NHTSA Complaint #10211081 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10211081 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
AFTER CAR HAS WARMED UP FOR 30 MINUTES APPROX. IT RESTARTS AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF BUT WILL NOT IDLE ON IT'S OWN. THE DRIVER MUST KEEP THERE FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPT WHEN CAR IS MOVING AND ENGINE IS ENGAGED. THE CAR HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERYTIME. BUT AFTER CAR HAS WARMED UP AND HAS HAD THE ENGINE TURNED OFF 2 OR 3 TIMES THIS ACCORES. IF THE ENGINE IS ALLOWED TO COOL DOWN FOR 15 MIN. TO 45 MIN. THE CAR WILL IDLE AGAIN. THE TIME IS DEPENDENT ON THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE. *TR
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