My daughter, who is the primary driver of this vehicle, reported that while driving on adams road the engine started to lose power. She pressed the accelerator but the engine continued to slow down. She then pulled the car off the main road and the engine stalled. She was able to restart the negine and proceed. The fuel tank was 1/2 full. No warning lights (ie. "check engine") were illuminated prior to the stalled engine condition. We contacted the dealer on April 18, 2002 about this problem but they indicated they could not diagnose the condition and that we "should wait for it to happen again" before bringing it in for a check. I am concerned about this incident repeating itself in a highway situation.

- Rochester, MI, USA

While driving, the vehicle caught on fire.(claim#42-1295-268)

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

The insured stated the the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.(claim#04-1294-277)

- Monroe, LA, USA

While parked with the ignition off, the vehicle caught on fire.(claim#59-V961-685)

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

While drivng, the insured noticed smoke coming from the hood, and then the vehicle caught on fire.(claim#40-2559-357)

- Duluth, GA, USA

While driving 20 mph, car complete shut off causing consumer to lose complete control of vehicle and manuvering of steering wheel, manufacturer contacted.

- Scranton, PA, USA

Consumer states while traveling at 65 mph without any indication vehicle losses all power causing consumer to pull over. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm

- Broklyn, NY, USA

Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. Nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. Vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. The wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. The main belt broke. The transmission cooling lines broke. Ignition switch had to be replaced. The rear brakes squeak especially when there is moisture in the air.

- Carrington, ND, USA

The consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the cause was the fuel pump restricting the fuel flow. Fuel pump was replaced.

- Erie, PA, USA

Consumer states that intermittently when accelerating the vehicle hesitates. The dealer has inspected the vehicle. Nlm

- Dagus Mines, PA, USA

Consumer states that while making a turn vehicle will shut off. Nlm

- Laguana Hills, CA, USA

While driving and foot is removed from accelarator, motor races, loses power dies out. Brakes squeal intermittently.

- Poulspo, WA, USA

Brakes have squealed fron about 1500 miles. Have had pads replaced, but squeals did not go away. Front brakes grind, at shop now. In November 2001 had to have struts replaced while having recall work done. Struts little over a year old. Engine makes a chirping noise at about 1000-2500 RPM, but dealer unable to duplicate. Also squeals or whines when making right turns. Windshield cracked when a small stone hit it. Will have insurance replace. Overall, not happy with car. Been in the shop three times in the last year!!

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

Brakes squeak when applied. After 4th trip into dealership, service advisor said this is a common problem for the Ford Focus but that Ford is not doing anything about it. Engine has failed on me 4 times in the 18months that I have had it. The dealership just replaced the fuel sending unit and said that it "should take care of the problem." I doubt it! if this happens again, I will be checking with California lemon law. This was my first Ford and definitely my last!

- Fresno, CA, USA

Intermittently vehicle will stall out and smoke. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times; however, problem still exists.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

While driving at any speed and without warning vehicle completely shutdown, resulting in a collision. Dealer has been notified, and could not determine cause.

- Madison, AL, USA

While driving 55mph vehicle would downshift and lose power. Took to dealer and dealer indicated that motor will downshift when using back defroster. Please add VIN.

- Dublin, IN, USA

My car has shut down twice while driving causing complete loss of control. The first time I was driving down a mountain going about 60 mph and the car shut off and I had no control of the steering or anything. The car restarted on its own after a couple of seconds. The most recent time, I was coming off the freeway and the car shut off causing me too drive into a curb going about 50mph, this time I had to restart the car myself. Both times I have taken the vehicle into the service dept. And they have told me there is nothing they can do. I called Ford customer service and was told that they are aware of the problem.

- Covina, CA, USA

Vehicle stalled while attempting to park, it would not restart for 12-14 hours, the dealer was notified of the incident, the vehicle has stalled a total of four times the dealer has replaced the fuel pump, sensor assembly and fuse assembly.

- Winchester, KY, USA

The vehicle stalled out while driving, when making left hand turns and also exhibits no start no clank condition, dealer replaced the sender but the problem resurfaced. Nlm

- Southfield, MI, USA