I hope this helps anyone with the same problem. The affected models include some 2015 Focus, C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. a lot of times it will be a dry rotted hose. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. Service required". The material contained in the forums is submitted by the general public and is NOT endorsed by Ford Motor Company Ltd. Have you come across a for sure fix for this problem yet? We don't know if it the gas filter which was changed in Feb. of this year, or maybe the fuel pump. Yesterday I drove it for 100 miles before it stopped again. I WANT TO TRADE IT IN FOR A NEW ONE. Average failure mileage is 72,200 miles. AND THE BRIDGE WAS UP ON A LITTLE HILL SO WHEN THE NEXT CAR CAME IT BARELY MISSED US. Also, The Contact Mentioned That On A Different Occasion, She Attempted To Turn Off The Vehicle; The Key Was … I had just replaced the tie rods, struts, shocks, rotors, and other parts to make it a safe car for his commute from Alexandria to Quantico. Vehicle details: Ford Focus 1.6 (Duratec-16V) Engine code: SHDA: Year: 2007: Symptom: Engine overheating, P0480: Author: Steve Smith I think that the TSB procedure should be revised to not include the requirement of a DTC. The Contact Owns A 2009 ford focus.The Contact Stated That The Wrench Warning Lamp Was Illuminated. North Chesterfield, VA, US. So far I haven't had any problems with the car! If your Ford Focus has a lot of engine vibration that you feel inside the car, here is how to fix it. It … 155K and fine running car that I was delivering to my son in Alexandria. Nearly every Focus model built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant from the 2012–2018 model years is under recall, for a total of 1,282,956 cars. If it was my car I’d look for one from a breakers then I’d learn to keep an eye on my temperature gauge. Nearly every Focus model built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant from the 2012–2018 model years is under recall, for a total of 1,282,956 cars. Re: Ford Focus 2002 Engine keeps running after ignition key taken out. Just recently I have had problems with a fan running while the engine is turned off. I TOOK IT TO FORD (STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY) AND THEY CALLED ME AND SAID THAT IT MIGHT BE A FUEL PROBLEM... THAT I WAS LETTING MY CAR RUN ON AN EMPTY TANK. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. Per mechanic Oxygen sensor went bad, transmission flush, although I had one @63 700 miles. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. the first place i would start is looking for vacuum leaks. The air entering your engine is measured by the MAF (Mass Airflow) sensor and the onboard computer calculates the proper amount of fuel for that volume of air, as well as the position of the Idle Air Control valve for the proper idle speed. The air entering your engine is measured by the MAF (Mass Airflow) sensor and the onboard computer calculates the proper amount of fuel for that volume of air, as well as the position of the Idle Air Control valve for the proper idle speed. Every time I inserted the key and turned it to accessories the parking indicator P would flash and then stay steady when I turned the key fully. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. their are two seperate wiring harnesses that run from back to front of motor. It also only happens sometimes and normally runs fine just after the engine light has been turned off. If you are driving a 2009 Ford FOCUS, or if you are planning to purchase one, then it is important that you review reported Engine problems and defects.Total reports: 10. My Ford dealer also cant tell me whats wrong. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Keep your vehicle’s engine running well can help you enjoy savings in gas mileage. I am able to put it in N and restart and the lights are not effected. a couple months ago, my car wouldn't start let alone be able to move the tires with the steering wheel....found out it was the transmission took me over a 1000 bux to rebuild the transmission...6 months later come to find out that the transmission needs more work which is gonna cost over another 1000 dollars,also a catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, it has vacuum leaks, so in conclusion to that every mechanic,dealer,person,etc., all said i would be lucky to make it to 150,000 miles without this happening...i am now at 137,000 miles....all the work will cost well over 3000 dollars and at this point the car is most definitely not worth my money or my time. I drive a 2004 Ford Focus Zx3. It runs better than ever! This got me two days of driving without the stall. a lot of times it will be a dry rotted hose. (2013 Ford Focus ST). Average repair cost is $620 at 98,000 miles. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: Just got the car back from the dealership and they replaced a starter module. We drive it about 50 to 100 miles give or take, and it stalls out like it isn't getting gas, after you let it set for a few minutes, then it starts up and goes again. $100 to do a diagnostic, then probably another $300 for parts and labor or more. Unsubscribe any time. There is notice prompt with "Auto Pilot Parking Assist Malfunction. After a while of standing on the roadside, it often starts and runs once again. Ford Focus Club ; Engine Stays Running After Key Removal DISCLAIMER: fordownersclub.com is an independent Ford forum for owners of Ford vehicles. CHEAP PIECE OF CRAP! Take for example splice 132. * Ford Focus recalls revisited * On all three generations of the Focus * Check before buying a used Ford Focus It seems to be working so far. Today I was heading home from duty and it stalled on me 20 minutes from my home and wouldn't started back up. The engine shut off instantly. Powers down engine, steering, brakes. MY CAR KEEPS STALLING WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. It just sucked having to deal with my car breaking down that many times before the code would stay in the system. Thank you for your service, jizupuen! Replaced the bulb and all is good again. it's a bad car all together. please stay Away from. There is notice prompt with "Auto Pilot Parking Assist Malfunction. After letting the car sit for 15 minutes I tried again and the car started but I know if I try to get home it will stall again. Streamable Video Watch this video on Streamable. If you have a for-profit service, contact us. It did. The 2014 Ford Focus has 11 problems reported for engine stalls/shuts off while driving. I have a 2015 Ford Focus that I got finance through marin county Ford, April 2017. NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. Here is a very common problem on the Focus, and it's a fairly easy repair. The 2012 Ford Focus has 3 problems reported for car will not turn off. Is this normal or does it need attention? My 2005 Ford Focus has developed a probelem recently : the engine stops suddenly while it is running. ... Yeah that's what the service manager kept telling me also. i almost forgot to mention i figured out why my car was such a gas saver...because i have Styrofoam under my bumpers...that made me feel really safe! very dangerous and unacceptable, my mom and dad where in my car last night and it happened 5 times. i started researching on car complaints for fixes . We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. I got a new thermostat, coolant reservoir, and a coolant flush a month ago. Published by Ford Motor Company Ltd/Ford Werke AG. I had just replaced the tie rods, struts, shocks, rotors, and other parts to make it a safe car for his commute from Alexandria to Quantico. I'm frustrated with this piece of crap! I have Focus that has started doing this weird thing and seems that it only does it in the hotter summer months. this started happening with my Mercury Mountaineer 2003 118k miles, engine and power completely shuts down when slowing or stopping at a light. it makes a terrible noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Came across one with egr valve fix. The other day I only drove it for about 10 miles when it stopped, after it sets for 2 or 3 minutes, it starts up again. Remember that these are analog signals, and even a small increase in resistance at the splice will affect the sensor voltage being fed to the computer. One of the wires in this splice is the ground for the MAP sensor. My car keeps running hot. THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM TOOK PLACE 3 DAYS AGO AND I AM STILL CONFUSED ON WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON 3 DAYS AFTER AN ENGINE PROBLEM TOOK PLACE. TSB: 13-9-7 Focus ST DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0106 O, http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-...-car-randomly-stalling-idling-wierd-read.html, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My 2005 Ford Focus has developed a probelem recently : the engine stops suddenly while it is running. Just my $0.02. Ford Focus Engine Problem I read the list of complaints and thought everyone had read my mind. The dealer can't do the TSB work without a diagnostic trouble code. Come join the discussion about popular models such as the Mustang, Galaxie, Falcon, Fairlane, Torino, Shelby and many more! engine stalls and cuts out. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY CANT FIND THE PROBLEM AND NOW IF I GET IN IT I AM LUCKY IF I GET AROUND THE BLOCK. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. methinks since your car wont even run unless given gas it would be hissing if it were a vacuum leak. I love my St, it meets all my needs like no other: A small four door hatchback with a six speed manual transmission. Engine continues to run after shut off and battery keeps dying. When I drive the car city/highway it shudders, has slow speed, shifting gears, running hot and will not go into reverse. THIS REALLY IRKS ME TO THE MAX. This is not the cooling fan. I popped the bulb out, started the engine, held my breath and turned the ignition key to off. This is obviously a bug in the Ford electrical system, but easily rectified. I was told that directly from the service manager. methinks since your car wont even run unless given gas it would be hissing if it were a vacuum leak. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or by other means without prior written permission of Ford Motor Company Ltd/Ford Werke AG. MY FOCUS STARTED TO SHAKE AND AS I WAS DRIVING INTO MY PARKING LOT THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF! We hooked up computer ran diagnostic that showed nothing and will not till car dies .thats why I did not go to dealership. But it was worth a try to see. The car started driving rough and very jerky, and a message popped up and went away before I could read it (something about the turbo cbarger). GM Takata Airbag Recall Includes 6 Million Vehicles, read stories from drivers who praise our work. It may not be enough to throw a DTC, but it can be enough to affect the operation of the engine. Ford has a poor customer service and repair rating, they keep telling me it bad gas, well it shouldnt be bad gas I pay a pretty penny for it but the quality of ford is less than desirable and not worth it, once I drive this car to the ground I am going to buy a Honda. 2nd. The 2012 Ford Focus has 5 problems reported for engine stalls/cuts out while driving. Ford is doing a huge disservice to their customers by requiring a DTC from the computer in order to perform the TSB under warranty. The 2003 Ford Focus has 10 problems reported for engine stalls/dies while driving. In the majority of cases an underlying problem is causing the engine to rumble. Again I hope this helps someone else out. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 17 of 17 Posts. they both run beside egr metal tube. The fluid levels are fine, and it is not running hot. Everything is turned ON at the dashboard except the engine still not running. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. THIS IS MY FIRST CAR, I AM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND DONT HAVE THE RANK TO BE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A CAR THATS 2 YEARS OLD WITH JUST UNDER 25,000 MILES ON IT. The engine does not seize and the car continues to coast along. The wires I fixed dead ended to three plugs maf censor was one the second was a battery wire the third was the ignition coil pack which I believe was the problem with the grounded wires causing the motor to stall. It’s important to be on the lookout for key signs that your engine may need service, such as leaking fluids, smoke, and loud noises. day one I replaced the CKP sensor, then the hub assembly, then the cam sensor, as well as alternator and the coil pack. Drove it to Ford dealership and dropped off. My 2013 Ford Focus engine wont start. We don't sell/share your email. A few minutes later when I tried to start it all I heard was a clicking sound and the headlights wouldn't come on. Mechanics who have checked the car say it is "well maintained" and they can find nothing wrong with it. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the Focus. It started in 2013 about two or three months after purchasing the car. Could it be dirt in the rail? We’re the premiere Ford Focus ST forum with discussions on the 2013+ Focus ST. Join the community and see the latest news, photos, videos, classifieds, reviews, events and more! If so, please PM your name, VIN, mileage, dealer, and best daytime phone number; I'll see how to best assist. Like the original poster, I've been having the shutoff issues (among others). It runs for about 5 - 10 seconds after the key is turned off. Average failure mileage is 72,200 miles. also wipers would come on at the same time. Inside, it's a standard 2L Ford Zetec engine commonly found in street cars like the Ford Focus (hence the name of the series). We've had this problem at 5 mo., and we're not sure what's wrong, and our mechanic doesn't know either. Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases... 1st. My 2013 Ford Focus engine wont start. It's the perfect car for me. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the Focus. Add a small amount of resistance in series with this sensor, and all of a sudden the computer thinks that the pressure is different than it actually is. The only way that the fan will stop running is by disconnecting the battery, but the fan always starts back up as soon as it is reconnected. Everything is turned ON at the dashboard except the engine still not running. ... everything turned off but engine continued running. Another 180,793 cars are affected in … Ford Focus owners have reported 62 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). Service required". Ford Focus owners have reported 129 problems related to engine stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). When I switch off a noise like a fan running on comes from the front top of engine. Hello Nick, my 2012 Focus with 73000 miles is currently having the stalling issue. I have not had any problems after I corrected this problem.i have 205600 miles on focus in all it has been a pretty good car hate to say. "CarComplaints.com" ®, "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" it rattles so BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I FILL HER UP WHEN SHE HITS A QUARTER TANK. I have yet to see a CEL but it stalls and stalls. Mine has already been taken care of. TAKE IT FROM ME AND THE OTHER PERSON WITH THE SAME ISSUE, THAT THIS CAR IS A PIECE OF CRAP. this is one that will take a little time to diagnose. However, I'm at my ends with this car. Lots of people have had the exact same experience, myself included. WTF?! It acts like it not getting gas when it stops running. - Angela W., I also have children and always felt very safe in my Mountaineer but now that it does this (randomly) it is nerve wracking like mr toads wild ride. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. Engine is running louder than normal Inspection Service An engine that is suddenly running louder than normal is usually crying for help. Since most cars these days (and i'm assuming your 2001 ford focus is as well), are fuel injected... if you have a bad fuel pump, your car may not be delivering gasoline to the engine, thus causing it to "choke" and only stay running for a few seconds before dying. The engine does not seize and the car continues to coast along. It cost about two dollars to fix a couple of splices and black electrical tape and a zip tie to tie harness back up It did fix the problem. The engines are sent … The most common cause of stalling in your Ford Focus SE relates to control of the air entering the engine. Engine keeps running when key is off. Link must be about this specific problem or it will be deleted — it must be free & helpful, like a video or web page or forum thread about this exact problem. When the engine is started, the generator begins to generate alternating current (AC) which is converted to direct current (DC) internally. 155K and fine running car that I was delivering to my son in Alexandria. My focus started to stall while driving the transmission light would come on when stalling. I drove it around with no problems up until March 2014 when the car then decided to start stalling/shutting off while I was driving it. It starts just fine & the check engine light is - Ford 2005 Focus question At the first indication of engine trouble, be sure to schedule a service appointment with your Ford … IT HAPPENED ON A BRIDGE WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE CAR AND NO I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS GONNA DO IT. The next day the stalling started again and after two days they supposedly contacted Ford and we're told to perform an Adaptive Learning Strategy check. EVERYTHING LOCKS UP WHEN IT HAPPENS THAT IS NOT TOO COOL. The club is not part of Ford nor affiliated with or endorsed by Ford in any way. Car won't switch-off - Ford Focus question high mileage is because my husband is a courier. Where can I pm you? I’m sure a brand new engine from Ford would cost £6.5k though. this is one that will take a little time to diagnose. Please PM your name, VIN, dealer, and best daytime phone number; I'll gladly look into this. The most common cause of stalling in your Ford Focus SE relates to control of the air entering the engine. Show example Ford Focus Engine is running louder than normal Inspection prices. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. The first time it happened the dealer ship near me performed the TSB, which I payed $208 for after a military discount. I pulled up this webpage to try to help me with the problem with my Ford Focus. one harness was laying on egr tube which caused it to melt on tube which wires were grounded together. Also is there any way I could get reimbursed for the TSB charge since it obviously didn't work and this is a recurring problem? and still the car stalls and dies. Mechanics who have checked the car say it is "well maintained" and they can find nothing wrong with it. 2006 Ford Focus 1.6 Auto Help!!! the first place i would start is looking for vacuum leaks. - For more news, reviews and Top Tens, visit https://www.honestjohn.co.uk Here are the details. I would never recommend a ford or especially a zx3 to anyone its a piece of crap not worth any money and wouldnt even drive it for free. Their is a egr metal tube that runs from valve to front of motor. The EGR valve was clogged, after replacing 2 previously. WELL IF YOU EVER THINK ABOUT BUYING A NEW/USED FORD FOCUS... DONT! I have a 2001 Ford Focus. I'm not a trained tech, so I'm unable to diagnose, or advise on possible fixes. I have also called a tow truck now so back to the dealership it goes. but I did not have to pay as you would at a dealership. My car shakes constanly!!!!!!!!!!!! JavaScript is disabled. Ford Focus Engine Problem I read the list of complaints and thought everyone had read my mind. Engine management light flashing and loss of power. lou1979 Driver 2 points. The most recently reported issues are listed below. (No problems with the car running before or after it would happen) It happened a total of 10 times! IT IS A REAL INCONVENIENCE SEEING I HAVE TO BORROW MY DAUGHTERS CAR AND CANT DO THAT TILL AFTER 530 PM. Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 TDCi running problems ... the stuff straight into the EGR with the engine running. I thought I would share this with everyone since I haven't been able to find a thread exactly pinpointing the problem I had. Posted 4 years ago This is such a horrible car. After a while of standing on the roadside, it often starts and runs once again. Are you still experiencing this issue with your vehicle, Red? turn your engine on, have someone give it gas so it will stay running, raise the hood and listen for hissing noises. N ... A forum community dedicated to Ford performance owners and enthusiasts. If you're unlucky, turning the ignition key to the off position and removing the key, or pressing the engine stop button, will not actually stop the engine, which will keep running thanks to a flaw in the body control module software. I know it is happening but the vehicles around me do not! The 2012 Ford Focus has 5 problems reported for engine stalls/cuts out while driving. My 2005 Ford Focus won't stay running unless my foot is on the gas. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Thanks though. (2013 Ford Focus ST) So I bought my car in September 2013, brand new with 311 miles on it. I couldn't step on the gas to accelerate or the pressure gage for the turbo charger would shoot straight to red. Hi, I have the exact same problem with my Ford Focus 1.6 SI 2005. please don't buy this car. I took it to a friends garage. But the car keeps running hot, the temperature gauge never goes into the red though. Another 180,793 cars are affected in … oh! turn your engine on, have someone give it gas so it will stay running, raise the hood and listen for hissing noises. I have taken may car to marin county Ford and recently hilltop Ford regarding the check engine light on and transmission problems. And if its been running a long time. which is a fuel reservoir. 2001 ford focus running hot 3 Answers. Ford Motor Company Ltd/Ford Werke AG 2003 Average failure mileage is 32,000 miles. ... Ford Focus ST Forum. 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