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Can a Ford Focus stall at a stop light?

Can a Ford Focus stall at a stop light?

This is very dangerous when it stalls out of no where at a stop light or any stop. The person behind you thinks your going to proceed and you apply the gas and no response do to motor shut off. Now if this causes my family to get hurt and Ford does nothing about this ongoing problem with many of the focuses then I will definitely start a law suit.

Why does my Ford F150 keep stalling?

One of the most common issues your Ford F150 is likely to develop is a stalling problem. The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place. Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen.

What was the problem with my Ford Focus?

They flushed transmission fluid right away and then at 60,000 recommended time. I also had body throttle replaced, spark plugs replaced early. Also, had door switch problems when one day old. Also had burnt wires in door at 15,000 miles fairly new or earlier. Had master technician look at it right away.

Are there any recalls on 2014 Ford Focus?

Ford previously recalled the 2014 Focus for fuel problems in 2014 and 2015; both recalls involved faulty fuel pumps that could stall the car. A NHTSA investigation into carbon-monoxide poisoning entering the cabins of Ford Explorer models is also ongoing.

What’s the problem with the Ford Focus stalling?

The problem, Ford says, is that a faulty purge valve in the fuel tank’s evaporative emission-control system (EVAP) may remain open when it shouldn’t, which can then send liquid fuel into the EVAP system and partially collapse the fuel tank because of excess vacuum pressure.

Are there any recalls on the Ford Focus?

Ford corrected the issue for naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engines on the production line in April 2017 and for turbocharged 2.0-liter engines (the Focus ST model) in February. According to the filing, NHTSA contacted Ford in May about the problem after reviewing owner complaints on 2012 through 2014 models.

How does the EVAP system work on a Ford Focus?

The EVAP system traps gasoline vapors into a charcoal filter and at specific times will release the vapors via the purge valve back into the engine’s throttle body. This ensures that gasoline vapors do not evaporate into the atmosphere.

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