NHTSA Complaint #10428831 — 2001 FORD FOCUS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10428831
Vehicle	2001 FORD FOCUS
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2011
Date Filed	October 5, 2011
Mileage	156,973 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

VEHICLE SURGES AND LACKS POWER OR ENGINE DIES. WHEN DOING ONLINE RESEARCH OF THESE SYMPTOMS. I FOUND A RECALL THAT IS EXPIRED FOR THE VEHICLE. (RECALL # 03V48200) I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED INDEFINITELY DO TO THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS RELIABLE OTHER THAN THAT AND CAN PROVIDE MANY MORE YEARS OF USE. ALSO, THESE ARE GENERALLY GOOD STARTER VEHICLE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS, AND COULD PROVE TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS, INCLUDING THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY IF THE VEHICLE LEAVES THEM STRANDED BESIDE THE ROAD. *TR

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