While driving on an interstate highway the car began to surge and loose power. Eventually the car stalled completely. This happened while traveling in normal conditions at ~65mph. The date given is the most recent occurrence. This same situation occurred once before ~1 year ago under the exact same conditions. Engine surge has been a persistent problem with the vehicle since it was new (~6 years).

- Glenville, NY, USA

2001 Ford Focus engine stalling.

- Pinckney, MI, USA

Vehicle stalls at freeway speeds - restarts poorly and runs rough. Happens when gas tank about 1/4 full (about 7 gallons fills tank. Vehicle then runs ok.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

Consumer is concerned about recall on Ford Focus 2001 for engine fires.

- Merrick, NY, USA

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost total power and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a part that needed to be replace was a processor.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Engine stalling problem. At a running speed of approx. 45 mph the car started to buck and sputter and after managing to pull it off to the side of the road, it finally stalled. After letting it sit for a few minutes I was able to start it and drive it on without incident. The problem has occurred before back in September of this year. It is my hope that the NHTSA will have Ford recall the car so the problem can be fixed before it causes me to have an accident. I've checked online and apparently I'm not the only one with this particular problem. Please help us all. Sincerely, [xxx] dt information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- High Bridge, NJ, USA

Second failure occurred 11/15/02; engine hesitates and stalls when gas tank is btw 1/4 and 1/8 full.

- Glendale, WI, USA

The car is popping in front, scrubbing in rear, hesitates, loosing power, friendship Ford of bristol could not find the problem while it was under warranty. Now that it's out of warranty I'm giong to have to pay for it, because of there screw ups and it's not right Ford should stand behind there vehicles.

- Piney Flats, TN, USA

I'm from Canada ignore the last half of address thanks engine sputtered then stalled would not start. Noticed round silver dome attached to gas line near the firewall under hood was very very hot. The air conditioner was also on just before it stalled. The car would not run right until I cooled off that silver dome thing attached to the gas lines. It was so hot I thought it was going to explode. We left the car alone for about 30 minutes then put cold compress on that silver dome to cool it off. Went to dealer they thought I was nuts. I never use the air conditioner again and in the summer I often stop to cool down that silver dome. This sould be a safety recall before some Focus blows up. Even now the car still idles ruff and stalls when it gets hot using the air conditioner gets the engine even hotter, the car stalls easier.

- Canada, CA, USA

The check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset, the problem has not yet been resolved.

- Joshua, TX, USA

Engine stalled 5 times while driving under normal conditions.

- Allentown, PA, USA

Engine stalled 5 times while driving under normal conditions.

- Allentown, PA, USA

Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine hesitates.

- Florence, SC, USA

Twice since buying this car experienced complete stalling on the hwy--almost lost control and nearly had a fatal accident

- Boyds, MD, USA

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle stalls. Dealer was notified.

- Stratford, CT, USA

After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart. Sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering. The owner has contacted the dealership.

- San Diego, CA, USA

The car completely stalls (dies) randomly. This has happened 5 times thus far. 2 times the car has died on the freeway going approxamitely 70 mph. 3 times it has died going about 10 mph and lost its power steering at the same time. It is a major safety hazard.

- Daly City, CA, USA

Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 mph. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.*akthe spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation. It was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer. The engine stalls.

- Warren, OH, USA

While driving at highway speed and without any prior warning the vehicle stalls resulting in loss of all power. This problem has 0ccurred during early start up, and when vehicle has been driven over an extensive period. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced fuel pump and filter but the problem still occurs.

- La Jolla, CA, USA

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- Albuquerque, NM, USA