2003 Ford Focus Fuel system Problems

“Car comes to a traffic stop and dies. Had been shaking prior and had a diagnostic done only to spend $150 to have it no better . Took it to a better mechanic who said the valve seat dropped. I owe 2k on this car and it is worthless not to mention I am a student who has to go to work and classes with absolutely no recourse here. How do I keep my job or my status in college shame on Ford you started me out with a really big problem and now I have to pay for a car that wont go anywhere and will not run on a 2k debt. And no transportation shame on Ford..”

“After having my vehicle for a few weeks whenever I would go to the gas station to fill it would refuse to start back up. At first it would take one or tow tries then it was taking up to 5 minutes. When I took it in for service I was told the car would not code and they could not duplicate the problem, therefore there was nothing they could do, but to have it towed back in if it did it again. It was fine for a couple of months and now it is doing it again. …”

“Approximately 2 months ago, I was traveling at 70 MPH in freeway traffic, and my 2003 Ford Focus quit accelerating. There was no prior warning. I began pumping the gas pedal, thinking a fuel line might be clogged, but it didn't seem to help. Finally, although somewhat chugging, I got enough acceleration to weave out of traffic and exit at an offramp. I pulled into the first parking lot, put my car in neutral, and let it idle. The engine sounded smooth. After a few minutes, I put the car back in drive and all was fine. …”

“There was no failure or injuries. Just a problem with gas mileage. This vehicle gets the worse gas mileage of any auto I ever owned except my 1969 plymouth gtx 440. I keep complaining but the problem is said to be with the engine type. Z-tec and that is why on the 2005 they finally changed the engine. I get approx 15-17 mpg in the city no air on and highway is approx 22-25. I have yet to get close to 300 miles on a tank full of fuel. Terrible terrible .I have paper from window and it states fuel mileage should be approx 25 city 30 highway. This vehicle not close. Runs well though. …”

“Car stalls without warning when stopped at a stop light or when driving down the road at 40 miles per an hour. Car taken to shop a number times. No codes found in computer. Car passes electrical check. Spark plugs and fuel filter replaced. , throttle body cleaned car stalled less often after air control motor replaced. Car has 75,000 miles on it and all scheduled maintenance has been performed as suggested by Ford.”