2001 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline problems
277 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Ford Focus — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 31, 2014
“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…”
filed Feb 26, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE…Campaign 03V482000 · Nov 19, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% |
| 2016 Focus | 61 | 5% |
| 2015 Focus | 33 | 3% |
| 2014 Focus | 53 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Focus | 56 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.