Re: Received from Ford via email today

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20 years ago

Sat, Dec 6, 2003 9:01 PM

"Craig" wrote

Recall Alert: FORD FOCUS > Owner Notification Date: Dec 02, 2003 > Number of Units Potentially Affected: 671000 > Component Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Addresses the slight hesitation and occasional stalling noticed by some drivers of earlier NA Foci. My 2000 has a little of this but never enough to worry about. I talked to my dealer and may get it fixed if the problem gets any worse and I happen to have occasion to leave it for service.

I suppose this is going to set off another round of negative media hype but it's really another case of Ford management dealing with a problem up front rather than pretending it doesn't exist, and I think they deserve credit for it. Based on four years reading of this newsgroup, it's not a seriously common problem yet, but might get worse as the cars age.

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20 years ago

Sat, Dec 6, 2003 11:13 PM

My 2001 Wagon is doing this starting this summer, we had no idea what was causing it. It's not constant, sometimes worse than others. Wonder if it's the same issue.

Gene

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20 years ago

Sun, Dec 7, 2003 12:08 AM

In connection with this latest recall, what are the signs to watch for?

Rob

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20 years ago

Sun, Dec 7, 2003 12:18 AM

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20 years ago

Sun, Dec 7, 2003 4:05 PM

"Craig" wrote

The pumps and fuel senders were a problem on early cars, but I gather this was a different issue.

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20 years ago

Sun, Dec 7, 2003 4:06 PM

According to the bulletin I saw at the dealer, hesitation on acceleration and occasional stalling.

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20 years ago

Tue, Dec 16, 2003 7:59 AM

There are 10,000 of us on

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We've been fighting the pump issue for several years. Several of us, myself included, have resorted to cutting an access panel in the rear floor so we can get to the pump easier. I'm on my third pump...first two burned up because of tank filters clogging.

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20 years ago

Tue, Dec 16, 2003 8:03 AM

The two filters inside the tank become clogged...which then burns out your pump. Ford doesn't sell a pump only...they sell the complete fuel module (pump with sending unit and filters)...about 200-260 bucks..depending on where you buy it.