Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / FOCUS / 2001

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE02040 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FOCUS Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2001
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Apr, 04 2002 Date Closed: Sep, 09 2002
Subject: ENGINE STALLING Summary: The primary concern of this pe is loss of engine power.stalling may occur at low speed or high speed.at the time of occurrence the average vehicle mileage is 30,000 miles.because these vehicles stall and/or hesitate unpredictably, an increased risk is inherent to these vehicles.if a driver expecting this vehicle to perform as designed, is trying to cross an intersection or merge into traffic when the vehicle stalls it places all motorists within the area at risk.a disabled vehicle is vulnerable to collisions not only within the roadway, but also along side the road as it waits for assistance.