2001 Ford Focus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 318about this part
- Share
- 18%of 1,761 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 318 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford Focus, 18% of the 1,761 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,250 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.I just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent. I'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #11064238, filed 2018-01, 147,725 miles“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 model and year so I am heading to the dealer the first of the week to get it done. Fingers crossed.”
NHTSA complaint #10276459, filed 2009-07, 217,000 miles“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 looking through recalls I believe it is a defect in the fuel system the fuel is going somewhere but not allowing car to run.to take off there is no taking off ,like the oedal does nothing just for looks.would like to hear back.”
NHTSA complaint #10845550, filed 2016-03, 155,000 miles“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. That had to be replace at my expense at a cost of over $200.”
NHTSA complaint #10151383, filed 2006-02, 38,900 miles“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 on ramp. I slowed down let traffic on the left go by. I then merged to left lane and depressed the accelerator and it stuck at/near full throttle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10340186, filed 2010-06, 123,150 milesRelated recalls
- 03V482000Nov 19, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.Covers: Ford Focus 2000–2001
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 196 | 23% |
| 2017 | 177 | 20% |
| 2016 | 231 | 20% |
| 2015 | 172 | 17% |
| 2014 | 354 | 14% |
| 2013 | 263 | 12% |
| 2012 | 340 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 32 | 11% |
| 2009 | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 18 | 9% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 67 | 7% |
| 2001 | 318 | 18% |
| 2000 | 411 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Focus
496 complaintsEngine cooling
243 complaintsBrakes
199 complaintsSuspension
150 complaintsAir bags
147 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
90 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsTires
74 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
66 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
59 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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