I drove a 2000 focus zx3 for 3 years without a single problem. In addition, the car parts that do fall apart are not easy to fix and because of this, i have had to put more money into the car as i cannot afford to buy a new one. Some starts are worse than others, but never the same. Fuel pump in my 2001 ford focus failed and had to be replaced. There have been many problems we have run into where parts no longer function for the car. Used 2001 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. Because of this issue, my vehicle was rear ended when i lost power and stalled making a right hand turn. A defective fuel pump can cause a nostart condition or poor engine performance. Find out if your 2001 ford focus is affected and what to do about it. In the ford service manual they call this part an injector pressure sensor. Used 2001 ford focus zx3 hatchback 2d kelley blue book. Hazard flasher switch fuel pump shutoff switch fuses and relays changing tires jump starting wrecker.
Page 15 2001 focus workshop manual page 15 of 17 measure the resistance between the central timer module c pin 19 cjb, harness side and ground. Get the latest 2001 ford focus recall information 8 incidents. This webpage contains 2001 ford focus owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. The dealer has finally replaced the harness going to the fuel pump stating it had been rubbing against the body and grounding out. Ford has released a replacement fuel pump module, to address problems with it on a specific range of 200002 focus vehicles built at two different ford assembly. Ford focus questions 2001 ford focus zx3 hard start and. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. After all, a faulty fuel pump can render a car or truck useless, and the telltale signs of fuel pump problems arent often recognized by the average driver. The 2001 ford focus has 21 problems reported for fuel pump cutting out, engine stalls. A code p1237 fuel pump secondary ckt fp driver mod was set. I recently replaced the fuel pump and the car ran great until yesterday. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. Ford focus 2001, fuel tank filler neck by spectra premium.
How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it. When my engine is at ambient temperature, iit will not start. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Aug 20, 2016 fuel pump reset switch turned back on. Fixing these kinds of issues is made much easier by finding a reliable source for ford focus parts and accessories. Jesse from doran automotive discusses common reasons why your fuel pump could need to be replaced and what standard maintenance. The sebring midsized sedan began production in 2001. Friend drove to my house with no previous problems. No problems even with lots in tow going over mountain. When the ford fuel pressure sensor fails it produces a narrow set of symptoms. Disconnect the vacuum line from the fuel pump pressure regulator and check for fuel in the line. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2001 ford focus zx3 hatchback 2d. Since i got this car i have had to replace a fuel pump recall but. Page 16 2001 focus workshop manual page 16 of 17 go to h8.
It was a hand me down from my fatherinlaw who, after using the focus as his primary commuter car for years, was retiring and buying himself a vw gti. Ive heard of a lot of people who think its easier to cut a hole in the floor around the wiring harness but the proper way to fix it and the safest is to. If replacement is required, your best choice is spectra premium. If you have any questions or just want to talk about your repair head on over to. The problem occurs whenever there is half a tank or less showing on the fuel gauge. The fuel pump for this vehicle is in the fuel tank i have had the car in for fuel gauge repair a couple of times. Dealing with the fuel pump issues in your ford vehicle can be stressful. Ford focus owners have reported 327 problems related to fuel pump under the gasoline fuel system category. My car has only 26,000 miles, and is 1 month outside the warranty. Shop online with autozone to order your fuel pump replacement for ford focus and choose same day store pickup when you need your focus fuel pumps today.
The fuel pump was only for select 2000 and 2001 models. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. I have a 2001 ford focus zx3 hatchback we changed out fuel pump cuz car wouldnt start ran fine all day the next day my car died again like it was starving for gas or air so we changed the fuel fi. Check the fuel delivery system of the ford focus if the engine is. Chasing common electrical problems with the ford focus. Hey guys i have a 2001 ford focus zx3 that i bought in march with 52,999 and i am starting to think that i threw away 8,000 dollars. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 4 different trusted brands of fuel pump products for the 2001 ford focus. Lights, horn, flashers, interior lights and fan work. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and windows windshield problems. Year range for ford focus 2001 ford focus fuel pump. Based on the research i did, the computer tells the fuel pump how fast to run. May 25, 2016 brian eslick from how to automotive takes you stepbystep through the process of replacing the water pump on a 2001 ford focus zx3. Used car pricing for the 2001 ford focus zx3 hatchback 2d.
I have to hold the accelerator down to get it to idle and keep it down untill the rpms pick up or it the engine warms up. Refer to the owners manual for the lines location if you arent sure which one it is. Focus fuel pumps best fuel pump for ford focus price. I have had my 2001 ford focus zx3 for nearly 8 years now. When you are looking for oe quality and performance at an affordable price, spectra premium is the right choice for you.
There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a nostart problem with your vehicle. This clog is the result of some material used in the fuel tanks of 99, 00 and 01 ford focus. This seems to apply across all of the popular models like the ford focus, the. Here are my problems, and i am very confused by them all though i have done lots of personal repair work before. I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus that suffers from a clogged fuel pump. See defective ford fuel pressure sensor symptoms and solutions. Used ford focus is fun to drive and not very expensive, but is it reliable. If there is no fuel, you might have a restricted fuel filter, fuel line or a bad fuel pump. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. Although these are the primary symptoms of the condition, failure of the fuel rail sensor. The most recently reported issues are listed below. For the 2008 ford focus, the 2008 owners manual recommend using. This car has crossed the usa coast to coast twice in 5 years and has been enjoyable to drive.
Search over 18,200 listings to find the best local deals. The focus connector does not usually cause an alternator failure, but can. Ford offered me no reasonable solution for this problem. The 2000 ford focus has 37 nhtsa complaints for the fuel system, gasoline. How to check for fuel delivery in a ford focus it still runs. In my 2001 ford focus zx3, there is a serious electrical problem. How to replace the water pump on a 2001 ford focus zx3. It has the zetec engine and the mtx75 5 speed manual transmission. Instrument panel does not illuminate, engine does not turn over, a thump noise comes from the trunk area. Brian eslick from how to automotive takes you stepbystep through the process of replacing the water pump on a 2001 ford focus zx3. Used 2001 ford focus zx3 hatchback 2d pricing kelley. Download your free pdf file of the 2001 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals.