOR OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE BEGAN TO NOT WORK. I NOTICED THE DOOR WAS AJAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO CLOSE IT AND IT WOUDL NOT CLOSE. IT CONTINUED TO BOUNCE OPEN.*AK I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE LATCH WAS BROKEN AND NEE...

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Suspension 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Electrical System 45,000 mi

MY IGNITION LOCKED UP ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, CAN'T START THE CAR. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Suspension 77,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED AGAIN. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME. LOCAL MECHANIC FOUND PROBLEM TO BE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT IS ONLY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS FROM RECENT SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE RECALLED. FOUND INTERNET ARTICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Electrical System 45,000 mi

MY IGNITION LOCKED UP ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, CAN'T START THE CAR. *JB

Dec 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,500 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY CAR MAY NEED TO HAVE MY FUEL FILTER REPLACED DUE TO POSSIBLE HESITATION; HOWEVER, I WAS NOT TO HAVE THIS DONE UNLESS THE SYSTEM FAILED. ON MY WAY HOME FOR THANKSGIVING, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE, AND MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW...I LET OFF THE GAS, PRESSED ON THE ...

Dec 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,500 mi

I HAD RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY CAR MAY NEED TO HAVE MY FUEL FILTER REPLACED DUE TO POSSIBLE HESITATION; HOWEVER, I WAS NOT TO HAVE THIS DONE UNLESS THE SYSTEM FAILED. ON MY WAY HOME FOR THANKSGIVING, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE, AND MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW...I LET OFF THE GAS, PRESSED ON THE ...

Dec 11, 2004 Electrical System 37,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO START THE CAR. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF OF WORK AND GOT IT MY CAR TO GO HOME AND MY KEY WOULDN'T NOT TURN OVER. I HAD TO SIT IN MY CAR FOR ALMOST AN HOUR IN FREEZING WEATHER UNTIL SOMEONE COULD COME AND GET ME. *JB

Dec 11, 2004 Electrical System 37,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO START THE CAR. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF OF WORK AND GOT IT MY CAR TO GO HOME AND MY KEY WOULDN'T NOT TURN OVER. I HAD TO SIT IN MY CAR FOR ALMOST AN HOUR IN FREEZING WEATHER UNTIL SOMEONE COULD COME AND GET ME. *JB

Dec 10, 2004 Electrical System

SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF IGNITION SWITCH, REQUIRING TOW TO FORD DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION CYLINDER.*AK

Dec 10, 2004 Electrical System

SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF IGNITION SWITCH, REQUIRING TOW TO FORD DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION CYLINDER.*AK

Dec 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Steering 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Suspension 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Suspension 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Tires 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Suspension 36,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Steering 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Suspension 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Suspension 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Tires 113,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TI...

Dec 9, 2004 Suspension 36,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Electrical System Fire 50,500 mi

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE COVER. AFTER PICKING UP VEHICLE AND DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONTACTED MECHANIC, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SOLVENT USED IN REPAIR OF VALVE COVER CAUSED SMOKE, AND WILL DISAPPEAR. CON...

Dec 8, 2004 Electrical System 79,292 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON HAD ITS IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID GRAPHITE AND/OR WD40 WOULD NOT FIX IT, THAT IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT COST USD$440 AND I LOST A FULL DAY'S PAY. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID HE'S RESPONDED TO 24 CALLS ON FORD FOCUS IGNITION FAILURES. I FOUND A WE...

Dec 8, 2004 Electrical System Fire 50,500 mi

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE COVER. AFTER PICKING UP VEHICLE AND DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONTACTED MECHANIC, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SOLVENT USED IN REPAIR OF VALVE COVER CAUSED SMOKE, AND WILL DISAPPEAR. CON...

Dec 8, 2004 Electrical System 79,292 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON HAD ITS IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID GRAPHITE AND/OR WD40 WOULD NOT FIX IT, THAT IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT COST USD$440 AND I LOST A FULL DAY'S PAY. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID HE'S RESPONDED TO 24 CALLS ON FORD FOCUS IGNITION FAILURES. I FOUND A WE...

Dec 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 360,000 mi

REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN BOTH REAR DOORS, AND THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. TO UNLOCK THE DOORS CONSUMER HAD TO GO THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR AND UNLOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 360,000 mi

REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN BOTH REAR DOORS, AND THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. TO UNLOCK THE DOORS CONSUMER HAD TO GO THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR AND UNLOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Dec 6, 2004 Electrical System Fire 50,987 mi

VEHICLE FIRE SUSTAINED ON 2001 FORD FOCUS AFTER REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE GASKET COVER AT HOLLINGSWORTH RICHARD FORD IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA. FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF GASKET, SMOKE WAS NOTED FROM THE HOOD. DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT SMOKE WAS DUE TO A CLEANING SOLVENT USED AFTER SERVI...

Dec 6, 2004 Fuel System, Other 26,000 mi

FUEL PUMP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD OFFERED ME NO REASONABLE SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES, AND IS 1 MONTH OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY. FORD APPARENTLY HAS A RECALL FOR JUST THIS PROBLEM, BUT CLAIMED THAT MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED.*AK

Dec 6, 2004 Electrical System Fire 50,987 mi

VEHICLE FIRE SUSTAINED ON 2001 FORD FOCUS AFTER REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE GASKET COVER AT HOLLINGSWORTH RICHARD FORD IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA. FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF GASKET, SMOKE WAS NOTED FROM THE HOOD. DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT SMOKE WAS DUE TO A CLEANING SOLVENT USED AFTER SERVI...

Dec 6, 2004 Fuel System, Other 26,000 mi

FUEL PUMP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD OFFERED ME NO REASONABLE SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES, AND IS 1 MONTH OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY. FORD APPARENTLY HAS A RECALL FOR JUST THIS PROBLEM, BUT CLAIMED THAT MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED.*AK

Dec 2, 2004 Structure 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A SOFT BUMPER TO BUMPER COLLISION. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE VEHICLE THAT WAS IDLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, SHATTERING THE WINSHIELD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED, BUT WAS DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION...

Dec 2, 2004 Structure 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A SOFT BUMPER TO BUMPER COLLISION. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE VEHICLE THAT WAS IDLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, SHATTERING THE WINSHIELD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED, BUT WAS DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION...

Dec 1, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT IGNITION LOCKED ON ITS OWN. *AK THE CONUSMER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT TURN KEY TO START THE VEHICLE. *TC

Dec 1, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT IGNITION LOCKED ON ITS OWN. *AK THE CONUSMER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT TURN KEY TO START THE VEHICLE. *TC

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System Crash 32,089 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND THE SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE CLUTCH, CAUSING THE RELAY TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE LURCHING, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND THE CONSUMER SCRAPED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A PARKING L...

Nov 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,089 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND THE SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE CLUTCH, CAUSING THE RELAY TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE LURCHING, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND THE CONSUMER SCRAPED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A PARKING L...

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System Crash 32,089 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND THE SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE CLUTCH, CAUSING THE RELAY TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE LURCHING, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND THE CONSUMER SCRAPED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A PARKING L...

Nov 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,089 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND THE SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE CLUTCH, CAUSING THE RELAY TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE LURCHING, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND THE CONSUMER SCRAPED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A PARKING L...

Nov 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,500 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE: TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE TO INVESTIGATE ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM - JOE MEYERS FORD SUPPOSEDLY FOUND PCV VALVE PROBLEM AND ATTENDANT HOSE - REMOVED AND REPLACED - PERFORMED ADDTIONAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH FORD ALERT RELATED TO FUEL PUMP FAILURES - TWO WEEKS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT REAPP...

Nov 29, 2004 Electrical System

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Air Bags

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,500 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SE: TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE TO INVESTIGATE ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM - JOE MEYERS FORD SUPPOSEDLY FOUND PCV VALVE PROBLEM AND ATTENDANT HOSE - REMOVED AND REPLACED - PERFORMED ADDTIONAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH FORD ALERT RELATED TO FUEL PUMP FAILURES - TWO WEEKS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT REAPP...

Nov 29, 2004 Electrical System

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Air Bags

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK

Nov 27, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WATER LEAKS FROM SOMEWHERE INSIDE THE CAR ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 2002. IT WAS "CORRECTED" BY A FORD AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND STILL LEAKS. WHEN EVER IT RAINS THE FLOOR BOARD FILLS WITH WATER AND WHEN THE WATER DRIES IT SMELLS OF MILDEW. LOSS OF HUN...

Nov 27, 2004 Electrical System 24,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A LOCKED UP IGNITION. I ONLY HAVE 24000 MILES ON MY CAR.*AK

Nov 27, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WATER LEAKS FROM SOMEWHERE INSIDE THE CAR ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 2002. IT WAS "CORRECTED" BY A FORD AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND STILL LEAKS. WHEN EVER IT RAINS THE FLOOR BOARD FILLS WITH WATER AND WHEN THE WATER DRIES IT SMELLS OF MILDEW. LOSS OF HUN...

Nov 27, 2004 Electrical System 24,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A LOCKED UP IGNITION. I ONLY HAVE 24000 MILES ON MY CAR.*AK

Nov 22, 2004 Wheels

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK. *AK *SC

Nov 22, 2004 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE RECALL 03V482000 WAS PERFORMED THE REPLACEMENT PART FAILED. THIS WAS VERIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP AFTER INSPECTION. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Wheels

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK. *AK *SC

Nov 22, 2004 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE RECALL 03V482000 WAS PERFORMED THE REPLACEMENT PART FAILED. THIS WAS VERIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP AFTER INSPECTION. *JB

Nov 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIRVE THE CAR FOR 30 MINUTES OR LONGER (ENGINE IS HOT). STOP, AND RESTART IT FROM 15 TO 30 MINUTES LATER, AND THE CAR WILL CONTINUALLY STALL SO LONG AS THE CLUTCH IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSED. THIS WILL HAPPEN VERY PREDICTABLY UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. IT IS CLEARLY TEMPERATURE RELATED, AS RESTARTING TH...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS "STUCK" ON ME THIS PAST JULY. I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AND INSERTED THE KEY. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN...IT REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. ON 7/3/04, I HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS A VER...

Nov 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO TURN OFF AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIRVE THE CAR FOR 30 MINUTES OR LONGER (ENGINE IS HOT). STOP, AND RESTART IT FROM 15 TO 30 MINUTES LATER, AND THE CAR WILL CONTINUALLY STALL SO LONG AS THE CLUTCH IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSED. THIS WILL HAPPEN VERY PREDICTABLY UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. IT IS CLEARLY TEMPERATURE RELATED, AS RESTARTING TH...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS "STUCK" ON ME THIS PAST JULY. I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AND INSERTED THE KEY. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN...IT REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. ON 7/3/04, I HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS A VER...

Nov 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO TURN OFF AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,392 mi

OCT. 13-14, 2004: ENGINE WOULD CRANK AND CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT OR FOR SEVERAL HOURS. AFTER MUCH CRANKING, ENGINE FINALLY WOULD START. OCT. 14 - PERSONAL MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL PRESSURE WAS BLEEDING OFF - FUEL WAS NOT REMAINING IN FUEL RAIL. DIRECTED ME TO TAKE IT TO ...

Nov 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,392 mi

OCT. 13-14, 2004: ENGINE WOULD CRANK AND CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT OR FOR SEVERAL HOURS. AFTER MUCH CRANKING, ENGINE FINALLY WOULD START. OCT. 14 - PERSONAL MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL PRESSURE WAS BLEEDING OFF - FUEL WAS NOT REMAINING IN FUEL RAIL. DIRECTED ME TO TAKE IT TO ...

Nov 17, 2004 Electrical System 40 mi

NO EVENTS LEAD UP TO FAILURE. THE TUMBLERS IN THE LOCK KEEP GETTING STUCK MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR. WE TRIED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WASN'T COVERED ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED. THEY WANTED $260 TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BREAK OVER AND OVER. FROM...

Nov 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,392 mi

OCT. 13-14, 2004: ENGINE WOULD CRANK AND CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT OR FOR SEVERAL HOURS. AFTER MUCH CRANKING, ENGINE FINALLY WOULD START. OCT. 14 - PERSONAL MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL PRESSURE WAS BLEEDING OFF - FUEL WAS NOT REMAINING IN FUEL RAIL. DIRECTED ME TO TAKE IT TO ...

Nov 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,392 mi

OCT. 13-14, 2004: ENGINE WOULD CRANK AND CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT OR FOR SEVERAL HOURS. AFTER MUCH CRANKING, ENGINE FINALLY WOULD START. OCT. 14 - PERSONAL MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL PRESSURE WAS BLEEDING OFF - FUEL WAS NOT REMAINING IN FUEL RAIL. DIRECTED ME TO TAKE IT TO ...

Nov 17, 2004 Electrical System 40 mi

NO EVENTS LEAD UP TO FAILURE. THE TUMBLERS IN THE LOCK KEEP GETTING STUCK MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR. WE TRIED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WASN'T COVERED ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED. THEY WANTED $260 TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BREAK OVER AND OVER. FROM...

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,500 mi

CONSUMER HAD THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED ON A FUEL RAIL RECALL. VEHICLE WAS SHAKING, AND WILL NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION HAS LOCKED CONTINUOUSLY ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS COMPLETELY LOCKED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH MANY VEHICLES, THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, YET THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!!!!!*AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IT WOULDN'T TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL IS LOCKED UP.*AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IT WOULDN'T TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL IS LOCKED UP.*AK

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,500 mi

CONSUMER HAD THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED ON A FUEL RAIL RECALL. VEHICLE WAS SHAKING, AND WILL NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION HAS LOCKED CONTINUOUSLY ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS COMPLETELY LOCKED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH MANY VEHICLES, THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, YET THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!!!!!*AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IT WOULDN'T TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL IS LOCKED UP.*AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IT WOULDN'T TURN. THE STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL IS LOCKED UP.*AK

Nov 15, 2004 Electrical System 28,465 mi

THE LEFT REAR DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LEFT REAR DOOR ACTUATOR. *AK THE RIGHT REAR AND FRONT LOCKS WERE INOPERATIVE AS WELL. THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK BY REMOTE OR KEY INSERTION. THE DOORS HAD TO BE...

Nov 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

RECALL 02V288001 CONCERNING BATTERY CABLES. CONSUMER SAID THAT THE BATTERY CABLES WERE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL DUE TO VIN EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENC...

Nov 15, 2004 Electrical System

I TRIED TO START MY CAR (2001 FORD FOCUS) AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL IN THE IGINITION. I SPENT THE BETTER PART OF 2 HOURS TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN AND IT DIDN'T. I ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED - AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS MY LOCK CYLINDER THAT IS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I...

Nov 15, 2004 Electrical System 28,465 mi

THE LEFT REAR DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LEFT REAR DOOR ACTUATOR. *AK THE RIGHT REAR AND FRONT LOCKS WERE INOPERATIVE AS WELL. THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK BY REMOTE OR KEY INSERTION. THE DOORS HAD TO BE...

Nov 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

RECALL 02V288001 CONCERNING BATTERY CABLES. CONSUMER SAID THAT THE BATTERY CABLES WERE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL DUE TO VIN EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENC...

Nov 15, 2004 Electrical System

I TRIED TO START MY CAR (2001 FORD FOCUS) AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL IN THE IGINITION. I SPENT THE BETTER PART OF 2 HOURS TRYING TO GET IT TO TURN AND IT DIDN'T. I ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED - AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS MY LOCK CYLINDER THAT IS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I...

Nov 11, 2004 Steering Crash

IN JUNE 2004, I TOOK MY 2001 FORD FOCUS INTO SUNSET FORD IN WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA COMPLAINING ABOUT A VIBRATION AND RATTLE IN THE FRONT END OF MY CAR. THEY CHARGED ME $80 AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. AGAIN, ON AUGUST 12, 2004, I TOOK MY 2001 FORD FOCUS INTO SUNSET FORD COMPLAIN...

Nov 11, 2004 Steering Crash

IN JUNE 2004, I TOOK MY 2001 FORD FOCUS INTO SUNSET FORD IN WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA COMPLAINING ABOUT A VIBRATION AND RATTLE IN THE FRONT END OF MY CAR. THEY CHARGED ME $80 AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. AGAIN, ON AUGUST 12, 2004, I TOOK MY 2001 FORD FOCUS INTO SUNSET FORD COMPLAIN...

Nov 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVINGTHE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM *TC

Nov 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB THE SPEEDOMETER IN THE VEHICLE ALWAYS READS ZERO. THE MILAGE ERASE ON THEIR OWN AND POP UP AGAIN DAYS LATER THEN DISAPPEAR AGAIN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN TO READ THE GAS GAUGE. AUTOMATIC LOCK...

Nov 9, 2004 Electrical System 27,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB THE SPEEDOMETER IN THE VEHICLE ALWAYS READS ZERO. THE MILAGE ERASE ON THEIR OWN AND POP UP AGAIN DAYS LATER THEN DISAPPEAR AGAIN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN TO READ THE GAS GAUGE. AUTOMATIC LOCK...

Nov 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVINGTHE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM. THE DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM *TC

Nov 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB THE SPEEDOMETER IN THE VEHICLE ALWAYS READS ZERO. THE MILAGE ERASE ON THEIR OWN AND POP UP AGAIN DAYS LATER THEN DISAPPEAR AGAIN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN TO READ THE GAS GAUGE. AUTOMATIC LOCK...

Nov 9, 2004 Electrical System 27,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB THE SPEEDOMETER IN THE VEHICLE ALWAYS READS ZERO. THE MILAGE ERASE ON THEIR OWN AND POP UP AGAIN DAYS LATER THEN DISAPPEAR AGAIN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN TO READ THE GAS GAUGE. AUTOMATIC LOCK...

Nov 8, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

AFTER COMPLETING MY SHOPPING, I RETURNED TO MY CAR. OPENED MY REAR LEFT DOOR TO PUT DOWN MY BAGS. COME TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT SHUT AND AFTER TRYING FOR 40 MINUTES, THE DOOR FINALLY LATCHED SHUT. TRIED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AT HOME...BUT WAS FACED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THIS TIME IT T...

Nov 8, 2004 Air Bags 39,863 mi

BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. VEHICLE COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMOR, AND IT FINALLY DIED.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

AFTER COMPLETING MY SHOPPING, I RETURNED TO MY CAR. OPENED MY REAR LEFT DOOR TO PUT DOWN MY BAGS. COME TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT SHUT AND AFTER TRYING FOR 40 MINUTES, THE DOOR FINALLY LATCHED SHUT. TRIED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AT HOME...BUT WAS FACED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THIS TIME IT T...

Nov 8, 2004 Air Bags 39,863 mi

BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. VEHICLE COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMOR, AND IT FINALLY DIED.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 4, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 74,855 mi

THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED UP LAST NIGHT AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO START THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED, AND THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE THE LOCK CYLINDER. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I CAN SEE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMO...

Nov 4, 2004 Electrical System 49,000 mi

COMPLAINT INVOLVES 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. LEFT TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN THE IGNITION FROZE. UNABLE TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL, I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM THE TOWING. APPARENTLY THIS DEFECT IS WELL KNOWN TO DEALERS AND TO FORD. MY CAR HAS 49K M...

Nov 4, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 74,855 mi

THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED UP LAST NIGHT AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO START THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED, AND THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE THE LOCK CYLINDER. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I CAN SEE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMO...

Nov 4, 2004 Electrical System 49,000 mi

COMPLAINT INVOLVES 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. LEFT TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN THE IGNITION FROZE. UNABLE TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL, I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM THE TOWING. APPARENTLY THIS DEFECT IS WELL KNOWN TO DEALERS AND TO FORD. MY CAR HAS 49K M...

Nov 3, 2004 Wheels

I HAVE DISCOVERED AFTER HAVING WHEELS REMOVED FOR TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT THAT THE LUGS: NUTS HAVE A STAMPED SHEET METAL CAP ON THEM WHICH MAKES THE PLAIN NUTS LOOK LIKE ACORN NUTS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS CAP IS RATTLED LOOSE BY THE IMPACT WRENCH AND FALLS OFF - LEAVING A NUT OF 17.4 MM ACR...

Nov 3, 2004 Wheels

I HAVE DISCOVERED AFTER HAVING WHEELS REMOVED FOR TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT THAT THE LUGS: NUTS HAVE A STAMPED SHEET METAL CAP ON THEM WHICH MAKES THE PLAIN NUTS LOOK LIKE ACORN NUTS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS CAP IS RATTLED LOOSE BY THE IMPACT WRENCH AND FALLS OFF - LEAVING A NUT OF 17.4 MM ACR...

Oct 30, 2004 Electrical System 56,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WE WENT OUT TO START IT 2 DAYS AGO AND THEY KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD FOCUS CARS. *JB

Oct 30, 2004 Electrical System 56,000 mi

WE OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WE WENT OUT TO START IT 2 DAYS AGO AND THEY KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD FOCUS CARS. *JB

Oct 29, 2004 Steering 75,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON 10/28/2004 I STOPPED FOR GAS WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER RE-FUELING, WE ALL GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. MY WHOLE STERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED UP-THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T BUDGE, THE SHI...

Oct 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON 10/28/2004 I STOPPED FOR GAS WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER RE-FUELING, WE ALL GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. MY WHOLE STERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED UP-THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T BUDGE, THE SHI...

Oct 29, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON 10/28/2004 I STOPPED FOR GAS WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER RE-FUELING, WE ALL GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. MY WHOLE STERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED UP-THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T BUDGE, THE SHI...

Oct 29, 2004 Steering 75,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON 10/28/2004 I STOPPED FOR GAS WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER RE-FUELING, WE ALL GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. MY WHOLE STERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED UP-THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T BUDGE, THE SHI...

Oct 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON 10/28/2004 I STOPPED FOR GAS WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER RE-FUELING, WE ALL GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. MY WHOLE STERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED UP-THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T BUDGE, THE SHI...

Oct 29, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ON 10/28/2004 I STOPPED FOR GAS WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. AFTER RE-FUELING, WE ALL GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. MY WHOLE STERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED UP-THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T BUDGE, THE SHI...

Oct 28, 2004 Electrical System 22,700 mi

STRANDED IN PARKING LOT WHEN KEY WOUOLD NOT TURN THE IGNITION. HAD TO GET TOED TO DEALER TO GET FIXED. HAVEN'T GOT IT FIXED YET BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENED TODAY AND I FOUND ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTES HERE. I AM WONDERING WHY THERE IS NO RECALL BECAUSE IT IS A SERIOUS FAILURE. I WAS LUCKY AND HAD A PH...

Oct 28, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

THERE WAS NOTHING IN PARTICULAR THAT LED TO THE FAILURE. CAR IS DRIVEN UNDER BOTH HIGHWAY AND IN-TOWN CONDITIONS, AND TEMPARATURES RANGE FROM BELOW FREEZING UP TO 100 F.*AK THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTING ON THE HIGHWAY OFTEN SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, REVS UP, AND MAY FINALLY SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR. SOM...

Oct 28, 2004 Electrical System 22,700 mi

STRANDED IN PARKING LOT WHEN KEY WOUOLD NOT TURN THE IGNITION. HAD TO GET TOED TO DEALER TO GET FIXED. HAVEN'T GOT IT FIXED YET BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENED TODAY AND I FOUND ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTES HERE. I AM WONDERING WHY THERE IS NO RECALL BECAUSE IT IS A SERIOUS FAILURE. I WAS LUCKY AND HAD A PH...

Oct 28, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

THERE WAS NOTHING IN PARTICULAR THAT LED TO THE FAILURE. CAR IS DRIVEN UNDER BOTH HIGHWAY AND IN-TOWN CONDITIONS, AND TEMPARATURES RANGE FROM BELOW FREEZING UP TO 100 F.*AK THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTING ON THE HIGHWAY OFTEN SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, REVS UP, AND MAY FINALLY SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR. SOM...

Oct 26, 2004 Electrical System 455,572 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, IGNITION LOCKS UP AND KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED AND MUST BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED, THE DRIVER HAS BEEN STRANDED UNTIL THE CAR CAN BE TOWED IN AN...

Oct 26, 2004 Electrical System 455,572 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, IGNITION LOCKS UP AND KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED AND MUST BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED, THE DRIVER HAS BEEN STRANDED UNTIL THE CAR CAN BE TOWED IN AN...

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS REAR BRAKES SQUEALS LOUD NOISE. SOUND LIKES METAL TO METAL, I REPLACES BRAKES PAD HAD THE CREEP AND GROAN REMOVED, LUBE JOB AND ETC. FORD BRAKE SHOES COST OVER 130.00, NOT AFFORDABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. SQUEALING ABOUT TO DRIVE ME CRAZY. NEED A RECALL, MY FRIENDS OWN 2001 - 2003 FOCUS...

Oct 26, 2004 Electrical System 455,572 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, IGNITION LOCKS UP AND KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED AND MUST BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED, THE DRIVER HAS BEEN STRANDED UNTIL THE CAR CAN BE TOWED IN AN...

Oct 26, 2004 Electrical System 455,572 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, IGNITION LOCKS UP AND KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED AND MUST BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED, THE DRIVER HAS BEEN STRANDED UNTIL THE CAR CAN BE TOWED IN AN...

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS REAR BRAKES SQUEALS LOUD NOISE. SOUND LIKES METAL TO METAL, I REPLACES BRAKES PAD HAD THE CREEP AND GROAN REMOVED, LUBE JOB AND ETC. FORD BRAKE SHOES COST OVER 130.00, NOT AFFORDABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. SQUEALING ABOUT TO DRIVE ME CRAZY. NEED A RECALL, MY FRIENDS OWN 2001 - 2003 FOCUS...

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System 29,200 mi

THE IGNITION SWITH LOCK HAS SEIZED. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System 29,200 mi

THE IGNITION SWITH LOCK HAS SEIZED. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR. *AK

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Wheels 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Steering 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Wheels 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Steering 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

I AM EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX THAT MATCHES THE PROBLEMS LISTED WITH THE RECALLS FOR THE CAR. I AM HAVING POWERS SURGES, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, NOISES IN THE FRONT END, AND LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL...

Oct 22, 2004 Electrical System

THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT I STARTED TO HAVE WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BEGAN LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE LEFT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT FIRST, THEN ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT. I THINK THE GEARS WERE FAULTILY MANUFACTURED. WHEN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL, I WAS TOLD ...

Oct 22, 2004 Structure

THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT I STARTED TO HAVE WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BEGAN LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE LEFT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT FIRST, THEN ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT. I THINK THE GEARS WERE FAULTILY MANUFACTURED. WHEN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL, I WAS TOLD ...

Oct 22, 2004 Electrical System

THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT I STARTED TO HAVE WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BEGAN LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE LEFT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT FIRST, THEN ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT. I THINK THE GEARS WERE FAULTILY MANUFACTURED. WHEN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL, I WAS TOLD ...

Oct 22, 2004 Structure

THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT I STARTED TO HAVE WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BEGAN LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THE LEFT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT FIRST, THEN ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WENT OUT. I THINK THE GEARS WERE FAULTILY MANUFACTURED. WHEN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL, I WAS TOLD ...

Oct 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP HESITATED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM DID NOT DUPLICATE ITSELF AND THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. THE CONSUMER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOO TOLD...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System 51,800 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY KEY WHEN TRYING TO START MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX. I TRIED ALL THE USUAL, PULL THE WHEEL THIS WAY, TURN THE KEY THAT WAY, EVEN TAPPING THE KEY, AND NOTHING WORKED. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE IGNITIION TUMBLERS, OR WHATEVER,...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP AND I CANNOT START THE CAR BECAUSE THE KEY WONT TURN THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS DONE THIS I WAS LUCKY THE FIRST TIME IT CAME LOOSE AND ALLOWED THE CAR TO START

Oct 20, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT HUR,T BUT SEEKED MEDICAL ATTENTION THE NEXT DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Oct 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP HESITATED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM DID NOT DUPLICATE ITSELF AND THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. THE CONSUMER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOO TOLD...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System 51,800 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY KEY WHEN TRYING TO START MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LX. I TRIED ALL THE USUAL, PULL THE WHEEL THIS WAY, TURN THE KEY THAT WAY, EVEN TAPPING THE KEY, AND NOTHING WORKED. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE IGNITIION TUMBLERS, OR WHATEVER,...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP AND I CANNOT START THE CAR BECAUSE THE KEY WONT TURN THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS DONE THIS I WAS LUCKY THE FIRST TIME IT CAME LOOSE AND ALLOWED THE CAR TO START

Oct 20, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT HUR,T BUT SEEKED MEDICAL ATTENTION THE NEXT DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AND DIED ONCE WHILE I WAS GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT USUALLY DIES WHEN IT HAS A QUARTER TANK OF GAS OR LESS BUT STILL NOT ON EMPTY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND HAD THE INJECTORS CLEANED. I ALSO TOOK IT IN AND HAD THE RECALLED BOLT FIXED.NONE OF T...

Oct 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AND DIED ONCE WHILE I WAS GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT USUALLY DIES WHEN IT HAS A QUARTER TANK OF GAS OR LESS BUT STILL NOT ON EMPTY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND HAD THE INJECTORS CLEANED. I ALSO TOOK IT IN AND HAD THE RECALLED BOLT FIXED.NONE OF T...

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WILL NOT TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. IT FAILED LAST YEAR, AND LEFT MY WIFE STRANDED. IT THEN WORKED PERFECTLY. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, IT FAILED AGAIN. I NOW HAVE TO BEAT THE KEY INTO THE CYLINDER TO GET IT TO START.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Tires 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001FORD FOCUS. MY DAUGHTER JUST HAD A BLOWOUT OF THE FRONT TIRE WHILE DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS IN DANBURY CT. THE TRACKS DO NOT STICK UP VERY MUCH. THIS IS THE 3RD BLOW ON THIS CAR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 35000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA 02. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE I...

Oct 18, 2004 Fuel System, Other 65,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER DUE TO POOR FUEL CIRCULATION. CAR CONSISTANTLY CUTS OUT AND DIES. ACCORDING TO RUSS DEAN FORD IN PASCO WA, THE DPFE SENSOR IS BAD.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WILL NOT TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. IT FAILED LAST YEAR, AND LEFT MY WIFE STRANDED. IT THEN WORKED PERFECTLY. ABOUT A YEAR LATER, IT FAILED AGAIN. I NOW HAVE TO BEAT THE KEY INTO THE CYLINDER TO GET IT TO START.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Tires 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001FORD FOCUS. MY DAUGHTER JUST HAD A BLOWOUT OF THE FRONT TIRE WHILE DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS IN DANBURY CT. THE TRACKS DO NOT STICK UP VERY MUCH. THIS IS THE 3RD BLOW ON THIS CAR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 35000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA 02. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE I...

Oct 18, 2004 Fuel System, Other 65,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER DUE TO POOR FUEL CIRCULATION. CAR CONSISTANTLY CUTS OUT AND DIES. ACCORDING TO RUSS DEAN FORD IN PASCO WA, THE DPFE SENSOR IS BAD.*AK

Oct 17, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK FAILED TO ACCEPT THE IGNITION KEY. I MANIPULATED THE KEY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE LOCK WOULD ACCEPT THE KEY. IT FINALLY ACCEPTED THE KEY AFTER JARRING THE CAR BY SLAMMING THE DOOR. I CAN NEVER BE SURE THE CAR IS AVAILABLE IN AN EMERGENCY. *JB

Oct 17, 2004 Electrical System

THE IGNITION LOCK FAILED TO ACCEPT THE IGNITION KEY. I MANIPULATED THE KEY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE LOCK WOULD ACCEPT THE KEY. IT FINALLY ACCEPTED THE KEY AFTER JARRING THE CAR BY SLAMMING THE DOOR. I CAN NEVER BE SURE THE CAR IS AVAILABLE IN AN EMERGENCY. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Electrical System 38,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS LEARCHES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. ELECTRICLAL ISSUES LIGHTS DIMMING DACH LIGHTS SAME UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. 5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER NO IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE. REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE BATTERY CABLES @ 487.10 . *AK

Oct 14, 2004 Electrical System 38,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS LEARCHES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. ELECTRICLAL ISSUES LIGHTS DIMMING DACH LIGHTS SAME UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. 5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER NO IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE. REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE BATTERY CABLES @ 487.10 . *AK

Oct 14, 2004 Electrical System 38,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS LEARCHES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. ELECTRICLAL ISSUES LIGHTS DIMMING DACH LIGHTS SAME UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. 5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER NO IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE. REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE BATTERY CABLES @ 487.10 . *AK

Oct 14, 2004 Electrical System 38,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS LEARCHES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. ELECTRICLAL ISSUES LIGHTS DIMMING DACH LIGHTS SAME UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. 5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER NO IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE. REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE BATTERY CABLES @ 487.10 . *AK

Oct 13, 2004 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKED AND THE KEY BECAME STUCK, SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER AT ALL.. THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT TURN OFF. *JB

Oct 13, 2004 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKED AND THE KEY BECAME STUCK, SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER AT ALL.. THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT TURN OFF. *JB

Oct 13, 2004 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKED AND THE KEY BECAME STUCK, SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER AT ALL.. THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT TURN OFF. *JB

Oct 13, 2004 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKED AND THE KEY BECAME STUCK, SOMETIMES THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER AT ALL.. THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT TURN OFF. *JB

Oct 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,880 mi

HISTORY OF FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM: 11/25/03: ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE STALL (PD REPAIR COST- DIAGNOSTIC TEST; NO PROBLEMS FOUND). 2/04: RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FROM FORD REGARDING FUEL PUMP IN MY VEHICLE. 3/8/04: RECALL WORK PERFORMED(REPLACED FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - N/C). 3/9/04: SAME P...

Oct 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BRAKED HARD. I SAW IT TOO LATE AND HIT MY BRAKES, LOCKING THEM UP. I HIT THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BURNING MY LEFT ARM (THOUGH NOT SEVERELY) AND BREAKING THE WIND SHIELD. THE CAR I HIT SUSTAIN VIRTUALLY NO DAM...

Oct 11, 2004 Air Bags 51,067 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WHEN MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT NOR HAD MY CAR BEEN BUMPED HARD. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND THAT FORD ONLY REPLACES THEM FOR FREE UP TO 50000 MILES. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR PRE-OWNED 4 MO...

Oct 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,880 mi

HISTORY OF FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM: 11/25/03: ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE STALL (PD REPAIR COST- DIAGNOSTIC TEST; NO PROBLEMS FOUND). 2/04: RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FROM FORD REGARDING FUEL PUMP IN MY VEHICLE. 3/8/04: RECALL WORK PERFORMED(REPLACED FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - N/C). 3/9/04: SAME P...

Oct 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BRAKED HARD. I SAW IT TOO LATE AND HIT MY BRAKES, LOCKING THEM UP. I HIT THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BURNING MY LEFT ARM (THOUGH NOT SEVERELY) AND BREAKING THE WIND SHIELD. THE CAR I HIT SUSTAIN VIRTUALLY NO DAM...

Oct 11, 2004 Air Bags 51,067 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WHEN MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT NOR HAD MY CAR BEEN BUMPED HARD. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND THAT FORD ONLY REPLACES THEM FOR FREE UP TO 50000 MILES. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR PRE-OWNED 4 MO...

Oct 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR FAILURE. *NM

Oct 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR FAILURE. *NM

Oct 8, 2004 Wheels 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH SCREECHING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY THE REAR WOBBLING. THE DRIVER PROCEEDED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WAS UNDRIVEABLE. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING BROKE PREMATURELY. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE DEFE...

Oct 8, 2004 Wheels 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH SCREECHING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY THE REAR WOBBLING. THE DRIVER PROCEEDED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WAS UNDRIVEABLE. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING BROKE PREMATURELY. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE DEFE...

Oct 7, 2004 Structure 60,752 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SNAPPED IN HALF. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE FELL ONTO THE AXLE, WHICH DAMAGED PART OF THE AXLE. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE PLACING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE IGNITION. CONSUMER CONTACTED A LOCK SMITH, AND ALSO WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE MORNING. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Structure 60,752 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SNAPPED IN HALF. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE FELL ONTO THE AXLE, WHICH DAMAGED PART OF THE AXLE. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE PLACING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE IGNITION. CONSUMER CONTACTED A LOCK SMITH, AND ALSO WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE MORNING. *AK

Oct 5, 2004 Steering

KEY WILL GO IN IGNITION, BUT WILL NOT TURN. STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT IS LOCKED. *AK

Oct 5, 2004 Visibility

WE HAVE HAD THREE ELECTRICAL WINDOWS TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR PANELS. EACH TIME WAS DUE TO THE REGULATOR. FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY APRIL, 2004. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME, HAS NOW HAPPENED SEPT AND OCTOBER, 2004. WE HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR BOTH OF THESE WINDOWS. THERE IS ODVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN TH...

Oct 5, 2004 Steering

KEY WILL GO IN IGNITION, BUT WILL NOT TURN. STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT IS LOCKED. *AK

Oct 5, 2004 Visibility

WE HAVE HAD THREE ELECTRICAL WINDOWS TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR PANELS. EACH TIME WAS DUE TO THE REGULATOR. FIRST TIME WAS UNDER WARRANTY APRIL, 2004. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME, HAS NOW HAPPENED SEPT AND OCTOBER, 2004. WE HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR BOTH OF THESE WINDOWS. THERE IS ODVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN TH...

Sep 29, 2004 Electrical System 73,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 FORD FOCUS IN FEBUARY OF 2004. THE IGNITION JAMMED AND WAS REPLACED IN MARCH 2004. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND PAID 300 DOLLARS TO GET A NEW ONE. ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 MY IGNITION GOT JAMMED AGAIN. I AM SAPPOSED TO HAVE A 12 MONTH WARRENTY OR 12,000 WHATEVER COMES FIRST, S...

Sep 29, 2004 Electrical System 73,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 FORD FOCUS IN FEBUARY OF 2004. THE IGNITION JAMMED AND WAS REPLACED IN MARCH 2004. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND PAID 300 DOLLARS TO GET A NEW ONE. ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 MY IGNITION GOT JAMMED AGAIN. I AM SAPPOSED TO HAVE A 12 MONTH WARRENTY OR 12,000 WHATEVER COMES FIRST, S...

Sep 28, 2004 Steering 22,500 mi

INGITION SWITCH STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN AT ALL TO TURN ON THE CAR. *AK

Sep 28, 2004 Steering 22,500 mi

INGITION SWITCH STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN AT ALL TO TURN ON THE CAR. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCK OR UNLOCK BOTH REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR WITH TWO LOOSE CORDS. DEALERSHIPS INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE LATCH MECHANISM BROKE. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ONGOING HESITATION PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCK OR UNLOCK BOTH REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR WITH TWO LOOSE CORDS. DEALERSHIPS INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE LATCH MECHANISM BROKE. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ONGOING HESITATION PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING OR WOULD NOT START. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING OR WOULD NOT START. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Sep 17, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS

Sep 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 696 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES FRONT WHEELS MOVED BACK THREE TO FOUR INCHES. THE BUSHINGS WERE TOO SMALL. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ONE COULD SEE THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING BACK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES. DEALER PUT REPLACEMENT PARTS F...

Sep 17, 2004 Wheels 696 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES FRONT WHEELS MOVED BACK THREE TO FOUR INCHES. THE BUSHINGS WERE TOO SMALL. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ONE COULD SEE THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING BACK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES. DEALER PUT REPLACEMENT PARTS F...

Sep 17, 2004 Electrical System 696 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES FRONT WHEELS MOVED BACK THREE TO FOUR INCHES. THE BUSHINGS WERE TOO SMALL. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ONE COULD SEE THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING BACK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES. DEALER PUT REPLACEMENT PARTS F...

Sep 17, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS

Sep 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 696 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES FRONT WHEELS MOVED BACK THREE TO FOUR INCHES. THE BUSHINGS WERE TOO SMALL. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ONE COULD SEE THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING BACK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES. DEALER PUT REPLACEMENT PARTS F...

Sep 17, 2004 Wheels 696 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES FRONT WHEELS MOVED BACK THREE TO FOUR INCHES. THE BUSHINGS WERE TOO SMALL. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ONE COULD SEE THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING BACK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES. DEALER PUT REPLACEMENT PARTS F...

Sep 17, 2004 Electrical System 696 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES FRONT WHEELS MOVED BACK THREE TO FOUR INCHES. THE BUSHINGS WERE TOO SMALL. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ONE COULD SEE THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING BACK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES. DEALER PUT REPLACEMENT PARTS F...

Sep 16, 2004 Electrical System 49,760 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX SEDAN. THE IGNITION LOCK MYSTERIOUSLY LOCKS UP ABOUT ONCE A YEAR AND THE CAR HAS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH TIME THE IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP. CAN YOU SAY "LEMON LAW"? I HAVE READ LITERALLY HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF POSTS ON THE INTERNET A...

Sep 16, 2004 Electrical System 49,760 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS LX SEDAN. THE IGNITION LOCK MYSTERIOUSLY LOCKS UP ABOUT ONCE A YEAR AND THE CAR HAS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH TIME THE IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP. CAN YOU SAY "LEMON LAW"? I HAVE READ LITERALLY HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF POSTS ON THE INTERNET A...

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN 5 TIMES TO FIX THE IGNITION. THE FIRST TWO TIMES I BELIEVE THE A CYLINDER IN THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED, THE THIRD TIME THE SAME PART WAS REPLACED AND I WAS GIVEN A NEW KEY. THE FOUR TIME THE CAR STARTED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD I JUST DIDN'T TRY TO START MY CAR PROPERL...

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS - STEERING WHEEL LOCKED & KEY WON'T TURN. *AK

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN 5 TIMES TO FIX THE IGNITION. THE FIRST TWO TIMES I BELIEVE THE A CYLINDER IN THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED, THE THIRD TIME THE SAME PART WAS REPLACED AND I WAS GIVEN A NEW KEY. THE FOUR TIME THE CAR STARTED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD I JUST DIDN'T TRY TO START MY CAR PROPERL...

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS - STEERING WHEEL LOCKED & KEY WON'T TURN. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED,CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN WITH OUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

RIGHT PASSENGER COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND WENT THROUGH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *MR *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 38,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED,CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN WITH OUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

RIGHT PASSENGER COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND WENT THROUGH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *MR *SC

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System 98,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED.AS A RESULT, KEY WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE SWITCH IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System 98,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED.AS A RESULT, KEY WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE SWITCH IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

IGNITION KEY INTER LOCK FAILED . AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

IGNITION KEY INTER LOCK FAILED . AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

2001-FORD FOCUS, DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AFTER BEING UNLOCKED. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED YET DUE TO THE EXPENSE. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

2001-FORD FOCUS, DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AFTER BEING UNLOCKED. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED YET DUE TO THE EXPENSE. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL RAIL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING GASOLINE, RESULTING IN STALLING. INDEPENDENT SHOP CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION AN THROTTLE CABLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL RAIL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING GASOLINE, RESULTING IN STALLING. INDEPENDENT SHOP CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION AN THROTTLE CABLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL RAIL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING GASOLINE, RESULTING IN STALLING. INDEPENDENT SHOP CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION AN THROTTLE CABLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL RAIL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING GASOLINE, RESULTING IN STALLING. INDEPENDENT SHOP CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION AN THROTTLE CABLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH RUSTED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE IT. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 56,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH RUSTED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE IT. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR OPENED CONSTANTLY. ALSO, THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES WERE LOOSE. *AK THE LEFT DOOR WOULD NOT STAY SHUT AND THE LOCKS ON THE INSIDE WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SC *JB

Aug 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR OPENED CONSTANTLY. ALSO, THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES WERE LOOSE. *AK THE LEFT DOOR WOULD NOT STAY SHUT AND THE LOCKS ON THE INSIDE WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SC *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Electrical System 48,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3'S IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION CYLINDER, IT DOESN'T TURN. I TRIED THE USUAL THINGS LIKE JIGGLING THE KEY WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL, AND I TRIED A SPARE KEY. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Electrical System 48,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3'S IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION CYLINDER, IT DOESN'T TURN. I TRIED THE USUAL THINGS LIKE JIGGLING THE KEY WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL, AND I TRIED A SPARE KEY. *JB

Aug 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE TWO BACK DOORS ON THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE LOCK AND THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED AND SHUT. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE IT WAS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN LOOKED AT EARLIER...

Aug 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED, THE DOORS WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED AND WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. AFTER A $300 REPAIR ONE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *AK *SC *JB

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

I HAD EXPERIENCED A LOSS IN ACCELERATION AND MY CAR STALLED. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT RAN FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND THEN IT STALLED AGAIN, THIS TIME THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. I COULD NOT GET IT STARTED AGAIN AND I CALLED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER THEY RAN SOME TESTS AN...

Aug 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE TWO BACK DOORS ON THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE LOCK AND THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY LOCKED AND SHUT. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE IT WAS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN LOOKED AT EARLIER...

Aug 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED, THE DOORS WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED AND WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. AFTER A $300 REPAIR ONE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *AK *SC *JB

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

I HAD EXPERIENCED A LOSS IN ACCELERATION AND MY CAR STALLED. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT RAN FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND THEN IT STALLED AGAIN, THIS TIME THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. I COULD NOT GET IT STARTED AGAIN AND I CALLED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER THEY RAN SOME TESTS AN...

Aug 26, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,700 mi

AFTER OPENING THE RIGHT REAR DOOR AT A STORE I DROVE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT BEFORE THE DOOR CAME OPEN AND THE DOOR LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER PARKING AGAIN I WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE LATCH SEEMED TO BE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. OPENING THE HANDLE, MOVING THE LATCH FORK BACK AND FORTH DID NO...

Aug 26, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,700 mi

AFTER OPENING THE RIGHT REAR DOOR AT A STORE I DROVE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT BEFORE THE DOOR CAME OPEN AND THE DOOR LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER PARKING AGAIN I WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE LATCH SEEMED TO BE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. OPENING THE HANDLE, MOVING THE LATCH FORK BACK AND FORTH DID NO...

Aug 25, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED. THE LATCH RUSTED FROM RAIN COMING IN. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR USED THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOLD ME HE HAD THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED. WELL ITS A COUPLE YEARS LATER NOW AND MY IGNITIONS CYLINDER IS BAD TOO. MY KEY BARELY GOES IN AND IT DOES NOT TURN THE LOCK, AND WILL NOT START MY CAR. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD AND THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE ...

Aug 25, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED. THE LATCH RUSTED FROM RAIN COMING IN. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR USED THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOLD ME HE HAD THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED. WELL ITS A COUPLE YEARS LATER NOW AND MY IGNITIONS CYLINDER IS BAD TOO. MY KEY BARELY GOES IN AND IT DOES NOT TURN THE LOCK, AND WILL NOT START MY CAR. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD AND THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE ...

Aug 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE SURGED/HESITATED AND STALLED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT SEE ANY PROBLEM. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND TRIED TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT WAS PUT OFF. DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH TH...

Aug 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,500 mi

1. WITHOUT CRASH OR OTHER DAMAGE, FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND DOWN THE TANK ONTO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. OCCURS ONLY WHEN IGNITION IS ON AND VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. 2. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE A SEAL ON SIPHON/FUEL LINE GOING INTO TOP OF TANK. CONSEQUENCES ARE POTENTIAL SERIOUS FIRE/EX...

Aug 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,500 mi

1. WITHOUT CRASH OR OTHER DAMAGE, FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND DOWN THE TANK ONTO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. OCCURS ONLY WHEN IGNITION IS ON AND VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. 2. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE A SEAL ON SIPHON/FUEL LINE GOING INTO TOP OF TANK. CONSEQUENCES ARE POTENTIAL SERIOUS FIRE/EX...

Aug 24, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO COME ON. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH WAS INTERMITTENT. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE SURGED/HESITATED AND STALLED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT SEE ANY PROBLEM. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND TRIED TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT WAS PUT OFF. DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH TH...

Aug 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,500 mi

1. WITHOUT CRASH OR OTHER DAMAGE, FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND DOWN THE TANK ONTO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. OCCURS ONLY WHEN IGNITION IS ON AND VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. 2. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE A SEAL ON SIPHON/FUEL LINE GOING INTO TOP OF TANK. CONSEQUENCES ARE POTENTIAL SERIOUS FIRE/EX...

Aug 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,500 mi

1. WITHOUT CRASH OR OTHER DAMAGE, FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND DOWN THE TANK ONTO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. OCCURS ONLY WHEN IGNITION IS ON AND VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. 2. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE A SEAL ON SIPHON/FUEL LINE GOING INTO TOP OF TANK. CONSEQUENCES ARE POTENTIAL SERIOUS FIRE/EX...

Aug 24, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO COME ON. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH WAS INTERMITTENT. *AK

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART IT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE VEHICLE AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED A LOUD CLICKING AND BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEA...

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART IT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE VEHICLE AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED A LOUD CLICKING AND BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEA...

Aug 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,700 mi

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FOR MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER JUST 37,700 MILES. THE BRAKES ON THE CAR HAVE SQUEALED ALMOST SINCE DAY ONE (WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN AUGUST 2001), HAVE HAD IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR CHECKING AND REPAIRS NUMEROUS TIMES (MCMAHON FORD, NORWALK, CT) AND TH...

Aug 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,700 mi

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FOR MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER JUST 37,700 MILES. THE BRAKES ON THE CAR HAVE SQUEALED ALMOST SINCE DAY ONE (WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN AUGUST 2001), HAVE HAD IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR CHECKING AND REPAIRS NUMEROUS TIMES (MCMAHON FORD, NORWALK, CT) AND TH...

Aug 10, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WAS LOCKED. IGNITION WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY. SHE CALLED THE LOCK SMITH, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE AT LEAST ONE OF THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS A WEEK. LOCK SMITH COULD NOT MAKE THE IGNITION ACCEPT THE KEY. HAD TOWED VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...

Aug 10, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WAS LOCKED. IGNITION WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY. SHE CALLED THE LOCK SMITH, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE AT LEAST ONE OF THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS A WEEK. LOCK SMITH COULD NOT MAKE THE IGNITION ACCEPT THE KEY. HAD TOWED VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

AT A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE/ALIGNMENT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES WERE 95% WORN AND THAT THEY AND THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS BEING HAD -- I'VE ONLY PUT 24,000 MILES ON MY CAR, ALL VERY GENTLE DRIVING. THEN I DISCOVERED THAT I'M ONE OF THE MORE FORTUNATE -- MANY FORD ...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

AT A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE/ALIGNMENT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES WERE 95% WORN AND THAT THEY AND THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS BEING HAD -- I'VE ONLY PUT 24,000 MILES ON MY CAR, ALL VERY GENTLE DRIVING. THEN I DISCOVERED THAT I'M ONE OF THE MORE FORTUNATE -- MANY FORD ...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

AT A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE/ALIGNMENT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES WERE 95% WORN AND THAT THEY AND THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS BEING HAD -- I'VE ONLY PUT 24,000 MILES ON MY CAR, ALL VERY GENTLE DRIVING. THEN I DISCOVERED THAT I'M ONE OF THE MORE FORTUNATE -- MANY FORD ...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

AT A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE/ALIGNMENT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES WERE 95% WORN AND THAT THEY AND THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS BEING HAD -- I'VE ONLY PUT 24,000 MILES ON MY CAR, ALL VERY GENTLE DRIVING. THEN I DISCOVERED THAT I'M ONE OF THE MORE FORTUNATE -- MANY FORD ...

Aug 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE MONTAUK HIGHWAY 27, I REACHED THE SPEED OF 50 MPH. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER REACHING 50 AND PLACING MY CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. I COULD NOT SLOW THE CAR DOWN, HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ...

Aug 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE MONTAUK HIGHWAY 27, I REACHED THE SPEED OF 50 MPH. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER REACHING 50 AND PLACING MY CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. I COULD NOT SLOW THE CAR DOWN, HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ...

Aug 5, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH C ONSUMER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND VEHICLE TOOK A NOSE DIVE OFF THE INNER STATE, ROLLING OVER, AND LANDING ON ANOTHER ROAD UP SIDE DOWN. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED 11 STAPLES TO THE BACK OF HEAD, STITCHES AND CU...

Aug 5, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH C ONSUMER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND VEHICLE TOOK A NOSE DIVE OFF THE INNER STATE, ROLLING OVER, AND LANDING ON ANOTHER ROAD UP SIDE DOWN. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED 11 STAPLES TO THE BACK OF HEAD, STITCHES AND CU...

Aug 5, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH C ONSUMER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND VEHICLE TOOK A NOSE DIVE OFF THE INNER STATE, ROLLING OVER, AND LANDING ON ANOTHER ROAD UP SIDE DOWN. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED 11 STAPLES TO THE BACK OF HEAD, STITCHES AND CU...

Aug 5, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH C ONSUMER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND VEHICLE TOOK A NOSE DIVE OFF THE INNER STATE, ROLLING OVER, AND LANDING ON ANOTHER ROAD UP SIDE DOWN. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED 11 STAPLES TO THE BACK OF HEAD, STITCHES AND CU...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCK PROBLEM. I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPACE AS NORMAL, PLACING IT INTO PARK, AND TURNING OFF ALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS. I THEN EXCITED THE VEHICLE. UPON RETURN, I SLID THE KEY INTO THE INGNITION, AND THEN IT HAPPENED. AT HAPPENED? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. THE WHEEL WAS TOTALLY STIF...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCK PROBLEM. I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPACE AS NORMAL, PLACING IT INTO PARK, AND TURNING OFF ALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS. I THEN EXCITED THE VEHICLE. UPON RETURN, I SLID THE KEY INTO THE INGNITION, AND THEN IT HAPPENED. AT HAPPENED? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. THE WHEEL WAS TOTALLY STIF...

Aug 1, 2004 Suspension 57,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON ON A NORMAL PAVED ROAD WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF. THE CAR HAS 52000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED.*AK

Aug 1, 2004 Suspension 57,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON ON A NORMAL PAVED ROAD WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF. THE CAR HAS 52000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED.*AK

Jul 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

POSSIBLE DEFECT WITH CLIP/CLAMP ON FUEL PUMP.*MR ON JAN 20, 2004 THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED PER RECALL, THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS 18446. ON JUNE 7, 2004 THE CLAMP OR HOSE FROM THE FUEL PUMP DETACHED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING. THE CONSUMER ALSO SAW A SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF FUEL UNDE...

Jul 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

POSSIBLE DEFECT WITH CLIP/CLAMP ON FUEL PUMP.*MR ON JAN 20, 2004 THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED PER RECALL, THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS 18446. ON JUNE 7, 2004 THE CLAMP OR HOSE FROM THE FUEL PUMP DETACHED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING. THE CONSUMER ALSO SAW A SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF FUEL UNDE...

Jul 28, 2004 Suspension 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE NYS THRUWAY, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE ILL EFFECTS BUT WITHIN A FEW DAYS I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SHIMMY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS MY TIRES WERE SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR. MY MECHANIC FOUND THAT A FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE....

Jul 28, 2004 Suspension 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE NYS THRUWAY, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE ILL EFFECTS BUT WITHIN A FEW DAYS I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SHIMMY. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS MY TIRES WERE SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR. MY MECHANIC FOUND THAT A FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE....

Jul 23, 2004 Electrical System 31,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - PURCHASED 3/2001, HAS 31000 MILES ON IT. LOCK PIN FELL INTO IGNITION, KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION AND WOULD NOT TURN. ESTIMATED TO COST ME MINIMUM $290 - UP TO $500+. THE MECHANIC AT FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THAT 2000 & 2001 FOCUS CARS ARE BEING TOWED IN ALL THE TIME WITH THE SAME PRO...

Jul 23, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION BEING JAMMED ON 2002 FORD FOCUS. *MR THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN AND WAS SEIZED. *SC *JB

Jul 23, 2004 Electrical System 31,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - PURCHASED 3/2001, HAS 31000 MILES ON IT. LOCK PIN FELL INTO IGNITION, KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION AND WOULD NOT TURN. ESTIMATED TO COST ME MINIMUM $290 - UP TO $500+. THE MECHANIC AT FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THAT 2000 & 2001 FOCUS CARS ARE BEING TOWED IN ALL THE TIME WITH THE SAME PRO...

Jul 23, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION BEING JAMMED ON 2002 FORD FOCUS. *MR THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN AND WAS SEIZED. *SC *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICK ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Seats

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICK ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PADS WERE WEARING DOWN AT LESS THAN 8000 MILES. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR FOR THIS TYPE OF BRAKE PAD. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Tires

THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 ORIGINAL TIRES THAT CAME WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAVE A DEFECT IN THE SIDEWALL. MULTIPLE LARGE BUBBLES AND SMALL SEPARATIONS IN THE RUBBER OF THE SIDEWALL ARE OBVIOUSLY APPARENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VIOLENT TIRE MALFUNCTION ESPECIALLY IF TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE...

Jul 21, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICK ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Seats

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICK ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PADS WERE WEARING DOWN AT LESS THAN 8000 MILES. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR FOR THIS TYPE OF BRAKE PAD. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Tires

THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 ORIGINAL TIRES THAT CAME WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAVE A DEFECT IN THE SIDEWALL. MULTIPLE LARGE BUBBLES AND SMALL SEPARATIONS IN THE RUBBER OF THE SIDEWALL ARE OBVIOUSLY APPARENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VIOLENT TIRE MALFUNCTION ESPECIALLY IF TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE...

Jul 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,550 mi

VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO FORD, THIS IS NORMAL WEAR. AT 32,500 MILES, ROTOR DAMAGE IS NOT N...

Jul 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,550 mi

VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO FORD, THIS IS NORMAL WEAR. AT 32,500 MILES, ROTOR DAMAGE IS NOT N...

Jul 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

DURING A 5 MPH REAR END COLLISION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE PARTICLES INSIDE THE AIR BAG CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER UPPER BODY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Jul 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,550 mi

VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO FORD, THIS IS NORMAL WEAR. AT 32,500 MILES, ROTOR DAMAGE IS NOT N...

Jul 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,550 mi

VEHICLE WAS MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO FORD, THIS IS NORMAL WEAR. AT 32,500 MILES, ROTOR DAMAGE IS NOT N...

Jul 20, 2004 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

DURING A 5 MPH REAR END COLLISION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE PARTICLES INSIDE THE AIR BAG CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER UPPER BODY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,975 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS SEVERELY WORN AFTER 25,000 MILES. ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH FRONT TIRES BY FORD DEALER. *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TIME/PLACE: 11PM, FRIDAY JUL 16 2004, 25 MILES BEFORE MIDWAY SERVICE EXIT PA TURNPIKE EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: NONE FAILURE AND CONSEQUENCES: WITH NO PROVOCATION, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED. SEAT WAS TORN APART, PILLAR NEAR SEAT BELT WAS CRACKED, DRIVER WAS VIOLENTLY JOLTED FORCING CAR TO SWER...

Jul 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,975 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS SEVERELY WORN AFTER 25,000 MILES. ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH FRONT TIRES BY FORD DEALER. *JB

Jul 19, 2004 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TIME/PLACE: 11PM, FRIDAY JUL 16 2004, 25 MILES BEFORE MIDWAY SERVICE EXIT PA TURNPIKE EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: NONE FAILURE AND CONSEQUENCES: WITH NO PROVOCATION, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED. SEAT WAS TORN APART, PILLAR NEAR SEAT BELT WAS CRACKED, DRIVER WAS VIOLENTLY JOLTED FORCING CAR TO SWER...

Jul 16, 2004 Steering 53,153 mi

WHILE HAVING THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED SERVICE MAN NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES WORE OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, FRONT END PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 53,153 mi

WHILE HAVING THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED SERVICE MAN NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES WORE OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, FRONT END PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 82,970 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WHEN I HEARD A HUGE BANG AND MY FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE. THE TIRE WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SPRING COIL HAD SNAPPED IN HALF AND IT NEEDED T...

Jul 16, 2004 Steering 53,153 mi

WHILE HAVING THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED SERVICE MAN NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES WORE OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, FRONT END PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 53,153 mi

WHILE HAVING THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED SERVICE MAN NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES WORE OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, FRONT END PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 82,970 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS WHEN I HEARD A HUGE BANG AND MY FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE. THE TIRE WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SPRING COIL HAD SNAPPED IN HALF AND IT NEEDED T...

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 41,000 mi

OWNER SAYS THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER MUST TURN THE WHEEL SEVERAL INCHES BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN THE TIRES IN THE DIRECTION. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 41,000 mi

OWNER SAYS THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER MUST TURN THE WHEEL SEVERAL INCHES BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN THE TIRES IN THE DIRECTION. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jul 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,000 mi

THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED IN THE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AL

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINE THAT ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $100.00. BUT HE HAD TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT IF THE JOB WAS NOT SATISFACTORY DEALERSHIP WAS NOT RESPONS...

Jul 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,000 mi

THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED IN THE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AL

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINE THAT ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $100.00. BUT HE HAD TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT IF THE JOB WAS NOT SATISFACTORY DEALERSHIP WAS NOT RESPONS...

Jul 13, 2004 Electrical System 89,000 mi

OCTOBER 14 2003, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE KEY STOPPED TURNING, VEHICLE HAD 64 035 KM OR 4 035 KM OVER WARRANTY -IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REPLACED (COST 554.41$ CDN) JUNE 12 2004, AGAIN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE KEY STOPPED TURNING IN THE SWITCH. VEHICLE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY. 89 000 KM OR ROUGH...

Jul 13, 2004 Electrical System 89,000 mi

OCTOBER 14 2003, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE KEY STOPPED TURNING, VEHICLE HAD 64 035 KM OR 4 035 KM OVER WARRANTY -IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REPLACED (COST 554.41$ CDN) JUNE 12 2004, AGAIN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE KEY STOPPED TURNING IN THE SWITCH. VEHICLE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY. 89 000 KM OR ROUGH...

Jul 12, 2004 Structure 95,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR FAILS TO STAY SHUT, EVEN WHEN LOCKED. THE DOOR FLINGS OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jul 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 2 OCCASIONS MY CAR HAS FAILED TO START AND CUT OFF. LEADING UP TO THIS THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE AND JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST STOPPED. THE 1ST TIME IT STARTED WITH THE HESITATION AND STUTTERING OF THE ENGINE. WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE GAS LINE WHICH THE DEALER FIXED. THE 2ND TIME IT JUS...

Jul 12, 2004 Structure 95,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR FAILS TO STAY SHUT, EVEN WHEN LOCKED. THE DOOR FLINGS OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jul 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 2 OCCASIONS MY CAR HAS FAILED TO START AND CUT OFF. LEADING UP TO THIS THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE AND JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST STOPPED. THE 1ST TIME IT STARTED WITH THE HESITATION AND STUTTERING OF THE ENGINE. WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE GAS LINE WHICH THE DEALER FIXED. THE 2ND TIME IT JUS...

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 8, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND ABOUT 45,000 MILES. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AFTER HAVING NO ISSUES, AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER REVIEWING PROBLEMS I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS. *AK CURRENTLY THE CAR IS NOT CORRECTED. I HAVE TO REPLACE T...

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,500 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A WEEK OR SO AGO, SO I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE AND HAD THEM CHECK OUT MY COMPUTER, AND SEE WHY THE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CULPRIT WAS MY EGR VALVE. IT SAID THAT THE WAS LOW OR NO FLOW TO THE VALVE SO I CLEANED THE EGR VALVE PORTS AND REPLACED THE VALVE WITH A NEW ORIG...

Jul 8, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND ABOUT 45,000 MILES. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AFTER HAVING NO ISSUES, AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. AFTER REVIEWING PROBLEMS I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS. *AK CURRENTLY THE CAR IS NOT CORRECTED. I HAVE TO REPLACE T...

Jul 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,500 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A WEEK OR SO AGO, SO I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE AND HAD THEM CHECK OUT MY COMPUTER, AND SEE WHY THE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CULPRIT WAS MY EGR VALVE. IT SAID THAT THE WAS LOW OR NO FLOW TO THE VALVE SO I CLEANED THE EGR VALVE PORTS AND REPLACED THE VALVE WITH A NEW ORIG...

Jul 7, 2004 Electrical System 43,000 mi

1. FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS. 2. COULD NOT TURN KEY TO START CAR. I WAS STRANDED ON THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND. 3. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. WAS CLOSED. LOCKSMITH HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION CYLINDER. ALSO, THE IGNITION KEY WAS WELL WORN EVEN THOUGH IT'S A FAIRLY NEW AUTOMOBI...

Jul 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

STARTED CAR AND DROVE 1/4 MILE, SMELLED GAS, CONTINUED FOR ANOTHER 1/4 MILE AND NOTED GAS SMELL STRONGER. PULLED OVER AND NOTED WET TRAIL BEHIND VEHICLE AND GASOLINE POURING OUT UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES, HALF A TANK OF GAS (ALMOST 10 GALLONS) WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE VEHICLE. GAS...

Jul 7, 2004 Electrical System 43,000 mi

1. FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS. 2. COULD NOT TURN KEY TO START CAR. I WAS STRANDED ON THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND. 3. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. WAS CLOSED. LOCKSMITH HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION CYLINDER. ALSO, THE IGNITION KEY WAS WELL WORN EVEN THOUGH IT'S A FAIRLY NEW AUTOMOBI...

Jul 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

STARTED CAR AND DROVE 1/4 MILE, SMELLED GAS, CONTINUED FOR ANOTHER 1/4 MILE AND NOTED GAS SMELL STRONGER. PULLED OVER AND NOTED WET TRAIL BEHIND VEHICLE AND GASOLINE POURING OUT UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES, HALF A TANK OF GAS (ALMOST 10 GALLONS) WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE VEHICLE. GAS...

Jul 6, 2004 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN WHEEL START VEHICLE. HAPPENED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP TWICE AND EACH INCIDENT WAS CLOSE TO A 300 DOLLAR BILL EACH INCIDENT. *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND KEY WOULD NOT TURN WHEEL START VEHICLE. HAPPENED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP TWICE AND EACH INCIDENT WAS CLOSE TO A 300 DOLLAR BILL EACH INCIDENT. *JB

Jul 5, 2004 Structure

MY QUESTION REGARDS TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ABOUT WATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. BUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. ITS JUST THAT WATER COMES INTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR WHEN IT RAINING. EXAMPLE= DRIVING FOR A WHILE WHEN IT IS RAINING THE FLOOR BECOMES WET. BUT AFTER IT DRIES OUT, THERE I...

Jul 5, 2004 Structure

MY QUESTION REGARDS TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ABOUT WATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. BUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. ITS JUST THAT WATER COMES INTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR WHEN IT RAINING. EXAMPLE= DRIVING FOR A WHILE WHEN IT IS RAINING THE FLOOR BECOMES WET. BUT AFTER IT DRIES OUT, THERE I...

Jul 2, 2004 Parking Brake 35,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE LATCH FAILED AT 35000 MILES, PREVENTED DRIVER FROM SECURING VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Parking Brake 35,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE LATCH FAILED AT 35000 MILES, PREVENTED DRIVER FROM SECURING VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Electrical System 53,796 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH . THIS FAILURE RECURRED TWICE, AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Electrical System 53,796 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH . THIS FAILURE RECURRED TWICE, AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Electrical System 28,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE KEYS FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIP WILL HAVE TO DRILL THE IGNITION SWITCH OUT, TO REPLACE IT. *JB THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT FORD WILL NOT RESPOND T...

Jun 29, 2004 Wheels 50,043 mi

FAULTY WHEEL BEARING SEALS ON 2001 FORD FOCUS.*MR THE SEALS FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH WHEELS TO FAIL COMPLETELY. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Jun 29, 2004 Electrical System 28,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE KEYS FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIP WILL HAVE TO DRILL THE IGNITION SWITCH OUT, TO REPLACE IT. *JB THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT FORD WILL NOT RESPOND T...

Jun 29, 2004 Wheels 50,043 mi

FAULTY WHEEL BEARING SEALS ON 2001 FORD FOCUS.*MR THE SEALS FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH WHEELS TO FAIL COMPLETELY. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Jun 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HESITATION/STALLING PROBLEM, AND LOSS OF POWER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE INTERNET AND SAW THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY SWITCH. HIS VEHICLE HAD ONE OF THOSE DEFECTIVE SWITCHES. THE SWITCH WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY, SO HE HAD IT REPAIRED. DEALER CLAIMED HE HAD TO REASSEMBLE THE LOCK, AND THAT COST HIM $286.00. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HESITATION/STALLING PROBLEM, AND LOSS OF POWER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE INTERNET AND SAW THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY SWITCH. HIS VEHICLE HAD ONE OF THOSE DEFECTIVE SWITCHES. THE SWITCH WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY, SO HE HAD IT REPAIRED. DEALER CLAIMED HE HAD TO REASSEMBLE THE LOCK, AND THAT COST HIM $286.00. *AK

Jun 26, 2004 Electrical System Fire 15,000 mi

WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. *AK THE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS RELATED TO A FAULTY CABLE/BATTERY CONNECTOR. THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE 2...

Jun 26, 2004 Electrical System Fire 15,000 mi

WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. *AK THE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS RELATED TO A FAULTY CABLE/BATTERY CONNECTOR. THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE 2...

Jun 23, 2004 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PRODUCES A WHINE NOISE WHEN TURNING. *MR THE WHINE WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO NOTICED THE NOISE AND DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FRICTION IN THE STEERING MECHANISM AND LUBED THE STEERING. THE NOISE CONTINUED INTERM...

Jun 23, 2004 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PRODUCES A WHINE NOISE WHEN TURNING. *MR THE WHINE WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO NOTICED THE NOISE AND DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FRICTION IN THE STEERING MECHANISM AND LUBED THE STEERING. THE NOISE CONTINUED INTERM...

Jun 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

LEFT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR COMPLETELY WORN AFTER 24000 MILES OF GENTLE DRIVING. FORD REFUSED TO COVER THE PADS AND ROTOR UNDER THE WARRANTY. CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT HELPFUL OR FLEXIBLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

LEFT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR COMPLETELY WORN AFTER 24000 MILES OF GENTLE DRIVING. FORD REFUSED TO COVER THE PADS AND ROTOR UNDER THE WARRANTY. CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT HELPFUL OR FLEXIBLE. *AK

Jun 19, 2004 Steering 62,150 mi

THIS MORNING WHEN WE WERE STARTING OUR FORD FOCUS IT WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO TURN THE KEY.THE IGNITION WAS LOCKED UP.YOU CANNOT DO ANYTHING WHEN THAT HAPPENS.WE FOUND OUT THAT FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THIS INHERENT DEFECT IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM IN THE FOCUS BUT HAS NEVER RECALLED THEM FOR IT. ALL LOCKSM...

Jun 19, 2004 Steering 62,150 mi

THIS MORNING WHEN WE WERE STARTING OUR FORD FOCUS IT WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO TURN THE KEY.THE IGNITION WAS LOCKED UP.YOU CANNOT DO ANYTHING WHEN THAT HAPPENS.WE FOUND OUT THAT FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THIS INHERENT DEFECT IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM IN THE FOCUS BUT HAS NEVER RECALLED THEM FOR IT. ALL LOCKSM...

Jun 17, 2004 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE BATTERY CABLE RECALL 02V288000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 17, 2004 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE BATTERY CABLE RECALL 02V288000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE HESITATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE ENGINE STALLING, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Seats

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALLS 0V418000: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN ...

Jun 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE HESITATED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE ENGINE STALLING, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Seats

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALLS 0V418000: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN ...

Jun 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION. DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System 24,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, STEERING LOCKED. HIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. 1ST TIME JULY 2002 - MILES 14,500 - FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. IGNITION DRILLED, TUMBLER REPLACED, NEW KEYS 2ND TIME JUN 2004 - MILES 24,000 (9500 SINCE LAST TIME). NOT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY AS IT WAS OVER...

Jun 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,300 mi

NO CRASHES OR INJURIES, HOWEVER THER COULD HAVE BEEN SINCE THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT. SOME MONTHS AGO THE "CHECK FUEL CAP" LIGHT APPEARED. THIS HAD NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM, AS I ALWAYS TURN THE CAP SEVERAL TIMES AFTER FUELING. I HAD A LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE RESET THE LI...

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System 24,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, STEERING LOCKED. HIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. 1ST TIME JULY 2002 - MILES 14,500 - FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. IGNITION DRILLED, TUMBLER REPLACED, NEW KEYS 2ND TIME JUN 2004 - MILES 24,000 (9500 SINCE LAST TIME). NOT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY AS IT WAS OVER...

Jun 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,300 mi

NO CRASHES OR INJURIES, HOWEVER THER COULD HAVE BEEN SINCE THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT. SOME MONTHS AGO THE "CHECK FUEL CAP" LIGHT APPEARED. THIS HAD NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM, AS I ALWAYS TURN THE CAP SEVERAL TIMES AFTER FUELING. I HAD A LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE RESET THE LI...

Jun 13, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

IGNITION KEY FAILS TO TURN ON MY FORD FOCUS. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY FOR THIS PROBLEM, THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IT HAS HAOPPENED.*AK

Jun 13, 2004 Electrical System 40,000 mi

IGNITION KEY FAILS TO TURN ON MY FORD FOCUS. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY FOR THIS PROBLEM, THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IT HAS HAOPPENED.*AK

Jun 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPEN...

Jun 12, 2004 Fuel System, Other 27,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPEN...

Jun 12, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPEN...

Jun 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPEN...

Jun 12, 2004 Fuel System, Other 27,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPEN...

Jun 12, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPEN...

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Equipment 25,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, BRAKE PETAL LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT LOCKED. CAR OUT OF WARRENTY. FORD EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE WON'T HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRENTY. CALLED NEAREST FORD DEALERSHOP (TOM HOLZER), GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR "TOWING" PERSON, TRIED 12 TIMES, GOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, BRAKE PETAL LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT LOCKED. CAR OUT OF WARRENTY. FORD EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE WON'T HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRENTY. CALLED NEAREST FORD DEALERSHOP (TOM HOLZER), GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR "TOWING" PERSON, TRIED 12 TIMES, GOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, BRAKE PETAL LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT LOCKED. CAR OUT OF WARRENTY. FORD EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE WON'T HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRENTY. CALLED NEAREST FORD DEALERSHOP (TOM HOLZER), GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR "TOWING" PERSON, TRIED 12 TIMES, GOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Equipment 25,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, BRAKE PETAL LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT LOCKED. CAR OUT OF WARRENTY. FORD EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE WON'T HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRENTY. CALLED NEAREST FORD DEALERSHOP (TOM HOLZER), GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR "TOWING" PERSON, TRIED 12 TIMES, GOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, BRAKE PETAL LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT LOCKED. CAR OUT OF WARRENTY. FORD EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE WON'T HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRENTY. CALLED NEAREST FORD DEALERSHOP (TOM HOLZER), GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR "TOWING" PERSON, TRIED 12 TIMES, GOT...

Jun 9, 2004 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, BRAKE PETAL LOCKED, GEAR SHIFT LOCKED. CAR OUT OF WARRENTY. FORD EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE WON'T HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRENTY. CALLED NEAREST FORD DEALERSHOP (TOM HOLZER), GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR "TOWING" PERSON, TRIED 12 TIMES, GOT...

Jun 8, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING MY FORD FOCUS, THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING PUSHED ITSELF PAST THE LOWER STOP ABOVE THE STRUT AND RESTED THERE. HAD IT GONE FURTHER, THE FRONT END WOULD HAVE COLLAPSED.*AK

Jun 8, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING MY FORD FOCUS, THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING PUSHED ITSELF PAST THE LOWER STOP ABOVE THE STRUT AND RESTED THERE. HAD IT GONE FURTHER, THE FRONT END WOULD HAVE COLLAPSED.*AK

Jun 6, 2004 Electrical System 50,000 mi

GAUGES IN DASH ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CUTS IN & OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOW, CAR WILL NOT START BUT DISPLAYS SAME PROBLEMS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 6, 2004 Unknown 50,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. PROBLEMS INCLUDE DASH BOARD GAUGES AND LIGHTS 'RESETING' THEMSELVES AND LIGHTS FLICKERING ON AND OFF. VEHICLE NOW WILL NOT START, POWER TO THE ACCERSSORIES AND RADIO IS FINE, FUSES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND NONE ARE BLOWN. CAR EXPERIENCES SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STUTER ...

Jun 6, 2004 Electrical System 50,000 mi

GAUGES IN DASH ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CUTS IN & OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOW, CAR WILL NOT START BUT DISPLAYS SAME PROBLEMS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 6, 2004 Unknown 50,000 mi

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. PROBLEMS INCLUDE DASH BOARD GAUGES AND LIGHTS 'RESETING' THEMSELVES AND LIGHTS FLICKERING ON AND OFF. VEHICLE NOW WILL NOT START, POWER TO THE ACCERSSORIES AND RADIO IS FINE, FUSES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND NONE ARE BLOWN. CAR EXPERIENCES SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STUTER ...

May 30, 2004 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS W/ 45,000 MILES. I WAS LEFT STRANDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2004 WHEN THE IGNITION IN MY AUTOMOBILE LOCKED UP. I PLACE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION (WITH SOME DIFFICULTY) AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND IT APPEARS THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD T...

May 30, 2004 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS W/ 45,000 MILES. I WAS LEFT STRANDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2004 WHEN THE IGNITION IN MY AUTOMOBILE LOCKED UP. I PLACE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION (WITH SOME DIFFICULTY) AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND IT APPEARS THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD T...

May 29, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE AUGUST 2003, I HAVE EXPERIENCED IGNITION LOCK FIVE (5) TIMES WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. FIRST TWO "REPAIRS" (8/03 AND 12/03) WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER. I NEVER SAW THE OLD PART. HOWEVER, WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SUBSEQUENT REPAIR TO THE SA...

May 29, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE AUGUST 2003, I HAVE EXPERIENCED IGNITION LOCK FIVE (5) TIMES WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. FIRST TWO "REPAIRS" (8/03 AND 12/03) WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER. I NEVER SAW THE OLD PART. HOWEVER, WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SUBSEQUENT REPAIR TO THE SA...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 23,300 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER 2001. IN APRIL 2003, I HAD TO GET THE FRONT BRAKES, PADS, SHOES AND ROTORS REPLACED. THIS IS AFTER I HAD ALWAYS TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED. I WAS OUT OF OVER $400. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 23,300 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER 2001. IN APRIL 2003, I HAD TO GET THE FRONT BRAKES, PADS, SHOES AND ROTORS REPLACED. THIS IS AFTER I HAD ALWAYS TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED. I WAS OUT OF OVER $400. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 23,300 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER 2001. IN APRIL 2003, I HAD TO GET THE FRONT BRAKES, PADS, SHOES AND ROTORS REPLACED. THIS IS AFTER I HAD ALWAYS TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED. I WAS OUT OF OVER $400. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 23,300 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER 2001. IN APRIL 2003, I HAD TO GET THE FRONT BRAKES, PADS, SHOES AND ROTORS REPLACED. THIS IS AFTER I HAD ALWAYS TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED. I WAS OUT OF OVER $400. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 23,300 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER 2001. IN APRIL 2003, I HAD TO GET THE FRONT BRAKES, PADS, SHOES AND ROTORS REPLACED. THIS IS AFTER I HAD ALWAYS TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED. I WAS OUT OF OVER $400. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 23,300 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER 2001. IN APRIL 2003, I HAD TO GET THE FRONT BRAKES, PADS, SHOES AND ROTORS REPLACED. THIS IS AFTER I HAD ALWAYS TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THIS WAS COVERED. I WAS OUT OF OVER $400. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN...

May 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT SENDING FUEL TO THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

VEHICLE SHAKES AND DIES ERRATICALLY. TOOK TO DEALER FOR FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RECALL. REPAIR HAS NOT FIXED. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, STEP ON GAS ALL THE WAY AND CAR DECELERATES AND LOSES SPEED. INTERMITTENTLY DIES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ALSO SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE STOPPED LEADING TO STALLING. ALL OF THE ABOVE H...

May 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT SENDING FUEL TO THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

VEHICLE SHAKES AND DIES ERRATICALLY. TOOK TO DEALER FOR FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RECALL. REPAIR HAS NOT FIXED. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, STEP ON GAS ALL THE WAY AND CAR DECELERATES AND LOSES SPEED. INTERMITTENTLY DIES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ALSO SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE STOPPED LEADING TO STALLING. ALL OF THE ABOVE H...

May 18, 2004 Visibility 45,578 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING, THE REAR WINDOW FELL THROUGH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 18, 2004 Visibility 45,578 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING, THE REAR WINDOW FELL THROUGH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 12, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS IGNITION CYLINDER. CONSUMER COULD NOT MAKE ANY TURNS, STEERING LOCKED, AND COULD NOT GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION CYLINDER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE IN 8 MO...

May 12, 2004 Electrical System

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS IGNITION CYLINDER. CONSUMER COULD NOT MAKE ANY TURNS, STEERING LOCKED, AND COULD NOT GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION CYLINDER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE IN 8 MO...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *MR *SC *JB

May 11, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *MR *SC *JB

May 6, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER IS LOCKED. KEY WONT TURN IT, BUT THE KEY WILL UNLOCK THE DOOR. HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING OFTENT OTHER PEOPLE AS WELL.

May 6, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER IS LOCKED. KEY WONT TURN IT, BUT THE KEY WILL UNLOCK THE DOOR. HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING OFTENT OTHER PEOPLE AS WELL.

May 5, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON DURING THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE. THIS OCCURRED WITH OUT ANY COLLISION. *AK

May 5, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON DURING THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE. THIS OCCURRED WITH OUT ANY COLLISION. *AK

May 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,300 mi

MY CAR STALLED AFTER COMING AROUND A SHARP RIGHT HAND TURN. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CARRIED ON A FEW MORE YARDS WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. I TRIED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL MORE TIMES BECAUSE I WAS STUCK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FREEWAY ON-RAMP IN VERY BUSY TRAFFIC. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR START...

May 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT AROUND 36,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT MY FORD FOCUS NEEDS NEW ROTORS WITH THE BRAKE JOB. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HEAR OF ROTORS NEEDING TO BE CHANGED AT THIS LOW MILAGE. I HAD TO PAY FOR THE NEW ROTORS. *AK

May 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,300 mi

MY CAR STALLED AFTER COMING AROUND A SHARP RIGHT HAND TURN. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CARRIED ON A FEW MORE YARDS WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. I TRIED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL MORE TIMES BECAUSE I WAS STUCK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FREEWAY ON-RAMP IN VERY BUSY TRAFFIC. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR START...

May 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT AROUND 36,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT MY FORD FOCUS NEEDS NEW ROTORS WITH THE BRAKE JOB. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HEAR OF ROTORS NEEDING TO BE CHANGED AT THIS LOW MILAGE. I HAD TO PAY FOR THE NEW ROTORS. *AK

May 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE ROTORS PROBLEM. REAR BRAKES ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

May 3, 2004 Unknown 40,300 mi

KEY WILL GO IN TO THE IGNITION BUT YOU CAN NOT TURN. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY NEED TO DRILL OUT THE IGNITION AND REPLACE THE CYLINDER IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THEN GET A LOCKSMITH TO MAKE A NEW KEY. TOTAL COST OF $350 PLUS A $50 TOWING FEE.

May 3, 2004 Steering 42,000 mi

IGNITION KEY DIDN'T TURN ON MY FORD FOCUS 2001 AT NOVEMBER 2003. MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AT THAT DATE. I'VE SPENT HALF OF HOUR TO LEAVE MY FIELD WORK PLACE. BECAUSE OF REPAIR IS TOO EXPANSIVE, I'VE BOUGHT A NEW IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FOR $84 AND DRILLED OLDONE BY MYSELF.*AK

May 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE ROTORS PROBLEM. REAR BRAKES ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

May 3, 2004 Unknown 40,300 mi

KEY WILL GO IN TO THE IGNITION BUT YOU CAN NOT TURN. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY NEED TO DRILL OUT THE IGNITION AND REPLACE THE CYLINDER IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THEN GET A LOCKSMITH TO MAKE A NEW KEY. TOTAL COST OF $350 PLUS A $50 TOWING FEE.

May 3, 2004 Steering 42,000 mi

IGNITION KEY DIDN'T TURN ON MY FORD FOCUS 2001 AT NOVEMBER 2003. MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AT THAT DATE. I'VE SPENT HALF OF HOUR TO LEAVE MY FIELD WORK PLACE. BECAUSE OF REPAIR IS TOO EXPANSIVE, I'VE BOUGHT A NEW IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FOR $84 AND DRILLED OLDONE BY MYSELF.*AK

Apr 30, 2004 Tires 25,000 mi

(1) DRIVING ALONG I-80 IN ILLINOIS BETWEEN THE IOWA BORDER AND PERU, ILLINOIS. (2) REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. IT WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED. (3) THE TIRE (FIRESTONE FIREHAWK) WAS REPLACED. *LA

Apr 30, 2004 Tires 25,000 mi

(1) DRIVING ALONG I-80 IN ILLINOIS BETWEEN THE IOWA BORDER AND PERU, ILLINOIS. (2) REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. IT WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED. (3) THE TIRE (FIRESTONE FIREHAWK) WAS REPLACED. *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,001 mi

MY CAR JUST STARTED TO STALL OUT.. I HAD FORD REPLACE THEW FUEL FILTER AND PUMP STILL HAS THAT PROBLEM.

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,001 mi

MY CAR JUST STARTED TO STALL OUT.. I HAD FORD REPLACE THEW FUEL FILTER AND PUMP STILL HAS THAT PROBLEM.

Apr 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 16,900 mi

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS,ONLY 16,900 MILES ON CAR

Apr 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 16,900 mi

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS,ONLY 16,900 MILES ON CAR

Apr 25, 2004 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS EXHIBITS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE FAULTY FUEL MODULE. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED FORD, THEY SAID THAT MY VIN WAS NOT ONE OF THE VEHICLES AFFECTED. I'D LIKE THE FUEL MODULE REPLACED, AS IT IS FAULTY. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME?*AK

Apr 25, 2004 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS EXHIBITS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE FAULTY FUEL MODULE. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED FORD, THEY SAID THAT MY VIN WAS NOT ONE OF THE VEHICLES AFFECTED. I'D LIKE THE FUEL MODULE REPLACED, AS IT IS FAULTY. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME?*AK

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 42,977 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THE CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES AND I THINK THAT A PART THIS EXPENSIVE SHOULD LAST LONGER. I SEARCHED FOR OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY FRUSTRATED FOCUS OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I T...

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 42,977 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2001 FORD FOCUS AND HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THE CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES AND I THINK THAT A PART THIS EXPENSIVE SHOULD LAST LONGER. I SEARCHED FOR OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY FRUSTRATED FOCUS OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I T...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 56,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I WOULD PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULDN'T TURN , IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES FOR MY CAR TO TURN ON. EVENTUALLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE KEY IT NEVER DID, AND I WAS FORCED TO TOW MY CAR HOME. I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKE...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 56,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I WOULD PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WOULDN'T TURN , IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES FOR MY CAR TO TURN ON. EVENTUALLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE KEY IT NEVER DID, AND I WAS FORCED TO TOW MY CAR HOME. I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKE...

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,976 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO THE BRAKE ROTORS PADS, AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP BEING INOPERATIVE. FORD MADE THE REPAI...

Apr 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,976 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO THE BRAKE ROTORS PADS, AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP BEING INOPERATIVE. FORD MADE THE REPAI...

Apr 20, 2004 Suspension 43,000 mi

MY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THEY FAILED AT 8,000 MILES AND WERE REPALCED BY THE DEALER UNDER A RECALL PRGRAM. THE SECOND TIME, WHICH IS THE BASIS FOR THIS COMPLAINT, THEY FAILED AT 43,000 MILES (THIS IS ONLY 35,000 MILES LATER). THE DEALER CHARGED ME TO HAVE THEM REPLACED ...

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,976 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO THE BRAKE ROTORS PADS, AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP BEING INOPERATIVE. FORD MADE THE REPAI...

Apr 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,976 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO THE BRAKE ROTORS PADS, AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP BEING INOPERATIVE. FORD MADE THE REPAI...

Apr 20, 2004 Suspension 43,000 mi

MY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THEY FAILED AT 8,000 MILES AND WERE REPALCED BY THE DEALER UNDER A RECALL PRGRAM. THE SECOND TIME, WHICH IS THE BASIS FOR THIS COMPLAINT, THEY FAILED AT 43,000 MILES (THIS IS ONLY 35,000 MILES LATER). THE DEALER CHARGED ME TO HAVE THEM REPLACED ...

Apr 19, 2004 Electrical System 54,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN. CALLED DEALER AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AFFECTING MANY FORD FOCUS'. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB I SEE THAT IS TRUE. DEALER WANTED $325 + TOW TO REPLACE IGNITION. NOT SURE IF THAT INCLUDED REKEYING. IN ANY EVENT, I FOUND A LOCKSMITH WHO WILL COME TO MY RESIDENCE AND R...

Apr 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS; I HAD 21K+ MILES ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING, AND SPECIALLY DOWNHILL. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT I NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS, AND "MOST LIKELY ROTORS". THAT'S RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH LOW MILES. FEARING FOR MY FAMILY SAFETY I DID REPLACE THE PADS...

Apr 19, 2004 Electrical System 54,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN. CALLED DEALER AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AFFECTING MANY FORD FOCUS'. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB I SEE THAT IS TRUE. DEALER WANTED $325 + TOW TO REPLACE IGNITION. NOT SURE IF THAT INCLUDED REKEYING. IN ANY EVENT, I FOUND A LOCKSMITH WHO WILL COME TO MY RESIDENCE AND R...

Apr 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS; I HAD 21K+ MILES ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING, AND SPECIALLY DOWNHILL. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT I NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS, AND "MOST LIKELY ROTORS". THAT'S RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH LOW MILES. FEARING FOR MY FAMILY SAFETY I DID REPLACE THE PADS...

Apr 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,710 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS OVER A 6 LANE SUSPENSION BRIDGE FROM PA TO NJ, MY CAR STARTED TO ACT AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. CAR SLOWED WITHOUT WARNING THEN DIED,THIS HAPPENED AS A 18 WHEEL TRUCK WAS BARING DOWN ON ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. SITTING AS A DEAD DUCK THE TRUCK BARELY MADE IT...

Apr 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,710 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS OVER A 6 LANE SUSPENSION BRIDGE FROM PA TO NJ, MY CAR STARTED TO ACT AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. CAR SLOWED WITHOUT WARNING THEN DIED,THIS HAPPENED AS A 18 WHEEL TRUCK WAS BARING DOWN ON ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. SITTING AS A DEAD DUCK THE TRUCK BARELY MADE IT...

Apr 16, 2004 Suspension 42,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3, MY TAIL END STARTED TO SWAY OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME. THEN I NOTICED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I THEN PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE SITUATION AND NOTICED MY WHEEL BEARING WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY. THEN I WENT ONLINE AND RESEARCHED FORD FOCUS RECALL...

Apr 16, 2004 Suspension 42,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3, MY TAIL END STARTED TO SWAY OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME. THEN I NOTICED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I THEN PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE SITUATION AND NOTICED MY WHEEL BEARING WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY. THEN I WENT ONLINE AND RESEARCHED FORD FOCUS RECALL...

Apr 15, 2004 Electrical System 4,000 mi

THE IGNITION - THE KEY WON'T GO IN, OR GOES IN HARD, BUT WILL NOT TURN. I AM TOLD THAT IT NEEDS A NEW STEERING COLUMN, IGNITION AND COMPUTERIZED KEY, AND THE WARRANTY WON'T COVER THE $800+ CHARGE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE KEY HAS BEEN STUCK IN THE INGITION.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Electrical System 4,000 mi

THE IGNITION - THE KEY WON'T GO IN, OR GOES IN HARD, BUT WILL NOT TURN. I AM TOLD THAT IT NEEDS A NEW STEERING COLUMN, IGNITION AND COMPUTERIZED KEY, AND THE WARRANTY WON'T COVER THE $800+ CHARGE. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE KEY HAS BEEN STUCK IN THE INGITION.*AK

Apr 13, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNT ODOR COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO EXPOSED WIRES. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. PASSENGER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DISCONNECTED THE FUEL BOX. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNT ODOR COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO EXPOSED WIRES. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. PASSENGER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DISCONNECTED THE FUEL BOX. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECAL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON FEBRUARY 17,2004. SINCE THEN, VEHICLE HAS STALLED FOUR TIMES. WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE HESITATED, AND THEN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CHARGED THE CONSUMER TO DO A DIA...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 3,812 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA RECAL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON FEBRUARY 17,2004. SINCE THEN, VEHICLE HAS STALLED FOUR TIMES. WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE HESITATED, AND THEN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CHARGED THE CONSUMER TO DO A DIA...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 3,812 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. *AK

Apr 5, 2004 Electrical System

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE KEY WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION (AND THE DINGING SOUND STARTS), BUT THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Electrical System

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE KEY WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION (AND THE DINGING SOUND STARTS), BUT THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. *JB

Apr 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,500 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAS STALLED AROUND TURNS AND WHEN IT GETS BELOW 1/3 TANK CONSISTENTLY SINCE I GOT IT, AND IN MID MARCH IT COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TOOK NEARLY 20 MINUTES TO RESTART. I JUST VISITED FORDS WEB SITE TO FIND OUT ANY RECALL INFORMATION AND IT CAME ...

Apr 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,500 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAS STALLED AROUND TURNS AND WHEN IT GETS BELOW 1/3 TANK CONSISTENTLY SINCE I GOT IT, AND IN MID MARCH IT COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TOOK NEARLY 20 MINUTES TO RESTART. I JUST VISITED FORDS WEB SITE TO FIND OUT ANY RECALL INFORMATION AND IT CAME ...

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

IN DEC,OF 2003 I HAD CAUSE TO GO TO FORD AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE BRAKES ON MY CAR,THIS WAS THE 4TH TIME I HAD COMPLAINED TO THEM. AT THIS TIME THEY SAID THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN TO 0.I WAS INTO FORD JUST 2 MONTHS BEFORE FOR THE SAME THING AND NOTHING WAS SAID AT THE TIME,NOW THEY DECIDED THAT WE WE...

Apr 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS SURGING AT A STEADY SPEED OF 53-63 MPH. *PH *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

IN DEC,OF 2003 I HAD CAUSE TO GO TO FORD AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE BRAKES ON MY CAR,THIS WAS THE 4TH TIME I HAD COMPLAINED TO THEM. AT THIS TIME THEY SAID THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN TO 0.I WAS INTO FORD JUST 2 MONTHS BEFORE FOR THE SAME THING AND NOTHING WAS SAID AT THE TIME,NOW THEY DECIDED THAT WE WE...

Apr 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS SURGING AT A STEADY SPEED OF 53-63 MPH. *PH *SC *JB

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,500 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS 34500MILES; AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY DROPS OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPPEDS AND UNDER LOAD . ALSO BRAKES AND ROTOR SHOT AT 345OO MILES. FORD CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL. CANNOT BELIEVE IT.*AK

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,500 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS 34500MILES; AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY DROPS OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPPEDS AND UNDER LOAD . ALSO BRAKES AND ROTOR SHOT AT 345OO MILES. FORD CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL. CANNOT BELIEVE IT.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED DUE TO A CONTAMINATED FUEL TANK. *PH THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND AFTER READING THE NOTICE SHE REALIZED THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED DUE TO A CONTAMINATED FUEL TANK. *PH THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND AFTER READING THE NOTICE SHE REALIZED THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB

Mar 22, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING FROM A PARKING LOT DOORS LOCKED. DOORS WERE INOPERATIVE, EXCEPT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ALSO, HORN STARTED TO BLOW AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING FROM A PARKING LOT DOORS LOCKED. DOORS WERE INOPERATIVE, EXCEPT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ALSO, HORN STARTED TO BLOW AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Structure

WHILE DRIVING FROM A PARKING LOT DOORS LOCKED. DOORS WERE INOPERATIVE, EXCEPT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ALSO, HORN STARTED TO BLOW AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING FROM A PARKING LOT DOORS LOCKED. DOORS WERE INOPERATIVE, EXCEPT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ALSO, HORN STARTED TO BLOW AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Electrical System 33,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TUMBLER FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION MODULE. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Electrical System 33,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TUMBLER FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION MODULE. *AK

Mar 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A HESITATION. CONSUMER FEELS THAT ENGINE MAY SHUT OFF. *AK

Mar 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A HESITATION. CONSUMER FEELS THAT ENGINE MAY SHUT OFF. *AK

Mar 12, 2004 Electrical System 39,450 mi

I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP AND THE IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN. I TRIED JILTING THE WHEEL TO TRY TO GET IT TO UNLOCK.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN JAN/2001. AFTER 16000 MILES MY ROTORS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH OTHER BRAKE PARTS THIS REPAIR WAS DONE ON 10/15/02 AND WAS COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. AFTER 30000 MILES I BEGAN TO HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER I APPLIED THE BRAKES. AT 30528 MILES, ON 0...

Mar 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A PINGING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SEVERAL MOMENTS LATER CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND THE ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE ENGINE HAD THROWN A ROD THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HIS DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE FOR THE FUEL PUMP. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND LEFT IT THERE FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN CONSUMER PICKED UP THE VEHICLE HE FOUND THAT DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE PARTS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER DID NOT THINK T...

Mar 12, 2004 Electrical System 39,450 mi

I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP AND THE IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN. I TRIED JILTING THE WHEEL TO TRY TO GET IT TO UNLOCK.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN JAN/2001. AFTER 16000 MILES MY ROTORS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH OTHER BRAKE PARTS THIS REPAIR WAS DONE ON 10/15/02 AND WAS COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. AFTER 30000 MILES I BEGAN TO HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER I APPLIED THE BRAKES. AT 30528 MILES, ON 0...

Mar 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A PINGING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SEVERAL MOMENTS LATER CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND THE ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE ENGINE HAD THROWN A ROD THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HIS DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE FOR THE FUEL PUMP. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND LEFT IT THERE FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN CONSUMER PICKED UP THE VEHICLE HE FOUND THAT DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE PARTS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER DID NOT THINK T...

Mar 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, CHARGING $25.00 FOR PARTS AND $40.00 DO FOR LABOR. TOTAL CHARGE WAS $75.00. CONSUMER OBJECTED PAYING FOR LABOR BECAUSE THE RECALL LETTER INDICATED IT WAS ...

Mar 11, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, CHARGING $25.00 FOR PARTS AND $40.00 DO FOR LABOR. TOTAL CHARGE WAS $75.00. CONSUMER OBJECTED PAYING FOR LABOR BECAUSE THE RECALL LETTER INDICATED IT WAS ...

Mar 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WOULD EITHER SURGE OR STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Mar 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING A "BRANDED TITLE", THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $430.48 FOR THE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WOULD EITHER SURGE OR STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Mar 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING A "BRANDED TITLE", THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $430.48 FOR THE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,639 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED TWICE AND LEFT ME STRANDED . TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS IS OVER $700. FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND PRODUCT. RECALL IS IN ORDER. *JB

Mar 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,639 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS FAILED TWICE AND LEFT ME STRANDED . TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS IS OVER $700. FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND PRODUCT. RECALL IS IN ORDER. *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Tires

ON FEB 28, 2004, DRIVING ON I-10 FROM LOUISIANA TO HOUSTON, FIRST HEARD A POP NOISE, THEN IMMEDIATELY FELT LOOSING CONTROL OF WHEEL, TRIED TO HIT BREAKS TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR, AND THEN MY 3 YEARS OLD FORD FOCUS FLIPPED OVER, AND THANKS GOD NOBODY GOT INJURED, AND EVERYONE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. C...

Mar 5, 2004 Air Bags Crash 31,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Mar 5, 2004 Tires

ON FEB 28, 2004, DRIVING ON I-10 FROM LOUISIANA TO HOUSTON, FIRST HEARD A POP NOISE, THEN IMMEDIATELY FELT LOOSING CONTROL OF WHEEL, TRIED TO HIT BREAKS TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR, AND THEN MY 3 YEARS OLD FORD FOCUS FLIPPED OVER, AND THANKS GOD NOBODY GOT INJURED, AND EVERYONE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. C...

Mar 5, 2004 Air Bags Crash 31,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,296 mi

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 REPAIRS UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID $165.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AT NO CHARGE. *JB

Mar 3, 2004 Electrical System 45,788 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED, RESULTING IN A $250.00 REPAIR.*AK

Mar 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,296 mi

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 REPAIRS UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID $165.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AT NO CHARGE. *JB

Mar 3, 2004 Electrical System 45,788 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED, RESULTING IN A $250.00 REPAIR.*AK

Mar 2, 2004 Power Train 64,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINE. VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. ALSO, THERE WAS FUEL UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Power Train 64,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINE. VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. ALSO, THERE WAS FUEL UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 27, 2004 Steering Crash 3,018 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. THIS CAUSED A MINOR CRASH, AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 27, 2004 Suspension Crash

WHILE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO GET OVER INTO THE NEXT LANE, AS HE ACCELERATED AND TRIED TO GO OVER, VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED IN THE FRONT, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER AND HIT A RETAINER WALL, FLIPPING OVER, LANDING, AND FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ...

Feb 27, 2004 Suspension 89,000 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING KIDS TO SCHOOL. THE FORD FOCUS (2001) FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Feb 27, 2004 Steering Crash 3,018 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. THIS CAUSED A MINOR CRASH, AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 27, 2004 Suspension Crash

WHILE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO GET OVER INTO THE NEXT LANE, AS HE ACCELERATED AND TRIED TO GO OVER, VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED IN THE FRONT, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER AND HIT A RETAINER WALL, FLIPPING OVER, LANDING, AND FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ...

Feb 27, 2004 Suspension 89,000 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING KIDS TO SCHOOL. THE FORD FOCUS (2001) FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Feb 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND. THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE DEALER A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT THE FUEL DELIVERY PUMP. T...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED A BIT OF HESITATION ON THE ENGINE. AS DRIVER STARTED TO BACK-OUT OF THE GARAGE AND HEADED ON TO THE NEIGHBORING STREET, VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND. THE CONSUMER SHOWED THE DEALER A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT THE FUEL DELIVERY PUMP. T...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED A BIT OF HESITATION ON THE ENGINE. AS DRIVER STARTED TO BACK-OUT OF THE GARAGE AND HEADED ON TO THE NEIGHBORING STREET, VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. (NAR) *LA *CB

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED AFTER MY OWNING IT FOR LESS THAN 2 1/2 YEARS AND IT'S AROUND 58,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE DEALERSHIP IS SURPRISED AND SAID THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE; IT'S ONLY PARTIALLY BEING COVERED BY WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOST OF POWER AND SURGING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPEED. *PH THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PUMP. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE O...

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,330 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM ON 2000 AND 2001 FORD FOCUS. FORD DEALERS AND SERVICE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *LA THE CONSUMER DISCOVER THAT IF SHE REFILLED THE TANK BEFORE THE VEHICLE HA 250 MILES, THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT OCCUR. THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM O...

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR RECALL REPAIR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER IT HASN'T BEEN DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN EXCESS LEAK IN THE SOLENOID CANISTER. *LA AFTER REPAIR ON SOLENOID CANISTER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REAPPEARED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHIC...

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED AFTER MY OWNING IT FOR LESS THAN 2 1/2 YEARS AND IT'S AROUND 58,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE DEALERSHIP IS SURPRISED AND SAID THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE; IT'S ONLY PARTIALLY BEING COVERED BY WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOST OF POWER AND SURGING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPEED. *PH THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PUMP. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE O...

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,330 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM ON 2000 AND 2001 FORD FOCUS. FORD DEALERS AND SERVICE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *LA THE CONSUMER DISCOVER THAT IF SHE REFILLED THE TANK BEFORE THE VEHICLE HA 250 MILES, THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT OCCUR. THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM O...

Feb 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR RECALL REPAIR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER IT HASN'T BEEN DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN EXCESS LEAK IN THE SOLENOID CANISTER. *LA AFTER REPAIR ON SOLENOID CANISTER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REAPPEARED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHIC...

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 37,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING OVER ICE AT 25 MPH THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CONSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE FORCE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. (THE VEHICLE DIED WHILE IN HEAVY TRA...

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 37,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING OVER ICE AT 25 MPH THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CONSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE FORCE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. (THE VEHICLE DIED WHILE IN HEAVY TRA...

Feb 15, 2004 Visibility 36,211 mi

LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD TO DASH TO PASSENGER CABIN: IN HEAVY RAINS AND CAR WASHES WATER WOULD COME IN THOUGH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL AND RUN DOWN INTO THE DASH NEAR AIR BAG AND COME OUT NEAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE. FORD WANTED $1,000 TO FIX THIS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD FOCUS MODELS. I WAS T...

Feb 15, 2004 Air Bags 36,211 mi

LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD TO DASH TO PASSENGER CABIN: IN HEAVY RAINS AND CAR WASHES WATER WOULD COME IN THOUGH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL AND RUN DOWN INTO THE DASH NEAR AIR BAG AND COME OUT NEAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE. FORD WANTED $1,000 TO FIX THIS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD FOCUS MODELS. I WAS T...

Feb 15, 2004 Fuel System, Other 36,211 mi

LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD TO DASH TO PASSENGER CABIN: IN HEAVY RAINS AND CAR WASHES WATER WOULD COME IN THOUGH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL AND RUN DOWN INTO THE DASH NEAR AIR BAG AND COME OUT NEAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE. FORD WANTED $1,000 TO FIX THIS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD FOCUS MODELS. I WAS T...

Feb 15, 2004 Visibility 36,211 mi

LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD TO DASH TO PASSENGER CABIN: IN HEAVY RAINS AND CAR WASHES WATER WOULD COME IN THOUGH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL AND RUN DOWN INTO THE DASH NEAR AIR BAG AND COME OUT NEAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE. FORD WANTED $1,000 TO FIX THIS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD FOCUS MODELS. I WAS T...

Feb 15, 2004 Air Bags 36,211 mi

LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD TO DASH TO PASSENGER CABIN: IN HEAVY RAINS AND CAR WASHES WATER WOULD COME IN THOUGH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL AND RUN DOWN INTO THE DASH NEAR AIR BAG AND COME OUT NEAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE. FORD WANTED $1,000 TO FIX THIS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD FOCUS MODELS. I WAS T...

Feb 15, 2004 Fuel System, Other 36,211 mi

LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD TO DASH TO PASSENGER CABIN: IN HEAVY RAINS AND CAR WASHES WATER WOULD COME IN THOUGH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL AND RUN DOWN INTO THE DASH NEAR AIR BAG AND COME OUT NEAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE. FORD WANTED $1,000 TO FIX THIS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD FOCUS MODELS. I WAS T...

Feb 13, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System 47,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION AND STEERING LOCKS. DEALER WANTS $410 OR MORE TO FIX. JUST OFF WARRANTY.

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE THE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE EXPIRED, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY A SERVICE FEE TO GET THE ENGINE STALLING RECALL PERFORMED. (NAR) *PH *CB

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DID AN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System 47,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION AND STEERING LOCKS. DEALER WANTS $410 OR MORE TO FIX. JUST OFF WARRANTY.

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE THE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE EXPIRED, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY A SERVICE FEE TO GET THE ENGINE STALLING RECALL PERFORMED. (NAR) *PH *CB

Feb 10, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS AFTER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF POSSIBLE PROBLEMS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE SYMPTOMS WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, POWER LOST AND STALLING. *LA THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT. THE CONSUMER ALSO REQUESTED REIMBURSED. R...

Feb 10, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS AFTER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF POSSIBLE PROBLEMS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE SYMPTOMS WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, POWER LOST AND STALLING. *LA THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT. THE CONSUMER ALSO REQUESTED REIMBURSED. R...

Feb 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD FOCUS SE 2001 AND THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. THE PADS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE, THEREFORE THE BRAKES ARE WEARING AT A RAPID RATE IN 8 TO 10,000 MILES. I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN JULY OF 2003 BECAUSE THE BRAKES WORE ALMOST GONE AND I...

Feb 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD FOCUS SE 2001 AND THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. THE PADS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE, THEREFORE THE BRAKES ARE WEARING AT A RAPID RATE IN 8 TO 10,000 MILES. I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN JULY OF 2003 BECAUSE THE BRAKES WORE ALMOST GONE AND I...

Feb 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,959 mi

MY WIFE OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. IT NOW HAS ALMOST 29,000 MILES AND THE FRONT BRAKES ARE STILL SQUEAKING AND GRINDING ALMOST WITH EVERY USE. IT HAS BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2001. THEY HAVE MADE 4 REPAIR ATTEMPTS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKE...

Feb 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,959 mi

MY WIFE OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. IT NOW HAS ALMOST 29,000 MILES AND THE FRONT BRAKES ARE STILL SQUEAKING AND GRINDING ALMOST WITH EVERY USE. IT HAS BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2001. THEY HAVE MADE 4 REPAIR ATTEMPTS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE BRAKE...

Feb 3, 2004 Electronic Stability Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S WIFE MADE A LEFT TURN AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THEN, VEHICLE DRIFTED AND HIT THE CURB AND A POLE. BOTH, CONSUMER AND WIFE HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON, BUT SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE FUEL LINES. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Feb 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S WIFE MADE A LEFT TURN AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THEN, VEHICLE DRIFTED AND HIT THE CURB AND A POLE. BOTH, CONSUMER AND WIFE HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON, BUT SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE FUEL LINES. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Feb 3, 2004 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S WIFE MADE A LEFT TURN AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THEN, VEHICLE DRIFTED AND HIT THE CURB AND A POLE. BOTH, CONSUMER AND WIFE HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON, BUT SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE FUEL LINES. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Feb 3, 2004 Electronic Stability Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S WIFE MADE A LEFT TURN AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THEN, VEHICLE DRIFTED AND HIT THE CURB AND A POLE. BOTH, CONSUMER AND WIFE HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON, BUT SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE FUEL LINES. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Feb 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S WIFE MADE A LEFT TURN AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THEN, VEHICLE DRIFTED AND HIT THE CURB AND A POLE. BOTH, CONSUMER AND WIFE HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON, BUT SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE FUEL LINES. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Feb 3, 2004 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S WIFE MADE A LEFT TURN AND FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THEN, VEHICLE DRIFTED AND HIT THE CURB AND A POLE. BOTH, CONSUMER AND WIFE HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON, BUT SUSTAINED BACK AND LEG INJURIES. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE FUEL LINES. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

DEALERSHIP TESTED THE FUEL PUMP AND INDICATED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT DIDN'T REPLACE IT. 120 MILES LATER ENGINE MISFIRED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF ENGINE MISFIRING, CONSUMER INDICATED ENGINE WASN'T MISFIRING OR SHOWING ANY OTHER SIGN OF P...

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DEALERSHIP TESTED THE FUEL PUMP AND INDICATED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT DIDN'T REPLACE IT. 120 MILES LATER ENGINE MISFIRED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF ENGINE MISFIRING, CONSUMER INDICATED ENGINE WASN'T MISFIRING OR SHOWING ANY OTHER SIGN OF P...

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN I TRIED TO START MY CAR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE INGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER BOTH WERE LOCKED UP. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN FOUND OUT THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER ALL OF THE EXPENSES SO I WAS OUT $350. NOW WHY DO YOU BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IF IT DOESN'T COV...

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED DEALERSHIP WAS HAVING A PROBLEM GETTING THE CORRECT MOTOR MOUNTS FOR VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT THE MOTOR WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM BY 2 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS. YET, THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Jan 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

DEALERSHIP TESTED THE FUEL PUMP AND INDICATED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT DIDN'T REPLACE IT. 120 MILES LATER ENGINE MISFIRED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF ENGINE MISFIRING, CONSUMER INDICATED ENGINE WASN'T MISFIRING OR SHOWING ANY OTHER SIGN OF P...

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DEALERSHIP TESTED THE FUEL PUMP AND INDICATED THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT DIDN'T REPLACE IT. 120 MILES LATER ENGINE MISFIRED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF ENGINE MISFIRING, CONSUMER INDICATED ENGINE WASN'T MISFIRING OR SHOWING ANY OTHER SIGN OF P...

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN I TRIED TO START MY CAR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE INGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER BOTH WERE LOCKED UP. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN FOUND OUT THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER ALL OF THE EXPENSES SO I WAS OUT $350. NOW WHY DO YOU BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IF IT DOESN'T COV...

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED DEALERSHIP WAS HAVING A PROBLEM GETTING THE CORRECT MOTOR MOUNTS FOR VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT THE MOTOR WILL FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM BY 2 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS. YET, THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Jan 29, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

ALTERNATOR IS OVER CHARGING WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BURN OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

ALTERNATOR IS OVER CHARGING WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BURN OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITIOIN SWITCH FREEZES. WHEN KEY IS INSERTED THE SWITCH WILL NOT TURN. A LOCKSMITH SHOWED ME HOW TO FREE IT UP BY TAPPING ON THE SWITCH WITH A SCREWDRIVER...!*AK

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITIOIN SWITCH FREEZES. WHEN KEY IS INSERTED THE SWITCH WILL NOT TURN. A LOCKSMITH SHOWED ME HOW TO FREE IT UP BY TAPPING ON THE SWITCH WITH A SCREWDRIVER...!*AK

Jan 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FILTERS. *PH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *TT *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train 25,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FILTERS. *PH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *TT *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FILTERS. *PH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *TT *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train 25,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FILTERS. *PH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *TT *JB

Jan 26, 2004 Structure

THE TRUNK COLLAPSED ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS FAILING. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO GET STITCHES. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD THE LIFTS REPLACED TWICE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Structure

THE TRUNK COLLAPSED ON THE CONSUMERS HEAD DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS FAILING. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO GET STITCHES. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD THE LIFTS REPLACED TWICE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. *NM

Jan 24, 2004 Electrical System 68,571 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKS WHEN THE KEY IS PLACED WITHIN THE CYLINDER AND THE CAR IS ATTEMPTED TO START. THE IGNITION CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN AT ALL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND USE ANOTHER KEY, BUT THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE. *LA

Jan 24, 2004 Electrical System

MY IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP LEAVING ME STRANDED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *LA

Jan 24, 2004 Electrical System 68,571 mi

THE IGNITION LOCKS WHEN THE KEY IS PLACED WITHIN THE CYLINDER AND THE CAR IS ATTEMPTED TO START. THE IGNITION CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN AT ALL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND USE ANOTHER KEY, BUT THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE. *LA

Jan 24, 2004 Electrical System

MY IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP LEAVING ME STRANDED 200 MILES FROM HOME. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Electrical System 37,800 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR A MONTH. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE GAS PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE CABLE POPPED OUT OF THE THROTTLE MECHANISM AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE ENGINE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 UNLESS THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FUEL FILTER FOR $42.00. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Electrical System 37,800 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR A MONTH. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE GAS PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE CABLE POPPED OUT OF THE THROTTLE MECHANISM AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE ENGINE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 UNLESS THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FUEL FILTER FOR $42.00. *JB

Jan 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF FUEL PUMP CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL AND DIE IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE TO BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIRS. FORD PAID TO REPLACE THE PUMP BUT REFUSED TO PAY TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FILTER OR REIMBURSE TOWING EXPENSES. FUEL FILTER PROBLEM IS DOCUMENTED ON A SO...

Jan 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

FAILURE OF FUEL PUMP CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL AND DIE IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE TO BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIRS. FORD PAID TO REPLACE THE PUMP BUT REFUSED TO PAY TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FILTER OR REIMBURSE TOWING EXPENSES. FUEL FILTER PROBLEM IS DOCUMENTED ON A SO...

Jan 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE UNLATCHED AND OPENED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER NHTSA: #03V482000 CONCERNING FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL INDICATING THERE WAS NOT RECALL AT THIS MOMENT. THE CONSUMER WAS ASKED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST...

Jan 16, 2004 Steering

THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER IT BROKE. *PH (NAR) THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENCLOSED IS A COPY OF THE SAFETY RECALL ISSUED IN REGARDS TO THE STEERING COLUMN. *CB

Jan 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE UNLATCHED AND OPENED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER NHTSA: #03V482000 CONCERNING FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL INDICATING THERE WAS NOT RECALL AT THIS MOMENT. THE CONSUMER WAS ASKED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST...

Jan 16, 2004 Steering

THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER IT BROKE. *PH (NAR) THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENCLOSED IS A COPY OF THE SAFETY RECALL ISSUED IN REGARDS TO THE STEERING COLUMN. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,900 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLED. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. AT THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON IT'S THIRD FUEL PUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED, STALLED, AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Tires Crash 500 mi

HYDROPLAINES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS EVEN WITH NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT! (ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED DECEMBER 17, 2002)

Jan 15, 2004 Steering Crash 500 mi

HYDROPLAINES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS EVEN WITH NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT! (ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED DECEMBER 17, 2002)

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THREE UNSECCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE MY FORD FOCUS REPAIRED FOR ENGINE STALLS(WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT,WITH 18-WHEELER BEHIND ME).IIONCE AGAIN TOOK MY CAR TO FORD FOR WARRANTY WORK.THEY FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT SUPPLING ENOUGH PRESSURE AND FIXED IT I THOUGHT,W...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THREE UNSECCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE MY FORD FOCUS REPAIRED FOR ENGINE STALLS(WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT,WITH 18-WHEELER BEHIND ME).IIONCE AGAIN TOOK MY CAR TO FORD FOR WARRANTY WORK.THEY FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT SUPPLING ENOUGH PRESSURE AND FIXED IT I THOUGHT,W...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE SUED FORD VIA THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. THE FOCUS HAD BEEN SOLD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE LAW SUIT. WE REACHED AN OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF $3500. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE SUED FORD VIA THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. THE FOCUS HAD BEEN SOLD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE LAW SUIT. WE REACHED AN OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF $3500. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

WE SUED FORD VIA THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. THE FOCUS HAD BEEN SOLD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE LAW SUIT. WE REACHED AN OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF $3500. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM/REAR TRAILER ARM BROKE IN HALF, NEAR THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL, OF MY FORD FOCUS 2001 AFTER DRIVING ON SANDY ROAD DURING A RAIN SHOWER.

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Tires Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 41,000 mi

WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO 3RD GEAR IT FREEWHEELS AND OR WILL NOT PULL

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 41,000 mi

WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO 3RD GEAR IT FREEWHEELS AND OR WILL NOT PULL

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,756 mi

ALSO NOV/20/01 MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONCE AGAIN.....WARRENTY COVERED THAT.

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 51,756 mi

ALSO NOV/20/01 MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONCE AGAIN.....WARRENTY COVERED THAT.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 51,756 mi

ALSO NOV/20/01 MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONCE AGAIN.....WARRENTY COVERED THAT.

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SLUGGISH WHEN GAS PEDAL PUSHED, FINALLY STALLED OUT AND WOULDN'T START FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN STARTED ONLY RAN FOR A MOMENT THEN STALLED AGAIN. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHERE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WERE REPLACED.

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,500 mi

MY 2001 FOCUS ZX3 WILL SPUTTER, LOSE POWER, AND THREATEN TO STALL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. IT HAS STALLED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ONCE. WHEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG WITH IT AND SO I WAS CHARGED NOTHING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN JUST FINE, BUT PERIODICALLY THREATENS TO STALL A...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 46,500 mi

MY 2001 FOCUS ZX3 WILL SPUTTER, LOSE POWER, AND THREATEN TO STALL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. IT HAS STALLED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ONCE. WHEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG WITH IT AND SO I WAS CHARGED NOTHING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN JUST FINE, BUT PERIODICALLY THREATENS TO STALL A...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 92,000 mi

SINCE THE CRASH JUST HAPPENED YESTERDAY (12/22/02), I DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATED REPAIR COST YET, BUT MY FEELING IS THAT EITHER THE BILL WILL BE VERY HIGH OR THE CAR WILL BE TOTALED. MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH ON THE DIRT ROAD NEAR OUR HOUSE. A DOG RAN OUT IN FR...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. THE IGNITION LOCKED UP AND THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE PLACED INTO THE IGNITION FULLY, NOTHING MOVED, NOTHING WORKED. UPON REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE CAR WAS FINALLY TOWED AND NOTHING HAS COME OUT OF IT. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER 2001 FOCUS', BUT STILL I HEAR NOTH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Tires Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Steering Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

MY WARRANTY WAS 36,000 WHICH IS UP. FIXING THE BRAKES WAS NO PROBLEM BUT I DONT FEEL MY WHEEL BEARINGS NEED REPLACED THIS QUICKLY WITHOUT HAVING SOME KIND IF DEFAULT IN THEM FROM THE START. MY CAR IS MAKING THIS LOUD, ROARING SOUND, WHICH IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. I'M WRITING TO SEE IF THERE'S ANYTHIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

MY WARRANTY WAS 36,000 WHICH IS UP. FIXING THE BRAKES WAS NO PROBLEM BUT I DONT FEEL MY WHEEL BEARINGS NEED REPLACED THIS QUICKLY WITHOUT HAVING SOME KIND IF DEFAULT IN THEM FROM THE START. MY CAR IS MAKING THIS LOUD, ROARING SOUND, WHICH IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. I'M WRITING TO SEE IF THERE'S ANYTHIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

CAR SUDDENLY STALLS WHEN TAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. POWER STEERING IS INOPERABLE, LEAVING AUTO IN MIDDLE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY RAMP.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

CAR SUDDENLY STALLS WHEN TAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. POWER STEERING IS INOPERABLE, LEAVING AUTO IN MIDDLE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY RAMP.

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,500 mi

WAS DRIVING THE TURNER TURNPIKE BACK FROM FUNERAL, CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 76 MPH. BOOM FROM UNDER THE CAR, OIL LIGHT COMES ON, SMOKE BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. I PULLED OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE WHOLE ENGINE COVERED IN OIL. BEHIND IS A TRAIL OF OIL FROM OVER THE HILL TO WHERE I HAD STOPPED...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,948 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS USED, IT HAD 38,000 MILES, ON A TRIP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACT UP. IT WAS REVVING ALL THE WAY UP BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK IT TO HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAD DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE PROBLEM. I...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,948 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS USED, IT HAD 38,000 MILES, ON A TRIP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACT UP. IT WAS REVVING ALL THE WAY UP BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK IT TO HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAD DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE PROBLEM. I...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,948 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS USED, IT HAD 38,000 MILES, ON A TRIP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACT UP. IT WAS REVVING ALL THE WAY UP BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK IT TO HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAD DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE PROBLEM. I...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,500 mi

THE SAME AS EVEYONE ELSE. THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES DUE TO FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM/FUEL PUMP. I AM A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. I TALKED TO FORD, THEN I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER. THEY TOLD ME, AS THEY HAVE IN THE PAST IT'S A FUEL PUMP ISSUE. THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME 75 BUCKS TO CH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,500 mi

THE SAME AS EVEYONE ELSE. THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES DUE TO FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM/FUEL PUMP. I AM A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. I TALKED TO FORD, THEN I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER. THEY TOLD ME, AS THEY HAVE IN THE PAST IT'S A FUEL PUMP ISSUE. THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME 75 BUCKS TO CH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,156 mi

FUEL SYSTEM-STALL OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-AND AT ANY LONG RIGHT HAND TURNS-CONTACTED DEALER/OUT OF WARRANTY,TO MANY MILES TO CONSIDER. BRAKES-ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 24,000MILES-DEALER STATED MAINTENANCE ISSUE,NORMAL FOR THE FORD FOCUS- THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL FORD MOTOR CO.TO COMPLAIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,156 mi

FUEL SYSTEM-STALL OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-AND AT ANY LONG RIGHT HAND TURNS-CONTACTED DEALER/OUT OF WARRANTY,TO MANY MILES TO CONSIDER. BRAKES-ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 24,000MILES-DEALER STATED MAINTENANCE ISSUE,NORMAL FOR THE FORD FOCUS- THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL FORD MOTOR CO.TO COMPLAIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 24,156 mi

FUEL SYSTEM-STALL OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-AND AT ANY LONG RIGHT HAND TURNS-CONTACTED DEALER/OUT OF WARRANTY,TO MANY MILES TO CONSIDER. BRAKES-ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 24,000MILES-DEALER STATED MAINTENANCE ISSUE,NORMAL FOR THE FORD FOCUS- THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL FORD MOTOR CO.TO COMPLAIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4-DOOR SEDAN IN NOVEMBER 2002. THE CAR WAS A MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAD A SMALL WARRANTY LEFT. AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2002, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND A FAULTY BELT REPLACED. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4-DOOR SEDAN IN NOVEMBER 2002. THE CAR WAS A MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAD A SMALL WARRANTY LEFT. AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2002, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND A FAULTY BELT REPLACED. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4-DOOR SEDAN IN NOVEMBER 2002. THE CAR WAS A MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAD A SMALL WARRANTY LEFT. AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2002, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND A FAULTY BELT REPLACED. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,900 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLED. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. AT THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON IT'S THIRD FUEL PUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED, STALLED, AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Tires Crash 500 mi

HYDROPLAINES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS EVEN WITH NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT! (ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED DECEMBER 17, 2002)

Jan 15, 2004 Steering Crash 500 mi

HYDROPLAINES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS EVEN WITH NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT! (ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED DECEMBER 17, 2002)

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THREE UNSECCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE MY FORD FOCUS REPAIRED FOR ENGINE STALLS(WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT,WITH 18-WHEELER BEHIND ME).IIONCE AGAIN TOOK MY CAR TO FORD FOR WARRANTY WORK.THEY FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT SUPPLING ENOUGH PRESSURE AND FIXED IT I THOUGHT,W...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THREE UNSECCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE MY FORD FOCUS REPAIRED FOR ENGINE STALLS(WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT,WITH 18-WHEELER BEHIND ME).IIONCE AGAIN TOOK MY CAR TO FORD FOR WARRANTY WORK.THEY FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT SUPPLING ENOUGH PRESSURE AND FIXED IT I THOUGHT,W...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE SUED FORD VIA THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. THE FOCUS HAD BEEN SOLD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE LAW SUIT. WE REACHED AN OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF $3500. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE SUED FORD VIA THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. THE FOCUS HAD BEEN SOLD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE LAW SUIT. WE REACHED AN OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF $3500. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

WE SUED FORD VIA THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. THE FOCUS HAD BEEN SOLD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE LAW SUIT. WE REACHED AN OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT OF $3500. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM/REAR TRAILER ARM BROKE IN HALF, NEAR THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL, OF MY FORD FOCUS 2001 AFTER DRIVING ON SANDY ROAD DURING A RAIN SHOWER.

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Tires Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 65,000 mi

THE TIRE AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR STATED SLIDING. AFTER THE CRASH THERE WERE BOLTS THAT WERE FOUND ON THE GRASS WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 41,000 mi

WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO 3RD GEAR IT FREEWHEELS AND OR WILL NOT PULL

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 41,000 mi

WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO 3RD GEAR IT FREEWHEELS AND OR WILL NOT PULL

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,756 mi

ALSO NOV/20/01 MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONCE AGAIN.....WARRENTY COVERED THAT.

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 51,756 mi

ALSO NOV/20/01 MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONCE AGAIN.....WARRENTY COVERED THAT.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 51,756 mi

ALSO NOV/20/01 MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING ONCE AGAIN.....WARRENTY COVERED THAT.

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SLUGGISH WHEN GAS PEDAL PUSHED, FINALLY STALLED OUT AND WOULDN'T START FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN STARTED ONLY RAN FOR A MOMENT THEN STALLED AGAIN. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHERE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WERE REPLACED.

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT ON. JERKY GEAR ENGAGING. CHOPPY ACCELERATION. 8/02 REPLACED ALTERNATOR 8/02 REPLACED V BELT 10/02 BLINKERS OUT & ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE 10/02 BATTERY LIGHT ON &#34;CORROSION ON WIRES&#34; 1/03 WOULDN'T START, BATTERY LIGHT ON, &#34;WIRE FELL OFF ALTERNATOR&#34; AIRBAG LIGHT ON THEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,500 mi

MY 2001 FOCUS ZX3 WILL SPUTTER, LOSE POWER, AND THREATEN TO STALL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. IT HAS STALLED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ONCE. WHEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG WITH IT AND SO I WAS CHARGED NOTHING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN JUST FINE, BUT PERIODICALLY THREATENS TO STALL A...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 46,500 mi

MY 2001 FOCUS ZX3 WILL SPUTTER, LOSE POWER, AND THREATEN TO STALL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. IT HAS STALLED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ONCE. WHEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG WITH IT AND SO I WAS CHARGED NOTHING. IT STARTED UP AGAIN JUST FINE, BUT PERIODICALLY THREATENS TO STALL A...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE REASON SOME OF THESE ARE NOT DATED IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS KEEP ON PERSISTING THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY CAR DIES ON ME AND THE CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. IT MAKES A WINDING SOUND WHEN I TAKE OFF AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. MY GEARS ALWAYS WIND AND AS SOON AS ...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 92,000 mi

SINCE THE CRASH JUST HAPPENED YESTERDAY (12/22/02), I DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATED REPAIR COST YET, BUT MY FEELING IS THAT EITHER THE BILL WILL BE VERY HIGH OR THE CAR WILL BE TOTALED. MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH ON THE DIRT ROAD NEAR OUR HOUSE. A DOG RAN OUT IN FR...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels Crash

MY DAUGHTER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT 40MPH AND THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE FELT A DROP IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR, THE CAR STARTED SLIDING AND HIT A CURB. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A STOP THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS BROKE OFF. A TOW TRUCK TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

THERE IS JUST TO MUCH PAPERWORK TO COPY OUT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAIL COPIES. I AM GOING TO PICK UP CAR THIS AFTERNOON JUST HAD SECOND FUEL PUMP FITTED AND NEW GAS TANK. TO DATE NO RECALL INFO RECEIVED BY POST. HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN DRENCHED WITH GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION WHILE FILLING CAR. I HAVE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. THE IGNITION LOCKED UP AND THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE PLACED INTO THE IGNITION FULLY, NOTHING MOVED, NOTHING WORKED. UPON REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE CAR WAS FINALLY TOWED AND NOTHING HAS COME OUT OF IT. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER 2001 FOCUS', BUT STILL I HEAR NOTH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Tires Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Steering Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension Crash 21,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS FOR THIS CAR. IN REGARDS TO STEERING, WHEEL, TIRE AS WELL THE SUSPENSION. AS THE CAR WAS UNDER 18000 MILE I HAD SO MUCH PROBLEM WITH MENTIONED ABOVE PROBLEMS. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN EVER THE ROAD WAS NOT IN PERFECT SHAPE.

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS. ABOUT 3MO AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK IT TO THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP, AND A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME, SO I MADE AN AN APPOINTM...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,530 mi

IN NOVEMBER OF 2002, I NOTICED A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FOCUS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY HEARD NO SOUND. I THEN TOLD THE MECHANIC YOU MUST ACTUALLY STEP OUT OF THE CAR TO HEAR THE NOISE.; HE DID HEAR THE NOISE AND FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE B...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

MY WARRANTY WAS 36,000 WHICH IS UP. FIXING THE BRAKES WAS NO PROBLEM BUT I DONT FEEL MY WHEEL BEARINGS NEED REPLACED THIS QUICKLY WITHOUT HAVING SOME KIND IF DEFAULT IN THEM FROM THE START. MY CAR IS MAKING THIS LOUD, ROARING SOUND, WHICH IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. I'M WRITING TO SEE IF THERE'S ANYTHIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

MY WARRANTY WAS 36,000 WHICH IS UP. FIXING THE BRAKES WAS NO PROBLEM BUT I DONT FEEL MY WHEEL BEARINGS NEED REPLACED THIS QUICKLY WITHOUT HAVING SOME KIND IF DEFAULT IN THEM FROM THE START. MY CAR IS MAKING THIS LOUD, ROARING SOUND, WHICH IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. I'M WRITING TO SEE IF THERE'S ANYTHIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

CAR SUDDENLY STALLS WHEN TAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. POWER STEERING IS INOPERABLE, LEAVING AUTO IN MIDDLE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY RAMP.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

CAR SUDDENLY STALLS WHEN TAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. POWER STEERING IS INOPERABLE, LEAVING AUTO IN MIDDLE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY RAMP.

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 5,000 mi

MY SECURITY SYSTEM BASICALLY WENT NUTTY...IT EVEN SOUNDED FUNNY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, THE CRUISE WOULD ALSO STICK OR NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. I HAVE HAD THE HEGO SENSOR OR THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, ONE AT MY OWN COST...I HAD A HUGE BULGE POP OUT ON MY TIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,500 mi

WAS DRIVING THE TURNER TURNPIKE BACK FROM FUNERAL, CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 76 MPH. BOOM FROM UNDER THE CAR, OIL LIGHT COMES ON, SMOKE BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. I PULLED OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE WHOLE ENGINE COVERED IN OIL. BEHIND IS A TRAIL OF OIL FROM OVER THE HILL TO WHERE I HAD STOPPED...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,948 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS USED, IT HAD 38,000 MILES, ON A TRIP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACT UP. IT WAS REVVING ALL THE WAY UP BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK IT TO HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAD DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE PROBLEM. I...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,948 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS USED, IT HAD 38,000 MILES, ON A TRIP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACT UP. IT WAS REVVING ALL THE WAY UP BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK IT TO HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAD DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE PROBLEM. I...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,948 mi

I BOUGHT MY FOCUS USED, IT HAD 38,000 MILES, ON A TRIP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACT UP. IT WAS REVVING ALL THE WAY UP BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK IT TO HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAD DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE PROBLEM. I...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,500 mi

THE SAME AS EVEYONE ELSE. THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES DUE TO FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM/FUEL PUMP. I AM A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. I TALKED TO FORD, THEN I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER. THEY TOLD ME, AS THEY HAVE IN THE PAST IT'S A FUEL PUMP ISSUE. THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME 75 BUCKS TO CH...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,500 mi

THE SAME AS EVEYONE ELSE. THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES DUE TO FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM/FUEL PUMP. I AM A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. I TALKED TO FORD, THEN I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER. THEY TOLD ME, AS THEY HAVE IN THE PAST IT'S A FUEL PUMP ISSUE. THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME 75 BUCKS TO CH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,156 mi

FUEL SYSTEM-STALL OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-AND AT ANY LONG RIGHT HAND TURNS-CONTACTED DEALER/OUT OF WARRANTY,TO MANY MILES TO CONSIDER. BRAKES-ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 24,000MILES-DEALER STATED MAINTENANCE ISSUE,NORMAL FOR THE FORD FOCUS- THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL FORD MOTOR CO.TO COMPLAIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,156 mi

FUEL SYSTEM-STALL OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-AND AT ANY LONG RIGHT HAND TURNS-CONTACTED DEALER/OUT OF WARRANTY,TO MANY MILES TO CONSIDER. BRAKES-ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 24,000MILES-DEALER STATED MAINTENANCE ISSUE,NORMAL FOR THE FORD FOCUS- THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL FORD MOTOR CO.TO COMPLAIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 24,156 mi

FUEL SYSTEM-STALL OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-AND AT ANY LONG RIGHT HAND TURNS-CONTACTED DEALER/OUT OF WARRANTY,TO MANY MILES TO CONSIDER. BRAKES-ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 24,000MILES-DEALER STATED MAINTENANCE ISSUE,NORMAL FOR THE FORD FOCUS- THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL FORD MOTOR CO.TO COMPLAIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4-DOOR SEDAN IN NOVEMBER 2002. THE CAR WAS A MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAD A SMALL WARRANTY LEFT. AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2002, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND A FAULTY BELT REPLACED. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4-DOOR SEDAN IN NOVEMBER 2002. THE CAR WAS A MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAD A SMALL WARRANTY LEFT. AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2002, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND A FAULTY BELT REPLACED. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4-DOOR SEDAN IN NOVEMBER 2002. THE CAR WAS A MANUFACTURER BUY-BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAD A SMALL WARRANTY LEFT. AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2002, I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRES AND A FAULTY BELT REPLACED. ...

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System 68,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION LOCKED. WASN'T ABLE TO TURN KEY AND HAD TO HAVE IGNITION REPLACED FOR RELATIVELY NEW CAR.*AK

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUTTERED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System 68,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION LOCKED. WASN'T ABLE TO TURN KEY AND HAD TO HAVE IGNITION REPLACED FOR RELATIVELY NEW CAR.*AK

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUTTERED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. *AK

Jan 13, 2004 Tires

REAR AND FRONT TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT THE EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL PERSISTED. DEALER AND THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TIRES WITH SECOND SET OF DUNLOP SPORT AZ TIRES. *P...

Jan 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECAL 03V482000 SUBJECT: CONCERNING STALLING. DEALER INDICATED TO CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WILL ONLY BE DONE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALLED PART.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WILL ONLY BE DONE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALLED PART.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Fuel System, Other 17,500 mi

THRILLED W/FORD'S SEMI-SORT-OF RECALL ON THEIR FOCUS FUEL PUMPS DUE TO "PROGRESSIVE CONTAMINATION." HAD MINE REPLACED AT 17,500 MILES, AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE OF SUPPOSED COMTAMINATED GAS. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME I AM NOT ELEGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATED GAS. ...

Jan 13, 2004 Tires

REAR AND FRONT TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT THE EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL PERSISTED. DEALER AND THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TIRES WITH SECOND SET OF DUNLOP SPORT AZ TIRES. *P...

Jan 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECAL 03V482000 SUBJECT: CONCERNING STALLING. DEALER INDICATED TO CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WILL ONLY BE DONE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALLED PART.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WILL ONLY BE DONE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALLED PART.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Fuel System, Other 17,500 mi

THRILLED W/FORD'S SEMI-SORT-OF RECALL ON THEIR FOCUS FUEL PUMPS DUE TO "PROGRESSIVE CONTAMINATION." HAD MINE REPLACED AT 17,500 MILES, AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE OF SUPPOSED COMTAMINATED GAS. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME I AM NOT ELEGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATED GAS. ...

Jan 8, 2004 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK SEVERAL PEOPLE TRIED TO UNJAM THE KEY BUT NO SUCCESS. A TOW COMPANY WAS CALLED AND THE TOW COMPANY STATED THAT MANY FORD FOCUSES WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE TOW ADVISED TAPPING ON THE KEY WITH A HAMME...

Jan 8, 2004 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK SEVERAL PEOPLE TRIED TO UNJAM THE KEY BUT NO SUCCESS. A TOW COMPANY WAS CALLED AND THE TOW COMPANY STATED THAT MANY FORD FOCUSES WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE TOW ADVISED TAPPING ON THE KEY WITH A HAMME...

Jan 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ENGINE MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR BUT IT GOT TO WHERE I COULD ONLY GO A MILE OR TWO AND THEN THE ENGINE WOULD DIE AGAIN. THE FORD DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TO THE TUNE OF $450 BUT I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS...

Jan 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ENGINE MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR BUT IT GOT TO WHERE I COULD ONLY GO A MILE OR TWO AND THEN THE ENGINE WOULD DIE AGAIN. THE FORD DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TO THE TUNE OF $450 BUT I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS...

Jan 5, 2004 Fuel System, Other 12,000 mi

CAR WOULD LOSE POWER, BUCK AND SURGE, STALL ON HIGHWAY AND SIDE STREETS. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, TECH COULDN'T GIVE EXPLANATION FOR WHAT PARTICLES WERE THAT CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. CHARGED FOR OVER $900. TECH SAID WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER VANDALISM. HOWEVER, MY INSURANCE COMPANY RULED OUT VANDALISM UPON ...

Jan 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,000 mi

CAR WOULD LOSE POWER, BUCK AND SURGE, STALL ON HIGHWAY AND SIDE STREETS. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, TECH COULDN'T GIVE EXPLANATION FOR WHAT PARTICLES WERE THAT CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. CHARGED FOR OVER $900. TECH SAID WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER VANDALISM. HOWEVER, MY INSURANCE COMPANY RULED OUT VANDALISM UPON ...

Jan 5, 2004 Fuel System, Other 12,000 mi

CAR WOULD LOSE POWER, BUCK AND SURGE, STALL ON HIGHWAY AND SIDE STREETS. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, TECH COULDN'T GIVE EXPLANATION FOR WHAT PARTICLES WERE THAT CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. CHARGED FOR OVER $900. TECH SAID WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER VANDALISM. HOWEVER, MY INSURANCE COMPANY RULED OUT VANDALISM UPON ...

Jan 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,000 mi

CAR WOULD LOSE POWER, BUCK AND SURGE, STALL ON HIGHWAY AND SIDE STREETS. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, TECH COULDN'T GIVE EXPLANATION FOR WHAT PARTICLES WERE THAT CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. CHARGED FOR OVER $900. TECH SAID WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER VANDALISM. HOWEVER, MY INSURANCE COMPANY RULED OUT VANDALISM UPON ...

Dec 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,000 mi

WHEN AT A STOP THE FUEL TANK STARTED TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORM THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS PERTAINING TO THE FUEL LINE. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Dec 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,000 mi

WHEN AT A STOP THE FUEL TANK STARTED TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORM THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS PERTAINING TO THE FUEL LINE. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Dec 24, 2003 Structure 42,098 mi

THE FLOOR BOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD TWO INCHES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE WATER WAS COMING IN THROUGH THE COWLING. *AK *PH *NM

Dec 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash

CONSUMER STRUCK GUARDRAIL WHEN SHE TRIED TO AVOID ANOTHER COLLISION. (NAR) *PH

Dec 24, 2003 Structure 42,098 mi

THE FLOOR BOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD TWO INCHES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE WATER WAS COMING IN THROUGH THE COWLING. *AK *PH *NM

Dec 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash

CONSUMER STRUCK GUARDRAIL WHEN SHE TRIED TO AVOID ANOTHER COLLISION. (NAR) *PH

Dec 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED IN 5 WEEKS. THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A RECALL PROBLEM - THIS IS A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. HOW DO I DOCUMENT THIS FOR THE LEMON LAW IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED IN 5 WEEKS. THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A RECALL PROBLEM - THIS IS A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. HOW DO I DOCUMENT THIS FOR THE LEMON LAW IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Visibility 27,000 mi

WHEN THE HEAT WAS IN USE, THERE WAS A FOUL ORDER (LIKE BURNING OIL) WHICH SEEMED TO HAVE EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO A BATTERY CABLE WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Visibility 27,000 mi

WHEN THE HEAT WAS IN USE, THERE WAS A FOUL ORDER (LIKE BURNING OIL) WHICH SEEMED TO HAVE EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO A BATTERY CABLE WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *JB

Dec 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. FUEL HAD LEAKED OUT THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE, AND SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK RECURRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE REPAIR.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. FUEL LEAKED OUT THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE, AND SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK RECURRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE REPAIR.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. FUEL HAD LEAKED OUT THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE, AND SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK RECURRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE REPAIR.*AK

Dec 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. FUEL LEAKED OUT THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE, AND SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK RECURRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE REPAIR.*AK

Dec 11, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS WHERE IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. *LA THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP. THE IMPACT WAS NOT SEVERE BUT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ALSO SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. *NM

Dec 11, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS WHERE IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. *LA THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP. THE IMPACT WAS NOT SEVERE BUT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ALSO SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. *NM

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,759 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALERSHIP HAD DONE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. *AK *PH

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,759 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALERSHIP HAD DONE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. *AK *PH

Dec 9, 2003 Structure

SUN RAYS WERE REFLECTED FROM THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. *MR MODEL ZXE. *SCC *JB

Dec 9, 2003 Structure

SUN RAYS WERE REFLECTED FROM THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. *MR MODEL ZXE. *SCC *JB

Dec 6, 2003 Electrical System 41,000 mi

THE KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE LOCKSMITH TOLD ME THAT HE SEES IT A LOT IN FORDS. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GET THE IGNITION REPLACED. MY MOTHER HAS THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR & SHE HAS HAD HER IGNITION REPLACED TWICE! THIS IS FOR A 2001. *LA

Dec 6, 2003 Electrical System 41,000 mi

THE KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE LOCKSMITH TOLD ME THAT HE SEES IT A LOT IN FORDS. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GET THE IGNITION REPLACED. MY MOTHER HAS THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR & SHE HAS HAD HER IGNITION REPLACED TWICE! THIS IS FOR A 2001. *LA

Dec 2, 2003 Tires Crash

FIRESTONE FIREHWAK GTA 02 TIRES THAT CAME WITH FORD FOCUS. AFTER READING REVIEWS ON THIS TIRE, I FEEL I'M NOT ALONE, I WOULD LIKE FORD TO REPLACE ALL MY TIRES WITH NEW TIRES, HELL I JUST GOT 2 NEW FRONT TIRES AND IF I READ REVIEWS BEFORE HAND I WOULD HAVE CHOSE A DIFFERENT COMPANY, WOW. PLEASE IS TH...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HESITATED/LOST POWER. WHEN TURNING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUMPING SOUND.*AK

Dec 2, 2003 Tires Crash

FIRESTONE FIREHWAK GTA 02 TIRES THAT CAME WITH FORD FOCUS. AFTER READING REVIEWS ON THIS TIRE, I FEEL I'M NOT ALONE, I WOULD LIKE FORD TO REPLACE ALL MY TIRES WITH NEW TIRES, HELL I JUST GOT 2 NEW FRONT TIRES AND IF I READ REVIEWS BEFORE HAND I WOULD HAVE CHOSE A DIFFERENT COMPANY, WOW. PLEASE IS TH...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HESITATED/LOST POWER. WHEN TURNING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUMPING SOUND.*AK

Nov 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,800 mi

I HAVE HAD MY CERTIFIED PREOWNED FORD FOCUS ZX3 FOR 10 MONTHS NOW. I HAVE RUN IT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I STARTED HAVING A A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT FOR A WEEK, THINKING THAT IT MAY BE A HARD SPO...

Nov 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,540 mi

AT 75 MPH IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ENGINE MISSED THEN LOST POWER. ENGINE WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 1000 RPM. NARROWLY AVOIDED COLLISION IN MERGING OUT OF TRAFFIC. ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 1500 RPM, EVENTUALLY STALLED. AFTER 15 MINUTES, RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY FOR 5 MINUTES BEFO...

Nov 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,800 mi

I HAVE HAD MY CERTIFIED PREOWNED FORD FOCUS ZX3 FOR 10 MONTHS NOW. I HAVE RUN IT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I STARTED HAVING A A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT FOR A WEEK, THINKING THAT IT MAY BE A HARD SPO...

Nov 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,540 mi

AT 75 MPH IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ENGINE MISSED THEN LOST POWER. ENGINE WOULD NOT RISE ABOVE 1000 RPM. NARROWLY AVOIDED COLLISION IN MERGING OUT OF TRAFFIC. ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 1500 RPM, EVENTUALLY STALLED. AFTER 15 MINUTES, RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY FOR 5 MINUTES BEFO...

Nov 28, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT COMPUTER FAILED.*AK

Nov 28, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT COMPUTER FAILED.*AK

Nov 25, 2003 Suspension 33,500 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TIRES CUPPING, STEERING AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP, THAT THE CONTROL ARMS WERE TOO SHORT IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO TIP IN, WHEN THE TIRES TIPPED IN, IT CAUSED THE INNER EDGE TIRE TO WEAR AND THEN THE VEHI...

Nov 25, 2003 Suspension 33,500 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TIRES CUPPING, STEERING AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP, THAT THE CONTROL ARMS WERE TOO SHORT IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO TIP IN, WHEN THE TIRES TIPPED IN, IT CAUSED THE INNER EDGE TIRE TO WEAR AND THEN THE VEHI...

Nov 23, 2003 Electrical System 16,500 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITCH LOCK UP ON ME A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES IN THE FIRST 14 MONTHS I OWED MY FOCUS. IF YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM, LOOK AT THE TIP OF YOUR KEY -- IS IT BEING WORN DOWN AT THE TIP? THIS IS THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM -- FORD BASICALLY USED INFERIOR METAL WHEN DESIGNING ...

Nov 23, 2003 Electrical System 16,500 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITCH LOCK UP ON ME A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES IN THE FIRST 14 MONTHS I OWED MY FOCUS. IF YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM, LOOK AT THE TIP OF YOUR KEY -- IS IT BEING WORN DOWN AT THE TIP? THIS IS THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM -- FORD BASICALLY USED INFERIOR METAL WHEN DESIGNING ...

Nov 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,300 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 22,000 MILES. DEALER REFUSED REFUND DUE ON EXTENDED FUEL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATING THAT THE WARRANTY COVERED THE FUEL TANK ONLY. *LA

Nov 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP (THE CAR JUST DIED) WITH A LITTLE OVER 40,000 MILES ON CAR; TOLD AT THE TIME THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED AND WAS NOT A RECALL ISSUE; WENT ON LINE AND DID A SEARCH FOR "PROBLEMS WITH FORD FOCUS"; FOUND SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS; HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT MY O...

Nov 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,300 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 22,000 MILES. DEALER REFUSED REFUND DUE ON EXTENDED FUEL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATING THAT THE WARRANTY COVERED THE FUEL TANK ONLY. *LA

Nov 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP (THE CAR JUST DIED) WITH A LITTLE OVER 40,000 MILES ON CAR; TOLD AT THE TIME THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED AND WAS NOT A RECALL ISSUE; WENT ON LINE AND DID A SEARCH FOR "PROBLEMS WITH FORD FOCUS"; FOUND SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS; HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT MY O...

Nov 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL CAME ON AND OFF WHEN USED. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT.*AK

Nov 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL CAME ON AND OFF WHEN USED. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT.*AK

Nov 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. AROUND APPROXIMATELY 36,000 MILES I STARTED NOTICING THE ENGINE MISSING. SHORTLY AFTER WHEN THE GAS TANK WOULD BE 1/4 FULL AND BELOW THE CAR WOULD EXPERIENCE WHAT FELT LIKE FUEL STARVATION, FREQUENTLY IN COORDINATION WITH A SHARP TURN. THE CAR WOULD SPIT AND SPUTTER ...

Nov 13, 2003 Electrical System 2,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE KEY DID NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN FOUR TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Steering 2,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE KEY DID NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN FOUR TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Fuel System, Other

WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC 2001 FORD FOCUS STALLED.*MR (NAR) DEFECTIVE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. *CB

Nov 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. AROUND APPROXIMATELY 36,000 MILES I STARTED NOTICING THE ENGINE MISSING. SHORTLY AFTER WHEN THE GAS TANK WOULD BE 1/4 FULL AND BELOW THE CAR WOULD EXPERIENCE WHAT FELT LIKE FUEL STARVATION, FREQUENTLY IN COORDINATION WITH A SHARP TURN. THE CAR WOULD SPIT AND SPUTTER ...

Nov 13, 2003 Electrical System 2,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE KEY DID NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN FOUR TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Steering 2,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE KEY DID NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN FOUR TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Fuel System, Other

WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC 2001 FORD FOCUS STALLED.*MR (NAR) DEFECTIVE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. *CB

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE NOT TO STALL. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE NOT TO STALL. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. *PH

Nov 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,954 mi

WHEN I DRIVING MORE THAN 40 MILES CONTINUALLY THE ENGINE STALLS, I HAVE TO WAIT AND MAKE SEVERAL TRIES TO RESTART IT AGAIN, SOME TIMES WHILE I IN THE HIGHWAY ITS MAKE ME LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE LOST OF ACCELERATION.*AK

Nov 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,954 mi

WHEN I DRIVING MORE THAN 40 MILES CONTINUALLY THE ENGINE STALLS, I HAVE TO WAIT AND MAKE SEVERAL TRIES TO RESTART IT AGAIN, SOME TIMES WHILE I IN THE HIGHWAY ITS MAKE ME LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE LOST OF ACCELERATION.*AK

Nov 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO START. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION, IT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO START. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION, IT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO START. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION, IT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO START. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION, IT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DUE TO A BRAKE BOOSTER DEFECT CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE POLICE DID ARRIVE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DUE TO A BRAKE BOOSTER DEFECT CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE POLICE DID ARRIVE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,300 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SERIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT A NEW 2001 FORD FOCUS SE IN MAY 2001. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE. FORD REPLACED "CRACKED BRAKE SHOES" ON THE CAR AND SAID IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ITS NOW OCTOBER 2003, MY AIR CONDITIONING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ...

Oct 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,300 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SERIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT A NEW 2001 FORD FOCUS SE IN MAY 2001. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE. FORD REPLACED "CRACKED BRAKE SHOES" ON THE CAR AND SAID IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ITS NOW OCTOBER 2003, MY AIR CONDITIONING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ...

Oct 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE LOCKED. ALSO, EXHAUST SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES BECAUSE IT DID NOT REGISTER PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Electrical System 62,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE LOCKED. ALSO, EXHAUST SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES BECAUSE IT DID NOT REGISTER PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE LOCKED. ALSO, EXHAUST SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES BECAUSE IT DID NOT REGISTER PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Electrical System 62,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE LOCKED. ALSO, EXHAUST SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES BECAUSE IT DID NOT REGISTER PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO START AGAIN. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO START AGAIN. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Electrical System

ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED VARIOUS COMPUTER COMPONENTS.*AK

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ,AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ,AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ,AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Electrical System

ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED VARIOUS COMPUTER COMPONENTS.*AK

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ,AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ,AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ,AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,501 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN AT 78,501. THIS TIME CAR QUIT AND WHILE I WAS TRYING TO RESTART IT FUEL STARTED POURING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. LUCKILY A NICE LADY RAN OVER TO MY CAR AND ALERTED ME. CAR WAS TOWED TO SAME FORD DEALER THAT HAD REPLACED THE PUMP 8 MONTHS PRIOR. FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN ACCORD...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,411 mi

ON 11-12-2001 I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. ON 5-13-03, THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR HAD ONLY 18411 MILES ON IT AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTO...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,411 mi

ON 11-12-2001 I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. ON 5-13-03, THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR HAD ONLY 18411 MILES ON IT AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTO...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ANY SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, CAUSE OF FAILURE UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,501 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN AT 78,501. THIS TIME CAR QUIT AND WHILE I WAS TRYING TO RESTART IT FUEL STARTED POURING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. LUCKILY A NICE LADY RAN OVER TO MY CAR AND ALERTED ME. CAR WAS TOWED TO SAME FORD DEALER THAT HAD REPLACED THE PUMP 8 MONTHS PRIOR. FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN ACCORD...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,411 mi

ON 11-12-2001 I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. ON 5-13-03, THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR HAD ONLY 18411 MILES ON IT AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTO...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,411 mi

ON 11-12-2001 I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. ON 5-13-03, THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR HAD ONLY 18411 MILES ON IT AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTO...

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ANY SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, CAUSE OF FAILURE UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK

Oct 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

MY VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S MISSING OR ABOUT TO STALL AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD AND THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME.THEY SAY IT'S A CHARACTERISTIC OF FORD FOCUS 2001 WITH JUST OVER 19,000 MILES. IT IS SO BAD THAT I FEEL LIKE RUNNING IT INTO A TREE SOMETIMES. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!! THANK YOU...

Oct 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,500 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR MY DAUGHTER A MONTH AGO AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT STALLING AT UNPREDICTABLE TIME. I DID A LITTLE SEARCHING AND FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS ARE HAVING AND THE NNHTSA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE ESPECIALLY FOR A YOUNG, ...

Oct 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,346 mi

I HAD JUST FINISHED FUELING UP THE CAR AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE PUMP WHEN THE CAR DIED IN THE GAS STATIONS ENTRANCE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A FORD DEALER WHO STATED THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAD 53,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME AND FORD ONLY AGREED TO PAY FOR 1/2...

Oct 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

MY VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S MISSING OR ABOUT TO STALL AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD AND THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME.THEY SAY IT'S A CHARACTERISTIC OF FORD FOCUS 2001 WITH JUST OVER 19,000 MILES. IT IS SO BAD THAT I FEEL LIKE RUNNING IT INTO A TREE SOMETIMES. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!! THANK YOU...

Oct 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,500 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS FOR MY DAUGHTER A MONTH AGO AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT STALLING AT UNPREDICTABLE TIME. I DID A LITTLE SEARCHING AND FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS ARE HAVING AND THE NNHTSA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE ESPECIALLY FOR A YOUNG, ...

Oct 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,346 mi

I HAD JUST FINISHED FUELING UP THE CAR AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE PUMP WHEN THE CAR DIED IN THE GAS STATIONS ENTRANCE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A FORD DEALER WHO STATED THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAD 53,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME AND FORD ONLY AGREED TO PAY FOR 1/2...

Oct 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN MAKING TURNS OR REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN IT STALLED WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT...

Oct 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN MAKING TURNS OR REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN IT STALLED WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT...

Oct 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN MAKING TURNS OR REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN IT STALLED WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT...

Oct 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN MAKING TURNS OR REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN IT STALLED WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT...

Oct 16, 2003 Unknown Or Other 13,313 mi

FAILURE OF MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR CAR UNDER WARRANTY TO MY SATISFACTION. *LA

Oct 16, 2003 Unknown Or Other 13,313 mi

FAILURE OF MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR CAR UNDER WARRANTY TO MY SATISFACTION. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ENGINE STALLED. TECHNICIAN SERVICE D VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK WHILE STOPPED AT A GAS STATION CONSUMERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GAS LIGHT CAME ON CONSUMER TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON GAS NEEDLE F...

Oct 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ON HIGHWAY AFTER ENGINE DIED.*MR CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. BOTH TIMES THE DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE NOR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. (ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF CLIENT MR. MUNROE) *PH *JB

Oct 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ENGINE STALLED. TECHNICIAN SERVICE D VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK WHILE STOPPED AT A GAS STATION CONSUMERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GAS LIGHT CAME ON CONSUMER TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON GAS NEEDLE F...

Oct 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ON HIGHWAY AFTER ENGINE DIED.*MR CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. BOTH TIMES THE DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE NOR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. (ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF CLIENT MR. MUNROE) *PH *JB

Oct 9, 2003 Electrical System

IN THE LAST PAST FIVE MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO CORRODED BATTERY CABLES, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 9, 2003 Electrical System

IN THE LAST PAST FIVE MONTHS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO CORRODED BATTERY CABLES, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AT 18000 MILES AND FAILED AT 23,300 MILES. AT 23,300 MILES THE ROTORS WERE BELOW THE MINIMUM THICKNESS REQUIREMENT. THE BRAKE PADS, HOWEVER, SHOWED ONLY MINIMAL WEAR. THE DEALER REFUSED TO AWARD WARRANTY TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD FOCUS 2001, EXCESSIVE ROCKING OF THE ENGINE, REPLACED MOTOR MOUNT. *BF WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER THE THIRD TIME, NEW BUSHINGS WERE PUT ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE APPEARED T...

Oct 8, 2003 Structure

FORD FOCUS 2001, EXCESSIVE ROCKING OF THE ENGINE, REPLACED MOTOR MOUNT. *BF WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER THE THIRD TIME, NEW BUSHINGS WERE PUT ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE APPEARED T...

Oct 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AT 18000 MILES AND FAILED AT 23,300 MILES. AT 23,300 MILES THE ROTORS WERE BELOW THE MINIMUM THICKNESS REQUIREMENT. THE BRAKE PADS, HOWEVER, SHOWED ONLY MINIMAL WEAR. THE DEALER REFUSED TO AWARD WARRANTY TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD FOCUS 2001, EXCESSIVE ROCKING OF THE ENGINE, REPLACED MOTOR MOUNT. *BF WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER THE THIRD TIME, NEW BUSHINGS WERE PUT ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE APPEARED T...

Oct 8, 2003 Structure

FORD FOCUS 2001, EXCESSIVE ROCKING OF THE ENGINE, REPLACED MOTOR MOUNT. *BF WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER THE THIRD TIME, NEW BUSHINGS WERE PUT ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE APPEARED T...

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I WAS TURNING A CORNER TO MERGE ON TO HIGHWAY AND CAR STALLED AND DIED ON ME IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. *JB

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I WAS TURNING A CORNER TO MERGE ON TO HIGHWAY AND CAR STALLED AND DIED ON ME IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES BRAKES SQUEAKED FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 37000 MILES. THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS TO EARLY TO CHANGE PADS. BOTH TIRES ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Tires

THE VEHICLES BRAKES SQUEAKED FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 37000 MILES. THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS TO EARLY TO CHANGE PADS. BOTH TIRES ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES BRAKES SQUEAKED FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 37000 MILES. THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS TO EARLY TO CHANGE PADS. BOTH TIRES ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Tires

THE VEHICLES BRAKES SQUEAKED FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 37000 MILES. THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS TO EARLY TO CHANGE PADS. BOTH TIRES ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *NLM

Oct 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WAS DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT CAUSE OF ENGINE ILLUMINATION WAS NOT KNOWN.*AK

Oct 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WAS DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT CAUSE OF ENGINE ILLUMINATION WAS NOT KNOWN.*AK

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 15,413 mi

THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. THE POLICE STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 15,413 mi

THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. THE POLICE STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *NLM

Sep 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG GAVE ME SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THE INSIDE OF MY RIGHT WRIST AND HAND.

Sep 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG GAVE ME SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THE INSIDE OF MY RIGHT WRIST AND HAND.

Sep 26, 2003 Air Bags

OWNER STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

Sep 26, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN DUE TO BATTERY CABLE WIRE MELTING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STEER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER.*AK

Sep 26, 2003 Air Bags

OWNER STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

Sep 26, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN DUE TO BATTERY CABLE WIRE MELTING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STEER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER.*AK

Sep 25, 2003 Fuel System, Other 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY OFF-RAMP, MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STARTED TO BUCK AND HESITATE, EVENTUALLY STALLING AND CAUSING A DANGEROUS CONDITION DUE TO SUDDEN DECCELERATION AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE HAD ENOUGH INERTIA TO COAST DOWN THE RAMP AND EVENTUALLY I WAS ABL...

Sep 25, 2003 Fuel System, Other 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY OFF-RAMP, MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STARTED TO BUCK AND HESITATE, EVENTUALLY STALLING AND CAUSING A DANGEROUS CONDITION DUE TO SUDDEN DECCELERATION AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE HAD ENOUGH INERTIA TO COAST DOWN THE RAMP AND EVENTUALLY I WAS ABL...

Sep 24, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL# 02V289000 REPAIRS CONCERNING STEERING PINCH BOLTS. THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL IS INADEQUATE BECAUSE THE CONTROL ARM CONTINUES TO LOOSEN FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY WHEN STEERING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL# 02V289000 REPAIRS CONCERNING STEERING PINCH BOLTS. THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL IS INADEQUATE BECAUSE THE CONTROL ARM CONTINUES TO LOOSEN FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY WHEN STEERING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Suspension 22,000 mi

TIRE PROBLEM, POSSIBLE REAR BEARING PROBLEM, POSSIBLE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, EGR REPLACED- ENGINE MISFIRING IS BEGINNING TO REAPPEAR

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

TIRE PROBLEM, POSSIBLE REAR BEARING PROBLEM, POSSIBLE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, EGR REPLACED- ENGINE MISFIRING IS BEGINNING TO REAPPEAR

Sep 23, 2003 Suspension 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Seats 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Visibility 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Power Train 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Visibility 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Suspension 22,000 mi

TIRE PROBLEM, POSSIBLE REAR BEARING PROBLEM, POSSIBLE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, EGR REPLACED- ENGINE MISFIRING IS BEGINNING TO REAPPEAR

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

TIRE PROBLEM, POSSIBLE REAR BEARING PROBLEM, POSSIBLE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, EGR REPLACED- ENGINE MISFIRING IS BEGINNING TO REAPPEAR

Sep 23, 2003 Suspension 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Seats 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Visibility 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Power Train 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 23, 2003 Visibility 26,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE WRONG TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE REAR SEAT LATCH, THE SEAT FABRIC AND THE KEY IGNITION FAILED.*TS T...

Sep 22, 2003 Steering

I HAVE A RECALL ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. MY HUSBAND IS IN THE MILITARY AND WE ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN LONDON, ENGLAND. WE HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF, BUT NO ONE WILL HELP US. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER IN THE UK, AND THEY TOLD US THAT THEY WILL FIX THE...

Sep 22, 2003 Steering

I HAVE A RECALL ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. MY HUSBAND IS IN THE MILITARY AND WE ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN LONDON, ENGLAND. WE HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF, BUT NO ONE WILL HELP US. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER IN THE UK, AND THEY TOLD US THAT THEY WILL FIX THE...

Sep 16, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED.*AK THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER BEING TOWED. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS 1/4 FULL OR LESS. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHIC...

Sep 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 16,500 mi

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT MINOR FENDER-BENDER, SO MINOR THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER CAR, THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS FROM THE AIRBAGS-CAUSED THE WINSHIELD TO BREAK AND A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON DRIVER'S RIGHT ARM.

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, AND SECOND TIME DEALER REPLACED NUTS AND BOLTS AND SERPENTINE BELTS. BUT SQUEAKING NOISE STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Wheels

FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, AND SECOND TIME DEALER REPLACED NUTS AND BOLTS AND SERPENTINE BELTS. BUT SQUEAKING NOISE STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED.*AK THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER BEING TOWED. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS 1/4 FULL OR LESS. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHIC...

Sep 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 16,500 mi

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT MINOR FENDER-BENDER, SO MINOR THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER CAR, THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS FROM THE AIRBAGS-CAUSED THE WINSHIELD TO BREAK AND A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON DRIVER'S RIGHT ARM.

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, AND SECOND TIME DEALER REPLACED NUTS AND BOLTS AND SERPENTINE BELTS. BUT SQUEAKING NOISE STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Wheels

FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, AND SECOND TIME DEALER REPLACED NUTS AND BOLTS AND SERPENTINE BELTS. BUT SQUEAKING NOISE STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Sep 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,600 mi

PREMATURE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS ON FRONT OF FORD FOCUS SEDAN. BRAKES REPLACED AT 21,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS ON ANY CAR THIS EARLY. FORD OWNERS OF FOCUS HAVE LISTED THIS PROBLEM HUNDREDS OF TIMES. YET I KNOW OF NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. SOME HAVE HAD IT IN LESS THAN...

Sep 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,600 mi

PREMATURE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS ON FRONT OF FORD FOCUS SEDAN. BRAKES REPLACED AT 21,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS ON ANY CAR THIS EARLY. FORD OWNERS OF FOCUS HAVE LISTED THIS PROBLEM HUNDREDS OF TIMES. YET I KNOW OF NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. SOME HAVE HAD IT IN LESS THAN...

Sep 12, 2003 Electrical System 48,193 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLES KEY IS PLACED IN THE IGNITION SOMETIMES THE KEY WILL NOT TURN, DEALER HAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.*AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Electrical System 48,193 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLES KEY IS PLACED IN THE IGNITION SOMETIMES THE KEY WILL NOT TURN, DEALER HAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.*AK *TS

Sep 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 19,800 mi

I HAVE HAD "BRAKE ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THERE WAS MOANING SOUNDS WHEN I BRAKED. THE SALESMAN & SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME "IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW", @ AROUND 13,000 MILES THEY BEGAN TO MAKE MORE PROMINANT "MOANS" I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S "N...

Sep 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 19,800 mi

I HAVE HAD "BRAKE ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THERE WAS MOANING SOUNDS WHEN I BRAKED. THE SALESMAN & SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME "IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW", @ AROUND 13,000 MILES THEY BEGAN TO MAKE MORE PROMINANT "MOANS" I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S "N...

Sep 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 19,800 mi

I HAVE HAD "BRAKE ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THERE WAS MOANING SOUNDS WHEN I BRAKED. THE SALESMAN & SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME "IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW", @ AROUND 13,000 MILES THEY BEGAN TO MAKE MORE PROMINANT "MOANS" I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S "N...

Sep 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 19,800 mi

I HAVE HAD "BRAKE ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THERE WAS MOANING SOUNDS WHEN I BRAKED. THE SALESMAN & SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME "IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW", @ AROUND 13,000 MILES THEY BEGAN TO MAKE MORE PROMINANT "MOANS" I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S "N...

Sep 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 19,800 mi

I HAVE HAD "BRAKE ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THERE WAS MOANING SOUNDS WHEN I BRAKED. THE SALESMAN & SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME "IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW", @ AROUND 13,000 MILES THEY BEGAN TO MAKE MORE PROMINANT "MOANS" I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S "N...

Sep 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 19,800 mi

I HAVE HAD "BRAKE ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING THERE WAS MOANING SOUNDS WHEN I BRAKED. THE SALESMAN & SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME "IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW", @ AROUND 13,000 MILES THEY BEGAN TO MAKE MORE PROMINANT "MOANS" I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S "N...

Sep 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 39,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. *JB

Sep 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 39,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. *JB

Sep 9, 2003 Seat Belts 16,000 mi

I WEAR MY SEAT BELT EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR NO MATTER WHERE I GO,LATELY I HAVE NOTICED IT IS VERY HARD TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT,IT DOESN'T SLIDE IN EASY LIKE WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR,I HAVE TO MISS WITH AND IT IS QUITE HARD TO GET IT TO CLICK TOGETHER.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Seat Belts 16,000 mi

I WEAR MY SEAT BELT EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR NO MATTER WHERE I GO,LATELY I HAVE NOTICED IT IS VERY HARD TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT,IT DOESN'T SLIDE IN EASY LIKE WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR,I HAVE TO MISS WITH AND IT IS QUITE HARD TO GET IT TO CLICK TOGETHER.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 35 MPH, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DOWN SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, AND COME TO A STOP. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting 42,675 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SW RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TRIED TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO REPLACE BULB. TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY TO REPLACE LEFT BULB. NEITHER BULB SOCKET WOULD COME OUT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LAMP ASSEMBLIES. ACCIDENTLY BROKE-OFF THE BULB HOLDER FROM THE LEF...

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 35 MPH, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DOWN SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, AND COME TO A STOP. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting 42,675 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SW RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT QUIT WORKING. TRIED TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO REPLACE BULB. TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY TO REPLACE LEFT BULB. NEITHER BULB SOCKET WOULD COME OUT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LAMP ASSEMBLIES. ACCIDENTLY BROKE-OFF THE BULB HOLDER FROM THE LEF...

Sep 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR BAG PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND BURNED SEVERAL DIFFERENT PARTS OF CONSUMER'S FACE AND ARMS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT TIME OF THIS CALL . *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR BAG PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND BURNED SEVERAL DIFFERENT PARTS OF CONSUMER'S FACE AND ARMS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT TIME OF THIS CALL . *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,125 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FORD FOCUS BRAKES!!! MANY COMPLAINTS. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,125 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FORD FOCUS BRAKES!!! MANY COMPLAINTS. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,125 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FORD FOCUS BRAKES!!! MANY COMPLAINTS. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,125 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 FORD FOCUS BRAKES!!! MANY COMPLAINTS. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Suspension

3 MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS 1.) FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS A RIGHT ARM REPLACEMENT 2.) ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WAS TURNED OFF WHEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER SHOP. 3.) ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Electrical System

3 MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS 1.) FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS A RIGHT ARM REPLACEMENT 2.) ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WAS TURNED OFF WHEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER SHOP. 3.) ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

3 MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS 1.) FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS A RIGHT ARM REPLACEMENT 2.) ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WAS TURNED OFF WHEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER SHOP. 3.) ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Suspension

3 MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS 1.) FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS A RIGHT ARM REPLACEMENT 2.) ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WAS TURNED OFF WHEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER SHOP. 3.) ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Electrical System

3 MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS 1.) FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS A RIGHT ARM REPLACEMENT 2.) ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WAS TURNED OFF WHEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER SHOP. 3.) ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

3 MAJOR COMPLAINTS FOR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS 1.) FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDS A RIGHT ARM REPLACEMENT 2.) ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND WAS TURNED OFF WHEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER SHOP. 3.) ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 28, 2003 Air Bags Crash

LOW SPEED IMPACT. 2001 FORD FOCUS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE 2001 FORD FOCUS. AN ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED AND IT WAS CONCLUDED THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE FOUND THAT WOULD SHOW CAUSE FOR THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY.

Aug 28, 2003 Air Bags Crash

LOW SPEED IMPACT. 2001 FORD FOCUS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE 2001 FORD FOCUS. AN ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED AND IT WAS CONCLUDED THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE FOUND THAT WOULD SHOW CAUSE FOR THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY.

Aug 27, 2003 Suspension Crash 37,800 mi

LEFT REAR HUB SEPARATED, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF CAUSING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FORD FOCUS SPED UP FOR NO REASON AND THEN VEERED TO LEFT CROSSING LEFT LANE AND WENT INTO DITCH WHICH HAD A CULVERT AND THE CAR THEN BOUNCED INTO A CORNFIELD. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DRIVER HAD BROKEN RIBS AND OTHER BRUISES. PASSENGER HAD CHEST INJURIES FROM WHICH HE DI...

Aug 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash

FORD FOCUS SPED UP FOR NO REASON AND THEN VEERED TO LEFT CROSSING LEFT LANE AND WENT INTO DITCH WHICH HAD A CULVERT AND THE CAR THEN BOUNCED INTO A CORNFIELD. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DRIVER HAD BROKEN RIBS AND OTHER BRUISES. PASSENGER HAD CHEST INJURIES FROM WHICH HE DI...

Aug 27, 2003 Steering Crash

FORD FOCUS SPED UP FOR NO REASON AND THEN VEERED TO LEFT CROSSING LEFT LANE AND WENT INTO DITCH WHICH HAD A CULVERT AND THE CAR THEN BOUNCED INTO A CORNFIELD. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DRIVER HAD BROKEN RIBS AND OTHER BRUISES. PASSENGER HAD CHEST INJURIES FROM WHICH HE DI...

Aug 27, 2003 Suspension Crash 37,800 mi

LEFT REAR HUB SEPARATED, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF CAUSING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

FORD FOCUS SPED UP FOR NO REASON AND THEN VEERED TO LEFT CROSSING LEFT LANE AND WENT INTO DITCH WHICH HAD A CULVERT AND THE CAR THEN BOUNCED INTO A CORNFIELD. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DRIVER HAD BROKEN RIBS AND OTHER BRUISES. PASSENGER HAD CHEST INJURIES FROM WHICH HE DI...

Aug 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash

FORD FOCUS SPED UP FOR NO REASON AND THEN VEERED TO LEFT CROSSING LEFT LANE AND WENT INTO DITCH WHICH HAD A CULVERT AND THE CAR THEN BOUNCED INTO A CORNFIELD. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DRIVER HAD BROKEN RIBS AND OTHER BRUISES. PASSENGER HAD CHEST INJURIES FROM WHICH HE DI...

Aug 27, 2003 Steering Crash

FORD FOCUS SPED UP FOR NO REASON AND THEN VEERED TO LEFT CROSSING LEFT LANE AND WENT INTO DITCH WHICH HAD A CULVERT AND THE CAR THEN BOUNCED INTO A CORNFIELD. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DRIVER HAD BROKEN RIBS AND OTHER BRUISES. PASSENGER HAD CHEST INJURIES FROM WHICH HE DI...

Aug 26, 2003 Tires 11,950 mi

BULGE FORMED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA 02 TIRE, SIZE 205/50R16, AS PROVIDED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE BULGE SEEMED TO INCLUDE THE AREA WHERE THE STEEL BELTS JOIN WITH THE SIDEWALL, SO I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY FOR FEAR OF A TREAD SEPA...

Aug 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash 400,000 mi

I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE DRIVER IN FRONT OF ME MOVED AND I MOVED BEHIND HIM I MUST HAVE SLIGHTLY TAPPED HIS BUMPER. I AM SAYING MUST HAVE BECAUSE THE OTHER DRIVER KEPT ON GOING AS NOTHING HAD HAPPENED. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE PASSENGER BAG CRACKED THE...

Aug 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

MY FORD FOCUS 2001 SE WILL SUDDENLY LOCK ALL THE DOORS AND I CAN'T GET BACK IN. I BOUGHT THE CAR 3 WEEKS AGO AND WAS ONLY GIVEN ONE KEY. NOW THEY WANT $78 FOR ANOTHER KEY. I THINK IF THAT IS THE ONLY KEY THAT WORKS, I SHOULD HAVE 2. THE DOORS WILL LOCK WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. *NLM

Aug 26, 2003 Tires 11,950 mi

BULGE FORMED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA 02 TIRE, SIZE 205/50R16, AS PROVIDED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE BULGE SEEMED TO INCLUDE THE AREA WHERE THE STEEL BELTS JOIN WITH THE SIDEWALL, SO I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY FOR FEAR OF A TREAD SEPA...

Aug 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash 400,000 mi

I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE DRIVER IN FRONT OF ME MOVED AND I MOVED BEHIND HIM I MUST HAVE SLIGHTLY TAPPED HIS BUMPER. I AM SAYING MUST HAVE BECAUSE THE OTHER DRIVER KEPT ON GOING AS NOTHING HAD HAPPENED. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE PASSENGER BAG CRACKED THE...

Aug 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

MY FORD FOCUS 2001 SE WILL SUDDENLY LOCK ALL THE DOORS AND I CAN'T GET BACK IN. I BOUGHT THE CAR 3 WEEKS AGO AND WAS ONLY GIVEN ONE KEY. NOW THEY WANT $78 FOR ANOTHER KEY. I THINK IF THAT IS THE ONLY KEY THAT WORKS, I SHOULD HAVE 2. THE DOORS WILL LOCK WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. *NLM

Aug 25, 2003 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2001. IN SEPT. 2001 WITH ONLY 2240 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A LEAK IN TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED. IN OCT. 2002 AT 16416 ...

Aug 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2001. IN SEPT. 2001 WITH ONLY 2240 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A LEAK IN TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED. IN OCT. 2002 AT 16416 ...

Aug 25, 2003 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2001. IN SEPT. 2001 WITH ONLY 2240 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A LEAK IN TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED. IN OCT. 2002 AT 16416 ...

Aug 25, 2003 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2001. IN SEPT. 2001 WITH ONLY 2240 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A LEAK IN TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED. IN OCT. 2002 AT 16416 ...

Aug 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2001. IN SEPT. 2001 WITH ONLY 2240 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A LEAK IN TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED. IN OCT. 2002 AT 16416 ...

Aug 25, 2003 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2001. IN SEPT. 2001 WITH ONLY 2240 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO BE SLIPPING AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A LEAK IN TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED. IN OCT. 2002 AT 16416 ...

Aug 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

GAS TANK LEAKS WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

GAS TANK LEAKS WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,843 mi

CAR IS A 2001 FOCUS WITH 21,000 MILES. UPON BRAKING, STEERING WHEEL SHUDDERS AND VIBRATES. WAS TOLD THAT CAR NEEDED NEW ROTORS AS THESE WERE WARPED. NO RESOLUTION THROUGH FORD MOTOR COMPANY. NO CAR SHOULD REQUIRE BRAKES AND ROTORS AFTER ONLY 21,000 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR ACTUALLY STARTED DOING T...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

2001, FORD, FOCUS STALLED WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM ON RAMP. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,598 mi

FRONT WHEEL ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 20,598 MILES. BRAKES WERE SQUEALING FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE (NEW CAR), BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WOULD "LOOSEN UP" AND BE OKAY --- THEY NEVER DID STOP SQUEALING..WHEN WE INQUIRED ABOUT ANY RECALL, WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS FROM THE FACTORY WHERE T...

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,843 mi

CAR IS A 2001 FOCUS WITH 21,000 MILES. UPON BRAKING, STEERING WHEEL SHUDDERS AND VIBRATES. WAS TOLD THAT CAR NEEDED NEW ROTORS AS THESE WERE WARPED. NO RESOLUTION THROUGH FORD MOTOR COMPANY. NO CAR SHOULD REQUIRE BRAKES AND ROTORS AFTER ONLY 21,000 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR ACTUALLY STARTED DOING T...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

2001, FORD, FOCUS STALLED WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM ON RAMP. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,598 mi

FRONT WHEEL ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 20,598 MILES. BRAKES WERE SQUEALING FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE (NEW CAR), BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WOULD "LOOSEN UP" AND BE OKAY --- THEY NEVER DID STOP SQUEALING..WHEN WE INQUIRED ABOUT ANY RECALL, WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS FROM THE FACTORY WHERE T...

Aug 19, 2003 Power Train 34,000 mi

CAR JUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CHECKED WITH FORD DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO PROBLEM, AND NO ONE CAN GIVE ME AN ANSWER.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE: DELIVERY PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Power Train 34,000 mi

CAR JUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CHECKED WITH FORD DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO PROBLEM, AND NO ONE CAN GIVE ME AN ANSWER.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE: DELIVERY PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

CAR STALLS AROUND RIGHT TURNS.*AK

Aug 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 29,600 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OVER $5,000 FOR REPAIR.*AK

Aug 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

CAR STALLS AROUND RIGHT TURNS.*AK

Aug 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 29,600 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OVER $5,000 FOR REPAIR.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Suspension 77,700 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3'S COIL SPRINGS BROKE ,CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE. I NOTICED THAT THE 2000 FOCUS HAS A RECALL FOR THE COIL SPRINGS, BUT THE 2001 DOES NOT. I HAVE NOTICED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2001 FOCUS AS WELL AS THE 2000 DURIN...

Aug 14, 2003 Suspension 77,700 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3'S COIL SPRINGS BROKE ,CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE. I NOTICED THAT THE 2000 FOCUS HAS A RECALL FOR THE COIL SPRINGS, BUT THE 2001 DOES NOT. I HAVE NOTICED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2001 FOCUS AS WELL AS THE 2000 DURIN...

Aug 13, 2003 Power Train

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Structure

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Power Train

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Structure

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Visibility

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO SEVERAL LEAKS, CRUISE CONTROL, AND TRUNK OF VEHICLE. *MR WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUNK WHICH WAS ONLY ADJUSTED(PROBLEM REPEATED), THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY(NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ...

Aug 12, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION TUMBLER WILL NOT TURN ON FOCUS 2001 LX. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,001 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE REAR BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AT 8000 MILES. FRONT ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE AT 12000 MILES, AND 34000 MILES. NEEDS TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,001 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE REAR BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AT 8000 MILES. FRONT ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE AT 12000 MILES, AND 34000 MILES. NEEDS TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION TUMBLER WILL NOT TURN ON FOCUS 2001 LX. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,001 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE REAR BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AT 8000 MILES. FRONT ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE AT 12000 MILES, AND 34000 MILES. NEEDS TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,001 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE REAR BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AT 8000 MILES. FRONT ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE AT 12000 MILES, AND 34000 MILES. NEEDS TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN.*AK

Aug 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Wheels

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S BACK END VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Wheels

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE 3 TIMES , THE ROTORS. TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK *CB. THE HUB CAP WAS LOOSE AND FELL OFF, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED, THE TURN AND BRAKE...

Aug 11, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S BACK END VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS, AND WAS STUCK WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS, AND WAS STUCK WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS, AND WAS STUCK WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,058 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED ON 2001 FORD FOCUS Z AFTER ONLY 48000 MILES. STRANDED IN DESERT NEAR BARSTOW CALIFORNIA. THIS IS A KNOIWN AND COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS.*AK

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS, AND WAS STUCK WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS, AND WAS STUCK WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Electrical System 47,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS, AND WAS STUCK WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. *AK

Aug 9, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,058 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED ON 2001 FORD FOCUS Z AFTER ONLY 48000 MILES. STRANDED IN DESERT NEAR BARSTOW CALIFORNIA. THIS IS A KNOIWN AND COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash 32,652 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 32,652 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility 50,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. *PH

Aug 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash 32,652 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 32,652 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Visibility 50,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. *PH

Aug 6, 2003 Electrical System 48,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ON AUGUST 6 2002. IN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKES AND NOW MY IGNITION IS STUCK. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP (CITRUS FORD IN ONTARIO CALIFORNIA) AND AFTER SPENDING AN EXTRA 1200 ON AN EXTRENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY TOLD ME THE...

Aug 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ON AUGUST 6 2002. IN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKES AND NOW MY IGNITION IS STUCK. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP (CITRUS FORD IN ONTARIO CALIFORNIA) AND AFTER SPENDING AN EXTRA 1200 ON AN EXTRENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY TOLD ME THE...

Aug 6, 2003 Electrical System 48,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ON AUGUST 6 2002. IN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKES AND NOW MY IGNITION IS STUCK. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP (CITRUS FORD IN ONTARIO CALIFORNIA) AND AFTER SPENDING AN EXTRA 1200 ON AN EXTRENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY TOLD ME THE...

Aug 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ON AUGUST 6 2002. IN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKES AND NOW MY IGNITION IS STUCK. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP (CITRUS FORD IN ONTARIO CALIFORNIA) AND AFTER SPENDING AN EXTRA 1200 ON AN EXTRENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY TOLD ME THE...

Aug 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 17TH 2002. I DRIVE USUALLY HIGHWAY TO WORK ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. MY BRAKES SQUEALED FREQUENTLY. CHANGED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 19700 MILES AT THE INSPECTIONS. THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL NOISELY AGAIN 31500 MILES. THERE IS ALWAYS DUST IN THE FRONT WHEELS. PROBABLY NEXT ...

Aug 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 17TH 2002. I DRIVE USUALLY HIGHWAY TO WORK ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. MY BRAKES SQUEALED FREQUENTLY. CHANGED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 19700 MILES AT THE INSPECTIONS. THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL NOISELY AGAIN 31500 MILES. THERE IS ALWAYS DUST IN THE FRONT WHEELS. PROBABLY NEXT ...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR MADE SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEY CHECKED, AND FOUND THAT SERPENTINE BELT WAS LOOSE. THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 31500, BUT IT IS TOTALLY RARE FOR A SERPENTINE BELT TO GO BAD THAT EARLY. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Electrical System

MY KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. IT DID NOT TURN EASILY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND BRING IT TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED IGNITION TUMBLER AT 31500 MILES.*AK

Aug 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 17TH 2002. I DRIVE USUALLY HIGHWAY TO WORK ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. MY BRAKES SQUEALED FREQUENTLY. CHANGED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 19700 MILES AT THE INSPECTIONS. THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL NOISELY AGAIN 31500 MILES. THERE IS ALWAYS DUST IN THE FRONT WHEELS. PROBABLY NEXT ...

Aug 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 17TH 2002. I DRIVE USUALLY HIGHWAY TO WORK ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. MY BRAKES SQUEALED FREQUENTLY. CHANGED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 19700 MILES AT THE INSPECTIONS. THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL NOISELY AGAIN 31500 MILES. THERE IS ALWAYS DUST IN THE FRONT WHEELS. PROBABLY NEXT ...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR MADE SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEY CHECKED, AND FOUND THAT SERPENTINE BELT WAS LOOSE. THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 31500, BUT IT IS TOTALLY RARE FOR A SERPENTINE BELT TO GO BAD THAT EARLY. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Electrical System

MY KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. IT DID NOT TURN EASILY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND BRING IT TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED IGNITION TUMBLER AT 31500 MILES.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *SCC *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR TENDS TO STALL OUT AFTER USING THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE STALLING BEHAVIOUR STARTS AFTER THE A/C HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE AND CONTINUES AFTER THE A/C IS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Equipment 80,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR TENDS TO STALL OUT AFTER USING THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE STALLING BEHAVIOUR STARTS AFTER THE A/C HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE AND CONTINUES AFTER THE A/C IS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *SCC *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR TENDS TO STALL OUT AFTER USING THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE STALLING BEHAVIOUR STARTS AFTER THE A/C HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE AND CONTINUES AFTER THE A/C IS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Equipment 80,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR TENDS TO STALL OUT AFTER USING THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE STALLING BEHAVIOUR STARTS AFTER THE A/C HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE AND CONTINUES AFTER THE A/C IS TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Jul 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP PICKUP BEING CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. THE CAR WAS STALLING AND LOSING POWER ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX, SO I DID IT MYSELF; FOUND THE FUEL PUMP SCREENS VERY CLOGGED. CAR RUNS FINE NOW. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP PICKUP BEING CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. THE CAR WAS STALLING AND LOSING POWER ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX, SO I DID IT MYSELF; FOUND THE FUEL PUMP SCREENS VERY CLOGGED. CAR RUNS FINE NOW. *PH

Jul 30, 2003 Power Train 51,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BLEW UP BEFORE THAT I WENT AND CHECKED MY FLUID IN IT AND THERE WAS NOTHING IN IT ITS A 5 SPEED AND I NEVER TAMPERED WITH IT SO I PUT FLUID IN IT THAT FORD RECOMMENDED AFTER TELLING ME ITS NOT FORDS FAULT THERE WAS NO FLUID IN MY CAR AND AFTER I PUT THE FLUID IN...

Jul 30, 2003 Power Train 51,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS BLEW UP BEFORE THAT I WENT AND CHECKED MY FLUID IN IT AND THERE WAS NOTHING IN IT ITS A 5 SPEED AND I NEVER TAMPERED WITH IT SO I PUT FLUID IN IT THAT FORD RECOMMENDED AFTER TELLING ME ITS NOT FORDS FAULT THERE WAS NO FLUID IN MY CAR AND AFTER I PUT THE FLUID IN...

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF AS WELL. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO AVOID A COLLISION. THIS HAPPENED NINE TIMES. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NLM *SCC *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM IS ONGOING.WHEN THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN 1/4 TANK FULL, THE ENGINE HESITATES, AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL, WHEN I TRY TO RESUME SPEED AFTER DROPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED OF 40+ TO ANYTHING BELOW THAT AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. PROBLEM TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN MERGING ONTO A THRUWAY...

Jul 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM IS ONGOING.WHEN THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN 1/4 TANK FULL, THE ENGINE HESITATES, AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL, WHEN I TRY TO RESUME SPEED AFTER DROPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED OF 40+ TO ANYTHING BELOW THAT AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. PROBLEM TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN MERGING ONTO A THRUWAY...

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF AS WELL. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO AVOID A COLLISION. THIS HAPPENED NINE TIMES. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM THREE TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NLM *SCC *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM IS ONGOING.WHEN THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN 1/4 TANK FULL, THE ENGINE HESITATES, AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL, WHEN I TRY TO RESUME SPEED AFTER DROPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED OF 40+ TO ANYTHING BELOW THAT AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. PROBLEM TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN MERGING ONTO A THRUWAY...

Jul 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEM IS ONGOING.WHEN THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN 1/4 TANK FULL, THE ENGINE HESITATES, AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL, WHEN I TRY TO RESUME SPEED AFTER DROPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED OF 40+ TO ANYTHING BELOW THAT AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. PROBLEM TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN MERGING ONTO A THRUWAY...

Jul 25, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDOW BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,500 mi

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Electrical System Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, ELIMINATING VISIBILITY, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO COLLIDE INTO SIDE OF MOUNTAIN. RELATED RECALL 02V288000, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 25, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDOW BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,500 mi

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Electrical System Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, ELIMINATING VISIBILITY, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO COLLIDE INTO SIDE OF MOUNTAIN. RELATED RECALL 02V288000, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATED THAT HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE AND THE HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THIS HAS HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED FIVE TIMES INTO THE SHOP BECAUSE T...

Jul 24, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATED THAT HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE AND THE HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THIS HAS HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED FIVE TIMES INTO THE SHOP BECAUSE T...

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 5,200 mi

VIOLENT SHAKING OF STEARING WHEEL WHEN BREAKING DUE TO WARPING OF BREAK ROTERS. ROTERS WERE REPLACED AT 5000, 11,000, 20,000 MILES AND RECENTLY TURNRD AT 31,00 MILES. THE RATE OF FAILURE OF THE ROTERS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND A HAZZARD.

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS PROBLEM WITH PADS & ROTORS, DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION,

Jul 22, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Electrical System Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING T AT NORMAL SPEED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A FRONT COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING T AT NORMAL SPEED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A FRONT COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Steering Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING T AT NORMAL SPEED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A FRONT COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Steering Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 5,200 mi

VIOLENT SHAKING OF STEARING WHEEL WHEN BREAKING DUE TO WARPING OF BREAK ROTERS. ROTERS WERE REPLACED AT 5000, 11,000, 20,000 MILES AND RECENTLY TURNRD AT 31,00 MILES. THE RATE OF FAILURE OF THE ROTERS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND A HAZZARD.

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS PROBLEM WITH PADS & ROTORS, DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION,

Jul 22, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Electrical System Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING T AT NORMAL SPEED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A FRONT COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING T AT NORMAL SPEED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A FRONT COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Steering Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING T AT NORMAL SPEED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO FAIL, RESULTING IN A FRONT COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Steering Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 22, 2003 Air Bags Crash 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED CAUSING STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING A COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. AIR BAG EQUIPMENT FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *MR

Jul 21, 2003 Structure 12,032 mi

EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ENTERING CAR. BELIEVED TO BE COMING IN THROUGH THE REAR DOORS. HAVE HAD THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP 5 OR MORE TIMES FOR REPAIRS FOR THE EXCESSIVE DUST PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM... CAR IS NOW JUST ABOVE MILES FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE AND FORD WILL NOT ...

Jul 21, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 21, 2003 Structure 12,032 mi

EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ENTERING CAR. BELIEVED TO BE COMING IN THROUGH THE REAR DOORS. HAVE HAD THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP 5 OR MORE TIMES FOR REPAIRS FOR THE EXCESSIVE DUST PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM... CAR IS NOW JUST ABOVE MILES FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE AND FORD WILL NOT ...

Jul 21, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IT IS STALLING AND/OR HESITATING WHEN GOING AROUND RIGHT TURNS WHEN THE TANK IS LESS THAN 1/4 FULL. A FEW DAYS AGO IT ACTUALLY DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE ON THIS SITE AND FEEL A RECALL S...

Jul 20, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Power Train 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS AND IT IS STALLING AND/OR HESITATING WHEN GOING AROUND RIGHT TURNS WHEN THE TANK IS LESS THAN 1/4 FULL. A FEW DAYS AGO IT ACTUALLY DIED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE ON THIS SITE AND FEEL A RECALL S...

Jul 20, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 20, 2003 Power Train 52,441 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARD TO A HOST OF PROBLEMS I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3.THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GEARS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY AND SIGNS OF LOCKING UP DURING DRIVING -- AND BRAKE GRINDING SOUNDS; (2) CONTINUOUS "FLICKERING" OF HEADL...

Jul 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL HAD GONE DOWN AND MADE A SQUEAK NOISE. *AK THE FRONT END BOUNCED AND VIBRATED DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINED THE STEERING KNUCKLED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. (MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER T...

Jul 18, 2003 Suspension 7,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL HAD GONE DOWN AND MADE A SQUEAK NOISE. *AK THE FRONT END BOUNCED AND VIBRATED DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINED THE STEERING KNUCKLED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. (MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER T...

Jul 18, 2003 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL HAD GONE DOWN AND MADE A SQUEAK NOISE. *AK THE FRONT END BOUNCED AND VIBRATED DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINED THE STEERING KNUCKLED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. (MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER T...

Jul 18, 2003 Structure

THE LEFT SIDE BUMPER PLASTIC RATTLED AND THE TAIL PIPE HIT THE BUMPER WHICH MADE A RATTLE NOISE. THE DEALER PLACED A RUBBER SPACER BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND THE BODY, THE BUMPER WAS NOW LOWER AND HITTING THE TAIL PIPE EVEN MORE BECAUSE OF THE RUBBER SPACER, WHICH WAS FALLING OUT. THE SCREWS WHICH HEL...

Jul 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL HAD GONE DOWN AND MADE A SQUEAK NOISE. *AK THE FRONT END BOUNCED AND VIBRATED DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINED THE STEERING KNUCKLED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. (MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER T...

Jul 18, 2003 Suspension 7,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL HAD GONE DOWN AND MADE A SQUEAK NOISE. *AK THE FRONT END BOUNCED AND VIBRATED DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINED THE STEERING KNUCKLED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. (MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER T...

Jul 18, 2003 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL HAD GONE DOWN AND MADE A SQUEAK NOISE. *AK THE FRONT END BOUNCED AND VIBRATED DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINED THE STEERING KNUCKLED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. (MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER T...

Jul 18, 2003 Structure

THE LEFT SIDE BUMPER PLASTIC RATTLED AND THE TAIL PIPE HIT THE BUMPER WHICH MADE A RATTLE NOISE. THE DEALER PLACED A RUBBER SPACER BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND THE BODY, THE BUMPER WAS NOW LOWER AND HITTING THE TAIL PIPE EVEN MORE BECAUSE OF THE RUBBER SPACER, WHICH WAS FALLING OUT. THE SCREWS WHICH HEL...

Jul 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - ENGINE STALLS, CAR ONLY RUNS 2-3 MPH. *AK

Jul 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - ENGINE STALLS, CAR ONLY RUNS 2-3 MPH. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE (2.0 SPI ENGINE) FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER AND LIMITED VEHICLE CONTROL. MY VEHICLE HAD 39000 MILES ON AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. FORD REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT FOR THIS DANGEROUS MECHANICAL FAILURE.*AK

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

CAR LOST FUEL PRESSURE AND WOULD NOT DRIVE. AFTER WAITING UNTIL CAR COOLED DOWN CAR WILL START AND DRIVE. CAR ONLY HAS THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE TEMPATURE IS ABOVE 90 DEGREES.*AK

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 49,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO SEQUIOA NATIONAL FOREST ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. MY CAR WAS ACTING GREAT TIL I TIL THE GRAPEVINE MY CAR SUDDENLY DID NOT WANT TO CHANGE GEAR IT WOULD GET STUCK MAKING MY RPM REALLY HIGH I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO BURNOUT MY ENGINE AFTER I GOT INTO INTO THE MOUNTAINS THE CAR WAS FIN...

Jul 15, 2003 Electrical System 20,000 mi

JAN 2003 - IGNITION LOCKED AND KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD TO BE DRILLLED OUT AND REPLACED.AY 2003 - SAME AS ABOVEJ. UNE 2003 - SAME AS ABOVE. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DOOR HANDLE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE (2.0 SPI ENGINE) FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER AND LIMITED VEHICLE CONTROL. MY VEHICLE HAD 39000 MILES ON AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. FORD REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT FOR THIS DANGEROUS MECHANICAL FAILURE.*AK

Jul 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

CAR LOST FUEL PRESSURE AND WOULD NOT DRIVE. AFTER WAITING UNTIL CAR COOLED DOWN CAR WILL START AND DRIVE. CAR ONLY HAS THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE TEMPATURE IS ABOVE 90 DEGREES.*AK

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 49,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO SEQUIOA NATIONAL FOREST ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. MY CAR WAS ACTING GREAT TIL I TIL THE GRAPEVINE MY CAR SUDDENLY DID NOT WANT TO CHANGE GEAR IT WOULD GET STUCK MAKING MY RPM REALLY HIGH I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO BURNOUT MY ENGINE AFTER I GOT INTO INTO THE MOUNTAINS THE CAR WAS FIN...

Jul 15, 2003 Electrical System 20,000 mi

JAN 2003 - IGNITION LOCKED AND KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAD TO BE DRILLLED OUT AND REPLACED.AY 2003 - SAME AS ABOVEJ. UNE 2003 - SAME AS ABOVE. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DOOR HANDLE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 12, 2003 Electrical System 61,000 mi

THE KEY DIDN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN INTO IGNITION. I HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER.*AK

Jul 12, 2003 Electrical System 61,000 mi

THE KEY DIDN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN INTO IGNITION. I HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER.*AK

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS MANY ISSUES IN REGARDS TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP ON MORE THAN 10 OCCASIONS. THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. FINALLY I WAS TOLD MY MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. IT APPERENTLY WAS REPLACED, WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AFTER THIS REPAIR MY BRAKES 'WENT TO THE ...

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS MANY ISSUES IN REGARDS TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP ON MORE THAN 10 OCCASIONS. THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. FINALLY I WAS TOLD MY MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. IT APPERENTLY WAS REPLACED, WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AFTER THIS REPAIR MY BRAKES 'WENT TO THE ...

Jul 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

SIX MONTHS AGO I HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN THE SHOP. THE COMPLAINT WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND I WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR HAD RUN OUT OF GAS AND IT WOULDN'T START TILL YOU FILLED IT UP. I COULDN'T LET MY GAS GO BELOW 1/4 OF A TANK. THE CAR DEALERSHIP HADN...

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS MANY ISSUES IN REGARDS TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP ON MORE THAN 10 OCCASIONS. THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. FINALLY I WAS TOLD MY MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. IT APPERENTLY WAS REPLACED, WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AFTER THIS REPAIR MY BRAKES 'WENT TO THE ...

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS MANY ISSUES IN REGARDS TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP ON MORE THAN 10 OCCASIONS. THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. FINALLY I WAS TOLD MY MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. IT APPERENTLY WAS REPLACED, WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AFTER THIS REPAIR MY BRAKES 'WENT TO THE ...

Jul 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

SIX MONTHS AGO I HAD MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN THE SHOP. THE COMPLAINT WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND I WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR HAD RUN OUT OF GAS AND IT WOULDN'T START TILL YOU FILLED IT UP. I COULDN'T LET MY GAS GO BELOW 1/4 OF A TANK. THE CAR DEALERSHIP HADN...

Jul 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Steering 26,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SUDDENLY LOSES POWER WHEN TAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. POWER LOSS MAKES POWER STEERING INOPEARBLE AND CAR COMES TO REST IN MIDDLE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY RAMP.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO START UP THE VEHICLE AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Steering 26,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS SUDDENLY LOSES POWER WHEN TAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. POWER LOSS MAKES POWER STEERING INOPEARBLE AND CAR COMES TO REST IN MIDDLE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY RAMP.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO START UP THE VEHICLE AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LEAK GAS. OWNER WOULD SMELL GAS FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING IT ON. NOTICED ON REARVIEW MIRROR A TRAIL OF GASOLINE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP 3 OR MORE TIMES FOR GAS LEAKS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE, WHICH STILL LEAKED AFT...

Jul 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LEAK GAS. OWNER WOULD SMELL GAS FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING IT ON. NOTICED ON REARVIEW MIRROR A TRAIL OF GASOLINE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP 3 OR MORE TIMES FOR GAS LEAKS. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE, WHICH STILL LEAKED AFT...

Jul 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 40,437 mi

ENGINE STALLS AND POWER LOSS AND BRAKES NOT RESPONDING RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 40,437 mi

ENGINE STALLS AND POWER LOSS AND BRAKES NOT RESPONDING RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,437 mi

ENGINE STALLS AND POWER LOSS AND BRAKES NOT RESPONDING RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 40,437 mi

ENGINE STALLS AND POWER LOSS AND BRAKES NOT RESPONDING RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 40,437 mi

ENGINE STALLS AND POWER LOSS AND BRAKES NOT RESPONDING RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,437 mi

ENGINE STALLS AND POWER LOSS AND BRAKES NOT RESPONDING RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 3, 2003 Visibility 33,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN THE CONSUMER USED THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH TO CLOSE THE WINDOW. *JB *CB *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT VEHICLE MAKES NOISE AND IS HARD TO CONTROL THE STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 3, 2003 Visibility 33,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN THE CONSUMER USED THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH TO CLOSE THE WINDOW. *JB *CB *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT VEHICLE MAKES NOISE AND IS HARD TO CONTROL THE STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Tires 26,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THERE ARE TWO BUBBLES ON THE FRONT TWO TIRES. CONSUMER IS STARTING TO NOTICE THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A POTHOLE A BUBBLE FORMS. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE LEFT STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISE. DEALER INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Tires 26,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THERE ARE TWO BUBBLES ON THE FRONT TWO TIRES. CONSUMER IS STARTING TO NOTICE THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A POTHOLE A BUBBLE FORMS. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE LEFT STEERING WHEEL MAKES NOISE. DEALER INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES IN FRONT OF A RESIDENCE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETERMINED. VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES IN FRONT OF A RESIDENCE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETERMINED. VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS BUCKED SEVERELY SEVERAL TIMES THEN LOST POWER AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO BREAKDOWN LANE FROM PASSING LANE AND CONTINUED AT A MAXIMUM OF 30 MPH OFF THE INTERSTATE, CAR WAS STILL "BUCKING". THE CAR THEN COMPLETELY LOST POWER, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON BRI...

Jun 30, 2003 Electrical System

2001 FORD FOCUS BUCKED SEVERELY SEVERAL TIMES THEN LOST POWER AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO BREAKDOWN LANE FROM PASSING LANE AND CONTINUED AT A MAXIMUM OF 30 MPH OFF THE INTERSTATE, CAR WAS STILL "BUCKING". THE CAR THEN COMPLETELY LOST POWER, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON BRI...

Jun 27, 2003 Power Train 39,800 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND HAD NO WAY TO ACCELERATE AND CAUSING A HAZARD BY SLOWING TRAFFIC AND HAVING TO GO TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Power Train 39,800 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND HAD NO WAY TO ACCELERATE AND CAUSING A HAZARD BY SLOWING TRAFFIC AND HAVING TO GO TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO EA02-022. STALLS (ENIGINE SHUTS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO START IN DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT, THEN CAR GETS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND CAR WORKS FINE WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REPLACED FUEL FILTER WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. VERIFIED SPARK WORKS AND RELA...

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System

PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO EA02-022. STALLS (ENIGINE SHUTS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO START IN DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT, THEN CAR GETS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND CAR WORKS FINE WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REPLACED FUEL FILTER WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. VERIFIED SPARK WORKS AND RELA...

Jun 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO EA02-022. STALLS (ENIGINE SHUTS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO START IN DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT, THEN CAR GETS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND CAR WORKS FINE WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REPLACED FUEL FILTER WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. VERIFIED SPARK WORKS AND RELA...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO EA02-022. STALLS (ENIGINE SHUTS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO START IN DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT, THEN CAR GETS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND CAR WORKS FINE WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REPLACED FUEL FILTER WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. VERIFIED SPARK WORKS AND RELA...

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System

PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO EA02-022. STALLS (ENIGINE SHUTS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO START IN DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT, THEN CAR GETS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND CAR WORKS FINE WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REPLACED FUEL FILTER WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. VERIFIED SPARK WORKS AND RELA...

Jun 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO EA02-022. STALLS (ENIGINE SHUTS OFF) WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR AT ANY SPEED. FAILS TO START IN DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT, THEN CAR GETS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND CAR WORKS FINE WITH NO PROBLEM FOUND. REPLACED FUEL FILTER WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. VERIFIED SPARK WORKS AND RELA...

Jun 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3, AND JUST HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. UPON INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON AILMENT FOR FORD FOCUSES, AND IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION AT NHTSA AS A FAULTY PART. I WISH TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE DATA ACCUMULATING ON THIS SUBJECT, ...

Jun 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3, AND JUST HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. UPON INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON AILMENT FOR FORD FOCUSES, AND IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION AT NHTSA AS A FAULTY PART. I WISH TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE DATA ACCUMULATING ON THIS SUBJECT, ...

Jun 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

I HAVE 22,000 MILES ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. THAT'S RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH LOW MILES. AFTER A LITTLE RESEARCH, I SEE THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD. THE LAWSUIT IS FOR EXACTLY MY PROBLEM. *NLM

Jun 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS.. IN THE LAST FEW WEEK I NOTICE THAT WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH 1/4 TANK THE CAR WANTS THE STALL AND SEEM RUNNING OUT OF GAS...AFTER I PUT MORE GAS IN THE TANK I DIDN'T GET ANY PROBLEM..AS SOME OF THE PPL WHO DRIVE FOCUS THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Jun 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS RELATED TO 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. BEGAN TO STUMBLE WHEN AT 1/4 TANK AND TURNING RIGHT AND HAS PROGRESSED THAT AT ANY TIME IM AT 3/4 TANK OR LESS I CAN NOT TURN RIGHT AT ANY REASONABLE SPEED WITHOUT FUEL CUT. THIS IS RELATED TO A KNOWN DEFECT OF FUEL TANK LINER THAT THEY REFUSE TO ...

Jun 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

I HAVE 22,000 MILES ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS, I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. THAT'S RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH LOW MILES. AFTER A LITTLE RESEARCH, I SEE THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD. THE LAWSUIT IS FOR EXACTLY MY PROBLEM. *NLM

Jun 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS.. IN THE LAST FEW WEEK I NOTICE THAT WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH 1/4 TANK THE CAR WANTS THE STALL AND SEEM RUNNING OUT OF GAS...AFTER I PUT MORE GAS IN THE TANK I DIDN'T GET ANY PROBLEM..AS SOME OF THE PPL WHO DRIVE FOCUS THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Jun 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS RELATED TO 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. BEGAN TO STUMBLE WHEN AT 1/4 TANK AND TURNING RIGHT AND HAS PROGRESSED THAT AT ANY TIME IM AT 3/4 TANK OR LESS I CAN NOT TURN RIGHT AT ANY REASONABLE SPEED WITHOUT FUEL CUT. THIS IS RELATED TO A KNOWN DEFECT OF FUEL TANK LINER THAT THEY REFUSE TO ...

Jun 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WILL STALL OUT IN MODERATE TO HARD RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS (IE ON OR OFF RAMPS) I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ONCE DUE TO INSTANT LOSS OF POWER/WEIGHT TRANSFER ANOTHER TIME I WAS LIGHTLY REAR ENDED BUY A MOTORIST BEHIND ME. THIS PROBL...

Jun 21, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WILL STALL OUT IN MODERATE TO HARD RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS (IE ON OR OFF RAMPS) I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ONCE DUE TO INSTANT LOSS OF POWER/WEIGHT TRANSFER ANOTHER TIME I WAS LIGHTLY REAR ENDED BUY A MOTORIST BEHIND ME. THIS PROBL...

Jun 18, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL#02V288000 CONCERNING BATTERY CABLE. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR BRAKE SQUEAL. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. THIS IS A MAJOR SQUEAL NOT JUST A SQUEAK. DEALERSHIPS REPEATEDLY REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY SAY IT'S A "NORMAL NOISE". I'VE DRIVEN CARS FOR 20+ YEARS AND NEVER HAS A BRAKE SQUEAL...

Jun 18, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL#02V288000 CONCERNING BATTERY CABLE. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR BRAKE SQUEAL. SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. THIS IS A MAJOR SQUEAL NOT JUST A SQUEAK. DEALERSHIPS REPEATEDLY REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY SAY IT'S A "NORMAL NOISE". I'VE DRIVEN CARS FOR 20+ YEARS AND NEVER HAS A BRAKE SQUEAL...

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HAS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES WITH A JERK. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HAS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES WITH A JERK. *AK

Jun 16, 2003 Electrical System 54,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FROZE AND WOULD NOT TURN. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER AT COST OF $50. SWITCH HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED ALONG WITH AN INNER PART AT A COST OF AROUND $250. CAR HAS 54,000 MILES. *NLM

Jun 16, 2003 Electrical System 54,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FROZE AND WOULD NOT TURN. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER AT COST OF $50. SWITCH HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED ALONG WITH AN INNER PART AT A COST OF AROUND $250. CAR HAS 54,000 MILES. *NLM

Jun 12, 2003 Structure

OUTSIDE HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE FELL OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN SHE WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR ACCESS. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Structure

OUTSIDE HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE FELL OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN SHE WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR ACCESS. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Electrical System Fire 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 02V288000 THE VERY NEXT DAY.*AK

Jun 9, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, AND REAR TIRES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY IN A STRANGE PATTERN. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Jun 9, 2003 Parking Brake 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Tires 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Equipment 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Suspension 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Wheels 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Electrical System Fire

IN AUGUST OF 2002 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HATCHBACK CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF A BATTERY CABLE INSULATION AND ROUTING DEFECT AND NEGLIGENCE. *JB

Jun 9, 2003 Electrical System Fire 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 02V288000 THE VERY NEXT DAY.*AK

Jun 9, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, AND REAR TIRES ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY IN A STRANGE PATTERN. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Jun 9, 2003 Parking Brake 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Tires 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Equipment 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Suspension 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Wheels 7,000 mi

THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIR...

Jun 9, 2003 Electrical System Fire

IN AUGUST OF 2002 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HATCHBACK CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF A BATTERY CABLE INSULATION AND ROUTING DEFECT AND NEGLIGENCE. *JB

Jun 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,900 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, W/ ONLY 17,900 MILES - BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS SHOT. FORD WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T DETERMINED THIS TO BE A DEFECT. FORD FOCUS BREAK/ROTOR DEFECT. *JB

Jun 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,900 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS, W/ ONLY 17,900 MILES - BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS SHOT. FORD WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T DETERMINED THIS TO BE A DEFECT. FORD FOCUS BREAK/ROTOR DEFECT. *JB

Jun 6, 2003 Fuel System, Other 40,800 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. CREATED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS IT FAILED WHILE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY.*AK

Jun 6, 2003 Fuel System, Other 40,800 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. CREATED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS IT FAILED WHILE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY.*AK

Jun 5, 2003 Fuel System, Other 15,000 mi

2001 AND UP FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMP & GAS TANK RECALL REQUEST. THE FUEL TANK IS MADE FROM A MATERIAL THAT FREQUENTLY FLAKES OFF AND CLOGS THE FUEL PUMP VERY OFTEN. I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS REPLACED ALREADY, AND MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. DUE TO THE INFERIOR DESIGN OF THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP, THE ...

Jun 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

2001 AND UP FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMP & GAS TANK RECALL REQUEST. THE FUEL TANK IS MADE FROM A MATERIAL THAT FREQUENTLY FLAKES OFF AND CLOGS THE FUEL PUMP VERY OFTEN. I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS REPLACED ALREADY, AND MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. DUE TO THE INFERIOR DESIGN OF THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP, THE ...

Jun 5, 2003 Fuel System, Other 15,000 mi

2001 AND UP FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMP & GAS TANK RECALL REQUEST. THE FUEL TANK IS MADE FROM A MATERIAL THAT FREQUENTLY FLAKES OFF AND CLOGS THE FUEL PUMP VERY OFTEN. I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS REPLACED ALREADY, AND MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. DUE TO THE INFERIOR DESIGN OF THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP, THE ...

Jun 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

2001 AND UP FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMP & GAS TANK RECALL REQUEST. THE FUEL TANK IS MADE FROM A MATERIAL THAT FREQUENTLY FLAKES OFF AND CLOGS THE FUEL PUMP VERY OFTEN. I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS REPLACED ALREADY, AND MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. DUE TO THE INFERIOR DESIGN OF THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP, THE ...

Jun 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 47,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT SUFFERS FROM A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHEN I LOST POWER AND STALLED MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CLOG IS THE RESULT OF SOME MATERIAL USED IN THE FUEL TANKS OF '99, '00 AND '01 FORD FOCUS. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PRO...

Jun 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 2,000 mi

MY MOTHER HAS A FORD FOCUS ZTS 2001 AND SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GOING AROUND TURNS THE CAR WOULD STOP WORKING EVEN GETTING ON THE ON RAMP OF A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK...I CAN SAY THAT I DRIVE SPIRITED BUT THIS IS MY MOTHERS VEHICLE AND I VALUE HER A LOT. I ALSO HAVE A FORD FOCUS ZX3 2002 NO SU...

Jun 4, 2003 Electrical System 20,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. KEY WILL GO IN, BUT IS STUCK, YOU CAN NOT TURN THE KEY AT ALL TO START VEHICLE. *NLM

Jun 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A FORD FOCUS WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS USED FOR LIGHT DRIVING, BUT MY ROTORS AND PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAS SUCH A BAD BRAKE SYSTEM. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING SUCH POOR QUALITY BRAKES ON A CAR. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *NLM

Jun 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 47,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT SUFFERS FROM A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHEN I LOST POWER AND STALLED MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CLOG IS THE RESULT OF SOME MATERIAL USED IN THE FUEL TANKS OF '99, '00 AND '01 FORD FOCUS. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PRO...

Jun 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 2,000 mi

MY MOTHER HAS A FORD FOCUS ZTS 2001 AND SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GOING AROUND TURNS THE CAR WOULD STOP WORKING EVEN GETTING ON THE ON RAMP OF A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK...I CAN SAY THAT I DRIVE SPIRITED BUT THIS IS MY MOTHERS VEHICLE AND I VALUE HER A LOT. I ALSO HAVE A FORD FOCUS ZX3 2002 NO SU...

Jun 4, 2003 Electrical System 20,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. KEY WILL GO IN, BUT IS STUCK, YOU CAN NOT TURN THE KEY AT ALL TO START VEHICLE. *NLM

Jun 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A FORD FOCUS WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS USED FOR LIGHT DRIVING, BUT MY ROTORS AND PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAS SUCH A BAD BRAKE SYSTEM. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING SUCH POOR QUALITY BRAKES ON A CAR. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *NLM

Jun 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY AUTOMOBILE STALLED AND THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN OREGON AND HAILEY, IDAHO. THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE AUTO WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT A NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMPS EXISTED BECAUSE THE DE...

Jun 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY AUTOMOBILE STALLED AND THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN OREGON AND HAILEY, IDAHO. THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE AUTO WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT A NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMPS EXISTED BECAUSE THE DE...

May 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55 mi

WHEN ON A CLOVERLEAF INTERCHANGE FROM FREEWAY TO FREEWAY, RIGHT WHEN I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, THE CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH. ALSO, WHEN I THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE BY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN OR STALLS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE IS TO STOP THE CAR, TURN...

May 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55 mi

WHEN ON A CLOVERLEAF INTERCHANGE FROM FREEWAY TO FREEWAY, RIGHT WHEN I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, THE CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH. ALSO, WHEN I THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE BY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN OR STALLS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE IS TO STOP THE CAR, TURN...

May 29, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE LOST STEERING WHILE TURNING RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK

May 29, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE LOST STEERING WHILE TURNING RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK

May 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS CONSISTENT WITH EA02-022 CONCERNING VEHICLE STALLING AT ANY SPEED. ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAS NOT YET COMPLETELY STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING, IT HAS FELT AS THOUGH IT MAY DO SO AT ANY TIME. NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP HAVE NOT...

May 23, 2003 Tires 21,570 mi

NAR 05/23/2003 *MR FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES ON 20,000 MILE VEHICLE. *CB

May 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS CONSISTENT WITH EA02-022 CONCERNING VEHICLE STALLING AT ANY SPEED. ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAS NOT YET COMPLETELY STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING, IT HAS FELT AS THOUGH IT MAY DO SO AT ANY TIME. NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP HAVE NOT...

May 23, 2003 Tires 21,570 mi

NAR 05/23/2003 *MR FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES ON 20,000 MILE VEHICLE. *CB

May 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,950 mi

RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION #EA02022 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 38,000 MILES; FUEL STARVATION, SOMETIMES TO THE POINT OF STALLING. OCCURS WHEN MAKING LONG RIGHT TURNS (INTERSTATE ON & OFF-RAMPS) - PREVENTS ME FROM MERGING SAFELY INTO TRAFFIC. PROBLEM IS MOST SEVERE WITH LESS THAN 1/2 A TANK OF GAS. *NLM

May 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STARTS TO STALL WITH 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK OF FUEL WHEN GOING ROUND RIGHT HAND BENDS (SUCH AS FREEWAY RAMPS). CAN EVEN OCCUR AT JUNCTIONS (RIGHT TURNS). OCCURS EVERY TIME WITHOUT FAIL UNLESS ONE DRIVES VERY SLOWLY - LESS THAN 30 MPH. HAVE SPOKEN TO DEALERS AND READ MANY REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE AN...

May 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,950 mi

RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION #EA02022 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 38,000 MILES; FUEL STARVATION, SOMETIMES TO THE POINT OF STALLING. OCCURS WHEN MAKING LONG RIGHT TURNS (INTERSTATE ON & OFF-RAMPS) - PREVENTS ME FROM MERGING SAFELY INTO TRAFFIC. PROBLEM IS MOST SEVERE WITH LESS THAN 1/2 A TANK OF GAS. *NLM

May 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STARTS TO STALL WITH 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK OF FUEL WHEN GOING ROUND RIGHT HAND BENDS (SUCH AS FREEWAY RAMPS). CAN EVEN OCCUR AT JUNCTIONS (RIGHT TURNS). OCCURS EVERY TIME WITHOUT FAIL UNLESS ONE DRIVES VERY SLOWLY - LESS THAN 30 MPH. HAVE SPOKEN TO DEALERS AND READ MANY REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE AN...

May 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, AND DID NOT RESTART. *JB

May 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, AND DID NOT RESTART. *JB

May 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,325 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. IT HAS THE ZETEC ENGINE AND THE MTX75 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE FUEL PUMP FOR THIS VEHICLE IS IN THE FUEL TANK (I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR FUEL GAUGE REPAIR A COUPLE OF TIMES). THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHENEVER THERE IS HALF A TANK OR LESS SHOWING ON ...

May 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,325 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. IT HAS THE ZETEC ENGINE AND THE MTX75 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE FUEL PUMP FOR THIS VEHICLE IS IN THE FUEL TANK (I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR FUEL GAUGE REPAIR A COUPLE OF TIMES). THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHENEVER THERE IS HALF A TANK OR LESS SHOWING ON ...

May 15, 2003 Suspension

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE # 02V289000 FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN FEBRUARY 2003. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND WOULD CALL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEA...

May 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

THE SMALL PLASTIC CLIP ON THE FUEL PUMP BROKE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL LEAK. VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *NLM

May 15, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COLLASPED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A PARK CAR. *NLM

May 15, 2003 Suspension

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE # 02V289000 FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN FEBRUARY 2003. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND WOULD CALL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEA...

May 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

THE SMALL PLASTIC CLIP ON THE FUEL PUMP BROKE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL LEAK. VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *NLM

May 15, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COLLASPED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A PARK CAR. *NLM

May 14, 2003 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES LOST AIR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CONSTANTLY PUT AIR IN THE TIRES, WHICH ALSO CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR. *JB

May 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

May 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. *JB

May 14, 2003 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES LOST AIR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CONSTANTLY PUT AIR IN THE TIRES, WHICH ALSO CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR. *JB

May 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

May 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. *JB

May 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,200 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IN OCTOBER OF 2001. DURING THE FIRST YEAR WE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDED THE BRAKES GRABBING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, SQUEALING AND NOISE ISSUES, AND LOW PERFORMANCE BRAKING. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP OF P...

May 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS - RESTARTS POORLY AND RUNS ROUGH. HAPPENS WHEN GAS TANK ABOUT 1/4 FULL (ABOUT 7 GALLONS FILLS TANK. VEHICLE THEN RUNS OK. *JB

May 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,200 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 IN OCTOBER OF 2001. DURING THE FIRST YEAR WE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDED THE BRAKES GRABBING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, SQUEALING AND NOISE ISSUES, AND LOW PERFORMANCE BRAKING. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP OF P...

May 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS - RESTARTS POORLY AND RUNS ROUGH. HAPPENS WHEN GAS TANK ABOUT 1/4 FULL (ABOUT 7 GALLONS FILLS TANK. VEHICLE THEN RUNS OK. *JB

May 12, 2003 Electrical System 10,500 mi

DIFFICULTY TURNING KEY IN IGNITION (ILC). *NLM

May 12, 2003 Electrical System 10,500 mi

DIFFICULTY TURNING KEY IN IGNITION (ILC). *NLM

May 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,650 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED/STALLED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FUEL SYSTEM SENSOR. *AK *JB

May 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,650 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED/STALLED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FUEL SYSTEM SENSOR. *AK *JB

May 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - STALLS IN CORNERS AND GOING UPHILL- JUST LOOSES POWER AND DIES. SOUNDS LIKE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER FOCUS OWNERS HAVE HAD. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Structure

FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR FILLS WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS. *TT

May 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

2001 FORD FOCUS - STALLS IN CORNERS AND GOING UPHILL- JUST LOOSES POWER AND DIES. SOUNDS LIKE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER FOCUS OWNERS HAVE HAD. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Structure

FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR FILLS WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS. *TT

Apr 30, 2003 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS A ELETRICAL OR COMPUTER PROBLEM WHICH AL PACKER FORD CANNOT SEEM TO FIX. I,VE HAD TWO RECALLS THEY HAD TO TAKE CARE OF SO FAR .WHEN I PURCHASE MY CAR I BROUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH I THOUGHT TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING INCLUDING A LOANER CAR WHICH THEY NERVER EVEN OFFERED FOR MY INCONV...

Apr 30, 2003 Electrical System

MY CAR HAS A ELETRICAL OR COMPUTER PROBLEM WHICH AL PACKER FORD CANNOT SEEM TO FIX. I,VE HAD TWO RECALLS THEY HAD TO TAKE CARE OF SO FAR .WHEN I PURCHASE MY CAR I BROUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH I THOUGHT TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING INCLUDING A LOANER CAR WHICH THEY NERVER EVEN OFFERED FOR MY INCONV...

Apr 29, 2003 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLES REAR WIRING HARNESS FAILED. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT IN THE ARM CONTROL. *NLM.

Apr 29, 2003 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLES REAR WIRING HARNESS FAILED. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Suspension

THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT IN THE ARM CONTROL. *NLM.

Apr 24, 2003 Tires Crash 18,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. THE REAR END MAKES LOUD NOISE, I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE IN THE REAR END, AND SOMETHING IS SCRAPPING ON THE TIRE ON THE REAR DRIVER SI...

Apr 24, 2003 Suspension Crash 18,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. THE REAR END MAKES LOUD NOISE, I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE IN THE REAR END, AND SOMETHING IS SCRAPPING ON THE TIRE ON THE REAR DRIVER SI...

Apr 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash 18,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. THE REAR END MAKES LOUD NOISE, I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE IN THE REAR END, AND SOMETHING IS SCRAPPING ON THE TIRE ON THE REAR DRIVER SI...

Apr 24, 2003 Tires Crash 18,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. THE REAR END MAKES LOUD NOISE, I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE IN THE REAR END, AND SOMETHING IS SCRAPPING ON THE TIRE ON THE REAR DRIVER SI...

Apr 24, 2003 Suspension Crash 18,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. THE REAR END MAKES LOUD NOISE, I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE IN THE REAR END, AND SOMETHING IS SCRAPPING ON THE TIRE ON THE REAR DRIVER SI...

Apr 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash 18,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. THE REAR END MAKES LOUD NOISE, I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE IN THE REAR END, AND SOMETHING IS SCRAPPING ON THE TIRE ON THE REAR DRIVER SI...

Apr 21, 2003 Visibility 32,420 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. *NLM

Apr 21, 2003 Visibility 32,420 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. *NLM

Apr 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, IT SEEMED AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUMPING BECAUSE GAS SEEMED TO NOT GET TO THE RIGHT PLACE. I WAS ALSO DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED WITH MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND THE GAUGE WENT DOWN. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT A LOWER SP...

Apr 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, IT SEEMED AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUMPING BECAUSE GAS SEEMED TO NOT GET TO THE RIGHT PLACE. I WAS ALSO DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED WITH MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND THE GAUGE WENT DOWN. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT A LOWER SP...

Apr 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, IT SEEMED AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUMPING BECAUSE GAS SEEMED TO NOT GET TO THE RIGHT PLACE. I WAS ALSO DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED WITH MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND THE GAUGE WENT DOWN. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT A LOWER SP...

Apr 20, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,500 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, IT SEEMED AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUMPING BECAUSE GAS SEEMED TO NOT GET TO THE RIGHT PLACE. I WAS ALSO DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED WITH MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND THE GAUGE WENT DOWN. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT A LOWER SP...

Apr 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,077 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS WHICH IS STALLING IN TRAFFIC. THE MOTOR ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING, MAKING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT HARD WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE DROPS SPEED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS. VEHICLE STALLS IF THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS 75 DEGREES O...

Apr 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,077 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS WHICH IS STALLING IN TRAFFIC. THE MOTOR ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING, MAKING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT HARD WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE DROPS SPEED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS. VEHICLE STALLS IF THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS 75 DEGREES O...

Apr 18, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A VERY LOW SPEED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A VERY LOW SPEED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS. WITH A 1/2 TANK OF FUEL OR LESS, MY CAR STALLS IN MID ACCELERATION, WHILE GOING AROUND CURVES, DUE TO WHAT FEELS LIKE LACK OF FUEL. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE ONCE THE CURVE IS PASSED, I DO NOT IMMEDIATELY GET FUEL BACK TO...

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTS. WITH A 1/2 TANK OF FUEL OR LESS, MY CAR STALLS IN MID ACCELERATION, WHILE GOING AROUND CURVES, DUE TO WHAT FEELS LIKE LACK OF FUEL. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE ONCE THE CURVE IS PASSED, I DO NOT IMMEDIATELY GET FUEL BACK TO...

Apr 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB

Apr 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,980 mi

CAR STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB

Apr 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,980 mi

CAR STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *NLM

Apr 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

STARTING AT ABOUT 39,000 MILES (OCTOBER, 2002), WHENEVER MY CAR HAD A QUARTER TANK OR LESS OF GAS, THE CAR WOULD START CHOKING AND FEEL LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IF I STOPPED AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT WOULD BE OK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS CONTINUED AF...

Apr 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

STARTING AT ABOUT 39,000 MILES (OCTOBER, 2002), WHENEVER MY CAR HAD A QUARTER TANK OR LESS OF GAS, THE CAR WOULD START CHOKING AND FEEL LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IF I STOPPED AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT WOULD BE OK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS CONTINUED AF...

Apr 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY FORD FOCUS HAS BEEN HAVING ABHORRED BRAKE WEAR. I HAVE PUT 50,000 MILE ON IT AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AND PADS 3 TIMES. I KNOW OF CARS GOING 80000 WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOMETHING WRONG I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE. *NLM

Apr 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY FORD FOCUS HAS BEEN HAVING ABHORRED BRAKE WEAR. I HAVE PUT 50,000 MILE ON IT AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AND PADS 3 TIMES. I KNOW OF CARS GOING 80000 WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOMETHING WRONG I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Power Train Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE LEFT AXLE SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Power Train Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE LEFT AXLE SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash

AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT I MUST HAVE BOTH HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND THE FRONT BUMPER REPLACED ON MY 2001 FOCUS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY INSISTS THAT IT WILL ONLY PAY FOR AFTER MARKET PARTS, NOT OEM PARTS. FURTHER, THEY TELL ME THE AFTER MARKET PARTS CARRY NO CERTIFICATION THAT THEY ARE EQUAL TO THE...

Apr 9, 2003 Tires 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Electrical System 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Structure 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Visibility 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Seats 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Equipment 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Steering 20,201 mi

FOCUS ZX3 HAS 20,000 MILES, STEERING COLUMN LOCKED, ENTIRE IGNITION LOCKED, COULDN'T TURN KEY, HAD TO BE TOWED AND TOOK A DAY TO REPAIR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Unknown Or Other Crash

AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT I MUST HAVE BOTH HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND THE FRONT BUMPER REPLACED ON MY 2001 FOCUS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY INSISTS THAT IT WILL ONLY PAY FOR AFTER MARKET PARTS, NOT OEM PARTS. FURTHER, THEY TELL ME THE AFTER MARKET PARTS CARRY NO CERTIFICATION THAT THEY ARE EQUAL TO THE...

Apr 9, 2003 Tires 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Electrical System 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Structure 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Visibility 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Seats 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Equipment 1,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND WORN ON THE INSIDE ALONG WITH AN EXPOSED WIRE. (THESE TWO TIRES WERE NOT OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER) OTHER PROBLEM WERE AS FOLLOWED: THE BUTTON ON THE CASSETTE PLAYER HAD BROKEN, THE ADJUSTER BUTTON FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRO...

Apr 9, 2003 Steering 20,201 mi

FOCUS ZX3 HAS 20,000 MILES, STEERING COLUMN LOCKED, ENTIRE IGNITION LOCKED, COULDN'T TURN KEY, HAD TO BE TOWED AND TOOK A DAY TO REPAIR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Suspension Crash 14,012 mi

THE VEHICLE HIT A DITCH IN THE ROAD AND FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED COMPLETELY. *JB.................*AK

Apr 8, 2003 Steering Crash 14,012 mi

THE VEHICLE HIT A DITCH IN THE ROAD AND FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED COMPLETELY. *JB.................*AK

Apr 8, 2003 Suspension Crash 14,012 mi

THE VEHICLE HIT A DITCH IN THE ROAD AND FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED COMPLETELY. *JB.................*AK

Apr 8, 2003 Steering Crash 14,012 mi

THE VEHICLE HIT A DITCH IN THE ROAD AND FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED COMPLETELY. *JB.................*AK

Apr 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,400 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS IN JULY OF 2001. MY WIFE USES THE CAR TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 18 MONTHS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE LAIRD NOLLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCE FOR THE 30,000 CHECK UP WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AFTER SPENDING $300 FOR THE CHECK UP, WE...

Apr 3, 2003 Equipment 33,400 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS IN JULY OF 2001. MY WIFE USES THE CAR TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 18 MONTHS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE LAIRD NOLLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCE FOR THE 30,000 CHECK UP WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AFTER SPENDING $300 FOR THE CHECK UP, WE...

Apr 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,400 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS IN JULY OF 2001. MY WIFE USES THE CAR TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 18 MONTHS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE LAIRD NOLLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCE FOR THE 30,000 CHECK UP WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AFTER SPENDING $300 FOR THE CHECK UP, WE...

Apr 3, 2003 Equipment 33,400 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW FORD FOCUS IN JULY OF 2001. MY WIFE USES THE CAR TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 18 MONTHS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE LAIRD NOLLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCE FOR THE 30,000 CHECK UP WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AFTER SPENDING $300 FOR THE CHECK UP, WE...

Apr 2, 2003 Electrical System

THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL REGARDING THE BATTERY CABLE. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Electrical System

THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL REGARDING THE BATTERY CABLE. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY CABLES MAY BE MISROUTED/ DEFECTIVE PINCH BOLT. MR. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BATTERY CABLE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO FIND TRANSPORTATION BACK AND FOURTH TO THE DEALER. SCC *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK/HESITATE. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DECIDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System

ALL FUNCTIONS ON THE DASH BOARD FAILED, AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE A GROUND WIRE. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY CABLES MAY BE MISROUTED/ DEFECTIVE PINCH BOLT. MR. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BATTERY CABLE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO FIND TRANSPORTATION BACK AND FOURTH TO THE DEALER. SCC *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK/HESITATE. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DECIDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System

ALL FUNCTIONS ON THE DASH BOARD FAILED, AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE A GROUND WIRE. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Wheels 39,200 mi

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING 01 I 017 000 AND THE BATTERY CABLE 02 V 288 000. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Electrical System 39,200 mi

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING 01 I 017 000 AND THE BATTERY CABLE 02 V 288 000. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Suspension 51,000 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING LOCKED UP. *JB LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS NOT HONORED UNDER RECALL. *TT

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,400 mi

THE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB *TT

Mar 31, 2003 Wheels 39,200 mi

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING 01 I 017 000 AND THE BATTERY CABLE 02 V 288 000. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Electrical System 39,200 mi

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING 01 I 017 000 AND THE BATTERY CABLE 02 V 288 000. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Suspension 51,000 mi

THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING LOCKED UP. *JB LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND RIGHT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS NOT HONORED UNDER RECALL. *TT

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,400 mi

THE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB *TT

Mar 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT IS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 50,000 MILES. THE ENGINE BEGAN STALLING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT WE HAD NOT DONE ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IS WAS JUST A DEFECTIVE ENGINE. IT IS GOING TO COST US $1,700 TO FIX. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH I HAVE DONE, MANY INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN...

Mar 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT IS A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 50,000 MILES. THE ENGINE BEGAN STALLING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THAT WE HAD NOT DONE ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IS WAS JUST A DEFECTIVE ENGINE. IT IS GOING TO COST US $1,700 TO FIX. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH I HAVE DONE, MANY INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN...

Mar 26, 2003 Suspension 11,000 mi

THE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND CAUSE THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE. *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Suspension 11,000 mi

THE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND CAUSE THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE. *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Steering 37,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED MORE THAN 40 TO 50 MPH, THE REAR END VIBRATED, THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES, WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM, AND THEREFORE THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. *JB

Mar 23, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

REAR TIRES BALD AT 20,000. I HAVE REPLACED 4 TIRES AND NEED TO REPLACE 2 MORE. I HAVE 42,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES ALL ALONG, BUT THEY ALWAYS END UP WEARING QUICK IN THE REAR. FOR EXAMPLE ONE SET OF TIRES HAD GREAT TREAD WHEN THEY WERE ROTATED TO THE BACK WITH ABOUT 15,000, THEN ...

Mar 23, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

REAR TIRES BALD AT 20,000. I HAVE REPLACED 4 TIRES AND NEED TO REPLACE 2 MORE. I HAVE 42,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES ALL ALONG, BUT THEY ALWAYS END UP WEARING QUICK IN THE REAR. FOR EXAMPLE ONE SET OF TIRES HAD GREAT TREAD WHEN THEY WERE ROTATED TO THE BACK WITH ABOUT 15,000, THEN ...

Mar 23, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

REAR TIRES BALD AT 20,000. I HAVE REPLACED 4 TIRES AND NEED TO REPLACE 2 MORE. I HAVE 42,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES ALL ALONG, BUT THEY ALWAYS END UP WEARING QUICK IN THE REAR. FOR EXAMPLE ONE SET OF TIRES HAD GREAT TREAD WHEN THEY WERE ROTATED TO THE BACK WITH ABOUT 15,000, THEN ...

Mar 23, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

REAR TIRES BALD AT 20,000. I HAVE REPLACED 4 TIRES AND NEED TO REPLACE 2 MORE. I HAVE 42,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES ALL ALONG, BUT THEY ALWAYS END UP WEARING QUICK IN THE REAR. FOR EXAMPLE ONE SET OF TIRES HAD GREAT TREAD WHEN THEY WERE ROTATED TO THE BACK WITH ABOUT 15,000, THEN ...

Mar 20, 2003 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO CAVE IN. *NLM

Mar 20, 2003 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO CAVE IN. *NLM

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

THE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB.....*AK

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

THE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB.....*AK

Mar 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

THE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB.....*AK

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

THE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB.....*AK

Mar 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Structure

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Tires

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Suspension

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Structure

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Tires

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Suspension

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train

THE ENGINE MISSED USUALLY MILDLY, BUT SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY AS TO SHAKE VEHICLE AND SOMETIMES STALL, ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RAW GAS SMELL, SUSPENSION, BRAKE,TRANSMISSION AND TIRE PROBLEMS.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO NOTED THE REAR HATCH POPPED OPEN BY ITSELF.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,550 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING AND WAS HARD TO TAKE OFF AND THEN IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY OILED THE CABLE AND IT WORKED FOR A FEW HOURS AND GOT STIFF AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THAT P...

Mar 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 19,550 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING AND WAS HARD TO TAKE OFF AND THEN IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY OILED THE CABLE AND IT WORKED FOR A FEW HOURS AND GOT STIFF AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THAT P...

Mar 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,550 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING AND WAS HARD TO TAKE OFF AND THEN IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY OILED THE CABLE AND IT WORKED FOR A FEW HOURS AND GOT STIFF AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THAT P...

Mar 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 19,550 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING AND WAS HARD TO TAKE OFF AND THEN IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY OILED THE CABLE AND IT WORKED FOR A FEW HOURS AND GOT STIFF AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THAT P...

Mar 13, 2003 Power Train

I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE FOURTH TIME THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I GOT IT HOME THE FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE. SO I TOOK IT BACK THE MECHANIC, AND NOW I HAVE TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Tires 32,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA P205-50R16 TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY FIRESTONE DEALER # 591289 (JOHNSTOWN, PA) THAT THE TIRE WAS "CUT" ON THE SIDEWALL DUE TO ABUSE. THIS TREAD SEPARATION IS CLEARLY DUE TO A DEFECT AS IF IT WERE A "RE-CAP" IN MY OPINION. I ALSO HAD THE TIRES LOOKED OVER BY A...

Mar 13, 2003 Power Train

I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE FOURTH TIME THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I GOT IT HOME THE FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE. SO I TOOK IT BACK THE MECHANIC, AND NOW I HAVE TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Tires 32,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA P205-50R16 TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY FIRESTONE DEALER # 591289 (JOHNSTOWN, PA) THAT THE TIRE WAS "CUT" ON THE SIDEWALL DUE TO ABUSE. THIS TREAD SEPARATION IS CLEARLY DUE TO A DEFECT AS IF IT WERE A "RE-CAP" IN MY OPINION. I ALSO HAD THE TIRES LOOKED OVER BY A...

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB *TS

Mar 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

OUR CAR CURRENTLY HAS 40,000 AND THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT REPORTING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL AND AT TIMES THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. MY WIFE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB *TS

Mar 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

OUR CAR CURRENTLY HAS 40,000 AND THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR WAS THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT REPORTING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL AND AT TIMES THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. MY WIFE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE.*JB

Mar 7, 2003 Power Train 18,181 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, BEFORE THE FIRST OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED.*JB

Mar 7, 2003 Power Train Crash 33,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION AND STEERING COLUMN FAILED AT A LOW MILEAGE.*JB *TS

Mar 7, 2003 Power Train 18,181 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, BEFORE THE FIRST OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED.*JB

Mar 7, 2003 Power Train Crash 33,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION AND STEERING COLUMN FAILED AT A LOW MILEAGE.*JB *TS

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BREAKS SQUEAKED. BROUGHT TO DEALER. PUT IN FRONT BRAKES AND PADS. STILL SQUEAKED. BACK TO DEALER. TOLD ME NOW I NEEDED REAR BRAKE SHOES AND THE DRUM NEEDS TO BE SANDED. CAR IS DRIVEN NORMALLY AND ONLY HAS 14,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BREAKS SQUEAKED. BROUGHT TO DEALER. PUT IN FRONT BRAKES AND PADS. STILL SQUEAKED. BACK TO DEALER. TOLD ME NOW I NEEDED REAR BRAKE SHOES AND THE DRUM NEEDS TO BE SANDED. CAR IS DRIVEN NORMALLY AND ONLY HAS 14,000 MILES ON IT. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

NAR 03/05/2003 THE VEHICLE ENGINE SPED OUT OF CONTROL BY ITSELF WITH A HUGH BURST OF SPEED, AND THE CAR RAN INTO THE SHRUBBERY AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT. *CB

Mar 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

NAR 03/05/2003 THE VEHICLE ENGINE SPED OUT OF CONTROL BY ITSELF WITH A HUGH BURST OF SPEED, AND THE CAR RAN INTO THE SHRUBBERY AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT. *CB

Mar 5, 2003 Unknown Or Other

NAR 03/05/2003 ENCLOSED IS A COPY OF A INVOICE BILLED TO THE CONSUMER FOR PARTS THAT WERE NOT INSTALLED BY SERVICE DEALER. *CB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

NAR 03/05/2003 THE VEHICLE ENGINE SPED OUT OF CONTROL BY ITSELF WITH A HUGH BURST OF SPEED, AND THE CAR RAN INTO THE SHRUBBERY AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT. *CB

Mar 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

NAR 03/05/2003 THE VEHICLE ENGINE SPED OUT OF CONTROL BY ITSELF WITH A HUGH BURST OF SPEED, AND THE CAR RAN INTO THE SHRUBBERY AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT. *CB

Mar 5, 2003 Unknown Or Other

NAR 03/05/2003 ENCLOSED IS A COPY OF A INVOICE BILLED TO THE CONSUMER FOR PARTS THAT WERE NOT INSTALLED BY SERVICE DEALER. *CB

Mar 4, 2003 Parking Brake

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *DT *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *DT *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Parking Brake

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *DT *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *DT *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING. *NLM

Feb 27, 2003 Visibility 300 mi

MY WIFE PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE WASHER TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKS. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THE PROBLEM. (GEORGE COLEMAN FORD TRAVELERS REST, SC). WE THEN CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND WERE TOLD THAT THE ENGINEERS HAVE NO REPAIR PROCESS AT THIS TIME. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Suspension 39,000 mi

MY NEW 2001 VEHICLE IN LESS THAN A YEAR STARTED MAKING CLUCKING NOISE LOUD VIBRATION. THE COMPLETE AXLE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NEW TIRES THE BEARINGS FAILED AND FORD WOULD NOT HELP. EVEN THOUGH IT USUALLY TAKES SIX YEARS BEFORE THEY GO THEY CONFIRMED THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I SPE...

Feb 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,500 mi

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS ARE WORN AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER 15,000 MILES. FORD DEALER CLAIMS THE PREMATURE WEAR IS NORMAL AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN GENTLY IN A COMBINATION OF CITY AND OPEN ROAD DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY UNUSUAL BRAKING REQUIREMENTS. WE LIVE NEAR SOME MOUNTAINS,...

Feb 27, 2003 Visibility 300 mi

MY WIFE PURCHASED A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE WASHER TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKS. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THE PROBLEM. (GEORGE COLEMAN FORD TRAVELERS REST, SC). WE THEN CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND WERE TOLD THAT THE ENGINEERS HAVE NO REPAIR PROCESS AT THIS TIME. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Suspension 39,000 mi

MY NEW 2001 VEHICLE IN LESS THAN A YEAR STARTED MAKING CLUCKING NOISE LOUD VIBRATION. THE COMPLETE AXLE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NEW TIRES THE BEARINGS FAILED AND FORD WOULD NOT HELP. EVEN THOUGH IT USUALLY TAKES SIX YEARS BEFORE THEY GO THEY CONFIRMED THE BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I SPE...

Feb 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,500 mi

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS ARE WORN AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER 15,000 MILES. FORD DEALER CLAIMS THE PREMATURE WEAR IS NORMAL AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN GENTLY IN A COMBINATION OF CITY AND OPEN ROAD DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY UNUSUAL BRAKING REQUIREMENTS. WE LIVE NEAR SOME MOUNTAINS,...

Feb 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL FILTER. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF STEERING ASSEMBLY. WAS REPLACED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF BRAKING SYSTEM. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. ALL WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE IN MAY...

Feb 24, 2003 Steering 10,000 mi

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL FILTER. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF STEERING ASSEMBLY. WAS REPLACED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF BRAKING SYSTEM. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. ALL WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE IN MAY...

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL FILTER. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF STEERING ASSEMBLY. WAS REPLACED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF BRAKING SYSTEM. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. ALL WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE IN MAY...

Feb 24, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WANDERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

NARY 02/28/2003 MR NEW FRONT BRAKES REPLACED AT 29 THOUSAND MILES. *CB

Feb 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL FILTER. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF STEERING ASSEMBLY. WAS REPLACED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF BRAKING SYSTEM. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. ALL WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE IN MAY...

Feb 24, 2003 Steering 10,000 mi

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL FILTER. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF STEERING ASSEMBLY. WAS REPLACED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF BRAKING SYSTEM. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. ALL WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE IN MAY...

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL FILTER. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF STEERING ASSEMBLY. WAS REPLACED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. MALFUNCTION OF BRAKING SYSTEM. WAS REPLACED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. ALL WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE IN MAY...

Feb 24, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL WANDERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

NARY 02/28/2003 MR NEW FRONT BRAKES REPLACED AT 29 THOUSAND MILES. *CB

Feb 20, 2003 Wheels

AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILALBE, AND THE BEARINGS WOULD ONLY BE INSPECTED AND NOT REPLACED.(NHTSA CAMPAIGN #01I017000).*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Wheels

THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 23,400 mi

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTOR WITH PREMATURE WEAR

Feb 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,400 mi

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTOR WITH PREMATURE WEAR

Feb 20, 2003 Wheels

AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILALBE, AND THE BEARINGS WOULD ONLY BE INSPECTED AND NOT REPLACED.(NHTSA CAMPAIGN #01I017000).*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Wheels

THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 23,400 mi

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTOR WITH PREMATURE WEAR

Feb 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,400 mi

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTOR WITH PREMATURE WEAR

Feb 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY CABLES WERE MISROUTED, WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL.*JB....*AK

Feb 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY CABLES WERE MISROUTED, WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL.*JB....*AK

Feb 18, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. PURCHASED IN AUGUST OF 2001. HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENTION. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES TO BE FIXED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE NOISE KEEP ON COMMING BACK. THE CAR HAS NUMBERS OF OTHER PROBLEMS. THE BREAKS MAKE NOISE, THE WINDSHIELS ...

Feb 18, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. PURCHASED IN AUGUST OF 2001. HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENTION. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES TO BE FIXED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE NOISE KEEP ON COMMING BACK. THE CAR HAS NUMBERS OF OTHER PROBLEMS. THE BREAKS MAKE NOISE, THE WINDSHIELS ...

Feb 18, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. PURCHASED IN AUGUST OF 2001. HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENTION. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES TO BE FIXED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE NOISE KEEP ON COMMING BACK. THE CAR HAS NUMBERS OF OTHER PROBLEMS. THE BREAKS MAKE NOISE, THE WINDSHIELS ...

Feb 18, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

FORD FOCUS 2001. PURCHASED IN AUGUST OF 2001. HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENTION. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES TO BE FIXED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE NOISE KEEP ON COMMING BACK. THE CAR HAS NUMBERS OF OTHER PROBLEMS. THE BREAKS MAKE NOISE, THE WINDSHIELS ...

Feb 17, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,900 mi

I WAS TAKING THE SOUTH I-75 EXIT RAMP TO EAST M-59 AND EXPERIENCED A STALL OUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP - WHERE YOU MERGE WITH TRAFFIC GOING 65 MPH. THIS IS A WIDE, SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. I DRIVE THE ROUTE OFTEN, AND HAD EXPERIENCED HESITITATION ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, BUT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIM...

Feb 17, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,900 mi

I WAS TAKING THE SOUTH I-75 EXIT RAMP TO EAST M-59 AND EXPERIENCED A STALL OUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP - WHERE YOU MERGE WITH TRAFFIC GOING 65 MPH. THIS IS A WIDE, SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN. I DRIVE THE ROUTE OFTEN, AND HAD EXPERIENCED HESITITATION ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, BUT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIM...

Feb 15, 2003 Wheels

I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A PROBLEM WHICH IS NOW A RECALL. HOW DO I KNOW IF I RECEIVE ALL RECALLS. IS IT MY RESPONSIBILITY OR FORDS TO KEEP ME INFORMED. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Tires

I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A PROBLEM WHICH IS NOW A RECALL. HOW DO I KNOW IF I RECEIVE ALL RECALLS. IS IT MY RESPONSIBILITY OR FORDS TO KEEP ME INFORMED. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Wheels

I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A PROBLEM WHICH IS NOW A RECALL. HOW DO I KNOW IF I RECEIVE ALL RECALLS. IS IT MY RESPONSIBILITY OR FORDS TO KEEP ME INFORMED. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Tires

I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A PROBLEM WHICH IS NOW A RECALL. HOW DO I KNOW IF I RECEIVE ALL RECALLS. IS IT MY RESPONSIBILITY OR FORDS TO KEEP ME INFORMED. PH

Feb 14, 2003 Power Train 15,818 mi

I JUST BOUGHT VEHICLE USED IN NOVEMBER WITH 13K ON IT. THE TRUNK LATCH WAS THE FIRST THING THAT WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. IT WOUDN'T WORK UNLESS I SHUT IT REALLY HARD. THE SPLIT REAR SEAT DOESN'T LATCH EITHER. NOW AFTER15K MILES AND THREE MONTHS HAVE PASSED AND I KEEP LOOSING BRAKE FLUID. I TOOK I...

Feb 14, 2003 Power Train 15,818 mi

I JUST BOUGHT VEHICLE USED IN NOVEMBER WITH 13K ON IT. THE TRUNK LATCH WAS THE FIRST THING THAT WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. IT WOUDN'T WORK UNLESS I SHUT IT REALLY HARD. THE SPLIT REAR SEAT DOESN'T LATCH EITHER. NOW AFTER15K MILES AND THREE MONTHS HAVE PASSED AND I KEEP LOOSING BRAKE FLUID. I TOOK I...

Feb 9, 2003 Suspension 16,750 mi

16K- DEC 02 BRAKES AND ROTORS SHOT $387 16.5K JAN 03 TRANSMISSION REBUILT 2 WEEKS DUE TO PARTS ON BACK ORDER 16.7K FEB 7, 2003 LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AS WIFE PULLED INTO TRAFFIC FULL EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME

Feb 9, 2003 Suspension 16,750 mi

16K- DEC 02 BRAKES AND ROTORS SHOT $387 16.5K JAN 03 TRANSMISSION REBUILT 2 WEEKS DUE TO PARTS ON BACK ORDER 16.7K FEB 7, 2003 LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AS WIFE PULLED INTO TRAFFIC FULL EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME

Feb 7, 2003 Electrical System 20 mi

BAD EGR SYSTEM FOLLOWED BY BATTERY GROUND FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Electrical System 20 mi

BAD EGR SYSTEM FOLLOWED BY BATTERY GROUND FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20 mi

BAD EGR SYSTEM FOLLOWED BY BATTERY GROUND FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT GEARS DOWN VERY HARD AND JERKS. THE POWER SHUTS DOWN AND THE ILLUMINATION OF THE DASH BOARD GETS VERY DIM. TOOK TO DEALER, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Electrical System 20 mi

BAD EGR SYSTEM FOLLOWED BY BATTERY GROUND FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Electrical System 20 mi

BAD EGR SYSTEM FOLLOWED BY BATTERY GROUND FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 20 mi

BAD EGR SYSTEM FOLLOWED BY BATTERY GROUND FAILURE. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT GEARS DOWN VERY HARD AND JERKS. THE POWER SHUTS DOWN AND THE ILLUMINATION OF THE DASH BOARD GETS VERY DIM. TOOK TO DEALER, PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 21,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED , RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE AND STEERING FUNCTIONS. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Power Train Crash 21,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED , RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE AND STEERING FUNCTIONS. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 21,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED , RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE AND STEERING FUNCTIONS. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Power Train Crash 21,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED , RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE AND STEERING FUNCTIONS. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,001 mi

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEARING AT AN UNUSUAL SPEED. (MODEL-ZX3) SCC

Feb 5, 2003 Parking Brake

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE HAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,001 mi

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEARING AT AN UNUSUAL SPEED. (MODEL-ZX3) SCC

Feb 5, 2003 Parking Brake

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE HAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Suspension

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Air Bags Fire 58,000 mi

ON JAN 4, 2003 WHILE DRIVING IN THE FOG AT A LOW SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES OR A LITTLE LESS THE AIRBAGS IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS INTERMITTENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BREAK AND THROWING US AND THE CAR UP ON A MERIDIAN. THE AIRBAGS WERE EMITTING BLACK SMOKE AND THE DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM...

Feb 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Suspension

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE BRAKES HAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, PULSATION WHEN MODERATE-HARD BRAKING, AND GRINDING, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP-BROKEN, BATTERY AND CASE, BELT ASSEMBLY AND IDLER SEAL, TRANSMISSION/PAN GASKET LEAK, TEMP GUAGE-FOUND BURNT RESISTER/CONNECTOR-GOES HOT AND C...

Feb 3, 2003 Air Bags Fire 58,000 mi

ON JAN 4, 2003 WHILE DRIVING IN THE FOG AT A LOW SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES OR A LITTLE LESS THE AIRBAGS IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS INTERMITTENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BREAK AND THROWING US AND THE CAR UP ON A MERIDIAN. THE AIRBAGS WERE EMITTING BLACK SMOKE AND THE DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM...

Feb 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,300 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS ON CURVES AND HESITATES AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS ISSUE 4 TIMES AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON ONE OCCASION BECAUSE MY SPEED DROPPED RAPIDLY ON A CORNER. TS

Feb 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 5,000 mi

BRAKES SQUEAL AT LEAST 4 TIMES NOW. IT WILL BE GOING BACK FOR A FIFTH TIME NEXT WEEK. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS NORMAL. I AM VERY EMBARRASSED TO DRIVE THIS CAR BEING SO NOISY. TS

Feb 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,300 mi

MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS ON CURVES AND HESITATES AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS ISSUE 4 TIMES AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON ONE OCCASION BECAUSE MY SPEED DROPPED RAPIDLY ON A CORNER. TS

Feb 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 5,000 mi

BRAKES SQUEAL AT LEAST 4 TIMES NOW. IT WILL BE GOING BACK FOR A FIFTH TIME NEXT WEEK. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS NORMAL. I AM VERY EMBARRASSED TO DRIVE THIS CAR BEING SO NOISY. TS

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING WOULD FEEL NAUSEOUS AND BEGIN VOMITING. MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH EGR PRESSURE SENSOR CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE'S INTERIOR CABIN. TS

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING WOULD FEEL NAUSEOUS AND BEGIN VOMITING. MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH EGR PRESSURE SENSOR CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE'S INTERIOR CABIN. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SQUEAKING BRAKES. *AK *TS

Jan 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SQUEAKING BRAKES. *AK *TS

Jan 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,093 mi

WHILE GETTING ON THE OFF RAMP WHEN I WENT TO STOP THE BRAKES *POPPED* AND FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE HAND BRAKE. HAD IT SERVICED BY FORD AND IT WAS A MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE.

Jan 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,093 mi

WHILE GETTING ON THE OFF RAMP WHEN I WENT TO STOP THE BRAKES *POPPED* AND FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE HAND BRAKE. HAD IT SERVICED BY FORD AND IT WAS A MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE.

Jan 23, 2003 Fuel System, Other 1,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ON THE FREEWAY AND IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CAR HAS ALSO BEEN IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR EXCESSIVE BREAK NOISE. ON ONE OCCASION THE REAR DRUMS HAD TO BE TURNED DUE TO DRUMS BEING GLAZED OVER. DEALERSHIP EITHER CHANGES OUT THE PADS OR ADDS AN A...

Jan 23, 2003 Fuel System, Other 1,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ON THE FREEWAY AND IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CAR HAS ALSO BEEN IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR EXCESSIVE BREAK NOISE. ON ONE OCCASION THE REAR DRUMS HAD TO BE TURNED DUE TO DRUMS BEING GLAZED OVER. DEALERSHIP EITHER CHANGES OUT THE PADS OR ADDS AN A...

Jan 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 30,490 mi

THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES, HAS HAD TERRIBLE ROAD NOISE FOR THE PAST 6,000 MILES. EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 6,000 MILES. LAST NIGHT AFTER THE DEALERSHIP PUT A NEW SET OF TIRES ON FROM A NEW CAR, TO PROVE TO ME THAT IT WAS THE TIRES. I AM NOT HAPPY! ALSO, THE INFORMED ME THA...

Jan 21, 2003 Tires 30,490 mi

THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES, HAS HAD TERRIBLE ROAD NOISE FOR THE PAST 6,000 MILES. EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 6,000 MILES. LAST NIGHT AFTER THE DEALERSHIP PUT A NEW SET OF TIRES ON FROM A NEW CAR, TO PROVE TO ME THAT IT WAS THE TIRES. I AM NOT HAPPY! ALSO, THE INFORMED ME THA...

Jan 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 30,490 mi

THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES, HAS HAD TERRIBLE ROAD NOISE FOR THE PAST 6,000 MILES. EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 6,000 MILES. LAST NIGHT AFTER THE DEALERSHIP PUT A NEW SET OF TIRES ON FROM A NEW CAR, TO PROVE TO ME THAT IT WAS THE TIRES. I AM NOT HAPPY! ALSO, THE INFORMED ME THA...

Jan 21, 2003 Tires 30,490 mi

THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES, HAS HAD TERRIBLE ROAD NOISE FOR THE PAST 6,000 MILES. EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 6,000 MILES. LAST NIGHT AFTER THE DEALERSHIP PUT A NEW SET OF TIRES ON FROM A NEW CAR, TO PROVE TO ME THAT IT WAS THE TIRES. I AM NOT HAPPY! ALSO, THE INFORMED ME THA...

Jan 20, 2003 Suspension Crash 16,000 mi

OUR SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2001 FORD FOCUS ON A SMALL BACK ROAD NEAR A SHOPPING CENTER. HE WAS DRIVING APPROMIMATELY 20 MPH THRU A SLIGHT CURVE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AS HE WAS APPROACHING THE STOP SIGN, HE LIGHTLY APPLIED HIS BRAKES AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO NEGOTIATE THE SLIGHT CURVE IN TH...

Jan 20, 2003 Suspension Crash 16,000 mi

OUR SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2001 FORD FOCUS ON A SMALL BACK ROAD NEAR A SHOPPING CENTER. HE WAS DRIVING APPROMIMATELY 20 MPH THRU A SLIGHT CURVE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AS HE WAS APPROACHING THE STOP SIGN, HE LIGHTLY APPLIED HIS BRAKES AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO NEGOTIATE THE SLIGHT CURVE IN TH...

Jan 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,910 mi

VEHICLE STARTS TO LOSE POWER. ENGINE MISFIRES, THEN STALLS. AFTER SITTING A FEW MINUTES, CAR WILL RESTART FINE. WILL THEN REPEAT.

Jan 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,910 mi

VEHICLE STARTS TO LOSE POWER. ENGINE MISFIRES, THEN STALLS. AFTER SITTING A FEW MINUTES, CAR WILL RESTART FINE. WILL THEN REPEAT.

Jan 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

VEHICLES' BRAKE PAD DETERIORATED, THEY WERE ONLY AT 20% STATED THE MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

Jan 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,360 mi

ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, DURING ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS. A ENGINE LIGHT WITH AN 'EXCLAMATION POINT' COMES ON, THE RED LIGHT NEAR THE HAZARDS BUTTON COMES ON, AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WHILE THIS STALLING HAPPENS. ABOUT TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CAR BEGINNING TO STALL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COM...

Jan 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

VEHICLES' BRAKE PAD DETERIORATED, THEY WERE ONLY AT 20% STATED THE MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

Jan 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,360 mi

ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, DURING ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS. A ENGINE LIGHT WITH AN 'EXCLAMATION POINT' COMES ON, THE RED LIGHT NEAR THE HAZARDS BUTTON COMES ON, AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WHILE THIS STALLING HAPPENS. ABOUT TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CAR BEGINNING TO STALL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COM...

Jan 14, 2003 Unknown Or Other Fire 36,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL THIS EVENING ALL MY ELECTRICAL THINGS IN THE CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF MY VENTS. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATLY, WHILE SOMEONE WAS YELLING AT ME GET OUT OF YOUR CAR. I GOT OUT AND SAW THAT SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF MY WHOLE ENTIRE HOOD AREA. THEN IT ...

Jan 14, 2003 Unknown Or Other Fire 36,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL THIS EVENING ALL MY ELECTRICAL THINGS IN THE CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF MY VENTS. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATLY, WHILE SOMEONE WAS YELLING AT ME GET OUT OF YOUR CAR. I GOT OUT AND SAW THAT SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF MY WHOLE ENTIRE HOOD AREA. THEN IT ...

Jan 12, 2003 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SENSOR 3 TIMES.

Jan 12, 2003 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SENSOR 3 TIMES.

Jan 10, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER REPORTED BATTERY FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKES FAILED. *TT *JB

Jan 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER REPORTED BATTERY FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKES FAILED. *TT *JB

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,200 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 10, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER REPORTED BATTERY FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKES FAILED. *TT *JB

Jan 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER REPORTED BATTERY FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKES FAILED. *TT *JB

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,200 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING AND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A HEAVY VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FOLLOWED BY EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS IN NEED OF FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. THE BRAKES ARE NOISY AND CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS PREMATURE. *JG *JB *NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,950 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. I HAVE PUT 17,100 MILES ON IT SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN MAY, 2001. AT THE LAST SERVICE, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS OF 2002, THE FORD MECHANIC AT PRICE FORD IN MILLINGTON, TN. STATED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THERE IS NO WAY ON EARTH THIS AM...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,950 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. I HAVE PUT 17,100 MILES ON IT SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN MAY, 2001. AT THE LAST SERVICE, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS OF 2002, THE FORD MECHANIC AT PRICE FORD IN MILLINGTON, TN. STATED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THERE IS NO WAY ON EARTH THIS AM...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,950 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. I HAVE PUT 17,100 MILES ON IT SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN MAY, 2001. AT THE LAST SERVICE, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS OF 2002, THE FORD MECHANIC AT PRICE FORD IN MILLINGTON, TN. STATED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THERE IS NO WAY ON EARTH THIS AM...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING AND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A HEAVY VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FOLLOWED BY EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS IN NEED OF FRONT AND BACK BRAKES. THE BRAKES ARE NOISY AND CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS PREMATURE. *JG *JB *NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,950 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. I HAVE PUT 17,100 MILES ON IT SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN MAY, 2001. AT THE LAST SERVICE, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS OF 2002, THE FORD MECHANIC AT PRICE FORD IN MILLINGTON, TN. STATED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THERE IS NO WAY ON EARTH THIS AM...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,950 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. I HAVE PUT 17,100 MILES ON IT SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN MAY, 2001. AT THE LAST SERVICE, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS OF 2002, THE FORD MECHANIC AT PRICE FORD IN MILLINGTON, TN. STATED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THERE IS NO WAY ON EARTH THIS AM...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,950 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. I HAVE PUT 17,100 MILES ON IT SINCE ITS PURCHASE IN MAY, 2001. AT THE LAST SERVICE, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS OF 2002, THE FORD MECHANIC AT PRICE FORD IN MILLINGTON, TN. STATED THAT MY FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THERE IS NO WAY ON EARTH THIS AM...

Jan 6, 2003 Steering

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE CONSUMER STATESTHAT SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER. STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF AND IT LOCKS UP SOMETIME. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMAITON. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Steering

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE CONSUMER STATESTHAT SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER. STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF AND IT LOCKS UP SOMETIME. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMAITON. PH

Jan 4, 2003 Air Bags 58,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AS I WET OVER A SPEED BUMP BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SHATTERING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. DRIVER GOT MINOR BURNS ON LEFT ARM PASSENGER WAS HIT WITH GLASS FROM WINDSHIELD. TS

Jan 4, 2003 Tires 12,036 mi

THE FIRST THING THAT I NOTICED WITH MY CAR WAS THE STALLING OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NEXT THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE CAR WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50-55 MPH. AT 12036 MILES, I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD...

Jan 4, 2003 Electrical System

THERE IS A CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER AND DEFROSTER. I HAVE RETURNED THE CAR TO MATHEWS FORD FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIANS SMELLED THE ODOR AND FLUSHED THE SYSTEM OUT ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BUT THE ODOR RETURNS. I GET VERY POOR GAS MILEGE, THE BRAKES GRIND, SQUEEK, AN...

Jan 4, 2003 Air Bags 58,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AS I WET OVER A SPEED BUMP BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SHATTERING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. DRIVER GOT MINOR BURNS ON LEFT ARM PASSENGER WAS HIT WITH GLASS FROM WINDSHIELD. TS

Jan 4, 2003 Tires 12,036 mi

THE FIRST THING THAT I NOTICED WITH MY CAR WAS THE STALLING OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NEXT THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE CAR WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50-55 MPH. AT 12036 MILES, I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD...

Jan 4, 2003 Electrical System

THERE IS A CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER AND DEFROSTER. I HAVE RETURNED THE CAR TO MATHEWS FORD FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIANS SMELLED THE ODOR AND FLUSHED THE SYSTEM OUT ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BUT THE ODOR RETURNS. I GET VERY POOR GAS MILEGE, THE BRAKES GRIND, SQUEEK, AN...

Dec 26, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 15MPH POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 26, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 15MPH POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 19, 2002 Electrical System 18,062 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS STARTS TO FLICKER, WITHOUT WARNING. THEN THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE SEVERAL PARTS, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE PLACING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VEHICLE FROZE UP THERE WERE NO STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 19, 2002 Electrical System 18,062 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS STARTS TO FLICKER, WITHOUT WARNING. THEN THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE SEVERAL PARTS, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 19, 2002 Steering

WHILE PLACING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VEHICLE FROZE UP THERE WERE NO STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35MPH WAS INVOLVED ON SIDE COLLISION AT THE DRIVER SIDE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35MPH WAS INVOLVED ON SIDE COLLISION AT THE DRIVER SIDE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2002 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND I WAS TRYING TO TURN ONTO THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN ALL THE WAY AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND I CRASHED INTO A CURB AND WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED MY LEFT FOREARM WAS BURNT.

Dec 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2002 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND I WAS TRYING TO TURN ONTO THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN ALL THE WAY AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND I CRASHED INTO A CURB AND WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED MY LEFT FOREARM WAS BURNT.

Dec 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash 19,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 30MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH *JG

Dec 9, 2002 Wheels

# OF THE ORGINAL WHEELS BENT. WARRANTY REPLACED 2 OUT OF 3, NOW ALL 4 ARE BENT AGAIN. FORD IS FINDING THIS PROBLEM AT THERE PROVING GROUNDS IN ROMEO MI. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR LIKE THIS! THE WHEEL HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR THE 2003 FOCUS. DT

Dec 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash 19,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 30MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH *JG

Dec 9, 2002 Wheels

# OF THE ORGINAL WHEELS BENT. WARRANTY REPLACED 2 OUT OF 3, NOW ALL 4 ARE BENT AGAIN. FORD IS FINDING THIS PROBLEM AT THERE PROVING GROUNDS IN ROMEO MI. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR LIKE THIS! THE WHEEL HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR THE 2003 FOCUS. DT

Dec 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT WITH ONLY 11000 MILES ON THE CAR. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A NEW CAR. DT

Dec 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT WITH ONLY 11000 MILES ON THE CAR. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A NEW CAR. DT

Dec 5, 2002 Electrical System 45,600 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, JUST AS STATED UNDER RECALL#02V288000, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID FIX THE BATTERY INDICATOR PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE, ALSO THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WAS REPLACED.*JB

Dec 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,600 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, JUST AS STATED UNDER RECALL#02V288000, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID FIX THE BATTERY INDICATOR PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE, ALSO THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WAS REPLACED.*JB

Dec 5, 2002 Tires

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE ARE WARPED AND TREAD SEPARATION PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TIRE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FOCUS WAS BROAD SIDED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A FULL SIZE OLDSMOBILE TRAVELING APROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DT

Dec 5, 2002 Electrical System 45,600 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, JUST AS STATED UNDER RECALL#02V288000, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID FIX THE BATTERY INDICATOR PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE, ALSO THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WAS REPLACED.*JB

Dec 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,600 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, JUST AS STATED UNDER RECALL#02V288000, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID FIX THE BATTERY INDICATOR PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE, ALSO THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WAS REPLACED.*JB

Dec 5, 2002 Tires

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE ARE WARPED AND TREAD SEPARATION PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TIRE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FOCUS WAS BROAD SIDED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A FULL SIZE OLDSMOBILE TRAVELING APROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL ON FORD FOCUS 2001 FOR ENGINE FIRES.

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL ON FORD FOCUS 2001 FOR ENGINE FIRES.

Dec 2, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING VIBRATION. ALSO STATED OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FAN ON THE MOTOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE ALIGMENT OR THE BALL JOINTS TO BE OFF. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE BRAKE PADS ARE RUBBING CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. DEALER REPLACE NUMEROUS OF TIMES BEFORE. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Electrical System

SEAT BELT WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED. IGNITION KEY WOULD ONLY GO PART WAY INTO IGNITION, COULD NOT START VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

SEAT BELT WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED. IGNITION KEY WOULD ONLY GO PART WAY INTO IGNITION, COULD NOT START VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Steering Crash

WHEN GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING IMPACT WITH CURB AND PERMANTLY DISABLING THE STEERING. THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. RECALL WAS ISSUED 11/06/02 BUT FORD STATES THAT I WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED UNTIL 01/03. I MUST WAIT UNTIL THEN OR PAY TO HAVE CAR LOOKED A...

Dec 2, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING VIBRATION. ALSO STATED OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FAN ON THE MOTOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE ALIGMENT OR THE BALL JOINTS TO BE OFF. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE BRAKE PADS ARE RUBBING CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. DEALER REPLACE NUMEROUS OF TIMES BEFORE. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Electrical System

SEAT BELT WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED. IGNITION KEY WOULD ONLY GO PART WAY INTO IGNITION, COULD NOT START VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

SEAT BELT WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED. IGNITION KEY WOULD ONLY GO PART WAY INTO IGNITION, COULD NOT START VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Steering Crash

WHEN GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING IMPACT WITH CURB AND PERMANTLY DISABLING THE STEERING. THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. RECALL WAS ISSUED 11/06/02 BUT FORD STATES THAT I WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED UNTIL 01/03. I MUST WAIT UNTIL THEN OR PAY TO HAVE CAR LOOKED A...

Nov 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIRED OF GOING TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY WORK ON BRAKES ON NEW CAR. DT

Nov 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIRED OF GOING TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY WORK ON BRAKES ON NEW CAR. DT

Nov 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A PART THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE WAS A PROCESSOR. PH

Nov 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A PART THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE WAS A PROCESSOR. PH

Nov 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATION AT HIGH SPEED CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATION AT HIGH SPEED CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 23, 2002 Structure

TIRED OF HAVING TO BRING CAR IN FOR REPEAT BREAK DOWNS. DT

Nov 23, 2002 Structure

TIRED OF HAVING TO BRING CAR IN FOR REPEAT BREAK DOWNS. DT

Nov 21, 2002 Steering Crash 8,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARD RAIL. *JB

Nov 21, 2002 Steering Crash 8,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARD RAIL. *JB

Nov 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE HAVING TO BE REPLACED EVERY TWO MONTHS DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS MADE. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING PROBLEM. AT A RUNNING SPEED OF APPROX. 45 MPH THE CAR STARTED TO BUCK AND SPUTTER AND AFTER MANAGING TO PULL IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, IT FINALLY STALLED. AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND DRIVE IT ON WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED...

Nov 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE HAVING TO BE REPLACED EVERY TWO MONTHS DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS MADE. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING PROBLEM. AT A RUNNING SPEED OF APPROX. 45 MPH THE CAR STARTED TO BUCK AND SPUTTER AND AFTER MANAGING TO PULL IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, IT FINALLY STALLED. AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND DRIVE IT ON WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED...

Nov 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP THE CAR, THEY DIDN'T LOCK, AND I DON'T HAVE ABS. RADIO LOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY. THEN CLEARS UP AND IS GOOD FOR A WHILE. HAD INCIDENCES OF CAR JERKING/STUTTERING WHEN COASTING AT SURFACE STREET SPEEDS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD NO...

Nov 19, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP THE CAR, THEY DIDN'T LOCK, AND I DON'T HAVE ABS. RADIO LOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY. THEN CLEARS UP AND IS GOOD FOR A WHILE. HAD INCIDENCES OF CAR JERKING/STUTTERING WHEN COASTING AT SURFACE STREET SPEEDS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD NO...

Nov 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP THE CAR, THEY DIDN'T LOCK, AND I DON'T HAVE ABS. RADIO LOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY. THEN CLEARS UP AND IS GOOD FOR A WHILE. HAD INCIDENCES OF CAR JERKING/STUTTERING WHEN COASTING AT SURFACE STREET SPEEDS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD NO...

Nov 19, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP THE CAR, THEY DIDN'T LOCK, AND I DON'T HAVE ABS. RADIO LOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY. THEN CLEARS UP AND IS GOOD FOR A WHILE. HAD INCIDENCES OF CAR JERKING/STUTTERING WHEN COASTING AT SURFACE STREET SPEEDS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD NO...

Nov 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING UP SLOWLY WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE AND STRUCK TWO OTHER PARKED VEHICLES. THE BRAKE FAILED TO STOP IT. DT

Nov 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING UP SLOWLY WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE AND STRUCK TWO OTHER PARKED VEHICLES. THE BRAKE FAILED TO STOP IT. DT

Nov 17, 2002 Air Bags

BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTIED IN DRIVERS LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH INTO PARKING LOT BARRIER WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER. DT

Nov 17, 2002 Suspension Crash

CAR WAS TURNING RIGHT WHILE LEAVING WAL-MART PARKING LOT ONTO 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD TURNED SIDEWAYS IN WHEEL AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND IT CROSSED HIGHWAY AND CAME TO STOP ON RAISED CONCRETE MEDIAN. DAMA...

Nov 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

CAR WAS TURNING RIGHT WHILE LEAVING WAL-MART PARKING LOT ONTO 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD TURNED SIDEWAYS IN WHEEL AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND IT CROSSED HIGHWAY AND CAME TO STOP ON RAISED CONCRETE MEDIAN. DAMA...

Nov 17, 2002 Air Bags

BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTIED IN DRIVERS LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH INTO PARKING LOT BARRIER WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER. DT

Nov 17, 2002 Suspension Crash

CAR WAS TURNING RIGHT WHILE LEAVING WAL-MART PARKING LOT ONTO 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD TURNED SIDEWAYS IN WHEEL AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND IT CROSSED HIGHWAY AND CAME TO STOP ON RAISED CONCRETE MEDIAN. DAMA...

Nov 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

CAR WAS TURNING RIGHT WHILE LEAVING WAL-MART PARKING LOT ONTO 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD TURNED SIDEWAYS IN WHEEL AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS BROKEN. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND IT CROSSED HIGHWAY AND CAME TO STOP ON RAISED CONCRETE MEDIAN. DAMA...

Nov 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED 11/15/02; ENGINE HESITATES AND STALLS WHEN GAS TANK IS BTW 1/4 AND 1/8 FULL. DT

Nov 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED 11/15/02; ENGINE HESITATES AND STALLS WHEN GAS TANK IS BTW 1/4 AND 1/8 FULL. DT

Nov 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other 21,000 mi

LETTER TO FOLLOW CONTAINING COMPLETE COMPLAINT. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****769748

Nov 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other 21,000 mi

LETTER TO FOLLOW CONTAINING COMPLETE COMPLAINT. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****769748

Nov 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PRESS THE BRAKES REAL HARD CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO DEPOY AND HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MR

Nov 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PRESS THE BRAKES REAL HARD CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO DEPOY AND HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MR

Nov 13, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Nov 13, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Nov 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR INITIALLY STALLED UPON STARTING IN MAY OF 2002. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2002, AT THAT TIME, IT STALLED IN SLOW TRAFFIC TWO TIMES IN ONE DAY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND A SECOND FUEL PUMP WAS PLA...

Nov 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NOV 6TH 2002, I HAD THE FORD FOCUS INSPECTED AT A NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION CENTER TO MEET STATE INSPECTION. NO PROBLEMS WERE DETECTED AT THAT TIME IN THE OPERATIONS OR CONSISTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ON NOV. 11TH RETURNING FROM A 500 MILE TRIP THE BRAKE SYSYTEMS FAILED WITH TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT...

Nov 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR INITIALLY STALLED UPON STARTING IN MAY OF 2002. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2002, AT THAT TIME, IT STALLED IN SLOW TRAFFIC TWO TIMES IN ONE DAY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND A SECOND FUEL PUMP WAS PLA...

Nov 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON NOV 6TH 2002, I HAD THE FORD FOCUS INSPECTED AT A NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION CENTER TO MEET STATE INSPECTION. NO PROBLEMS WERE DETECTED AT THAT TIME IN THE OPERATIONS OR CONSISTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ON NOV. 11TH RETURNING FROM A 500 MILE TRIP THE BRAKE SYSYTEMS FAILED WITH TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT...

Nov 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE TO SIDE WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, TOOK TO DEALER, THE DEALER ALLIGNED VEHICLE, TIGHTENED UP STABLIZER LINK. CONSUMER STATES' TIRES WERE REPLACED 20000, MECHANIC STATES ALL TIRES WERE COUPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 8, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE TO SIDE WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, TOOK TO DEALER, THE DEALER ALLIGNED VEHICLE, TIGHTENED UP STABLIZER LINK. CONSUMER STATES' TIRES WERE REPLACED 20000, MECHANIC STATES ALL TIRES WERE COUPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR IS POPPING IN FRONT, SCRUBBING IN REAR, HESITATES, LOOSING POWER, FRIENDSHIP FORD OF BRISTOL COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THAT IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY I'M GIONG TO HAVE TO PAY FOR IT, BECAUSE OF THERE SCREW UPS AND IT'S NOT RIGHT FORD SHOULD STAND BEHIND THERE VE...

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR IS POPPING IN FRONT, SCRUBBING IN REAR, HESITATES, LOOSING POWER, FRIENDSHIP FORD OF BRISTOL COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THAT IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY I'M GIONG TO HAVE TO PAY FOR IT, BECAUSE OF THERE SCREW UPS AND IT'S NOT RIGHT FORD SHOULD STAND BEHIND THERE VE...

Nov 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,300 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING THE VEHICLE OF OUT A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH 2 OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *MR *NLM

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE VEHICLE VEERS SHARPLY TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSES THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO WEAR PREMATURELY, TIRE WAS REPLACED TWICE. DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. MR

Nov 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FRO...

Nov 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,300 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING THE VEHICLE OF OUT A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH 2 OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *MR *NLM

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE VEHICLE VEERS SHARPLY TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSES THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO WEAR PREMATURELY, TIRE WAS REPLACED TWICE. DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. MR

Nov 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FRO...

Nov 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE GROUND. *TS *NLM

Nov 5, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES: EVERY 11 THOUSANDS MILES HAS TO CHANGE THE REAR TIRES. AT THIS MOMENT HAS CHANGED TWICE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE GROUND. *TS *NLM

Nov 5, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES: EVERY 11 THOUSANDS MILES HAS TO CHANGE THE REAR TIRES. AT THIS MOMENT HAS CHANGED TWICE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKES SQUEAK VERY BAD. TOOK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIME FOR REPAIRS, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE AND NOW THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKES SQUEAK VERY BAD. TOOK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIME FOR REPAIRS, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE AND NOW THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 2, 2002 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAS A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. FIRESTONE DOES NOT HAVE AVAILABLE SIZE TO REPLACE IT AND SENT ME HOME WITH IT THAT WAY, WHICH I THOUGHT RATHER CARELESS. FURTHERMORE, I HAVE REPLACE 2 TIRES, AND NASSAR FORD REPLACED ONE TIRE. IN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, I HAVE ...

Nov 2, 2002 Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAS A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. FIRESTONE DOES NOT HAVE AVAILABLE SIZE TO REPLACE IT AND SENT ME HOME WITH IT THAT WAY, WHICH I THOUGHT RATHER CARELESS. FURTHERMORE, I HAVE REPLACE 2 TIRES, AND NASSAR FORD REPLACED ONE TIRE. IN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, I HAVE ...

Oct 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M FROM CANADA IGNORE THE LAST HALF OF ADDRESS THANKS ENGINE SPUTTERED THEN STALLED WOULD NOT START. NOTICED ROUND SILVER DOME ATTACHED TO GAS LINE NEAR THE FIREWALL UNDER HOOD WAS VERY VERY HOT. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ALSO ON JUST BEFORE IT STALLED. THE CAR WOULD NOT RUN RIGHT UNTIL I COOLED OFF ...

Oct 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M FROM CANADA IGNORE THE LAST HALF OF ADDRESS THANKS ENGINE SPUTTERED THEN STALLED WOULD NOT START. NOTICED ROUND SILVER DOME ATTACHED TO GAS LINE NEAR THE FIREWALL UNDER HOOD WAS VERY VERY HOT. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ALSO ON JUST BEFORE IT STALLED. THE CAR WOULD NOT RUN RIGHT UNTIL I COOLED OFF ...

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. AFTER INSPECTION FOR THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS TOLD THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE WIRE HARNESS. IT WAS BRITTLE. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. AFTER INSPECTION FOR THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS TOLD THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE WIRE HARNESS. IT WAS BRITTLE. MR

Oct 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHEN COMING TO A LIGHT BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH THE BUMPER CRACKED SLIGHTLY. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS SMASHED UPON DEPLOYMENT WITH DRIVER RECEIVING BURNS AND CHOKING FROM CHEMICALS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHEN COMING TO A LIGHT BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH THE BUMPER CRACKED SLIGHTLY. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS SMASHED UPON DEPLOYMENT WITH DRIVER RECEIVING BURNS AND CHOKING FROM CHEMICALS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS

Oct 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I ORIGINALLY TOOK THE CAR IN BACK IN OCTOBER BUT THEY FOUND NO CAUSE FOR THE NOISE THE BRAKES WERE MAKING AT THE TIME. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE THEN. DT

Oct 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I ORIGINALLY TOOK THE CAR IN BACK IN OCTOBER BUT THEY FOUND NO CAUSE FOR THE NOISE THE BRAKES WERE MAKING AT THE TIME. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE THEN. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE TOXIC CHEMICAL INSIDE GAVE THE CONSUMER 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THE RIGHT ARM. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Steering

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH RACK/PINION, TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE MILEAGE HAS BEEN SO LOW YET SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Electrical System

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH RACK/PINION, TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE MILEAGE HAS BEEN SO LOW YET SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Power Train

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH RACK/PINION, TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE MILEAGE HAS BEEN SO LOW YET SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE TOXIC CHEMICAL INSIDE GAVE THE CONSUMER 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THE RIGHT ARM. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Steering

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH RACK/PINION, TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE MILEAGE HAS BEEN SO LOW YET SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Electrical System

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH RACK/PINION, TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE MILEAGE HAS BEEN SO LOW YET SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Power Train

HAVE THERE BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH RACK/PINION, TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATORS ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE MILEAGE HAS BEEN SO LOW YET SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. DT

Oct 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE HESITATES. TS

Oct 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE HESITATES. TS

Oct 9, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT FRONT WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN SPEED DROPPED DOWN TO 30 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT FRONT WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN SPEED DROPPED DOWN TO 30 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER STATES INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER AT 5-7MPH. THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SPARKED A FLAME ON CONSUMER'S SHIRT RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREE BURNS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING GLASS TO "FLY" AROUND VEHICLE CAUSING INJURIES. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Visibility Crash

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING GLASS TO "FLY" AROUND VEHICLE CAUSING INJURIES. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FORD HAS TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE FOCUS TO LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT. 3 TIMES KEY CYLINDER HAS BROKE. FUEL PUMP, FILTER, EGR VALVE, 2 TIRES REPLACED AT 10,000 MILES. AND MORE. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IN MOTION CONSUMER'S FOOT SLIPPED FROM GAS PEDAL. CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT FOOT BACK ON THE PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO PEDAL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. C0NSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED, AND IT WAS STATED THEAT CABLE TO GAS PEDAL BROKE. *JG....*AK

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER STATES INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER AT 5-7MPH. THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SPARKED A FLAME ON CONSUMER'S SHIRT RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREE BURNS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING GLASS TO "FLY" AROUND VEHICLE CAUSING INJURIES. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Visibility Crash

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING GLASS TO "FLY" AROUND VEHICLE CAUSING INJURIES. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FORD HAS TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE FOCUS TO LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT. 3 TIMES KEY CYLINDER HAS BROKE. FUEL PUMP, FILTER, EGR VALVE, 2 TIRES REPLACED AT 10,000 MILES. AND MORE. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IN MOTION CONSUMER'S FOOT SLIPPED FROM GAS PEDAL. CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT FOOT BACK ON THE PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO PEDAL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. C0NSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED, AND IT WAS STATED THEAT CABLE TO GAS PEDAL BROKE. *JG....*AK

Oct 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. MR

Oct 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Oct 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WORN EXCESSIVELY ALONG WITH PADS WITH LOW MILEAGE . NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WORN EXCESSIVELY ALONG WITH PADS WITH LOW MILEAGE . NLM

Sep 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORN OUT AT 140000 MILES. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! TS

Sep 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WORN OUT AT 140000 MILES. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! TS

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND THEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *MR *SCC

Sep 26, 2002 Steering

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND THEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *MR *SCC

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND THEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *MR *SCC

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND THEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *MR *SCC

Sep 26, 2002 Steering

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND THEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *MR *SCC

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND THEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. *MR *SCC

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE SLIPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO DRIVE, WHILE CAR WAS RUNNING, I WAS OUT OF THE CAR APROXMENTLY 15FT AWAY CHECKING IN ON THE COOKOUT THAT WAS GOING ON AT THE SHOP.. AT WHICH TIME I HEARD LIKE A SHIFTING NOISE OR LOUD CLICK FROM THE CAR, I LOOK OVER AT THE CAR AN NOTICED THE VEHICLE STARTED FORWAR...

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE SLIPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO DRIVE, WHILE CAR WAS RUNNING, I WAS OUT OF THE CAR APROXMENTLY 15FT AWAY CHECKING IN ON THE COOKOUT THAT WAS GOING ON AT THE SHOP.. AT WHICH TIME I HEARD LIKE A SHIFTING NOISE OR LOUD CLICK FROM THE CAR, I LOOK OVER AT THE CAR AN NOTICED THE VEHICLE STARTED FORWAR...

Sep 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE SHOT BACK TOWARD THE HOUSE HITTING IT. THE VEHICLE THEN SHOT FORWARD BENDING A METAL FENCE. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, ALSO, IN THE ACCIDENT THE FRONT SEAT BROKE, PUTTING CONSUMER INTO A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. *JG

Sep 23, 2002 Seats

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE SHOT BACK TOWARD THE HOUSE HITTING IT. THE VEHICLE THEN SHOT FORWARD BENDING A METAL FENCE. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, ALSO, IN THE ACCIDENT THE FRONT SEAT BROKE, PUTTING CONSUMER INTO A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. *JG

Sep 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE SHOT BACK TOWARD THE HOUSE HITTING IT. THE VEHICLE THEN SHOT FORWARD BENDING A METAL FENCE. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, ALSO, IN THE ACCIDENT THE FRONT SEAT BROKE, PUTTING CONSUMER INTO A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. *JG

Sep 23, 2002 Seats

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE SHOT BACK TOWARD THE HOUSE HITTING IT. THE VEHICLE THEN SHOT FORWARD BENDING A METAL FENCE. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, ALSO, IN THE ACCIDENT THE FRONT SEAT BROKE, PUTTING CONSUMER INTO A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. *JG

Sep 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY SWITCH THAT NEEDED TO BE RESET, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. *SCC

Sep 21, 2002 Seats

THE BACK SEAT HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE METAL IS STILL STUCK INSIDE. *SLC

Sep 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BLINKER STUCK ACTIVATED TO THE LEFT AND STAYED RUNNING FOR OVER A WEEK. *SLC

Sep 21, 2002 Equipment

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING TWICE. NOTHING CAN BE FOUND THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS OR THE LEAKS. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FREON LEAKS FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. (THE CONSUMER GUESSED THAT IT WAS FREON ESCAPING FROM T...

Sep 21, 2002 Power Train

THE GEAR BOX CRACKED. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND COULD BARELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. *SCC

Sep 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY SWITCH THAT NEEDED TO BE RESET, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN RESOLVED. *SCC

Sep 21, 2002 Seats

THE BACK SEAT HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE METAL IS STILL STUCK INSIDE. *SLC

Sep 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BLINKER STUCK ACTIVATED TO THE LEFT AND STAYED RUNNING FOR OVER A WEEK. *SLC

Sep 21, 2002 Equipment

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING TWICE. NOTHING CAN BE FOUND THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS OR THE LEAKS. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FREON LEAKS FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. (THE CONSUMER GUESSED THAT IT WAS FREON ESCAPING FROM T...

Sep 21, 2002 Power Train

THE GEAR BOX CRACKED. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND COULD BARELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. *SCC

Sep 19, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULLTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPEED UP WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SURGES WHILE IN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, AROUND 35-40MPH. IT HAS STALLED OUT THREE TIMES. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AFTER TELLING THEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETELY RESOLVED.*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULLTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPEED UP WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Sep 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SURGES WHILE IN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, AROUND 35-40MPH. IT HAS STALLED OUT THREE TIMES. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AFTER TELLING THEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETELY RESOLVED.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Tires

AT ABOUT 14,000 MILES I NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS CUPPING AND MAKING NOISE. FORD CHARGED TO REVISE ALIGNMENT AND THEN RECOMMENDED FOUR NEW GOODYEAR TIRES.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Tires

AT ABOUT 14,000 MILES I NOTICED THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS CUPPING AND MAKING NOISE. FORD CHARGED TO REVISE ALIGNMENT AND THEN RECOMMENDED FOUR NEW GOODYEAR TIRES.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIRS ON WHEEL BEARINGS. UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK THERES WAS A NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TIRES WERE CUPPING AND WEARING IRREGULARLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIRS ON WHEEL BEARINGS. UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK THERES WAS A NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TIRES WERE CUPPING AND WEARING IRREGULARLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF TO THE POINT WHERE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER, OUT OF THE HIGHWAY.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIRS ON WHEEL BEARINGS. UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK THERES WAS A NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TIRES WERE CUPPING AND WEARING IRREGULARLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIRS ON WHEEL BEARINGS. UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK THERES WAS A NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TIRES WERE CUPPING AND WEARING IRREGULARLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF TO THE POINT WHERE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER, OUT OF THE HIGHWAY.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES ...

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES ...

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES ...

Sep 12, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES ...

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES ...

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES ...

Sep 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE. WHEN SHE PULLED WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN POURING THROUGH THE VENTILATION. SHE PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE EVEN MORE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WASN'T ABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF SEVERE SMOKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS 0CCURRED DURING EARLY START UP, AND WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN OVER AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER BUT TH...

Sep 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, I WAS CROSSING THE TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE WHEN I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP WITH THE ENGINE AT IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I CALLED 911 AND A WASHINGTON STATE PATROL VEHICLE RESPONDED AND P...

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLS (DIES) RANDOMLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES THUS FAR. 2 TIMES THE CAR HAS DIED ON THE FREEWAY GOING APPROXAMITELY 70 MPH. 3 TIMES IT HAS DIED GOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND LOST ITS POWER STEERING AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

Sep 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE. WHEN SHE PULLED WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN POURING THROUGH THE VENTILATION. SHE PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE EVEN MORE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WASN'T ABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF SEVERE SMOKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS 0CCURRED DURING EARLY START UP, AND WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN OVER AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER BUT TH...

Sep 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, I WAS CROSSING THE TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE WHEN I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP WITH THE ENGINE AT IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I CALLED 911 AND A WASHINGTON STATE PATROL VEHICLE RESPONDED AND P...

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLS (DIES) RANDOMLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES THUS FAR. 2 TIMES THE CAR HAS DIED ON THE FREEWAY GOING APPROXAMITELY 70 MPH. 3 TIMES IT HAS DIED GOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND LOST ITS POWER STEERING AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY FORD FOCUS WHEN MY VEHICLE (AT REST) COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH ARMS AND FACE FROM THE AIR BAGS.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS W/JUST OVER 13000 MILES I AM TOLD BY FORD REPAIR IN ANTIOCH, CA I NEED NEW ROTORS, SHOES, ETC...I INITIALLY REPORTED CONCERNS ABOUT BRAKE NOISE, WEAR WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED BUT I WAS TOLD WAS ALL NORMAL STUFF! IT IS NOT, THEY HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS & TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS!*A...

Sep 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY FORD FOCUS WHEN MY VEHICLE (AT REST) COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH ARMS AND FACE FROM THE AIR BAGS.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD FOCUS W/JUST OVER 13000 MILES I AM TOLD BY FORD REPAIR IN ANTIOCH, CA I NEED NEW ROTORS, SHOES, ETC...I INITIALLY REPORTED CONCERNS ABOUT BRAKE NOISE, WEAR WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED BUT I WAS TOLD WAS ALL NORMAL STUFF! IT IS NOT, THEY HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS & TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS!*A...

Sep 6, 2002 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Tires

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Equipment

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

A UHAUL TRUCK SMASHED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR, SANDWICHING MY FOCUS WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CRASH WAS SO STRONG MY CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I'VE CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY ATTENTION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Visibility Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A FENDER BENDER. SHE WAS BEHIND SOMEONE AT AN INTERSECTION. THEY WERE BOTH TURNING RIGHT. THE PERSON BEFORE HER PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY DAUGHTER LOOKED TO HER LEFT FOR VEHICLES AND STARTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER STOPPED AND SHE REAR EN...

Sep 6, 2002 Electrical System

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Tires

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Equipment

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

A UHAUL TRUCK SMASHED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR, SANDWICHING MY FOCUS WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CRASH WAS SO STRONG MY CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I'VE CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY ATTENTION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Visibility Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A FENDER BENDER. SHE WAS BEHIND SOMEONE AT AN INTERSECTION. THEY WERE BOTH TURNING RIGHT. THE PERSON BEFORE HER PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY DAUGHTER LOOKED TO HER LEFT FOR VEHICLES AND STARTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER STOPPED AND SHE REAR EN...

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN PARKWAY 70 MPH DRIVER SWERVED TO MISS AN ANIMAL ON ROAD. THEN, LOST CONTROL, LEAVING THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND STRIKING TREE AGAINST PASSENGER'S SIDE. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND HEAT BURNED DRIVER ON WRIS,T MELTING A BRACELET TO ARM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT. CHECKED OVER 6 TIMES. STILL CAUS EOF PROBLEM UNKNOWN.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S HANDS, ALL THE WAY TO ELBOW, CAUGHT ON FIRE, RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREEN BURNS.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN PARKWAY 70 MPH DRIVER SWERVED TO MISS AN ANIMAL ON ROAD. THEN, LOST CONTROL, LEAVING THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND STRIKING TREE AGAINST PASSENGER'S SIDE. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND HEAT BURNED DRIVER ON WRIS,T MELTING A BRACELET TO ARM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT. CHECKED OVER 6 TIMES. STILL CAUS EOF PROBLEM UNKNOWN.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S HANDS, ALL THE WAY TO ELBOW, CAUGHT ON FIRE, RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREEN BURNS.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SLAM INTO PARK. CONSUMER HAS SMELLED WIRES BURNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE FRICTIONED AGAINST CURB AND FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Power Train

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SLAM INTO PARK. CONSUMER HAS SMELLED WIRES BURNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE FRICTIONED AGAINST CURB AND FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CARBON GETTING INTO CYLINDER HEAD OR DIRT GETTING INTO FUEL PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CARBON GETTING INTO CYLINDER HEAD OR DIRT GETTING INTO FUEL PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR HESITATES WHILE AT STEADY THROTTLE AND STALLS WHILE IDLE UNLESS I TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONER AND STEREO (SOMETIMES STALLS ANYWAY). DEALER HAS BEEN NON RESPONSIVE TO THE PROBLEM, STATING IT NEEDS ROUTINE MAIN TENANCE FLUSHES,WHICH HAVE COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WITH LESS THAN 25, 000 MILES ON THE C...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CARBON GETTING INTO CYLINDER HEAD OR DIRT GETTING INTO FUEL PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CARBON GETTING INTO CYLINDER HEAD OR DIRT GETTING INTO FUEL PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR HESITATES WHILE AT STEADY THROTTLE AND STALLS WHILE IDLE UNLESS I TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONER AND STEREO (SOMETIMES STALLS ANYWAY). DEALER HAS BEEN NON RESPONSIVE TO THE PROBLEM, STATING IT NEEDS ROUTINE MAIN TENANCE FLUSHES,WHICH HAVE COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WITH LESS THAN 25, 000 MILES ON THE C...

Aug 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN RETURNING FROM BEING OUT OWNER WAS BACKING VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED REARWARD. VEHICLE STRUCK THE WALL, AND THEN BOUNCED BACK INTO STREET, HITTING A POLE. DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED IN THE PROCESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Seats Crash

WHEN RETURNING FROM BEING OUT OWNER WAS BACKING VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED REARWARD. VEHICLE STRUCK THE WALL, AND THEN BOUNCED BACK INTO STREET, HITTING A POLE. DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED IN THE PROCESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUT DOWN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Structure

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM KARLSON MOTORS IN KETCHIKAN AK WHERE WE RESIDE AT. ON JUNE 7, 2002 NEEDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT FLOORBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ON JULY 8, 2002 HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER WATER LEAK IN THE TRUNK. ON AUGUS 9...

Aug 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN RETURNING FROM BEING OUT OWNER WAS BACKING VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED REARWARD. VEHICLE STRUCK THE WALL, AND THEN BOUNCED BACK INTO STREET, HITTING A POLE. DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED IN THE PROCESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Seats Crash

WHEN RETURNING FROM BEING OUT OWNER WAS BACKING VEHICLE INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED REARWARD. VEHICLE STRUCK THE WALL, AND THEN BOUNCED BACK INTO STREET, HITTING A POLE. DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED IN THE PROCESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUT DOWN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Structure

BOUGHT THE CAR FROM KARLSON MOTORS IN KETCHIKAN AK WHERE WE RESIDE AT. ON JUNE 7, 2002 NEEDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT FLOORBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ON JULY 8, 2002 HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER WATER LEAK IN THE TRUNK. ON AUGUS 9...

Aug 25, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 2002 Tires

FROM THE SUMMER OF 2001 THROUGH DEC. 11, 2001, MY REAR TIRES ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STARTING WEARING ODDLY ACROSS AND AROUND THE TIRE SHOWING HIGH AND LOW SPOT TREAD WEAR PLUS CUPPING THAT WENT UNDETECTED UNTIL 12/01. DURING 12/01, BIG "O" TIRE COMPANY DID AN ALIGNMENT CHECK AND TIRE ROTATION, BUT D...

Aug 25, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 2002 Tires

FROM THE SUMMER OF 2001 THROUGH DEC. 11, 2001, MY REAR TIRES ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS STARTING WEARING ODDLY ACROSS AND AROUND THE TIRE SHOWING HIGH AND LOW SPOT TREAD WEAR PLUS CUPPING THAT WENT UNDETECTED UNTIL 12/01. DURING 12/01, BIG "O" TIRE COMPANY DID AN ALIGNMENT CHECK AND TIRE ROTATION, BUT D...

Aug 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS STOPPED, PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR HAS DONE THIS TWICE TO ME. THE CAR WAS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. *AK

Aug 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS STOPPED, PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR HAS DONE THIS TWICE TO ME. THE CAR WAS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. *AK

Aug 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES VIOLENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT MORE THAN 55MPH. TOOK TO DEALER WHEN CAR HAD 10K MILES ON IT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS. I ASKED DEALER WHY WERE THE ROTORS NOT REPLACED, WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE FINE. PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER (AT 1...

Aug 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES VIOLENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT MORE THAN 55MPH. TOOK TO DEALER WHEN CAR HAD 10K MILES ON IT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT PADS AND MACHINED ROTORS. I ASKED DEALER WHY WERE THE ROTORS NOT REPLACED, WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE FINE. PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER (AT 1...

Aug 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HIT CURVE AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED SECOND DEGEE BURNS ON HANDS AND ARMS. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED.*AK.*JB

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER AND FORD DID NOTHING TO TRY TO CORRECT THE VARIOUS PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES STARTED GRINDING AT 25000 MILES AND I NEEDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS, THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A CAR WITH THAT LOW OF A MILEAGE, I HAD A FORD ESCORT WHICH I WOULD STILL DRIVE HAD I NOT BEEN REARENDED THAT I NEVER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON AND IT HAD 140,000 MILES WHEN I WAS HIT. THE BRAK...

Aug 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HIT CURVE AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED SECOND DEGEE BURNS ON HANDS AND ARMS. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED.*AK.*JB

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER AND FORD DID NOTHING TO TRY TO CORRECT THE VARIOUS PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THE FRONT BRAKES, AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKES STARTED GRINDING AT 25000 MILES AND I NEEDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS, THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A CAR WITH THAT LOW OF A MILEAGE, I HAD A FORD ESCORT WHICH I WOULD STILL DRIVE HAD I NOT BEEN REARENDED THAT I NEVER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON AND IT HAD 140,000 MILES WHEN I WAS HIT. THE BRAK...

Aug 21, 2002 Visibility

UPPER INTERIOR MOLDING IS BULGING ALONG WINDSHIELD . DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Visibility

UPPER INTERIOR MOLDING IS BULGING ALONG WINDSHIELD . DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT INSPECTED MY BRAKES AND TOLD ME THAT THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE SHOT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALSO TOLD ME ALL THE BRAKE PADS, FRONT AND REAR, HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NEVER HAD A NEW CAR WHOSE REAR BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Aug 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT INSPECTED MY BRAKES AND TOLD ME THAT THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE SHOT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALSO TOLD ME ALL THE BRAKE PADS, FRONT AND REAR, HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NEVER HAD A NEW CAR WHOSE REAR BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Aug 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS SLUGGISH AND SPUTTERS WHEN SPEEDS OF 45 AND ABOVE ARE REACHED. THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO DROP OUT. CAR HAS STALLED ONCE AT A COMPLETE STOP. CAR HAS BEEN SEEN BY DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THEY CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. CONTACTED FORD COMPANY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAS WHAT THEY TE...

Aug 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS SLUGGISH AND SPUTTERS WHEN SPEEDS OF 45 AND ABOVE ARE REACHED. THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO DROP OUT. CAR HAS STALLED ONCE AT A COMPLETE STOP. CAR HAS BEEN SEEN BY DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THEY CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. CONTACTED FORD COMPANY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAS WHAT THEY TE...

Aug 16, 2002 Suspension

ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY AT APPROX 50 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT FELT LIKE IT WAS STARTING TO SKID. THE NEXT THING I KNOW, THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED, WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. NO SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED, THE CONTROL ARM BRO...

Aug 16, 2002 Air Bags

ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY AT APPROX 50 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT FELT LIKE IT WAS STARTING TO SKID. THE NEXT THING I KNOW, THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED, WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. NO SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED, THE CONTROL ARM BRO...

Aug 16, 2002 Suspension

ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY AT APPROX 50 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT FELT LIKE IT WAS STARTING TO SKID. THE NEXT THING I KNOW, THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED, WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. NO SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED, THE CONTROL ARM BRO...

Aug 16, 2002 Air Bags

ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY AT APPROX 50 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT FELT LIKE IT WAS STARTING TO SKID. THE NEXT THING I KNOW, THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED, WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. NO SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED, THE CONTROL ARM BRO...

Aug 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON ARM FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 40 MPH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT MAP SENSOR FAILED. ON 08/05/02, ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AGAIN. VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A FLT RECORDER IN CAR TO DET...

Aug 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON ARM FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 40 MPH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT MAP SENSOR FAILED. ON 08/05/02, ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AGAIN. VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A FLT RECORDER IN CAR TO DET...

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FELT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT START OF BRAKING AROUND 45MPH. THIS STARTED OCCURRING AROUND 9,000 MILES. AT 15,000 MILES CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT THE BRAKE PADS & ROTORS NEEDED REPLACMENT. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND ROTORS SHOULD NOT BE WORN AT 15,000 MILES...

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FELT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT START OF BRAKING AROUND 45MPH. THIS STARTED OCCURRING AROUND 9,000 MILES. AT 15,000 MILES CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT THE BRAKE PADS & ROTORS NEEDED REPLACMENT. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND ROTORS SHOULD NOT BE WORN AT 15,000 MILES...

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT UNKNOWN SPEED, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT UNKNOWN SPEED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CAUSING A COLLISION. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO STALLING/STOP, LUNGE FORWARD OR HESITATE WITH NO WARNING WHILE IN MOTION. DEALERSHIP HAS HAD VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. OWNER ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD SOME SORT OF FLUCTUATION WITH THE RPM GAUGE, SPORATICULLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT UNKNOWN SPEED, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT UNKNOWN SPEED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CAUSING A COLLISION. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO STALLING/STOP, LUNGE FORWARD OR HESITATE WITH NO WARNING WHILE IN MOTION. DEALERSHIP HAS HAD VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. OWNER ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD SOME SORT OF FLUCTUATION WITH THE RPM GAUGE, SPORATICULLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS DEFECT OCCURS WHEN MAKING SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURNS OR GOING UP STEEP GRADES WITH LESS THAN HALF A TANK. THE MOST DANGEROUS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE TRYING TO GET OVER WHEN THE PUMP FAILED AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

THE DATE LISTED IS THE FIRST FAILURE DATE. THE SENSOR WENT OUT AND THE CAR KEPT RUNNING. ON 7/1/02, THE SENSOR FAILED AGAIN AND THIS TIME A FUSE BLEW AND THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WITH 3 PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WHO "REPAIRED" THE CAR AND...

Aug 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS DEFECT OCCURS WHEN MAKING SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURNS OR GOING UP STEEP GRADES WITH LESS THAN HALF A TANK. THE MOST DANGEROUS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE TRYING TO GET OVER WHEN THE PUMP FAILED AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

THE DATE LISTED IS THE FIRST FAILURE DATE. THE SENSOR WENT OUT AND THE CAR KEPT RUNNING. ON 7/1/02, THE SENSOR FAILED AGAIN AND THIS TIME A FUSE BLEW AND THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WITH 3 PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER, WHO "REPAIRED" THE CAR AND...

Aug 8, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, A MINOR ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHERE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BUMPED INTO INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED PREMATURELY CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO HANDS AND EYES. *TT *TS

Aug 8, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, A MINOR ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHERE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BUMPED INTO INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED PREMATURELY CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO HANDS AND EYES. *TT *TS

Aug 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MAJOR BODY INJURIES.*AK *YH

Aug 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MAJOR BODY INJURIES.*AK *YH

Aug 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE BUMPED INTO A GARBAGE CAN AT 2-3 MPH CAUSING MINIMAL DAMAGE TO BUMPER. BOTH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE BUMPED INTO A GARBAGE CAN AT 2-3 MPH CAUSING MINIMAL DAMAGE TO BUMPER. BOTH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN A PROX 5 MPH IMPACT. I RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE BACK OF MY LEFT HAND.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN A PROX 5 MPH IMPACT. I RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE BACK OF MY LEFT HAND.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE ACCELERATING UP HILLS, AND AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE ACCELERATING UP HILLS, AND AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT LESS THAN A 30 DEGREE ANGLE.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LOSING POWER AT 35 MPH AND STALLS WHEN APPROACHING INTERSECTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ONCE, WITH THEM UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER EXCEPT FOR IN THE PASSING GEAR WITH THE A/C RUNNING. I BELIEVE THESE TWO PROBLEMS ARE LINKED TOGETHE...

Jul 30, 2002 Visibility

ON THE WAY HOME AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER CALLED THE REPAIR SERVICE TO HAVE THE MIRRORS FIXED. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO ADJUST THE MIRROR IT BROKE INTO 3 PIECES. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

THE REVERSE GEAR TAKES EFFORT TO PUT IT INTO ITS COMPONENT. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Tires

THE REAR TIRE DOES NOT HOLD AIR. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT LESS THAN A 30 DEGREE ANGLE.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LOSING POWER AT 35 MPH AND STALLS WHEN APPROACHING INTERSECTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ONCE, WITH THEM UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER EXCEPT FOR IN THE PASSING GEAR WITH THE A/C RUNNING. I BELIEVE THESE TWO PROBLEMS ARE LINKED TOGETHE...

Jul 30, 2002 Visibility

ON THE WAY HOME AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WOULD NOT ADJUST. CONSUMER CALLED THE REPAIR SERVICE TO HAVE THE MIRRORS FIXED. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO ADJUST THE MIRROR IT BROKE INTO 3 PIECES. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

THE REVERSE GEAR TAKES EFFORT TO PUT IT INTO ITS COMPONENT. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Tires

THE REAR TIRE DOES NOT HOLD AIR. *JG

Jul 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE EXITING A RAMP VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. AS A RESULT, STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUTAND VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE EXITING A RAMP VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. AS A RESULT, STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUTAND VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO JUMP/LUNGE OR HESITATE AND STALL COMPLETELY. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT FAILURE, EVEN WITH VEHICLE REPAIRED 15 INCONSECUTIVE DAYS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGERS SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, ALLOWING PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, FACE FIRST. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN FACIAL SWELLLING OF THE PASSENGER AND 3 LOOSE TEETH. CONSUM...

Jul 26, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGERS SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, ALLOWING PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, FACE FIRST. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN FACIAL SWELLLING OF THE PASSENGER AND 3 LOOSE TEETH. CONSUM...

Jul 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO JUMP/LUNGE OR HESITATE AND STALL COMPLETELY. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT FAILURE, EVEN WITH VEHICLE REPAIRED 15 INCONSECUTIVE DAYS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGERS SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, ALLOWING PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, FACE FIRST. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN FACIAL SWELLLING OF THE PASSENGER AND 3 LOOSE TEETH. CONSUM...

Jul 26, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGERS SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, ALLOWING PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, FACE FIRST. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN FACIAL SWELLLING OF THE PASSENGER AND 3 LOOSE TEETH. CONSUM...

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A YIELD OR STOP VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER. VEHICLE CHEKCED BY DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR YIELD, THE DEALERN REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AN...

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A YIELD OR STOP VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER. VEHICLE CHEKCED BY DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR YIELD, THE DEALERN REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AN...

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT START UP VEHICLE WILL DIE.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT START UP VEHICLE WILL DIE.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. ALSO, THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AT TIMES WILL NOT LOCK AND HOLD CONSUMER IN PLACE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER ONLY 15000 MILES BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train Fire

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST THURSDAY (10 MINUTES ON THE INTERSTATE, 97 DEGREES, FULL AC), WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION LURCHING AND ENGINE TRYING TO DIE. PULLED THE REMAINING BLOCK INTO MY APTS AND OPENED HOOD EXPECTING TO FIND OVERHEATED ENGINE, AND ENDED UP SEE ...

Jul 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST THURSDAY (10 MINUTES ON THE INTERSTATE, 97 DEGREES, FULL AC), WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION LURCHING AND ENGINE TRYING TO DIE. PULLED THE REMAINING BLOCK INTO MY APTS AND OPENED HOOD EXPECTING TO FIND OVERHEATED ENGINE, AND ENDED UP SEE ...

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST THURSDAY (10 MINUTES ON THE INTERSTATE, 97 DEGREES, FULL AC), WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION LURCHING AND ENGINE TRYING TO DIE. PULLED THE REMAINING BLOCK INTO MY APTS AND OPENED HOOD EXPECTING TO FIND OVERHEATED ENGINE, AND ENDED UP SEE ...

Jul 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER...

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER...

Jul 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WILL MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. ALSO, THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AT TIMES WILL NOT LOCK AND HOLD CONSUMER IN PLACE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER ONLY 15000 MILES BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING, AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train Fire

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST THURSDAY (10 MINUTES ON THE INTERSTATE, 97 DEGREES, FULL AC), WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION LURCHING AND ENGINE TRYING TO DIE. PULLED THE REMAINING BLOCK INTO MY APTS AND OPENED HOOD EXPECTING TO FIND OVERHEATED ENGINE, AND ENDED UP SEE ...

Jul 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST THURSDAY (10 MINUTES ON THE INTERSTATE, 97 DEGREES, FULL AC), WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION LURCHING AND ENGINE TRYING TO DIE. PULLED THE REMAINING BLOCK INTO MY APTS AND OPENED HOOD EXPECTING TO FIND OVERHEATED ENGINE, AND ENDED UP SEE ...

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST THURSDAY (10 MINUTES ON THE INTERSTATE, 97 DEGREES, FULL AC), WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOLLOWED BY TRANSMISSION LURCHING AND ENGINE TRYING TO DIE. PULLED THE REMAINING BLOCK INTO MY APTS AND OPENED HOOD EXPECTING TO FIND OVERHEATED ENGINE, AND ENDED UP SEE ...

Jul 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER...

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER...

Jul 21, 2002 Suspension Crash

TRAVELING ON I-465 EASTBOUND IN INDIANAPOLIS AT APPROX. 60 MPH. THE CAR MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND THEN THE DRIVER (MY SON) LOST CONTROL AND CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND HIT A RETAINING WALL ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WAS ONE PASSENGER WITH HIM AT THE TIME AND HE WAS FOLLOWING US HO...

Jul 21, 2002 Suspension Crash

TRAVELING ON I-465 EASTBOUND IN INDIANAPOLIS AT APPROX. 60 MPH. THE CAR MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND THEN THE DRIVER (MY SON) LOST CONTROL AND CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND HIT A RETAINING WALL ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WAS ONE PASSENGER WITH HIM AT THE TIME AND HE WAS FOLLOWING US HO...

Jul 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS GOING 20 MPH AND ENGINE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT STALLED WHEN PUT IT IN DRIVE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER INSISTED THAT NO PROBLEM COULD BE DETECTED. *AK THE DEALER UPLUGGED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TO CORRECT THE VEHICLE'S STALLING BUT, AND PROBLEM HAD NEVE...

Jul 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD SAYS THERE IS NOT PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE OF ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS AT 30000 MILES, AND REFUSES TO WARRANTY REPAIRS UNDER THE 36 MO/36000MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER PLAN. THIS BRAKE JOB WILL COST ME IN EXCESS OF $300. I DRIVE MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES TO AN EXTENT OF 100 PER DAY. I HAVE NEVER OWNED...

Jul 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS GOING 20 MPH AND ENGINE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT STALLED WHEN PUT IT IN DRIVE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER INSISTED THAT NO PROBLEM COULD BE DETECTED. *AK THE DEALER UPLUGGED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TO CORRECT THE VEHICLE'S STALLING BUT, AND PROBLEM HAD NEVE...

Jul 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD SAYS THERE IS NOT PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE OF ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS AT 30000 MILES, AND REFUSES TO WARRANTY REPAIRS UNDER THE 36 MO/36000MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER PLAN. THIS BRAKE JOB WILL COST ME IN EXCESS OF $300. I DRIVE MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES TO AN EXTENT OF 100 PER DAY. I HAVE NEVER OWNED...

Jul 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WOULD STALL OUT CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK. I INITIATED THE LEMON LAW, BUT WAS OFFERED A 2002, SAME MODEL, TO AVOID MY PROCEEDING TO ARBITRATION HEARING. WRONG MOVE ON MY PART. I TRADED IN THE 2001 FOR A 2002 AND HAVE THE SAME IGINITION PROBLEMS ... STALLS OUT/STEER...

Jul 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WOULD STALL OUT CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK. I INITIATED THE LEMON LAW, BUT WAS OFFERED A 2002, SAME MODEL, TO AVOID MY PROCEEDING TO ARBITRATION HEARING. WRONG MOVE ON MY PART. I TRADED IN THE 2001 FOR A 2002 AND HAVE THE SAME IGINITION PROBLEMS ... STALLS OUT/STEER...

Jul 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED 7 TIMES,BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED 7 TIMES,BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TANK IS HALF WAY FULL OR LESS, VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A SENOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE STALLING PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Electrical System

AT 40MPH WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CAUSE DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND HAS A ROUGH IDLE. REPLACED SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND HAS A ROUGH IDLE. REPLACED SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND HAS A ROUGH IDLE. REPLACED SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. FUEL PUMP HAD A LEAK AND ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. FUEL PUMP HAD A LEAK AND ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DIDN'T HOLD.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. ENGINE CYLINDER BLEW OUT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT UNABLE TO SEE AS A RESULT OF HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED BEF...

Jul 15, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT UNABLE TO SEE AS A RESULT OF HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED BEF...

Jul 15, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT UNABLE TO SEE AS A RESULT OF HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED BEF...

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TANK IS HALF WAY FULL OR LESS, VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A SENOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE STALLING PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Electrical System

AT 40MPH WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CAUSE DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND HAS A ROUGH IDLE. REPLACED SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND HAS A ROUGH IDLE. REPLACED SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND HAS A ROUGH IDLE. REPLACED SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. FUEL PUMP HAD A LEAK AND ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. FUEL PUMP HAD A LEAK AND ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES, THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DIDN'T HOLD.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. ENGINE CYLINDER BLEW OUT. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT UNABLE TO SEE AS A RESULT OF HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED BEF...

Jul 15, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT UNABLE TO SEE AS A RESULT OF HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED BEF...

Jul 15, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT UNABLE TO SEE AS A RESULT OF HEADLIGHTS NOT BEING BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED BEF...

Jul 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VEHICLE HESITATES AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, FINALLY STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A THREE LANE HIGHWAY. *AK

Jul 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VEHICLE HESITATES AFTER DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, FINALLY STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A THREE LANE HIGHWAY. *AK

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS BUT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND WITH THE BRAKES. NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, WHILE BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHUDDER. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEATBELTS LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CLIP HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE DUE TO WEARING OUT QUICKLY, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS MILEAGE HAS DECREASED, ALSO WHEN FUEL GOES BELOW HALF A TANK THE ACCELERATION IS DECREASED. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING A DELAY IN ACCELERATION, THE GEAR SHIFT WILL STICK WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE BEING APPLIED. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWICE SINCE BUYING THIS CAR EXPERIENCED COMPLETE STALLING ON THE HWY--ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND NEARLY HAD A FATAL ACCIDENT

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS BUT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND WITH THE BRAKES. NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, WHILE BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHUDDER. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEATBELTS LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CLIP HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE DUE TO WEARING OUT QUICKLY, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS MILEAGE HAS DECREASED, ALSO WHEN FUEL GOES BELOW HALF A TANK THE ACCELERATION IS DECREASED. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING A DELAY IN ACCELERATION, THE GEAR SHIFT WILL STICK WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE BEING APPLIED. *SLC

Jul 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TWICE SINCE BUYING THIS CAR EXPERIENCED COMPLETE STALLING ON THE HWY--ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND NEARLY HAD A FATAL ACCIDENT

Jul 9, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY AT 45 MPH OR MORE . VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER,AND PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY AT 45 MPH OR MORE . VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER,AND PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER INDICATED THAT FRONT ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE, HAVING DEEP RIDGES, CAUSING DIFFERENT THICKNESS THROUGH THE ROTORS. ROTORS COULDN'T BE TURNED DUE TO SUCH BAD SHAPE. BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING EXCESSIVELY PRIOR TO TAKING VEHICE IN. DEALER AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER INDICATED THAT FRONT ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE, HAVING DEEP RIDGES, CAUSING DIFFERENT THICKNESS THROUGH THE ROTORS. ROTORS COULDN'T BE TURNED DUE TO SUCH BAD SHAPE. BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING EXCESSIVELY PRIOR TO TAKING VEHICE IN. DEALER AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 6, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 65MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL 2 LANE ROAD, THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED HARD RIGHT. COUNTER STEERING HAD NO EFFECT ON RECOVERY. THE CAR WAS AT ABOUT 90 DEGREES WHEN IT IMPACTED THE CURB AND WAS LAUNCHED OVER A 10 FOOT CULVERT. THE FORD FOCUS THEN ROLLED 5 TIMES LANDING ON 3 WHEEL...

Jul 6, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 65MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL 2 LANE ROAD, THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED HARD RIGHT. COUNTER STEERING HAD NO EFFECT ON RECOVERY. THE CAR WAS AT ABOUT 90 DEGREES WHEN IT IMPACTED THE CURB AND WAS LAUNCHED OVER A 10 FOOT CULVERT. THE FORD FOCUS THEN ROLLED 5 TIMES LANDING ON 3 WHEEL...

Jul 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AT ANYTIME WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK *YH

Jul 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AT ANYTIME WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK *YH

Jul 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES & SWITCH DONE - 2 VIN'S- MANY REPORTS TO NHTSA - NO FORMS/RESPONSE OR ACTION. INOPERABLE.IMPOUNDED. *AK

Jul 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES & SWITCH DONE - 2 VIN'S- MANY REPORTS TO NHTSA - NO FORMS/RESPONSE OR ACTION. INOPERABLE.IMPOUNDED. *AK

Jul 2, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE PARKING IGNITION SWITCH WILL LOCK UP BECAUSE KEY WILL NOT TURN VEHICLE ON, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE RESULTED IN MY WIFE CROSSING INTO THE LEFT LANE DUE TO HER INABLITY TO DRIVE OR BRAKE EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT THE POWER ASSIST.

Jul 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE RESULTED IN MY WIFE CROSSING INTO THE LEFT LANE DUE TO HER INABLITY TO DRIVE OR BRAKE EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT THE POWER ASSIST.

Jul 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SEVERE BURNS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT, KEITH COUTURE, STATES NOT TO CONTACT CLIENT, ADDRESS AND PHONE ABOVE ARE THAT OF THE ATTORNEY). *YH

Jul 2, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE PARKING IGNITION SWITCH WILL LOCK UP BECAUSE KEY WILL NOT TURN VEHICLE ON, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE RESULTED IN MY WIFE CROSSING INTO THE LEFT LANE DUE TO HER INABLITY TO DRIVE OR BRAKE EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT THE POWER ASSIST.

Jul 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE RESULTED IN MY WIFE CROSSING INTO THE LEFT LANE DUE TO HER INABLITY TO DRIVE OR BRAKE EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT THE POWER ASSIST.

Jul 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SEVERE BURNS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT, KEITH COUTURE, STATES NOT TO CONTACT CLIENT, ADDRESS AND PHONE ABOVE ARE THAT OF THE ATTORNEY). *YH

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Structure

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Structure

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Electrical System

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Power Train

TOLD WALDORF FORD THAT THE CAR WAS LEANING WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. WENT OUT OF TOWN AND A FAMILY MEMBER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID, "DID YOU KNOW YOUR REAR AXLE IS BENT AND THE WHEELS ARE BRRING INWARD." I TOLD THEM WHAT WE WERE TOLD, THEY SAID WE NEED TO TAKE IT BACK & HAVE FORD FIX IT. FORD REFUSES TO...

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Structure

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Structure

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Electrical System

AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND STALLS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AKTHE DEALER IS HAVING CONSUMER TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTS FAILING, BY PUSHING A BUTTON. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO PINPOINT WHERE THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING. THE VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2002 Power Train

TOLD WALDORF FORD THAT THE CAR WAS LEANING WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. WENT OUT OF TOWN AND A FAMILY MEMBER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID, "DID YOU KNOW YOUR REAR AXLE IS BENT AND THE WHEELS ARE BRRING INWARD." I TOLD THEM WHAT WE WERE TOLD, THEY SAID WE NEED TO TAKE IT BACK & HAVE FORD FIX IT. FORD REFUSES TO...

Jun 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE HAS HESITATED/STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SINCE NEW. FINALLY IN MAY, 2002, THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN TRAFFIC ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, WITH NO SHOULDERS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. IN LESS THAN A WEEK THE ENGINE HESITATED AGAIN, AND HAS DONE SO SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALE...

Jun 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE HAS HESITATED/STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SINCE NEW. FINALLY IN MAY, 2002, THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN TRAFFIC ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, WITH NO SHOULDERS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. IN LESS THAN A WEEK THE ENGINE HESITATED AGAIN, AND HAS DONE SO SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALE...

Jun 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 25+MPH... THE CAR STARTED TO STALL AND I HIT THE CURB (RIGHT TIRE/WHEEL HIT THE CURB), BOTH AIRBAGS WENT OFF (WHY????) AND BURNED MY ARM (REALLY BAD) AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. I DID N...

Jun 29, 2002 Air Bags

THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 25+MPH... THE CAR STARTED TO STALL AND I HIT THE CURB (RIGHT TIRE/WHEEL HIT THE CURB), BOTH AIRBAGS WENT OFF (WHY????) AND BURNED MY ARM (REALLY BAD) AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. I DID N...

Jun 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 25+MPH... THE CAR STARTED TO STALL AND I HIT THE CURB (RIGHT TIRE/WHEEL HIT THE CURB), BOTH AIRBAGS WENT OFF (WHY????) AND BURNED MY ARM (REALLY BAD) AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. I DID N...

Jun 29, 2002 Air Bags

THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 25+MPH... THE CAR STARTED TO STALL AND I HIT THE CURB (RIGHT TIRE/WHEEL HIT THE CURB), BOTH AIRBAGS WENT OFF (WHY????) AND BURNED MY ARM (REALLY BAD) AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. I DID N...

Jun 28, 2002 Steering Crash

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/1/01. SOON AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GEAR NOT BEING STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE ONCE I WOULD BEGIN PICKING UP SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR...

Jun 28, 2002 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/1/01. SOON AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GEAR NOT BEING STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE ONCE I WOULD BEGIN PICKING UP SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR...

Jun 28, 2002 Steering Crash

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/1/01. SOON AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GEAR NOT BEING STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE ONCE I WOULD BEGIN PICKING UP SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR...

Jun 28, 2002 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/1/01. SOON AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING GEAR NOT BEING STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE ONCE I WOULD BEGIN PICKING UP SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS FOR...

Jun 27, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT ONCE GAS GAUGE REACHES A QUARTER TANK. ALSO, KEEPS GETTING A POWER SURGE. POLICEMAN OFFERED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE, AND MOVED HER VEHICLE. NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME SHE TURNED IGNITION SWITCH, ODOMETER WOULD INCREASE SEVERAL THOUSAND IN MILEAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT ONCE GAS GAUGE REACHES A QUARTER TANK. ALSO, KEEPS GETTING A POWER SURGE. POLICEMAN OFFERED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE, AND MOVED HER VEHICLE. NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME SHE TURNED IGNITION SWITCH, ODOMETER WOULD INCREASE SEVERAL THOUSAND IN MILEAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT ONCE GAS GAUGE REACHES A QUARTER TANK. ALSO, KEEPS GETTING A POWER SURGE. POLICEMAN OFFERED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE, AND MOVED HER VEHICLE. NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME SHE TURNED IGNITION SWITCH, ODOMETER WOULD INCREASE SEVERAL THOUSAND IN MILEAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/14/01. SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING GEAR WAS NOT STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE SPEED WOULD HIT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FRONT END REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASI...

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. WHILE AT THE SERVICE STATION, THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THE POWER FUEL CONTAINER WAS DRY AND THAT A NEW PUMP MIGHT BE SUFFICIENT. THE SERVICEMAN WHO WROTE UP THE INVOICE ONLY REPORTED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN. CONSUMER REQUESTS HELP IN THI...

Jun 27, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT ONCE GAS GAUGE REACHES A QUARTER TANK. ALSO, KEEPS GETTING A POWER SURGE. POLICEMAN OFFERED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE, AND MOVED HER VEHICLE. NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME SHE TURNED IGNITION SWITCH, ODOMETER WOULD INCREASE SEVERAL THOUSAND IN MILEAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT ONCE GAS GAUGE REACHES A QUARTER TANK. ALSO, KEEPS GETTING A POWER SURGE. POLICEMAN OFFERED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE, AND MOVED HER VEHICLE. NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME SHE TURNED IGNITION SWITCH, ODOMETER WOULD INCREASE SEVERAL THOUSAND IN MILEAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT ONCE GAS GAUGE REACHES A QUARTER TANK. ALSO, KEEPS GETTING A POWER SURGE. POLICEMAN OFFERED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE, AND MOVED HER VEHICLE. NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME SHE TURNED IGNITION SWITCH, ODOMETER WOULD INCREASE SEVERAL THOUSAND IN MILEAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE DELIVERED ON 6/14/01. SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING GEAR WAS NOT STABLE. THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE SPEED WOULD HIT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FRONT END REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASI...

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. WHILE AT THE SERVICE STATION, THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THE POWER FUEL CONTAINER WAS DRY AND THAT A NEW PUMP MIGHT BE SUFFICIENT. THE SERVICEMAN WHO WROTE UP THE INVOICE ONLY REPORTED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN. CONSUMER REQUESTS HELP IN THI...

Jun 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Equipment

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Seat Belts

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Electrical System

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Electrical System

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Equipment

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Seat Belts

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Power Train

SERVERE BUCKING/JOLTING A STEADY SPEEDS, WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, WHEN STOPPING, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. RADIO TURNS OFF BY ITSELF, GETS LOUD BY ITSELF, AND SOMETIMES, YOU CAN'T TURN IT OFF. POPPING NOISES WHEN PUTTING INTO GEAR.GRINDING NOISES AND KNOCKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING. CAR...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVERE BUCKING/JOLTING A STEADY SPEEDS, WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, WHEN STOPPING, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. RADIO TURNS OFF BY ITSELF, GETS LOUD BY ITSELF, AND SOMETIMES, YOU CAN'T TURN IT OFF. POPPING NOISES WHEN PUTTING INTO GEAR.GRINDING NOISES AND KNOCKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING. CAR...

Jun 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Equipment

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Seat Belts

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Electrical System

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Electrical System

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Equipment

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Seat Belts

A/C TENDS TO HAVE SMOKE AND VERY BAD SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAL AND GRIND, VEHICLE DOESN'T ALWAYS WANT TO START, NO PICKUP OR STALLING WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. ENGINE MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOICES, ENGINE ALSO MAKES LOUD REVING NOISES LIKE IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. FRONT PASSAN...

Jun 25, 2002 Power Train

SERVERE BUCKING/JOLTING A STEADY SPEEDS, WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, WHEN STOPPING, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. RADIO TURNS OFF BY ITSELF, GETS LOUD BY ITSELF, AND SOMETIMES, YOU CAN'T TURN IT OFF. POPPING NOISES WHEN PUTTING INTO GEAR.GRINDING NOISES AND KNOCKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING. CAR...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVERE BUCKING/JOLTING A STEADY SPEEDS, WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON, WHEN SLOWING DOWN, WHEN STOPPING, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. RADIO TURNS OFF BY ITSELF, GETS LOUD BY ITSELF, AND SOMETIMES, YOU CAN'T TURN IT OFF. POPPING NOISES WHEN PUTTING INTO GEAR.GRINDING NOISES AND KNOCKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING. CAR...

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING ONTO AN ON RAMP OR ACCELERATING VEHICLE STALLED OUT. DRIVER HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE ON SIDE OF THE ROAD.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Tires 11,000 mi

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS TO TIRES ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR REPAIR DUE TO NAILS. THERE ALSO APPEARED TO BE BELT DAMAGE AND A BULGE ON THE OUTER SIDE OF TIRE WALL (LEFT FRONT). *JG (FIRESTONE P205/50R16 FIREHAWK GTA TIRES) *NM

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING ONTO AN ON RAMP OR ACCELERATING VEHICLE STALLED OUT. DRIVER HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE ON SIDE OF THE ROAD.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Tires 11,000 mi

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS TO TIRES ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR REPAIR DUE TO NAILS. THERE ALSO APPEARED TO BE BELT DAMAGE AND A BULGE ON THE OUTER SIDE OF TIRE WALL (LEFT FRONT). *JG (FIRESTONE P205/50R16 FIREHAWK GTA TIRES) *NM

Jun 20, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, AND WAS ABLE TO RECOVER, NOT INVOLVING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER STATED BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS WERE BENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW FRAME DUE TO INCIDENT AND HAS RECIEPTS TO PROVE. *SCC

Jun 20, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, AND WAS ABLE TO RECOVER, NOT INVOLVING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER STATED BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS WERE BENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW FRAME DUE TO INCIDENT AND HAS RECIEPTS TO PROVE. *SCC

Jun 19, 2002 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED BUMPS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM FRONT OF VEHIICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BRAKES MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AT 50 MPH, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE POWER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED BUMPS THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM FRONT OF VEHIICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BRAKES MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AT 50 MPH, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE POWER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE SLOWING FOR A STOP RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOOSING ALL POWER, THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART BUT WILL CONTINUE TO STALL, FORD WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *NLM

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES, MOST OFTEN WHEN COMING OFF OF A RIGHT TURN RAMP. *SCC

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE SLOWING FOR A STOP RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOOSING ALL POWER, THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART BUT WILL CONTINUE TO STALL, FORD WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *NLM

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES, MOST OFTEN WHEN COMING OFF OF A RIGHT TURN RAMP. *SCC

Jun 13, 2002 Electrical System

THERE IS A DELAY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, AT 55-65 MPH VEHICLE JERKS AND IS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Suspension Crash

THE BALL JOINT BROKE, THE CAR ROLLED ABOUT 3 TIMES.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TWICE AND IT STILL STALLS, LOSES BRAKES AND STEERING. *AK

Jun 13, 2002 Electrical System

THERE IS A DELAY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, AT 55-65 MPH VEHICLE JERKS AND IS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Suspension Crash

THE BALL JOINT BROKE, THE CAR ROLLED ABOUT 3 TIMES.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TWICE AND IT STILL STALLS, LOSES BRAKES AND STEERING. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 75 MPH ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, AND THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

AT 75 MPH ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, AND THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE A BING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ALL OVER THE PLACE. LATER, FOUND OUT THAT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EXACTLY 1 WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO ME 2 DAYS LATER AND 1 WEEK AFTER THAT THE LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THE CAR STOPPED CUT OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THE MAIN COMPUTER. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY SAID TH...

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EXACTLY 1 WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO ME 2 DAYS LATER AND 1 WEEK AFTER THAT THE LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THE CAR STOPPED CUT OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THE MAIN COMPUTER. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY SAID TH...

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 75 MPH ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, AND THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

AT 75 MPH ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, AND THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE A BING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ALL OVER THE PLACE. LATER, FOUND OUT THAT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EXACTLY 1 WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO ME 2 DAYS LATER AND 1 WEEK AFTER THAT THE LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THE CAR STOPPED CUT OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THE MAIN COMPUTER. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY SAID TH...

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EXACTLY 1 WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO ME 2 DAYS LATER AND 1 WEEK AFTER THAT THE LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THE CAR STOPPED CUT OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THE MAIN COMPUTER. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY SAID TH...

Jun 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE WINDSHEILD/ BRUNED DRIVER'S HAND, AND MELTED HIS JACKET.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS STOPPING AT A LIGHT TO TURN. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN I HEARD A BIG CLUNK. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER SOMETHING SO I CHECKED BUT NOTHING WAS THERE. I NOTICED MY BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON BUT THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN TO TURN SO I STARTED TO GO AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. I PULLED OVER AT THE LIQUOR STORE AND HA...

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH TACHOMETER DROPPING TO ZERO OR NEAR ZERO WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 40 TO 60 MILES PER HOUR 6 TIMES. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Tires

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS AT SPEEDS FROM 45-55. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE WINDSHEILD/ BRUNED DRIVER'S HAND, AND MELTED HIS JACKET.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS STOPPING AT A LIGHT TO TURN. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN I HEARD A BIG CLUNK. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER SOMETHING SO I CHECKED BUT NOTHING WAS THERE. I NOTICED MY BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON BUT THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN TO TURN SO I STARTED TO GO AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. I PULLED OVER AT THE LIQUOR STORE AND HA...

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH TACHOMETER DROPPING TO ZERO OR NEAR ZERO WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 40 TO 60 MILES PER HOUR 6 TIMES. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Tires

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other

HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HESITATING AND STALLING. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. 5 OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO HESITATION. 3 OF THE THOSE 5 TIMES THEY FOUND PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. 2 TIMES FOR AN EGR EMISSIONS SENSOR AND 1 FOR A FUEL PUMP (THEY THINK). THE OTHER TWO TIMES T...

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS AT SPEEDS FROM 45-55. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED SERVO SPEED CONTROL. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED SERVO SPEED CONTROL. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP AND FUEL PUMP. BOTH TIMES CRUISE WAS ON, BUT NOT SET.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP AND FUEL PUMP. BOTH TIMES CRUISE WAS ON, BUT NOT SET.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP AND FUEL PUMP. BOTH TIMES CRUISE WAS ON, BUT NOT SET.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Fire

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS TO HIS BODY. *AK CONSUMER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BURNT HIS LEFT HAND. *JG

Jun 10, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL AFTERWARDS JIGGLE AROUND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND TUMBLERS REPLACED. ALSO, TAILGATES ARE TOO HIGH. CONSUMER HAS INJURED SHOULDERS OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATES.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Structure

WHEN PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL AFTERWARDS JIGGLE AROUND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND TUMBLERS REPLACED. ALSO, TAILGATES ARE TOO HIGH. CONSUMER HAS INJURED SHOULDERS OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATES.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL EITHER STALL OR COME CLOSE, FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 700RPM AND 230RPM. HAS HAPPENED IN THIS MANNER SINCE PURCHASE AND HAVE HAD IT TO DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONCERN OR FIX IT. MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANS AND INSTALLING AFTERMARKET INTAK...

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FIRST STARTED TO "CHUG" FOR SEVERAL DAYS OF DRIVING AND FINALLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ABOUT A WEEK LATER.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS STALLED OUT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER(S) COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. CAR STILL SPUTTERS FREQUENTLY. MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED TO PROBLEM EXPERIENCED WITH TRANSMISSION OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WHEN "CHECK TRANSMISSION" LIGHT CAME ON; THAT WAS FIXED BY DEALER....

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Electrical System

CAR WOULD REPEATEDLY CHUG AND ALL GUAGES WOULD DROP TO 0, RADIO/CD WOULD TURN OFF. FINALLY, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY CAR BEHIND US WAS ABLE TO SWERVE AND GO AROUND. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED SERVO SPEED CONTROL. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED SERVO SPEED CONTROL. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP AND FUEL PUMP. BOTH TIMES CRUISE WAS ON, BUT NOT SET.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP AND FUEL PUMP. BOTH TIMES CRUISE WAS ON, BUT NOT SET.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP AND FUEL PUMP. BOTH TIMES CRUISE WAS ON, BUT NOT SET.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Air Bags Fire

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS TO HIS BODY. *AK CONSUMER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BURNT HIS LEFT HAND. *JG

Jun 10, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL AFTERWARDS JIGGLE AROUND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND TUMBLERS REPLACED. ALSO, TAILGATES ARE TOO HIGH. CONSUMER HAS INJURED SHOULDERS OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATES.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Structure

WHEN PUTTING KEY IN IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL AFTERWARDS JIGGLE AROUND. TOOK TO DEALER, AND TUMBLERS REPLACED. ALSO, TAILGATES ARE TOO HIGH. CONSUMER HAS INJURED SHOULDERS OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATES.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL EITHER STALL OR COME CLOSE, FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 700RPM AND 230RPM. HAS HAPPENED IN THIS MANNER SINCE PURCHASE AND HAVE HAD IT TO DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONCERN OR FIX IT. MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANS AND INSTALLING AFTERMARKET INTAK...

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FIRST STARTED TO "CHUG" FOR SEVERAL DAYS OF DRIVING AND FINALLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ABOUT A WEEK LATER.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS STALLED OUT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER(S) COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. CAR STILL SPUTTERS FREQUENTLY. MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED TO PROBLEM EXPERIENCED WITH TRANSMISSION OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WHEN "CHECK TRANSMISSION" LIGHT CAME ON; THAT WAS FIXED BY DEALER....

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Electrical System

CAR WOULD REPEATEDLY CHUG AND ALL GUAGES WOULD DROP TO 0, RADIO/CD WOULD TURN OFF. FINALLY, CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY CAR BEHIND US WAS ABLE TO SWERVE AND GO AROUND. *AK

Jun 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THREE TIMES I HAVE HAD THE THROTTLE STICK EVEN THOUGH I HAVE LET OFF THE GAS. ONCE WHEN I HAD LESS THAN 5,000 AND AGAIN AT THE END OF LAST YEAR. ONCE WHEN I PARKED THE CAR AND ONCE WHILE I WAS STOPPING AT A LIGHT. BOTH TIMES I HAD TO SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE AND RE-START IT TO CURE THE FAILURE. I DID NO...

Jun 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR ALWAYS SHAKES WHEN ITS IN PARK OR AT A STOP LIGHT AND IT STALLED 2 TIME. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND STILL CANT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Jun 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR ALWAYS SHAKES WHEN ITS IN PARK OR AT A STOP LIGHT AND IT STALLED 2 TIME. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND STILL CANT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Jun 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THREE TIMES I HAVE HAD THE THROTTLE STICK EVEN THOUGH I HAVE LET OFF THE GAS. ONCE WHEN I HAD LESS THAN 5,000 AND AGAIN AT THE END OF LAST YEAR. ONCE WHEN I PARKED THE CAR AND ONCE WHILE I WAS STOPPING AT A LIGHT. BOTH TIMES I HAD TO SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE AND RE-START IT TO CURE THE FAILURE. I DID NO...

Jun 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR ALWAYS SHAKES WHEN ITS IN PARK OR AT A STOP LIGHT AND IT STALLED 2 TIME. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND STILL CANT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Jun 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR ALWAYS SHAKES WHEN ITS IN PARK OR AT A STOP LIGHT AND IT STALLED 2 TIME. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND STILL CANT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS WITHIN STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PERFORM PROPERLY. YH

Jun 7, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PERFORM PROPERLY. YH

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED 4 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Electrical System

I WAS WATCHING THE NEWS LAST NIGHT AND HEARD A STORY THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS THAT THE FORD FOCUS ENGINE CAN STALL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS WHAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. BUT, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW STARTER. T...

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLED WHILE ON HIGHWAY ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ALSO WAS GETTING POOR GAS MILEAGE. BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE PROBLEM SOLVED AFTER SECOND SERVICE.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Electrical System

CAR SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY, NO WARNING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE CAR TOOK A WHILE TO RESTART, RADIO WOULDNT COME BACK ON. DEALERSHIP REPLACED RADIO. AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE DEALERSHIP, SERVICE MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP, AS REQUESTED BY FORD MOTOR CO, ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AS TO HELP ISO...

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH EXTREME VIBRATIONS OCCURS WITHIN STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PERFORM PROPERLY. YH

Jun 7, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PERFORM PROPERLY. YH

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED 4 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Electrical System

I WAS WATCHING THE NEWS LAST NIGHT AND HEARD A STORY THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS THAT THE FORD FOCUS ENGINE CAN STALL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS WHAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. BUT, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW STARTER. T...

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLED WHILE ON HIGHWAY ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ALSO WAS GETTING POOR GAS MILEAGE. BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE PROBLEM SOLVED AFTER SECOND SERVICE.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Electrical System

CAR SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY, NO WARNING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE CAR TOOK A WHILE TO RESTART, RADIO WOULDNT COME BACK ON. DEALERSHIP REPLACED RADIO. AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE DEALERSHIP, SERVICE MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP, AS REQUESTED BY FORD MOTOR CO, ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AS TO HELP ISO...

Jun 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS TO YOU WITH THIS LEMON. THE DEALER WAS TOLD WHEN THE CAR HAD 5000 MILES, THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. SEVERAL EXPERTS HAVE NOTED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY CALIPER CAUSIING THE BRAKES TO FAIL AND THE TIRES TO CONTINUALLY BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN NUMEROUS ROADSIDE EM...

Jun 6, 2002 Tires

I HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS TO YOU WITH THIS LEMON. THE DEALER WAS TOLD WHEN THE CAR HAD 5000 MILES, THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. SEVERAL EXPERTS HAVE NOTED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY CALIPER CAUSIING THE BRAKES TO FAIL AND THE TIRES TO CONTINUALLY BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN NUMEROUS ROADSIDE EM...

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR FRONT-END COLLISION. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS EXPECTED, HOWEVER SOMETHING IN THE PROCESS CAUGHT THE SLEEVE OF DRIVER'S JACKET ON FIRE. DRIVER RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS. THERE WAS AN AREA THE SIZE OF THE HOLE IN THE JACKET WHERE THE MATERI...

Jun 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS TO YOU WITH THIS LEMON. THE DEALER WAS TOLD WHEN THE CAR HAD 5000 MILES, THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. SEVERAL EXPERTS HAVE NOTED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY CALIPER CAUSIING THE BRAKES TO FAIL AND THE TIRES TO CONTINUALLY BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN NUMEROUS ROADSIDE EM...

Jun 6, 2002 Tires

I HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS TO YOU WITH THIS LEMON. THE DEALER WAS TOLD WHEN THE CAR HAD 5000 MILES, THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. SEVERAL EXPERTS HAVE NOTED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY CALIPER CAUSIING THE BRAKES TO FAIL AND THE TIRES TO CONTINUALLY BLOW OUT, RESULTING IN NUMEROUS ROADSIDE EM...

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR FRONT-END COLLISION. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS EXPECTED, HOWEVER SOMETHING IN THE PROCESS CAUGHT THE SLEEVE OF DRIVER'S JACKET ON FIRE. DRIVER RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS. THERE WAS AN AREA THE SIZE OF THE HOLE IN THE JACKET WHERE THE MATERI...

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL MAKES A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ERRATICALLY. THERE IS ALSO A BURNING SMELL WHICH IS VERY HARSH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL MAKES A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ERRATICALLY. THERE IS ALSO A BURNING SMELL WHICH IS VERY HARSH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH A FRONTAL COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS VOILENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER, THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*AK VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG *NLM

May 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH A FRONTAL COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS VOILENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER, THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*AK VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG *NLM

May 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART.THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPE...

May 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART.THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPE...

May 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART.THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPE...

May 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH A FRONTAL COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS VOILENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER, THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*AK VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG *NLM

May 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH A FRONTAL COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS VOILENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER, THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*AK VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG *NLM

May 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART.THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPE...

May 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART.THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPE...

May 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE WITH AN ALMOST FULL TANK. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART.THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS AND AT VARIOUS SPE...

May 30, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS GETTING LOOSER THE MORE CONSUMER DRIVES, THE LOOSER STEERING WHEEL GETS. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING AND THAT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE IS DECREASING FROM 300 MILES TO 200 MILES AND THEN T...

May 30, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE ITS LOOSING TRACTION OF THE ROAD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. JBCONSUMER FURTHER STATES THE VEHICLE USED TO GIVE THEM 300 MILES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL TO EMPTY. NOW THE VEHICLE GIVES THEM 180 MILES. T...

May 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH MINOR FRONTAL IMPACT WHILE COMING TO A STOP. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG COVER FLIPPED UP AND SHATTERED ENTIRE WINSHIELD. ONLY DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLE WAS LICENSE PLATE FALLING OFF.*AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH MINOR FRONTAL IMPACT WHILE COMING TO A STOP. PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG COVER FLIPPED UP AND SHATTERED ENTIRE WINSHIELD. ONLY DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLE WAS LICENSE PLATE FALLING OFF.*AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN TURNED INTO OUR DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, FOR THE SAME REPEATED PROBLEM OF ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR 5TH VISIT, AND WE ARE ON OUR 4TH EGR VALVE. SAME COMPLAINT, THE CAR DRIVES SLUGGISHLY, SHUTTERS AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHUT OFF WHILE...

May 23, 2002 Power Train

STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE TRANSIMISSION WOULD CLATTER AT ANY SPEED. CLATTER BECAME PRONOUNCED AND TOOK THE CAR IN AND IT HAD A BAD BEARING. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ONE. WHILE THE CAR HAS 60K ON IT ALL THE MILES ARE HIGHWAY AS I DRIVE IT 100 MILES ROUND TRIP PER DAY.*JB

May 23, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED HE COULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 45 MPH, ANYTHING OVER FELT AS IF HE WAS LOSING CONTROL AND DRIVING THROUGH A CONTINUOUS PUDDLE, SWERVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, TIRES ONLY HAD 6500 MILES ON THEM, DUNLOP SP SPORT W-10, P205/50R16, DOTU22V4M61501MA2520. *YH

May 23, 2002 Power Train

STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE TRANSIMISSION WOULD CLATTER AT ANY SPEED. CLATTER BECAME PRONOUNCED AND TOOK THE CAR IN AND IT HAD A BAD BEARING. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ONE. WHILE THE CAR HAS 60K ON IT ALL THE MILES ARE HIGHWAY AS I DRIVE IT 100 MILES ROUND TRIP PER DAY.*JB

May 23, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED HE COULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 45 MPH, ANYTHING OVER FELT AS IF HE WAS LOSING CONTROL AND DRIVING THROUGH A CONTINUOUS PUDDLE, SWERVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, TIRES ONLY HAD 6500 MILES ON THEM, DUNLOP SP SPORT W-10, P205/50R16, DOTU22V4M61501MA2520. *YH

May 21, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TWO FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED,AND THEN PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG BURSTED AND BURNED PASSENGER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AKI

May 21, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TWO FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED,AND THEN PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG BURSTED AND BURNED PASSENGER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AKI

May 21, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TWO FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED,AND THEN PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG BURSTED AND BURNED PASSENGER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AKI

May 21, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TWO FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED,AND THEN PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG BURSTED AND BURNED PASSENGER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AKI

May 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY HAVE TOLD ME " THEY HAVE NO REPAIR PROCEDURE" AT THIS TIME. THE WASHER TANK VENT IS LOCATED SUCH THAT IT ALLOWS UP TO 3 QUARTS OF FLUID TO DRAIN OUT OF THE TANK. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR TO COLEMAN FORD TWICE AND THEY DID REPLACE THE TANK AND CHECK THE SYSTEM....

May 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY HAVE TOLD ME " THEY HAVE NO REPAIR PROCEDURE" AT THIS TIME. THE WASHER TANK VENT IS LOCATED SUCH THAT IT ALLOWS UP TO 3 QUARTS OF FLUID TO DRAIN OUT OF THE TANK. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR TO COLEMAN FORD TWICE AND THEY DID REPLACE THE TANK AND CHECK THE SYSTEM....

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

May 10, 2002 Electrical System

STARTERN RELAY SENSOR ON VEHICLE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. *AK

May 10, 2002 Electrical System

STARTERN RELAY SENSOR ON VEHICLE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. *AK

May 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, PEDAL STIFFENS UP AND CONSUMER CANNOT PRESS DOWN ON PEDAL TO APPLY BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT

May 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, PEDAL STIFFENS UP AND CONSUMER CANNOT PRESS DOWN ON PEDAL TO APPLY BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT

May 6, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE ABOUT 60MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT INTO TWO SEPARATED PIECE OF TREAD. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK , DOT NUMBER W279. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 6, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE ABOUT 60MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT INTO TWO SEPARATED PIECE OF TREAD. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK , DOT NUMBER W279. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT LESS THAN 20MPH. NECK INJURY. *AK

May 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT LESS THAN 20MPH. NECK INJURY. *AK

May 3, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE PASSENGER' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO BUMPS OR SUDDEN STOP THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG IS THAT UPON DEPLOYMENT IT SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD, SHOWERING GLASS THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING CUTS AND SCRATCHES IN ADDITION TO THE BURNS FROM THE AIR BAG COMPONENTS. FORD CORPORATE STATED THAT THIS WAS ABNORMAL, HOWEVER THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT STA...

May 3, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE WHETHER AT IDLE OR WHEN SHIFTING. THE DEALER CHECKED OUT THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES AND MAINTAINED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE NOISE OR CLATTER.*AK

May 3, 2002 Power Train

CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 37 DAYS SINCE BOUGHT NEW. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK

May 3, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE PASSENGER' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO BUMPS OR SUDDEN STOP THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG IS THAT UPON DEPLOYMENT IT SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD, SHOWERING GLASS THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING CUTS AND SCRATCHES IN ADDITION TO THE BURNS FROM THE AIR BAG COMPONENTS. FORD CORPORATE STATED THAT THIS WAS ABNORMAL, HOWEVER THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT STA...

May 3, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE WHETHER AT IDLE OR WHEN SHIFTING. THE DEALER CHECKED OUT THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES AND MAINTAINED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE NOISE OR CLATTER.*AK

May 3, 2002 Power Train

CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 37 DAYS SINCE BOUGHT NEW. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES.*AK

Apr 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE WAS LISTED AS USED BUT HAD ONLY 600 MILES ON IT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WE HAVE NOT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, BUT I FEEL THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 14,800 MILES ON A NEW CAR. THE SERVICE MANUAL STATES THAT YOU DO NOT NEED A BRAKE INSPECTION UNTIL 15,000 M...

Apr 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE WAS LISTED AS USED BUT HAD ONLY 600 MILES ON IT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WE HAVE NOT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, BUT I FEEL THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 14,800 MILES ON A NEW CAR. THE SERVICE MANUAL STATES THAT YOU DO NOT NEED A BRAKE INSPECTION UNTIL 15,000 M...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS CUT OFF 5 TIMES IN LAST YEAR AT SPEEDS OF 55MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE LAST TIME CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN OVER A MEDIUM. SHE WAS LUCKY THAT SHE DID NOT CROSS IT AND KILL HERSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT AS "THEY CANNOT RECREATE THE...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FOCUS WAGON ON INTERSTATE OFF RAMPS IT STARTS TO STALL AND HESITATE. THE RPMS DROP OUT WITH ABSOLUTLY NO POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS REALLY SCARY. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY WHILE IWAS MERGING FROM A RAMP AND MY CAR DIED OUT INFRONT OF A SEMI TRY...

Apr 29, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FOCUS WAGON ON INTERSTATE OFF RAMPS IT STARTS TO STALL AND HESITATE. THE RPMS DROP OUT WITH ABSOLUTLY NO POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS REALLY SCARY. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY WHILE IWAS MERGING FROM A RAMP AND MY CAR DIED OUT INFRONT OF A SEMI TRY...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS CUT OFF 5 TIMES IN LAST YEAR AT SPEEDS OF 55MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE LAST TIME CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN OVER A MEDIUM. SHE WAS LUCKY THAT SHE DID NOT CROSS IT AND KILL HERSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT AS "THEY CANNOT RECREATE THE...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FOCUS WAGON ON INTERSTATE OFF RAMPS IT STARTS TO STALL AND HESITATE. THE RPMS DROP OUT WITH ABSOLUTLY NO POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS REALLY SCARY. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY WHILE IWAS MERGING FROM A RAMP AND MY CAR DIED OUT INFRONT OF A SEMI TRY...

Apr 29, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FOCUS WAGON ON INTERSTATE OFF RAMPS IT STARTS TO STALL AND HESITATE. THE RPMS DROP OUT WITH ABSOLUTLY NO POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS REALLY SCARY. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY WHILE IWAS MERGING FROM A RAMP AND MY CAR DIED OUT INFRONT OF A SEMI TRY...

Apr 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AT APPROX 20 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG BURST A FLAME AND SMOKE, BURNED MY BLOUSE AND BRA, AND BURNED ME WITH SECOND TO THIRD DEGREE BURNS.*AK

Apr 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE TAKE THE CAR TO ALBANY FORD FOR EVERY MAJOR SERVICEING. WHEN WE STARTED TO HEAR THE GRINDING NOISE, WE REPORTED IT TO THE SERVICING PERSONEL. THEY FELT IT ODD THAT THE BRAKE PADS AS WELL AS THE ROTORS SHOULD FAIL AT 22000 MILES BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE SAYING THAT THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AS TH...

Apr 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AT APPROX 20 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG BURST A FLAME AND SMOKE, BURNED MY BLOUSE AND BRA, AND BURNED ME WITH SECOND TO THIRD DEGREE BURNS.*AK

Apr 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE TAKE THE CAR TO ALBANY FORD FOR EVERY MAJOR SERVICEING. WHEN WE STARTED TO HEAR THE GRINDING NOISE, WE REPORTED IT TO THE SERVICING PERSONEL. THEY FELT IT ODD THAT THE BRAKE PADS AS WELL AS THE ROTORS SHOULD FAIL AT 22000 MILES BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE SAYING THAT THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER AS TH...

Apr 25, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT EXTENDER GETS STUCK DURING COLD WEATHER, NOT BEING ABLE TO USE SEATBELT.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT EXTENDER GETS STUCK DURING COLD WEATHER, NOT BEING ABLE TO USE SEATBELT.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. FORD HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE ONCE UNDER AVERSIVE RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AGAIN AT 33000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *YH

Apr 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY 16 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MINOR ACCIDENT. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT SUCH A SPEED IT CAUGHT HER SLEEVES ON FIRE. ONCE HER SLEEVES WERE ON FIRE SHE PANICKED THINKING HER HAIR WAS GOING TO CATCH FIRE, WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL O...

Apr 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. FORD HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE ONCE UNDER AVERSIVE RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AGAIN AT 33000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *YH

Apr 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

MY 16 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MINOR ACCIDENT. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT SUCH A SPEED IT CAUGHT HER SLEEVES ON FIRE. ONCE HER SLEEVES WERE ON FIRE SHE PANICKED THINKING HER HAIR WAS GOING TO CATCH FIRE, WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL O...

Apr 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND I (THE DRIVER) RECEIVED SECOND-DEGREE BURNS TO MY ABDOMEN.

Apr 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND I (THE DRIVER) RECEIVED SECOND-DEGREE BURNS TO MY ABDOMEN.

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, ONLY ABLE TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN IDLING VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE INTERMITTANTLY, BEGINNING AT ENGINE AND WORKING IT'S WAY BACK TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE.. DEALER CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE, DEALER REPLACED FRONT ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. THEN REPLACED ROTORS AGAIN ON 15 SEP. 2001 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT STOPPED WORKING. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE, ON NUMEROUS OCCASION HAS BEEN STUCK IN PARK POSITION THAT NO MATTER HOW HARD THE CONSUMER TRYS THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL STALL OUT THE CONSUMER ALSO SMELLS GAS. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL START TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST IT TO THE RIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL THEN MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO THE LEFT SO THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON THE ROAD. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE ADJUSTERS ON THE REAR BRAKES HAVING BEEN ADJUSTING IMPROPERLY CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT SEVERAL TIMES. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Visibility

WHEN THE TEMPATURE GETS TO ABOUT 20 DEGREES OR COLDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL START TO ARCH INTO A BOW AND ARROW SHAPE AND BECOME INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Suspension

GRINDING, POPPING NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, ONLY ABLE TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN IDLING VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE INTERMITTANTLY, BEGINNING AT ENGINE AND WORKING IT'S WAY BACK TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE.. DEALER CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE, DEALER REPLACED FRONT ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. THEN REPLACED ROTORS AGAIN ON 15 SEP. 2001 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT STOPPED WORKING. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE, ON NUMEROUS OCCASION HAS BEEN STUCK IN PARK POSITION THAT NO MATTER HOW HARD THE CONSUMER TRYS THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL STALL OUT THE CONSUMER ALSO SMELLS GAS. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL START TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST IT TO THE RIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL THEN MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO THE LEFT SO THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON THE ROAD. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE ADJUSTERS ON THE REAR BRAKES HAVING BEEN ADJUSTING IMPROPERLY CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT SEVERAL TIMES. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Visibility

WHEN THE TEMPATURE GETS TO ABOUT 20 DEGREES OR COLDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL START TO ARCH INTO A BOW AND ARROW SHAPE AND BECOME INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Suspension

GRINDING, POPPING NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW, CAUSING THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS FUEL FLOW, CAUSING STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS FUEL FLOW, CAUSING STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW, CAUSING STALLING.

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP IS RESTRICTING FUEL FLOW CAUSING STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS SPUTTERING IN WARM WEATHER, LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER YET. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SPUTTERS IN WARM WEATHER LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW, CAUSING THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES THE STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS FUEL FLOW AND CAUSES STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS FUEL FLOW, CAUSING STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS FUEL FLOW, CAUSING STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP RESTRICTS THE FUEL FLOW, CAUSING STALLING.

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER AT ANY SPEED. DEALER DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP IS RESTRICTING FUEL FLOW CAUSING STALLING. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE IS SPUTTERING IN WARM WEATHER, LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER YET. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SPUTTERS IN WARM WEATHER LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES HIS AUTO CUTS OFF ON HIM ALL THE TIME, IT STARTED AROUND JUNE OF LAST YEAR. HE STATES THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2057MILES ON 6/22/01 - DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "COLD PADS" - BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2383 MILES ON 7/3/01 - DEALER ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "GLAZED PADS" - NOW AT 16,000 MILES - (ALWAYS MADE NOISE) BRAKE PADS GONE - ROTORS RUINED - (TOM RIVERS) AT DEALERSHIP REFUS...

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2057MILES ON 6/22/01 - DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "COLD PADS" - BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2383 MILES ON 7/3/01 - DEALER ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "GLAZED PADS" - NOW AT 16,000 MILES - (ALWAYS MADE NOISE) BRAKE PADS GONE - ROTORS RUINED - (TOM RIVERS) AT DEALERSHIP REFUS...

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES HIS AUTO CUTS OFF ON HIM ALL THE TIME, IT STARTED AROUND JUNE OF LAST YEAR. HE STATES THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2057MILES ON 6/22/01 - DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "COLD PADS" - BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2383 MILES ON 7/3/01 - DEALER ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "GLAZED PADS" - NOW AT 16,000 MILES - (ALWAYS MADE NOISE) BRAKE PADS GONE - ROTORS RUINED - (TOM RIVERS) AT DEALERSHIP REFUS...

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2057MILES ON 6/22/01 - DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "COLD PADS" - BRAKES MADE NOISE AT 2383 MILES ON 7/3/01 - DEALER ADVISED ME AFTER INSPECTION "GLAZED PADS" - NOW AT 16,000 MILES - (ALWAYS MADE NOISE) BRAKE PADS GONE - ROTORS RUINED - (TOM RIVERS) AT DEALERSHIP REFUS...

Apr 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IMPACTED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 10MPH. STRUCK VEHICLE HAD NO DAMAGE - NOT A SCRATCH. MY VEHICLE -- CRACK IN THE FRONT PLASTIC BUMPER WAS THE ONLY DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE REST OF THE DAMAGE -- TO MY CAR AND TO ME.

Apr 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IMPACTED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 10MPH. STRUCK VEHICLE HAD NO DAMAGE - NOT A SCRATCH. MY VEHICLE -- CRACK IN THE FRONT PLASTIC BUMPER WAS THE ONLY DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE REST OF THE DAMAGE -- TO MY CAR AND TO ME.

Apr 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

PE 02 020 AIR BAG BURN INJURIES /VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CHEMICALS FROM THE AIR BAG BURNED DRIVER'S HANDS AND MELTED THROUGH DRIVER'S JACKET. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

PE 02 020 AIR BAG BURN INJURIES /VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CHEMICALS FROM THE AIR BAG BURNED DRIVER'S HANDS AND MELTED THROUGH DRIVER'S JACKET. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT WITH ALL LIGHTS IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *JG *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT WITH ALL LIGHTS IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *JG *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Power Train

THERE IS SLIPPAGE ON DRIVESHAFT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECOMES ERRATIC. ALSO, SLIDES IN WET CONDITION. FRONT END FEELS VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Tires

FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, P205/50R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD, FOCUS WITH 6600 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *JG

Apr 9, 2002 Suspension Crash

BRAKE FAILURE ONLY ON RAINY DAYS, LOOSING AIR PRESSURE FROM SAME WHEEL(PASSEGER SIDE)VIBRATING ON STEERING& BRAKE, STRONG VIBRATION GOING OVER 60 MILES CAR DRIVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE FAILURE ONLY ON RAINY DAYS, LOOSING AIR PRESSURE FROM SAME WHEEL(PASSEGER SIDE)VIBRATING ON STEERING& BRAKE, STRONG VIBRATION GOING OVER 60 MILES CAR DRIVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A 20 MILE PER HOUR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYEDAND BURNED MY ARM . I RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO MY LEFT ARM AND WILL HAVE PEMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE TO IT. I WAS NEVER IN ANY DANGER THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO GO OFF, AND WAS THE ONLY INJURED PERSON IN THIS ACCIDENT . I WOULD NOT HAV...

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags

AS I WAS EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I HAD NO SENSATION OF HITTING ANYTHING AND BOTH THE LOCAL POLICE AND THE STATE POLICE FOUND NO EVIDENCE AS SUCH. I RETURNED TO EXPRESSWAY TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED AND THE ENGINE DIED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KALAMAZOO MI. FORD DEALERSHIP, WH...

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER AND CHILD WERE STUCK INSIDE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. HORN STARTED BEEPING/ HEADLIGHTS AND HAZRARDS LIGHTS WOULDN'T GO OUT, AND TRUNK WOULDN'T OPEN. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL ...

Apr 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT WITH ALL LIGHTS IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *JG *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT WITH ALL LIGHTS IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COMING ON. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *JG *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Power Train

THERE IS SLIPPAGE ON DRIVESHAFT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECOMES ERRATIC. ALSO, SLIDES IN WET CONDITION. FRONT END FEELS VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Tires

FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, P205/50R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD, FOCUS WITH 6600 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *JG

Apr 9, 2002 Suspension Crash

BRAKE FAILURE ONLY ON RAINY DAYS, LOOSING AIR PRESSURE FROM SAME WHEEL(PASSEGER SIDE)VIBRATING ON STEERING& BRAKE, STRONG VIBRATION GOING OVER 60 MILES CAR DRIVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE FAILURE ONLY ON RAINY DAYS, LOOSING AIR PRESSURE FROM SAME WHEEL(PASSEGER SIDE)VIBRATING ON STEERING& BRAKE, STRONG VIBRATION GOING OVER 60 MILES CAR DRIVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A 20 MILE PER HOUR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYEDAND BURNED MY ARM . I RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO MY LEFT ARM AND WILL HAVE PEMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE TO IT. I WAS NEVER IN ANY DANGER THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO GO OFF, AND WAS THE ONLY INJURED PERSON IN THIS ACCIDENT . I WOULD NOT HAV...

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags

AS I WAS EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I HAD NO SENSATION OF HITTING ANYTHING AND BOTH THE LOCAL POLICE AND THE STATE POLICE FOUND NO EVIDENCE AS SUCH. I RETURNED TO EXPRESSWAY TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED AND THE ENGINE DIED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KALAMAZOO MI. FORD DEALERSHIP, WH...

Apr 8, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, NO INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 4100.00.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. DEALER DETERMINED FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, NO INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 4100.00.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. DEALER DETERMINED FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 5, 2002 Power Train

WHENEVER THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED), AND THE GEAR SELECTION IS IN NEUTRAL, A LOUD, VIBRATING, AND METALIC SOUND IS AUDIBLE COMING FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION HOUSING. OCCASIONALLY, THE NOISE CONTINUES WHILE IN GEAR, THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 30-40 M.P.H. OF SPEED.*...

Apr 5, 2002 Power Train

WHENEVER THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED), AND THE GEAR SELECTION IS IN NEUTRAL, A LOUD, VIBRATING, AND METALIC SOUND IS AUDIBLE COMING FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION HOUSING. OCCASIONALLY, THE NOISE CONTINUES WHILE IN GEAR, THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 30-40 M.P.H. OF SPEED.*...

Apr 4, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE JOLTED TO THE RIGHT AND FRONT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Apr 4, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE JOLTED TO THE RIGHT AND FRONT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Apr 4, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE JOLTED TO THE RIGHT AND FRONT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Apr 4, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE JOLTED TO THE RIGHT AND FRONT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Apr 4, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE JOLTED TO THE RIGHT AND FRONT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Apr 4, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE JOLTED TO THE RIGHT AND FRONT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Apr 3, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 65MPH, NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN HIWAY, LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION APPEARED TO BUCKLE, AS DESCRIBED BY WITNESS. CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW AND VEHICLE FALLING TO ASHPALT CAUSING MASSIVE DAMAGE TO LEFT UNDER NEATH PARTS..NOT REPORTED AS NO INJURIES..CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO PURSUE WARRANTY..TO ...

Apr 3, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 65MPH, NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN HIWAY, LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION APPEARED TO BUCKLE, AS DESCRIBED BY WITNESS. CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW AND VEHICLE FALLING TO ASHPALT CAUSING MASSIVE DAMAGE TO LEFT UNDER NEATH PARTS..NOT REPORTED AS NO INJURIES..CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO PURSUE WARRANTY..TO ...

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG STICKS OUT OF DASH. CONSUMER FEELS SLIGHTEST BUMP/ OR SUDDEN STOP MAY CAUSE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHR INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE BAD BRAKE CALIPERS ON VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS. SIX MONTHS LATER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEA...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, THEN PUPPING. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE/ RESULTED IN A CRASH. CAR TOTALLED. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED REAR END ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRIFT.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN FIRST GEAR, AND DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I WAS BROADSIDED BY A BUS MOVING ABOUT 30 MPH ON MY DRIVER SIDE AND THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN I NOTIFIED FORD THEY SAID I SHOULD BRING THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SENSORS CHECKED AT MY EXPENSE. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE 18-2001 FORD FOCUS' AND 7-2000 FOCUS'. I LIVE IN ERIE,PA. WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GOES UP 25-30DEGREES FAST THE CAR STARVE FOR GAS. LAST YEAR CHAMPION FORD AND FORD FLEET ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR THEY BLAME IT ON THE "GAS STATION" AND BECAUSE I DIDNT BRING ALL MY MAINTENENCE W...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

THE BUSHINGS FAILED RUINING THE BACK TIRES. THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT AND FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THEY DISCOVERED BROKEN PARTS IN THERE. THERE IS AN UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH AS SCRAPING NOIS...

Apr 2, 2002 Power Train

THE BUSHINGS FAILED RUINING THE BACK TIRES. THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT AND FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THEY DISCOVERED BROKEN PARTS IN THERE. THERE IS AN UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH AS SCRAPING NOIS...

Apr 2, 2002 Electrical System

THE BUSHINGS FAILED RUINING THE BACK TIRES. THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT AND FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THEY DISCOVERED BROKEN PARTS IN THERE. THERE IS AN UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH AS SCRAPING NOIS...

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG STICKS OUT OF DASH. CONSUMER FEELS SLIGHTEST BUMP/ OR SUDDEN STOP MAY CAUSE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHR INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE BAD BRAKE CALIPERS ON VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS. SIX MONTHS LATER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEA...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, THEN PUPPING. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE/ RESULTED IN A CRASH. CAR TOTALLED. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED REAR END ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRIFT.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN FIRST GEAR, AND DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I WAS BROADSIDED BY A BUS MOVING ABOUT 30 MPH ON MY DRIVER SIDE AND THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN I NOTIFIED FORD THEY SAID I SHOULD BRING THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SENSORS CHECKED AT MY EXPENSE. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE 18-2001 FORD FOCUS' AND 7-2000 FOCUS'. I LIVE IN ERIE,PA. WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GOES UP 25-30DEGREES FAST THE CAR STARVE FOR GAS. LAST YEAR CHAMPION FORD AND FORD FLEET ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. THIS YEAR THEY BLAME IT ON THE "GAS STATION" AND BECAUSE I DIDNT BRING ALL MY MAINTENENCE W...

Apr 2, 2002 Suspension

THE BUSHINGS FAILED RUINING THE BACK TIRES. THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT AND FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THEY DISCOVERED BROKEN PARTS IN THERE. THERE IS AN UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH AS SCRAPING NOIS...

Apr 2, 2002 Power Train

THE BUSHINGS FAILED RUINING THE BACK TIRES. THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT AND FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THEY DISCOVERED BROKEN PARTS IN THERE. THERE IS AN UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH AS SCRAPING NOIS...

Apr 2, 2002 Electrical System

THE BUSHINGS FAILED RUINING THE BACK TIRES. THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT AND FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THEY DISCOVERED BROKEN PARTS IN THERE. THERE IS AN UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WITH AS SCRAPING NOIS...

Apr 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND SHOW VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND DUAL AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. ALSO, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED , AND THERE WAS WEAR AND TEAR INSIDE OF WHEEL.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND DUAL AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. ALSO, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED , AND THERE WAS WEAR AND TEAR INSIDE OF WHEEL.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND SHOW VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND DUAL AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. ALSO, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED , AND THERE WAS WEAR AND TEAR INSIDE OF WHEEL.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Tires Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND DUAL AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. ALSO, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED , AND THERE WAS WEAR AND TEAR INSIDE OF WHEEL.*AK

Mar 27, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD THAT WILL FLOW INTO THE VEHICLE AND GET THE INTERIOR WET AND PRODUCES MILDEW. THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THE FIRST VEHICLE WAS A FORD FOCUS 2000 COOP. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. NLM *TT

Mar 27, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD THAT WILL FLOW INTO THE VEHICLE AND GET THE INTERIOR WET AND PRODUCES MILDEW. THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THE FIRST VEHICLE WAS A FORD FOCUS 2000 COOP. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. NLM *TT

Mar 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE, ENGINE WOULD START TO TURN OVER AND THEN CUT OFF, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART VEHICLE, A HIGH-PITCHED WHIRRING SOUND WAS HEARD, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, DEALER FOUND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED. *AK *TT

Mar 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE, ENGINE WOULD START TO TURN OVER AND THEN CUT OFF, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART VEHICLE, A HIGH-PITCHED WHIRRING SOUND WAS HEARD, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, DEALER FOUND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED. *AK *TT

Mar 21, 2002 Wheels

VEHICLE SLIDES SIDEWAYS IN RAIN OR SNOW. RIMS ARE TOO WIDE FOR FACTORY SUPPLIED TIRES. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS. GOODYEAR, EAGLE RS ,P195/60R15. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT, CAUSING HESITATION, WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO 20 MPH, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BADLY AND ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE FINALLY TOOK OFF. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT, CAUSING HESITATION, WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO 20 MPH, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BADLY AND ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE FINALLY TOOK OFF. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2002 Wheels

VEHICLE SLIDES SIDEWAYS IN RAIN OR SNOW. RIMS ARE TOO WIDE FOR FACTORY SUPPLIED TIRES. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS. GOODYEAR, EAGLE RS ,P195/60R15. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT, CAUSING HESITATION, WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO 20 MPH, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BADLY AND ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE FINALLY TOOK OFF. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. *SLC

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT, CAUSING HESITATION, WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO 20 MPH, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BADLY AND ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE FINALLY TOOK OFF. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. *SLC

Mar 19, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)

Mar 19, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)

Mar 19, 2002 Suspension

THE FOCUS HAS A DANGEROUS AND ERRATIC HANDLING CHARACTERISTIC IN RAINY AND SNOWY WEATHER. THE CAR HAS A TENDANCY TO MAKE ABRUPT AND SUDDEN SIDEWAYS SLIDING MOTIONS, WHICH ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS HAVE NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)

Mar 19, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)

Mar 19, 2002 Suspension

THE FOCUS HAS A DANGEROUS AND ERRATIC HANDLING CHARACTERISTIC IN RAINY AND SNOWY WEATHER. THE CAR HAS A TENDANCY TO MAKE ABRUPT AND SUDDEN SIDEWAYS SLIDING MOTIONS, WHICH ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS HAVE NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS.*AK

Mar 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

3/07/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 35 MPH -- 3/14/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 95. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AFTER 3/07 FAILURE -- RETURNED TO DEALER AFTER 3/14 EVENT -- DEALER STATES 'COULD NOT VERFY CUST CONCERN AT THIS TIME' -- HAVE SEEN OTHER CONCERNS ON YOUR SITE -- PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE S...

Mar 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3/07/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 35 MPH -- 3/14/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 95. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AFTER 3/07 FAILURE -- RETURNED TO DEALER AFTER 3/14 EVENT -- DEALER STATES 'COULD NOT VERFY CUST CONCERN AT THIS TIME' -- HAVE SEEN OTHER CONCERNS ON YOUR SITE -- PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE S...

Mar 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

3/07/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 35 MPH -- 3/14/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 95. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AFTER 3/07 FAILURE -- RETURNED TO DEALER AFTER 3/14 EVENT -- DEALER STATES 'COULD NOT VERFY CUST CONCERN AT THIS TIME' -- HAVE SEEN OTHER CONCERNS ON YOUR SITE -- PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE S...

Mar 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3/07/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 35 MPH -- 3/14/02 ENGINE FAILURE AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 95. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AFTER 3/07 FAILURE -- RETURNED TO DEALER AFTER 3/14 EVENT -- DEALER STATES 'COULD NOT VERFY CUST CONCERN AT THIS TIME' -- HAVE SEEN OTHER CONCERNS ON YOUR SITE -- PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE S...

Mar 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *AK *SLC

Mar 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *AK *SLC

Mar 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH HIT AN ELECTRICAL POLE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FRONTAL IMPACT. DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH HIT AN ELECTRICAL POLE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FRONTAL IMPACT. DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Structure

AFTER WASHING THE CAR NOTICED WATER IN THE FLOOR BOARD 2 TO 3 INCHES DEEP, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT CAME THROUGH THE FIREWALL. START HOME AN HALF AN HOUR LATER, MADE A SUDDEN STOP AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL VERY SPARODIC AND WOULD NOT STOP. VEHICLE CROSSED FIVE LANES OF TRAFFIC HIT THE DIVID...

Mar 8, 2002 Structure

AFTER WASHING THE CAR NOTICED WATER IN THE FLOOR BOARD 2 TO 3 INCHES DEEP, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT CAME THROUGH THE FIREWALL. START HOME AN HALF AN HOUR LATER, MADE A SUDDEN STOP AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL VERY SPARODIC AND WOULD NOT STOP. VEHICLE CROSSED FIVE LANES OF TRAFFIC HIT THE DIVID...

Feb 28, 2002 Suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING SHEARED OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ,AND THEN DRUM AND TIRE CAME OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 28, 2002 Suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING SHEARED OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ,AND THEN DRUM AND TIRE CAME OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 23, 2002 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE ACTIVATED INCORRECTLY. WHILE OUTSIDE THE CAR SCRAPING THE WINDSHIELD, CAR RUNNING, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WENT INTO THE LOCKED POSITION, PREVENTING ME FROM GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 23, 2002 Tires

AT 23,000 TIRES ON FRONT OF CAR WORN RIGHT TO THR STEEL BELTS .I FAITHFULLY HAD TIRES ROTATED AND NOT ONE PERSON ACKNOWLEDGED THAT WERE SOMWORN. IF I HAD NOT GONE WHEN I HAD IT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED ABOUT HOW FORD MOTOR IS HANDLING THE SITUATION.THEY KEEP PA...

Feb 23, 2002 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE ACTIVATED INCORRECTLY. WHILE OUTSIDE THE CAR SCRAPING THE WINDSHIELD, CAR RUNNING, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WENT INTO THE LOCKED POSITION, PREVENTING ME FROM GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 23, 2002 Tires

AT 23,000 TIRES ON FRONT OF CAR WORN RIGHT TO THR STEEL BELTS .I FAITHFULLY HAD TIRES ROTATED AND NOT ONE PERSON ACKNOWLEDGED THAT WERE SOMWORN. IF I HAD NOT GONE WHEN I HAD IT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED ABOUT HOW FORD MOTOR IS HANDLING THE SITUATION.THEY KEEP PA...

Feb 22, 2002 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL GO INSIDE OF RETRACTOR, AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME BACK OUT.*AK

Feb 22, 2002 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL GO INSIDE OF RETRACTOR, AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME BACK OUT.*AK

Feb 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL IS HARD, AND STAYS UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL IS HARD, AND STAYS UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT, INJURING THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WHO SUSTAINED SEVERE FACE BURNS. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND COVERED THE OCCUPANTS WITH GLASS. *TT

Feb 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT, INJURING THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WHO SUSTAINED SEVERE FACE BURNS. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND COVERED THE OCCUPANTS WITH GLASS. *TT

Feb 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT, INJURING THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WHO SUSTAINED SEVERE FACE BURNS. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND COVERED THE OCCUPANTS WITH GLASS. *TT

Feb 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT, INJURING THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WHO SUSTAINED SEVERE FACE BURNS. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND COVERED THE OCCUPANTS WITH GLASS. *TT

Feb 15, 2002 Tires

REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEWOUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AT 360 DEGREES FOR THREE TIMES.

Feb 15, 2002 Tires

REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEWOUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AT 360 DEGREES FOR THREE TIMES.

Feb 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Parking Brake

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Parking Brake

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Electrical System

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED CAR IN DECEMBER 2000 WITHIN DAYS BRAKES SQUEALING AND GRINDING..CALLED DEALER SAID TO LET WEAR IN..PROBLEM PERSISTED..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..TOOK CAR TO NEAREST D DEALERSHIP..IN JANUARY 2001..BRAKES SHOES BACK AND PADS ON FRONT REPLACED. OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PARKING BRAKE REPLACED ..BRAKES S...

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED, AND BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT AT ONLY 13000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED, AND BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT AT ONLY 13000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS AT 2,500 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT 8 MONTHS AND IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 5 TIMES. THE CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING POSING A SERIOUS RISK OF CRASH, INJURY AND DEATH. THE DEFECT REMAINS UNRESOLVED. THERE IS NO WARNING THAT THE CAR IS ABOUT TO GO DEAD OTHER THAN SPUTTERING THEN DEAD. THE CA...

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED, AND BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT AT ONLY 13000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED, AND BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT AT ONLY 13000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS AT 2,500 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT 8 MONTHS AND IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 5 TIMES. THE CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING POSING A SERIOUS RISK OF CRASH, INJURY AND DEATH. THE DEFECT REMAINS UNRESOLVED. THERE IS NO WARNING THAT THE CAR IS ABOUT TO GO DEAD OTHER THAN SPUTTERING THEN DEAD. THE CA...

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, TIRES BRUSHED UP AGAINST CURB AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED THIRD DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT ARM, AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES THE ON FACE, VEHICLE WAS A ENTERPRISE RENTAL.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*SLC

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*SLC

Feb 6, 2002 Power Train

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, TIRES BRUSHED UP AGAINST CURB AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED THIRD DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT ARM, AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES THE ON FACE, VEHICLE WAS A ENTERPRISE RENTAL.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*SLC

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*SLC

Feb 6, 2002 Power Train

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

AVANCE TRAC CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND/OR MULFUNCTIONS-DISABLING IT TOTAL. MANY ELECT PROBLEMS. TWICE IT HAS SHUT DOWN ON INTERSTATE I40 AT RATE OF SPEED OF 50 AND 60 AND ONCE AT MAYBE 5 MPH IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN THERE IS NO WARNING. OTHER PROBLEMS W/THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RADIO HAD TO ...

Feb 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PARKING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A BRICK WALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WEERE NOTIFIED.*AK *SLC

Feb 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PARKING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A BRICK WALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WEERE NOTIFIED.*AK *SLC

Jan 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED AND GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE POSITION VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ,AND REPLACED THROTTLE. AFTER DEALERSHIP MADE THESE REPAIRS AND DROVE ON HIGHWAY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN PRESSURE WAS P...

Jan 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED AND GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE POSITION VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ,AND REPLACED THROTTLE. AFTER DEALERSHIP MADE THESE REPAIRS AND DROVE ON HIGHWAY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN PRESSURE WAS P...

Jan 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A ROARING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL CAP WAS LOOSE AND NOT FULLY INSTALLED WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TO COME ON, FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND THER...

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A ROARING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL CAP WAS LOOSE AND NOT FULLY INSTALLED WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TO COME ON, FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND THER...

Jan 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED AND GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE POSITION VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ,AND REPLACED THROTTLE. AFTER DEALERSHIP MADE THESE REPAIRS AND DROVE ON HIGHWAY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN PRESSURE WAS P...

Jan 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED AND GEAR SHIFT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE POSITION VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ,AND REPLACED THROTTLE. AFTER DEALERSHIP MADE THESE REPAIRS AND DROVE ON HIGHWAY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN PRESSURE WAS P...

Jan 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A ROARING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL CAP WAS LOOSE AND NOT FULLY INSTALLED WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TO COME ON, FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND THER...

Jan 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A ROARING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL CAP WAS LOOSE AND NOT FULLY INSTALLED WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TO COME ON, FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND THER...

Jan 25, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN. VEHICLE WANDERS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. SHOCKS AND TIRES WERE CHANGED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN. VEHICLE WANDERS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. SHOCKS AND TIRES WERE CHANGED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN. VEHICLE WANDERS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. SHOCKS AND TIRES WERE CHANGED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Visibility

THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR ON THE FLOOR IS SOAKED WITH WATER DRAINAGE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SUNROOF. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES, AND 3 TIMES THEY HAVE TOLD ME THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS 1/7/02. TODAY IS 1/25...

Jan 25, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN. VEHICLE WANDERS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. SHOCKS AND TIRES WERE CHANGED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN. VEHICLE WANDERS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. SHOCKS AND TIRES WERE CHANGED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEHICLE HITS A BUMP STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN. VEHICLE WANDERS UNEXPECTEDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. SHOCKS AND TIRES WERE CHANGED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Visibility

THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR ON THE FLOOR IS SOAKED WITH WATER DRAINAGE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SUNROOF. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES, AND 3 TIMES THEY HAVE TOLD ME THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS 1/7/02. TODAY IS 1/25...

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVER EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN CRASH. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN EXITING FREEWAY OR FAST LANE CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND HESITATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN WAS REMOVED, AT THAT TIME THE CONSUMER NOTICED PIECES OF MATERIAL IN THE OIL PAN AFTER THE SERVICE THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HESIT...

Jan 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER TO LET THE VEHILCE COOL DOWN BEFORE CONTINUING TO DRIVE. *TT *NLM

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES FADE DURING MODERATE TO SEVER USE, ON ONE OCCASION THE REAR BRAKES FADED AWAY BUT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE HOLDING, BUT THEY SEEMED WEAK. *TT *NLM

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVER EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN CRASH. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN EXITING FREEWAY OR FAST LANE CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND HESITATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN WAS REMOVED, AT THAT TIME THE CONSUMER NOTICED PIECES OF MATERIAL IN THE OIL PAN AFTER THE SERVICE THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HESIT...

Jan 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER TO LET THE VEHILCE COOL DOWN BEFORE CONTINUING TO DRIVE. *TT *NLM

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES FADE DURING MODERATE TO SEVER USE, ON ONE OCCASION THE REAR BRAKES FADED AWAY BUT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE HOLDING, BUT THEY SEEMED WEAK. *TT *NLM

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, INSURED NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB (CLAIM#11-3852-491)

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, INSURED NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB (CLAIM#11-3852-491)

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, INSURED NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB (CLAIM#11-3852-491)

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, INSURED NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB (CLAIM#11-3852-491)

Jan 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED FOCUS TO REAREND OTHER VEHICLE. UPON REAR ENDING OTHER VEHICLE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MECHANIC INDICATED FIRE WAS CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION ON INERTIA SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT AFTER THE FRONT END IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE INERTIA SWITCH FAILED TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, CAUSING THE CAR TO BURST INTO FLAMES. *TT

Jan 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED FOCUS TO REAREND OTHER VEHICLE. UPON REAR ENDING OTHER VEHICLE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MECHANIC INDICATED FIRE WAS CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION ON INERTIA SWITCH. *AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT AFTER THE FRONT END IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE INERTIA SWITCH FAILED TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, CAUSING THE CAR TO BURST INTO FLAMES. *TT

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH HAD MINOR COLLISION, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO DASHBOARD PANEL AND WINDSHIELD.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND CROSSED RAILROAD TRACKS AT APPROX 35 MILES PER HOUR. AFTER CROSSING TRACKS (BUMP) SUSPECT BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY FRONT END CONTACT. SHE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLL ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR AREA. POLL FELL AND HIGH...

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH HAD MINOR COLLISION, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO DASHBOARD PANEL AND WINDSHIELD.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash Fire

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND CROSSED RAILROAD TRACKS AT APPROX 35 MILES PER HOUR. AFTER CROSSING TRACKS (BUMP) SUSPECT BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY FRONT END CONTACT. SHE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLL ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR AREA. POLL FELL AND HIGH...

Jan 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE PUTTING OUT TOO MUCH CARBON DUST AND MAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Jan 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE PUTTING OUT TOO MUCH CARBON DUST AND MAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED TO BRING VEHICLE IN. *AK *JB

Jan 7, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED TO BRING VEHICLE IN. *AK *JB

Jan 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS AT LOW MILAGE. SYMPTOMS SUCH AS BRAKE SQUEAL AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO ROTOR WARPAGE WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ONE WEEK AFTER REPAIRS THE SAME PROBLEMS ARE ONCE AGAIN...

Jan 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS AT LOW MILAGE. SYMPTOMS SUCH AS BRAKE SQUEAL AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO ROTOR WARPAGE WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ONE WEEK AFTER REPAIRS THE SAME PROBLEMS ARE ONCE AGAIN...

Jan 1, 2002 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS FORD FOCUS IN MARCH 2001. IN MAY 2001 I WENT BACK TO PHIL LONG FORD BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY. PERIODICALLY I WOULD BE DRIVING ALONG AND THE CAR WOULD ACT AS THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT PHIL LONG THAT I SPOKE WITH AT THIS TI...

Jan 1, 2002 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS FORD FOCUS IN MARCH 2001. IN MAY 2001 I WENT BACK TO PHIL LONG FORD BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY. PERIODICALLY I WOULD BE DRIVING ALONG AND THE CAR WOULD ACT AS THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT PHIL LONG THAT I SPOKE WITH AT THIS TI...

Dec 27, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. 8AK

Dec 27, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. 8AK

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Dec 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK FOR BRAKE FAILUES MULTIPLE TIMES. EACH TIME THE DEALER INFORMS ME THAT A SWITCH HAS FAILED AND MY BRAKES ARE JUST FINE. I HAVE BLOWN THROUGH LIGHTS GOING 45+ MILES AN HOUR. THE DEALER HAS FAILED TO EVEN INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR ANY FAILURES.

Dec 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK FOR BRAKE FAILUES MULTIPLE TIMES. EACH TIME THE DEALER INFORMS ME THAT A SWITCH HAS FAILED AND MY BRAKES ARE JUST FINE. I HAVE BLOWN THROUGH LIGHTS GOING 45+ MILES AN HOUR. THE DEALER HAS FAILED TO EVEN INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR ANY FAILURES.

Dec 20, 2001 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES CAUSE A FILM ON THE WINDSHIED AND WITH ONCOMING LIGHT OF OTHER CARS/TRUCKS IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AS WELL AS FORD HAS TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE AND THAT I SHOULD USE MY DEFROSTER AND ...

Dec 20, 2001 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES CAUSE A FILM ON THE WINDSHIED AND WITH ONCOMING LIGHT OF OTHER CARS/TRUCKS IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AS WELL AS FORD HAS TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE AND THAT I SHOULD USE MY DEFROSTER AND ...

Dec 17, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING 25 MPH OR MORE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 17, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING 25 MPH OR MORE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IS AGAIN FAILING. PRIVATE SHOP TOLD ME THAT THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS FAILING. *AK

Dec 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IS AGAIN FAILING. PRIVATE SHOP TOLD ME THAT THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS FAILING. *AK

Dec 6, 2001 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE DISABLED. AS SOON AS SHIFTED TO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE , LOCKS ENGAGED. CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE ARE DIABETIC, AND WORRY IF THEY PASS OUT DURING AN ACCIDENT, THEY WOULD BE LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 6, 2001 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE DISABLED. AS SOON AS SHIFTED TO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE , LOCKS ENGAGED. CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE ARE DIABETIC, AND WORRY IF THEY PASS OUT DURING AN ACCIDENT, THEY WOULD BE LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED. TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND GRINDS GEARS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ENGINE SPUTTERS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER DUE TO LOW ALTERNATOR RPM. IDLE THEN INCREASES.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Electrical System

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED. TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND GRINDS GEARS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ENGINE SPUTTERS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER DUE TO LOW ALTERNATOR RPM. IDLE THEN INCREASES.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED. TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND GRINDS GEARS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ENGINE SPUTTERS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER DUE TO LOW ALTERNATOR RPM. IDLE THEN INCREASES.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED. TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND GRINDS GEARS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ENGINE SPUTTERS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER DUE TO LOW ALTERNATOR RPM. IDLE THEN INCREASES.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Electrical System

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED. TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND GRINDS GEARS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ENGINE SPUTTERS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER DUE TO LOW ALTERNATOR RPM. IDLE THEN INCREASES.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED. TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND GRINDS GEARS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ENGINE SPUTTERS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL. INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER DUE TO LOW ALTERNATOR RPM. IDLE THEN INCREASES.*AK

Nov 27, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR IS LOCATED UNDERNEATH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND WASHER FLUID LEVEL CAN NOT BE DETERMINED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *JB

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE FLEW ACROSS THE FREEWAY. *YH

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE FLEW ACROSS THE FREEWAY. *YH

Nov 27, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR IS LOCATED UNDERNEATH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND WASHER FLUID LEVEL CAN NOT BE DETERMINED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *JB

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE FLEW ACROSS THE FREEWAY. *YH

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE FLEW ACROSS THE FREEWAY. *YH

Nov 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR ON FRONT/RIGHT FENDER WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH. THIS IMPACT CAUSED BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S CLOTHING CAUGHT ON FIRE, RESULTING IN FIRST DEGREE BURNS. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS ...

Nov 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR ON FRONT/RIGHT FENDER WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH. THIS IMPACT CAUSED BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S CLOTHING CAUGHT ON FIRE, RESULTING IN FIRST DEGREE BURNS. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS ...

Nov 4, 2001 Electrical System

COMPLAINT : IGNITION LOCK WOULD NOT RELEASE KEY AND TURN FAR ENOUGH TO CUT THE ENGINE OFF ( KEY WOULD OTHERWISE MOVE FREELY). HISTORY : KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT ON RANDOM OCCASIONS WITHOUT A SECOND TRY . THE KEY WOULD ALWAYS COME OUT ON THE SECOND TRY AND COULD NEVER REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY....

Nov 4, 2001 Electrical System

COMPLAINT : IGNITION LOCK WOULD NOT RELEASE KEY AND TURN FAR ENOUGH TO CUT THE ENGINE OFF ( KEY WOULD OTHERWISE MOVE FREELY). HISTORY : KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT ON RANDOM OCCASIONS WITHOUT A SECOND TRY . THE KEY WOULD ALWAYS COME OUT ON THE SECOND TRY AND COULD NEVER REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY....

Nov 1, 2001 Seats

TESTED MY BRAND NEW FOCUS REAR SEAT RELEASE IN THE TRUNK AND HAD TROUBLE RELEASING THE 60 OF THE 60/40 SEAT. WHEN IT DID RELEASE, I HAD TROUBLE SECURING THE SEAT INTO THE LATCH. THE LATCH DIDN'T SEEM LINED UP. WENT TO THE DEALER, WAITED ON A NEW LATCH. THE LATCH DIDN'T FIX IT SO THEY'RE GOING TO...

Nov 1, 2001 Seats

TESTED MY BRAND NEW FOCUS REAR SEAT RELEASE IN THE TRUNK AND HAD TROUBLE RELEASING THE 60 OF THE 60/40 SEAT. WHEN IT DID RELEASE, I HAD TROUBLE SECURING THE SEAT INTO THE LATCH. THE LATCH DIDN'T SEEM LINED UP. WENT TO THE DEALER, WAITED ON A NEW LATCH. THE LATCH DIDN'T FIX IT SO THEY'RE GOING TO...

Oct 31, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT DIRECTION IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING SHE CRASHED INTO A JERSEY WALL , NO INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE...

Oct 31, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR VEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITH FOOT OF GAS AND WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE CAR BEGAN TO SLIDE AND ROLL OVER A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES BRFORE COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Oct 31, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT DIRECTION IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING SHE CRASHED INTO A JERSEY WALL , NO INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE...

Oct 31, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR VEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITH FOOT OF GAS AND WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE CAR BEGAN TO SLIDE AND ROLL OVER A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES BRFORE COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Oct 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS TRAVELING UPHILL AT 30MPH AND WAS DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE STARTED TO DRIFT BACKWARDS. PARKED VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED NEXT DAY. MECHANIC INDICATED ACCELERATOR CABLE HAD BROKEN. IT WENT TO THE MOTOR, HAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY.*AK

Oct 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS TRAVELING UPHILL AT 30MPH AND WAS DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE STARTED TO DRIFT BACKWARDS. PARKED VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED NEXT DAY. MECHANIC INDICATED ACCELERATOR CABLE HAD BROKEN. IT WENT TO THE MOTOR, HAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY.*AK

Oct 25, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY BRAKING AIR BAGS DEPOLYED WITHOUT REASON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED SENSOR READING INDICATED AIRBAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. SENDING A REPRESENTATIVE TO CHECK VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY BRAKING AIR BAGS DEPOLYED WITHOUT REASON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED SENSOR READING INDICATED AIRBAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. SENDING A REPRESENTATIVE TO CHECK VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 23, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE OUTSIDE / INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT GIVE A FAIR EVALUATION OF WHERE A CAR IS ALONGSIDE AND BEHIND, DRIVER STATES THAT THE CAR IN BACK APPEAR TO BE FAR ENOUGH BEHIND TO SAFELY MAKE A LANE CHANGE, WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT. *TT

Oct 23, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE OUTSIDE / INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT GIVE A FAIR EVALUATION OF WHERE A CAR IS ALONGSIDE AND BEHIND, DRIVER STATES THAT THE CAR IN BACK APPEAR TO BE FAR ENOUGH BEHIND TO SAFELY MAKE A LANE CHANGE, WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT. *TT

Oct 23, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE OUTSIDE / INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT GIVE A FAIR EVALUATION OF WHERE A CAR IS ALONGSIDE AND BEHIND, DRIVER STATES THAT THE CAR IN BACK APPEAR TO BE FAR ENOUGH BEHIND TO SAFELY MAKE A LANE CHANGE, WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT. *TT

Oct 23, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE OUTSIDE / INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT GIVE A FAIR EVALUATION OF WHERE A CAR IS ALONGSIDE AND BEHIND, DRIVER STATES THAT THE CAR IN BACK APPEAR TO BE FAR ENOUGH BEHIND TO SAFELY MAKE A LANE CHANGE, WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT. *TT

Oct 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLY.AFREIND OF MY HAS THE SAME KIND OF CAR TOOK IT BACK TO HIS DEALER MEDFORD FORD IN MEDFORD NJ.THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM ,AND ON THE REAR SPINDELS THAT HOLD THE BACK BRAKE DRUMS ON.THE NUT THAT HOLDS BRAKE DRUM ON CAN BACK OFF A...

Oct 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLY.AFREIND OF MY HAS THE SAME KIND OF CAR TOOK IT BACK TO HIS DEALER MEDFORD FORD IN MEDFORD NJ.THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM ,AND ON THE REAR SPINDELS THAT HOLD THE BACK BRAKE DRUMS ON.THE NUT THAT HOLDS BRAKE DRUM ON CAN BACK OFF A...

Oct 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS GAS PEDAL TO THE ENGINE BROKE OFF, I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AND HAD NO GAS PEDAL . I CALLED SOME FORD DEALERS BUT THEY NAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS. I AM WORRIED SOMEONE MIGHT HAVE A VERY BAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. I WAS LUCKY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. *AK

Oct 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLY.AFREIND OF MY HAS THE SAME KIND OF CAR TOOK IT BACK TO HIS DEALER MEDFORD FORD IN MEDFORD NJ.THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM ,AND ON THE REAR SPINDELS THAT HOLD THE BACK BRAKE DRUMS ON.THE NUT THAT HOLDS BRAKE DRUM ON CAN BACK OFF A...

Oct 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLY.AFREIND OF MY HAS THE SAME KIND OF CAR TOOK IT BACK TO HIS DEALER MEDFORD FORD IN MEDFORD NJ.THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM ,AND ON THE REAR SPINDELS THAT HOLD THE BACK BRAKE DRUMS ON.THE NUT THAT HOLDS BRAKE DRUM ON CAN BACK OFF A...

Oct 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS GAS PEDAL TO THE ENGINE BROKE OFF, I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AND HAD NO GAS PEDAL . I CALLED SOME FORD DEALERS BUT THEY NAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS. I AM WORRIED SOMEONE MIGHT HAVE A VERY BAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. I WAS LUCKY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. *AK

Oct 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUEL TANK REGISTERS 1/4 TANK OR LESS, CAR LOSES ACCELERATION AFTER CLIMBING A 6-8% GRADE WITH A CURVE. CAR CONTINUES TO RUN, BUT ONLY AT IDLE SPEED. CAR WILL REGAIN POWER AFTER 10-15 SECONDS. *AK

Oct 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUEL TANK REGISTERS 1/4 TANK OR LESS, CAR LOSES ACCELERATION AFTER CLIMBING A 6-8% GRADE WITH A CURVE. CAR CONTINUES TO RUN, BUT ONLY AT IDLE SPEED. CAR WILL REGAIN POWER AFTER 10-15 SECONDS. *AK

Oct 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER LOSES ALL POWER. CONTACTED DEALER, BUT NO RESULT.*AK

Oct 18, 2001 Equipment

RADIO REPAIRED AND REPLACED 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM: RADIO SOUND CUTTING IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Oct 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER LOSES ALL POWER. CONTACTED DEALER, BUT NO RESULT.*AK

Oct 18, 2001 Equipment

RADIO REPAIRED AND REPLACED 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM: RADIO SOUND CUTTING IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Oct 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE ENTERING HIGHWAY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS, AND DID NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED RIGHT BEFORE BEING HIT. CONSUMER WAS THROWN TWO HUNDRED FEET. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DRIVIER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT STAY LOCKED. PLEASE PROVIDE A...

Oct 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE ENTERING HIGHWAY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS, AND DID NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED RIGHT BEFORE BEING HIT. CONSUMER WAS THROWN TWO HUNDRED FEET. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DRIVIER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT STAY LOCKED. PLEASE PROVIDE A...

Oct 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. UNABLE TO RESTART CAR FOR 5 MINUTES. THEN CAR STARTED AND HAVE HAD NO RECURRENCE OF PROBLEM. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND CAUSE.*AK

Oct 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. UNABLE TO RESTART CAR FOR 5 MINUTES. THEN CAR STARTED AND HAVE HAD NO RECURRENCE OF PROBLEM. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND CAUSE.*AK

Oct 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT 25MPH AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT 25MPH AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Oct 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID THEY PROGRAMMED THE AUT. DOOR LOCKS. THERE WERE NONE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE OR LEAVE IT. THE DOOR CLIP IS BROKEN, TAPES ARE CHEWED, BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ON HWY.,COMPLAINED OF BRAKES @5K MILES - DOWN TO ROTOR -THEY SAID IT WILL BE EVERY 15K MILES. "NOT OUR PROLEM." THIS CA...

Oct 3, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID THEY PROGRAMMED THE AUT. DOOR LOCKS. THERE WERE NONE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE OR LEAVE IT. THE DOOR CLIP IS BROKEN, TAPES ARE CHEWED, BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ON HWY.,COMPLAINED OF BRAKES @5K MILES - DOWN TO ROTOR -THEY SAID IT WILL BE EVERY 15K MILES. "NOT OUR PROLEM." THIS CA...

Oct 3, 2001 Visibility

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID THEY PROGRAMMED THE AUT. DOOR LOCKS. THERE WERE NONE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE OR LEAVE IT. THE DOOR CLIP IS BROKEN, TAPES ARE CHEWED, BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ON HWY.,COMPLAINED OF BRAKES @5K MILES - DOWN TO ROTOR -THEY SAID IT WILL BE EVERY 15K MILES. "NOT OUR PROLEM." THIS CA...

Oct 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID THEY PROGRAMMED THE AUT. DOOR LOCKS. THERE WERE NONE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE OR LEAVE IT. THE DOOR CLIP IS BROKEN, TAPES ARE CHEWED, BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ON HWY.,COMPLAINED OF BRAKES @5K MILES - DOWN TO ROTOR -THEY SAID IT WILL BE EVERY 15K MILES. "NOT OUR PROLEM." THIS CA...

Oct 3, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID THEY PROGRAMMED THE AUT. DOOR LOCKS. THERE WERE NONE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE OR LEAVE IT. THE DOOR CLIP IS BROKEN, TAPES ARE CHEWED, BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ON HWY.,COMPLAINED OF BRAKES @5K MILES - DOWN TO ROTOR -THEY SAID IT WILL BE EVERY 15K MILES. "NOT OUR PROLEM." THIS CA...

Oct 3, 2001 Visibility

WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID THEY PROGRAMMED THE AUT. DOOR LOCKS. THERE WERE NONE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE OR LEAVE IT. THE DOOR CLIP IS BROKEN, TAPES ARE CHEWED, BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED ON HWY.,COMPLAINED OF BRAKES @5K MILES - DOWN TO ROTOR -THEY SAID IT WILL BE EVERY 15K MILES. "NOT OUR PROLEM." THIS CA...

Oct 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WORKS ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WORKS ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SOMETHING CAUSED GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AND RAPIDLY INCREASE SPEED RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN CRASH.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SOMETHING CAUSED GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AND RAPIDLY INCREASE SPEED RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN CRASH.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 25, 2001 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TODEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND STILL UNABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Sep 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TODEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND STILL UNABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING A MINOR REAR END ACCIDENT. VEHICLE SPEED WAS AT 10MPH OR LESS. THERE WAS NO SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE, NOTT EVEN A SCRATCH ON THE BUMPER OF EITHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BAGS DEPLOYED, MY SPOUSE WAS INJURED BY THE FLYING WINSHIELD GLASS THAT WAS SHATTERED BY THE AIR...

Sep 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING A MINOR REAR END ACCIDENT. VEHICLE SPEED WAS AT 10MPH OR LESS. THERE WAS NO SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE, NOTT EVEN A SCRATCH ON THE BUMPER OF EITHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BAGS DEPLOYED, MY SPOUSE WAS INJURED BY THE FLYING WINSHIELD GLASS THAT WAS SHATTERED BY THE AIR...

Sep 10, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK GTA, P195/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD, FOCUS WITH 22000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. NO INJURIES.*AK NLM

Sep 10, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK GTA, P195/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD, FOCUS WITH 20000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. AT 30 MPH, LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. NO INJURIES.*AKDOTV6V91RR. NLM

Sep 10, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK GTA, P195/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD, FOCUS WITH 22000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. NO INJURIES.*AK NLM

Sep 10, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK GTA, P195/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD, FOCUS WITH 20000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. AT 30 MPH, LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. NO INJURIES.*AKDOTV6V91RR. NLM

Sep 6, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE I WAS PARKED I WANTED TO SIMULATE HOW IT WOULD FEEL HOLDING ONTO THE ASSIST HANDLE AS I WAS MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN AND AS I DIS THIS, THE HANDLE BROKE AND HALF OF IT DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTED POSITION.

Sep 6, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE I WAS PARKED I WANTED TO SIMULATE HOW IT WOULD FEEL HOLDING ONTO THE ASSIST HANDLE AS I WAS MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN AND AS I DIS THIS, THE HANDLE BROKE AND HALF OF IT DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTED POSITION.

Aug 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING FIRST TIME AT 35 MPH AND SECOND TIME AT 70 MPH. DEALER CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG.

Aug 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING FIRST TIME AT 35 MPH AND SECOND TIME AT 70 MPH. DEALER CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG.

Aug 14, 2001 Steering

PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY OTHER PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS IN THIS AREA. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Steering

PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY OTHER PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS IN THIS AREA. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON GA HWY 400 AT 7:30 A.M. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHTER THAN NORMAL, SO I DECIDED TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL. I SET THE CRUISE AT 70 MPH & DROVE IT FOR APPROX 5 MILES. WHEN I APPROACHED MY EXIT, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE. THE CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT THE CR...

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON GA HWY 400 AT 7:30 A.M. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHTER THAN NORMAL, SO I DECIDED TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL. I SET THE CRUISE AT 70 MPH & DROVE IT FOR APPROX 5 MILES. WHEN I APPROACHED MY EXIT, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE. THE CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT THE CR...

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON GA HWY 400 AT 7:30 A.M. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHTER THAN NORMAL, SO I DECIDED TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL. I SET THE CRUISE AT 70 MPH & DROVE IT FOR APPROX 5 MILES. WHEN I APPROACHED MY EXIT, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE. THE CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT THE CR...

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON GA HWY 400 AT 7:30 A.M. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHTER THAN NORMAL, SO I DECIDED TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL. I SET THE CRUISE AT 70 MPH & DROVE IT FOR APPROX 5 MILES. WHEN I APPROACHED MY EXIT, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE. THE CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT THE CR...

Aug 2, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER I STARTED THE CAR I TURNED ON THE AC UNIT. MINUTES LATER AS I TURNED A CORNER I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE DEFROSTER AREA. I PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD GOT OUT AND CALLED THE POLICE. THE SMOKE GOT THICKER AND THEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. I FIRST NOT...

Aug 2, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AFTER I STARTED THE CAR I TURNED ON THE AC UNIT. MINUTES LATER AS I TURNED A CORNER I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE DEFROSTER AREA. I PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD GOT OUT AND CALLED THE POLICE. THE SMOKE GOT THICKER AND THEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. I FIRST NOT...

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train Crash

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WHEN SOMEONE BACKED UP INTO MY CAR, THEY ONLY MOVED 3 FEET DIDN'T DO ANY DAMAGE TO TEH BUMPBER, BUT FROM THAT SLIGHT HIT IT SENT MY CAR FREE WHEELING IN PARK 175 FEET, ACROSS A ROAD, AND SLAMMING INTO 3 TREES TOTALLING ...

Jul 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WHEN SOMEONE BACKED UP INTO MY CAR, THEY ONLY MOVED 3 FEET DIDN'T DO ANY DAMAGE TO TEH BUMPBER, BUT FROM THAT SLIGHT HIT IT SENT MY CAR FREE WHEELING IN PARK 175 FEET, ACROSS A ROAD, AND SLAMMING INTO 3 TREES TOTALLING ...

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train Crash

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WHEN SOMEONE BACKED UP INTO MY CAR, THEY ONLY MOVED 3 FEET DIDN'T DO ANY DAMAGE TO TEH BUMPBER, BUT FROM THAT SLIGHT HIT IT SENT MY CAR FREE WHEELING IN PARK 175 FEET, ACROSS A ROAD, AND SLAMMING INTO 3 TREES TOTALLING ...

Jul 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, WHEN SOMEONE BACKED UP INTO MY CAR, THEY ONLY MOVED 3 FEET DIDN'T DO ANY DAMAGE TO TEH BUMPBER, BUT FROM THAT SLIGHT HIT IT SENT MY CAR FREE WHEELING IN PARK 175 FEET, ACROSS A ROAD, AND SLAMMING INTO 3 TREES TOTALLING ...

Jul 22, 2001 Tires

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. I HAVE A CANADIAN ADDRESS. THE PROVINCE IS ONTARIO AND THE POSTAL CODE IS N8T 2J2. THE CAR WAS RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CORRECTLY SET. AMBIENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 30 CELCIUS. ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF TIRE SEPARATED. PHOTO OF TIRE WIL...

Jul 22, 2001 Tires

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. I HAVE A CANADIAN ADDRESS. THE PROVINCE IS ONTARIO AND THE POSTAL CODE IS N8T 2J2. THE CAR WAS RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CORRECTLY SET. AMBIENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 30 CELCIUS. ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF TIRE SEPARATED. PHOTO OF TIRE WIL...

Jul 20, 2001 Structure

THERE IS NO WAY TO SECURE THE HATCH WHEN TRANSPORTING LONG ITEMS & THUS EXHAUST FUMES ARE SUCKED BACK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND DRILLING A HOLE FOR THE HOOK ON A BUNGEE CHORD TO HOLD THE HATCH DOWN & REDUCE FUMES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE MANUF...

Jul 20, 2001 Structure

THERE IS NO WAY TO SECURE THE HATCH WHEN TRANSPORTING LONG ITEMS & THUS EXHAUST FUMES ARE SUCKED BACK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND DRILLING A HOLE FOR THE HOOK ON A BUNGEE CHORD TO HOLD THE HATCH DOWN & REDUCE FUMES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE MANUF...

Jul 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH AT NIGHT LOST ALL POWER. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS OUT OF GAS.VEHICLE WILL JUST STOP RUNNING WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Jul 17, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL DOOR OPENER WILL NOT OPERATE WHILE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 60MPH AT NIGHT LOST ALL POWER. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS OUT OF GAS.VEHICLE WILL JUST STOP RUNNING WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Jul 17, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL DOOR OPENER WILL NOT OPERATE WHILE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

CAR WAS PARKED, TRANSMISSION WAS IN "PARK" KEYS OUT OF CAR. A CAR BACKED INTO MY PARKED CAR HITTING THE FRONT BUMPER. MY CAR WAS ONLY 3 FEET FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT HIT ME AND THE BACKING CAR BACKED UP SLOWLY AND ONLY CAUSING A SMALL SCRACH ON THE BUMPER. AFTER THE 2 CARS BUMPED, MY CAR BEGA...

Jul 14, 2001 Power Train Crash

CAR WAS PARKED, TRANSMISSION WAS IN "PARK" KEYS OUT OF CAR. A CAR BACKED INTO MY PARKED CAR HITTING THE FRONT BUMPER. MY CAR WAS ONLY 3 FEET FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT HIT ME AND THE BACKING CAR BACKED UP SLOWLY AND ONLY CAUSING A SMALL SCRACH ON THE BUMPER. AFTER THE 2 CARS BUMPED, MY CAR BEGA...

Jul 12, 2001 Suspension

A CLUNKING WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION AND A GRINDING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Suspension

A CLUNKING WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION AND A GRINDING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT WORK, BUTTON ON HANDLE STAYS IN, DOES NOT ENGAGE BRAKE. FIRST DEALER SIMPLY POPPED BUTTON OUT. THIS DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER THAT. CONSUMER HAS APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER DEALER AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FLOODS AND STALLS AT IDLE OR IN MOTION. EMISSIONS LIGHT COMES ON WEN IT STALLS. OWNERS MANUAL STATES IF EMISSION LIGHT COMES ON, IT INDICATES THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. VEHICLE DOESN'T START BACK UP ONCE IT STALLS, IT HAS TO BE TOWED. THERE IS A GASOLINE SME...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FLOODS AND STALLS AT IDLE OR IN MOTION. EMISSIONS LIGHT COMES ON WEN IT STALLS. OWNERS MANUAL STATES IF EMISSION LIGHT COMES ON, IT INDICATES THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. VEHICLE DOESN'T START BACK UP ONCE IT STALLS, IT HAS TO BE TOWED. THERE IS A GASOLINE SME...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL OUT FOR NO REASON IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. PROBLEM OF STALLING COULD HAPPEN WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. WHENEVER TRYING TO RESTART VEHCLE, IT WOULD BE FLOODED. NOT ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 24 HRS. LATER, PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. VEHI...

Jul 10, 2001 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT WORK, BUTTON ON HANDLE STAYS IN, DOES NOT ENGAGE BRAKE. FIRST DEALER SIMPLY POPPED BUTTON OUT. THIS DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER THAT. CONSUMER HAS APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER DEALER AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE FLOODS AND STALLS AT IDLE OR IN MOTION. EMISSIONS LIGHT COMES ON WEN IT STALLS. OWNERS MANUAL STATES IF EMISSION LIGHT COMES ON, IT INDICATES THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. VEHICLE DOESN'T START BACK UP ONCE IT STALLS, IT HAS TO BE TOWED. THERE IS A GASOLINE SME...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FLOODS AND STALLS AT IDLE OR IN MOTION. EMISSIONS LIGHT COMES ON WEN IT STALLS. OWNERS MANUAL STATES IF EMISSION LIGHT COMES ON, IT INDICATES THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS HOT AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. VEHICLE DOESN'T START BACK UP ONCE IT STALLS, IT HAS TO BE TOWED. THERE IS A GASOLINE SME...

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL OUT FOR NO REASON IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. PROBLEM OF STALLING COULD HAPPEN WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. WHENEVER TRYING TO RESTART VEHCLE, IT WOULD BE FLOODED. NOT ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 24 HRS. LATER, PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. VEHI...

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOME OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE COVERED IN RUST, DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A PROTECTANT NOT BEING USED DURING MANUFACTURING, RUST IS VERY SEVERE AND ALXES ARE BEGINNING TO RUST, CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED, DEALER WILL NOT MAKE REPAIRS UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR COSTS OR UNTIL...

Jul 5, 2001 Power Train

SOME OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE COVERED IN RUST, DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A PROTECTANT NOT BEING USED DURING MANUFACTURING, RUST IS VERY SEVERE AND ALXES ARE BEGINNING TO RUST, CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED, DEALER WILL NOT MAKE REPAIRS UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR COSTS OR UNTIL...

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SOME OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE COVERED IN RUST, DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A PROTECTANT NOT BEING USED DURING MANUFACTURING, RUST IS VERY SEVERE AND ALXES ARE BEGINNING TO RUST, CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED, DEALER WILL NOT MAKE REPAIRS UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR COSTS OR UNTIL...

Jul 5, 2001 Power Train

SOME OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE COVERED IN RUST, DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A PROTECTANT NOT BEING USED DURING MANUFACTURING, RUST IS VERY SEVERE AND ALXES ARE BEGINNING TO RUST, CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED, DEALER WILL NOT MAKE REPAIRS UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR COSTS OR UNTIL...

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

DRIPPING FROM PASS. SIDE HEAT VENT DURING A/C USE OR RAIN, SEVERE RATTLING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION OR AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH OUT, WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED THE NOISE GOES AWAY, FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

DRIPPING FROM PASS. SIDE HEAT VENT DURING A/C USE OR RAIN, SEVERE RATTLING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION OR AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH OUT, WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED THE NOISE GOES AWAY, FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Visibility

DRIPPING FROM PASS. SIDE HEAT VENT DURING A/C USE OR RAIN, SEVERE RATTLING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION OR AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH OUT, WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED THE NOISE GOES AWAY, FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

DRIPPING FROM PASS. SIDE HEAT VENT DURING A/C USE OR RAIN, SEVERE RATTLING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION OR AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH OUT, WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED THE NOISE GOES AWAY, FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

DRIPPING FROM PASS. SIDE HEAT VENT DURING A/C USE OR RAIN, SEVERE RATTLING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION OR AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH OUT, WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED THE NOISE GOES AWAY, FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Visibility

DRIPPING FROM PASS. SIDE HEAT VENT DURING A/C USE OR RAIN, SEVERE RATTLING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION OR AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH OUT, WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED THE NOISE GOES AWAY, FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE, THE KEY WILL STICK IN IGNITION AND WILL NOT START VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE THREE TIMES, AND FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 28, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE, THE KEY WILL STICK IN IGNITION AND WILL NOT START VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE THREE TIMES, AND FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD FOCUS. P195/60R15 SIZE. TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES HAS STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM BASE OF TIRES. FORD DEALER HAS INSPECTED TIRES. *AK CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2001, FORD FOCUS. P195/60R15 SIZE. TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES HAS STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM BASE OF TIRES. FORD DEALER HAS INSPECTED TIRES. *AK CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 24, 2001 Visibility

I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED BUT COMMUNITY FORD SAYS THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM. UNLESS IT IS HITTING SOMETHING OR SCRAPING SOMETHING . NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 24, 2001 Visibility

I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED BUT COMMUNITY FORD SAYS THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM. UNLESS IT IS HITTING SOMETHING OR SCRAPING SOMETHING . NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED, AND REARVIEW MIRROR DESTROYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED, AND REARVIEW MIRROR DESTROYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK AND PARKED IT. IT WAS PARKEDFOR 6 HOURS. WHEN I LEFT WORK TO START THE CAR IT WOULDNOT START. THERE WAS NO NOISE NOTHING. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. NOTHING. I THEN PHONED THE ROAD SIDE DSERVICE. WHEN THEY ARRIVED IT SATARTED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK FORD VIA ...

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK AND PARKED IT. IT WAS PARKEDFOR 6 HOURS. WHEN I LEFT WORK TO START THE CAR IT WOULDNOT START. THERE WAS NO NOISE NOTHING. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. NOTHING. I THEN PHONED THE ROAD SIDE DSERVICE. WHEN THEY ARRIVED IT SATARTED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK FORD VIA ...

Jun 12, 2001 Air Bags

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WON'T DEPLOY AND REMAINED IN THE FIXED POSITION. MY GIRLFRIEND DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF AT THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED, AND THE DEALER DIDN'T EVEN OFFER A RENTAL CAR OR ANYTHING TO HELP REMEDY THE SITUATION. IN INSTANCES LIKE THIS, THE DEALER COULD'VE BEEN HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR...

Jun 12, 2001 Air Bags

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WON'T DEPLOY AND REMAINED IN THE FIXED POSITION. MY GIRLFRIEND DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF AT THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED, AND THE DEALER DIDN'T EVEN OFFER A RENTAL CAR OR ANYTHING TO HELP REMEDY THE SITUATION. IN INSTANCES LIKE THIS, THE DEALER COULD'VE BEEN HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR...

Jun 6, 2001 Suspension

FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION IS RUSTING ONLY AFTER HAVING VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS. CONTACTED DEALER , AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK THE SUSPENSION IS TOTALLY RUSTY US IF IT HAD BEEN EXPOSED TO A SALT OR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT. *YH

Jun 6, 2001 Suspension

FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION IS RUSTING ONLY AFTER HAVING VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS. CONTACTED DEALER , AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK THE SUSPENSION IS TOTALLY RUSTY US IF IT HAD BEEN EXPOSED TO A SALT OR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT. *YH

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER IN THE ENGINE, TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND ANY MECAHNICAL REASON FOR IT TO GET IN THERE, NEED A BRAND NEW ENGINE, WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER IT, ESTIMATE IS $4000. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER IN THE ENGINE, TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND ANY MECAHNICAL REASON FOR IT TO GET IN THERE, NEED A BRAND NEW ENGINE, WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER IT, ESTIMATE IS $4000. *AK

May 30, 2001 Tires

I BOUGHT A NEW FOCUS 01 IN OCTOBER 00. YESTERDAY, I RECOGNIZED ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE A SIGNIFICANT BUBBLE. MOREOVER, I CHECKED ALL OTHER TIRES, AND ALL THREE REMAINING TIRES HAD DEFORMATIONS AT THE THREADS. I TOOK PICTURES OF ALL THE TIRES AND CAN PROVIDE IF REQUIRED. I SHOWED THEM TO MY COWORKERS,...

May 30, 2001 Tires

I BOUGHT A NEW FOCUS 01 IN OCTOBER 00. YESTERDAY, I RECOGNIZED ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE A SIGNIFICANT BUBBLE. MOREOVER, I CHECKED ALL OTHER TIRES, AND ALL THREE REMAINING TIRES HAD DEFORMATIONS AT THE THREADS. I TOOK PICTURES OF ALL THE TIRES AND CAN PROVIDE IF REQUIRED. I SHOWED THEM TO MY COWORKERS,...

May 8, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR BROKE, AND THE DEALER BOLTED IT BACK. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE RODE ROUGH, AND VEERED FROM SIDE TO SIDE.*AK

May 8, 2001 Suspension

STABILIZER BAR BROKE, AND THE DEALER BOLTED IT BACK. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE RODE ROUGH, AND VEERED FROM SIDE TO SIDE.*AK

May 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE IN LEFT FRONT. PEDAL PULSATION. DEALER TURNED ROTORS. NOISE DIDN'T LEAVE, PULSATION DID. 3K MILES NOISE STILL THERE, PEDAL PULSATION AGAIN. REPLACED ROTORS. NOISE DIDN'T STOP, PULSATION DID. 4.9K MILES NOISE AND PULSATION, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND LEFT CALIPER. BOTH STOPPED. ADD'L 200 MIL...

May 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE IN LEFT FRONT. PEDAL PULSATION. DEALER TURNED ROTORS. NOISE DIDN'T LEAVE, PULSATION DID. 3K MILES NOISE STILL THERE, PEDAL PULSATION AGAIN. REPLACED ROTORS. NOISE DIDN'T STOP, PULSATION DID. 4.9K MILES NOISE AND PULSATION, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND LEFT CALIPER. BOTH STOPPED. ADD'L 200 MIL...

May 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

May 1, 2001 Equipment

PURCHASED 4-30-2001. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE HOME, NOTICED OIL/GASOLINE BURNING ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND LOUD THUMP AND GROANING NOISES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION/BRAKE AREAS. *AK

May 1, 2001 Suspension

PURCHASED 4-30-2001. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE HOME, NOTICED OIL/GASOLINE BURNING ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND LOUD THUMP AND GROANING NOISES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION/BRAKE AREAS. *AK

May 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE BULLETIN FOR OIL LEAKING INTO AIR CONDITIONING FROM MANIFOLD. FORD SAYS DO NOT SMOKE IN VEHICLE. DEALER OFFERED TO SPRAY WITH DEODORANT. *AK

May 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

May 1, 2001 Equipment

PURCHASED 4-30-2001. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE HOME, NOTICED OIL/GASOLINE BURNING ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND LOUD THUMP AND GROANING NOISES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION/BRAKE AREAS. *AK

May 1, 2001 Suspension

PURCHASED 4-30-2001. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE HOME, NOTICED OIL/GASOLINE BURNING ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND LOUD THUMP AND GROANING NOISES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION/BRAKE AREAS. *AK

May 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE BULLETIN FOR OIL LEAKING INTO AIR CONDITIONING FROM MANIFOLD. FORD SAYS DO NOT SMOKE IN VEHICLE. DEALER OFFERED TO SPRAY WITH DEODORANT. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL FILL DOOR SNAPPED OFF IN HIS HAND, DEALER STATES IT IS NOT A COVERED ITEM, AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST OVER $100.00. *JB

Apr 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL FILL DOOR SNAPPED OFF IN HIS HAND, DEALER STATES IT IS NOT A COVERED ITEM, AND TO REPLACE IT WILL COST OVER $100.00. *JB

Apr 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING INTO DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, VEHICLE HIT TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES DURING THE ACCIDENT BUT VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES SOME KIND OF DEFECT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERAT...

Apr 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING INTO DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, VEHICLE HIT TREE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES DURING THE ACCIDENT BUT VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES SOME KIND OF DEFECT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERAT...

Apr 19, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO PARK.*AK

Apr 19, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO PARK.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH GAS PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER ACCELERATOR, THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE AN EXPLOSION IN GAS LINE. DEALER STATED EGR VALVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30 - 40 MPH ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING, BUT SPEED STAY...

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH GAS PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER ACCELERATOR, THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE AN EXPLOSION IN GAS LINE. DEALER STATED EGR VALVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30 - 40 MPH ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING, BUT SPEED STAY...

Mar 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH GAS PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER ACCELERATOR, THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE AN EXPLOSION IN GAS LINE. DEALER STATED EGR VALVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30 - 40 MPH ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING, BUT SPEED STAY...

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH GAS PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER ACCELERATOR, THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE AN EXPLOSION IN GAS LINE. DEALER STATED EGR VALVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30 - 40 MPH ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING, BUT SPEED STAY...

Mar 16, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AIC VALVE REPLACED 2 TIMES CAR SAME: THROTTLE CABLE REPLACED 1 INTERMTTENT PROBLEMS, STILL. THEY TOLD ME "THIS IS THE WAY IT IS" ITS DANGEROUS?

Mar 16, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AIC VALVE REPLACED 2 TIMES CAR SAME: THROTTLE CABLE REPLACED 1 INTERMTTENT PROBLEMS, STILL. THEY TOLD ME "THIS IS THE WAY IT IS" ITS DANGEROUS?

Mar 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAD CUT OFF WHILE PARKED AND IDLING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS DUE TO ENGINE BEING BROKEN IN. *AK *SLC

Mar 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAD CUT OFF WHILE PARKED AND IDLING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS DUE TO ENGINE BEING BROKEN IN. *AK *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE APPEARS TO BE TOO LONG - CABLE HAS KINKED AND CAUSES CAR TO HESITATE ACCELERATION. WHEN THE CAR DOES ACCELERATE IT IS SUDDEN AND COULD BE DANGEROUS UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (HEAVY TRAFFIC, ICE ON ROADWAY). IT APPEARS MY CAR IS NOT THE ONLY CAR IN FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM -...

Mar 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE APPEARS TO BE TOO LONG - CABLE HAS KINKED AND CAUSES CAR TO HESITATE ACCELERATION. WHEN THE CAR DOES ACCELERATE IT IS SUDDEN AND COULD BE DANGEROUS UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (HEAVY TRAFFIC, ICE ON ROADWAY). IT APPEARS MY CAR IS NOT THE ONLY CAR IN FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM -...

Feb 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PARKED IFO A HOUSE, WAS LISTENING TO STEREO, SHUT OFF STEREO AND LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED GAS PEDAL ON THE FLOOR. WENT DOWN TO LOOK AND THE CABLE HAD GONE THRU THE EYELET, INDICATING TO ME THAT THERE WAS A BREAK IN THE PEDAL CABLE. THE SHEATHING WAS PULLED BACK AND CABLE PULLED OUT FREELY AND ...

Feb 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PARKED IFO A HOUSE, WAS LISTENING TO STEREO, SHUT OFF STEREO AND LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED GAS PEDAL ON THE FLOOR. WENT DOWN TO LOOK AND THE CABLE HAD GONE THRU THE EYELET, INDICATING TO ME THAT THERE WAS A BREAK IN THE PEDAL CABLE. THE SHEATHING WAS PULLED BACK AND CABLE PULLED OUT FREELY AND ...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS LOUD AND COARSE. GEAR CLATTER PROMINANT AT ALL SPEEDS. OCCASIONALLY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS LOUD AND COARSE. GEAR CLATTER PROMINANT AT ALL SPEEDS. OCCASIONALLY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS, VEHICLE IS STALLING AND THEN NOT STARTING, OIL IS LEAKING, THE ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE RUNS HARD. *SLC

Jan 29, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *SLC

Jan 29, 2001 Electrical System

FROM THE DASH COMPARTMENT THERE IS A CRACKLING, AND SMOKE COMES FROM THE DASH, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM, CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BURNING SMELL IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND THROAT. *SLC

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS, VEHICLE IS STALLING AND THEN NOT STARTING, OIL IS LEAKING, THE ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE RUNS HARD. *SLC

Jan 29, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *SLC

Jan 29, 2001 Electrical System

FROM THE DASH COMPARTMENT THERE IS A CRACKLING, AND SMOKE COMES FROM THE DASH, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM, CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BURNING SMELL IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND THROAT. *SLC

Jan 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELLERATING FAST EITHER FROM STOP OR WHILE SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR...ENGINE MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIAN SAID TO BE A MOTOR MOUNT. HE SAID IT WASNT STIFF ENOUGH, BUT THAT NEW ONES WOULD ELICIT SAME OCCCURRANCE. CAR DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DRIVEN HARD T...

Jan 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELLERATING FAST EITHER FROM STOP OR WHILE SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR...ENGINE MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIAN SAID TO BE A MOTOR MOUNT. HE SAID IT WASNT STIFF ENOUGH, BUT THAT NEW ONES WOULD ELICIT SAME OCCCURRANCE. CAR DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DRIVEN HARD T...

Jan 7, 2001 Structure

INTOLERABLE WIND NOISE BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH (WINDOWS ARE CLOSED). *AK

Jan 7, 2001 Structure

INTOLERABLE WIND NOISE BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH (WINDOWS ARE CLOSED). *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Visibility

BACK WINDOW APPARENTLY SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE PARKED IN THE SUN.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Visibility

BACK WINDOW APPARENTLY SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE PARKED IN THE SUN.*AK

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

DASH LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEN QUIT

Oct 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

DASH LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEN QUIT