Ford Focus engine problems

engine problem

7.6

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$129.00

Average Mileage:

90,400 miles

Number of complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. get a new speed sensor (1 reports)
  3. replace fuel pump module (1 reports)

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problem #5

2008Jun 02

Focus SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles

We bought this Focus used in 2004. After driving it for about a year, we began having the engine sputtering problem on the highway. After spending hundreds on repairs that didn't correct the problem, we finally found out about the fuel module recall and had the local Ford dealer fix it. It worked fine for about a year and a half, now it's sputtering while idling. We had our non-Ford dealer mechanic check it out, he replaced plug wires & plugs, worked fine for 3 days, now it's much worse. Any idea if this is a return of the fuel module problem? Or maybe electrical this time? Who knows. I look forward to the day when I can unload this piece of work.

Mark R.

Orem, UT, USA

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problem #4

2008Jan 14

Focus LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles

My wife was at a stop light when the car sputtered and stopped. We had just had the car at the mechanic, but this is not the kind of problem that surfaces at the shop most of the time. In 2004 the fuel pump module was replaced, and this solved the problem for a while, but the problem is back. What the Ford dealer rep said was that it the module has been improved since 2004, so hopefully this kind of dangerous thing won't happen again. If you call Ford, there was a recall on the 2000 and 2001 module, but they didn't send out any notices. Still, your car should be under warranty. I ordered one online from a Ford Store. I don't know if Ford will pay for it or not, but I need to be safe first, then worry about the money situation. The module costs about $228.

Michael B.

Milwaukie, Oregon, USA

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problem #3

2007Dec 01

Focus SE 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,000 miles

My issue initially started with the car idling really rough at stop lights, then progressed to it stalling but starting back. I took it to a shop and they advised to have the fuel system cleaned and see if this cleared the problem up. It made it worse. They then advised that my vacuum hose was busted and replaced that which improved the rough idle but I still had the problem with it stalling. They had me drive it around until the engine light came on. It indicated that my fuel pressure regulator and fuel injector #3 needed to be replaced. Had this done and now the car doesn't want to accelerate properly. ARrrrrrghhhhhh!!!! Any help from anyone who had this issue and has resolved it would be greatly appreciated.

TaWanda T.

Collierville, TN, USA

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problem #2

2007Jun 13

(reported on)

Focus 1.8L

  • Manual transmission
  • 74,000 miles

i fixed it myself at the cost off 30 pound

Gus M.

Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

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problem #1

2006Jun 29

(reported on)

Focus ES

  • 70,000 miles

You can restart the car but it is a huge problem when you drive in the city and it stalls at every light or stop sign.

Tina M.

Stanchfield, MN, USA

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