2005 SALEEN FOCUS ZX3 Ford

2000–02 Ford Focus stalling due to defective fuel delivery modules („fuel pumps“) by permitting Ford to replace the fuel pumps after they fail. SUBJECT: Extended Coverage Program 03N01:Certain 2000 and 2001 Model Year Focus Vehicles Fuel Delivery Module PROGRAM TERMS This program extends the coverage of the fuel delivery module (FDM) to 10 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle, with no limit on the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven. This program provides replacement coverage, and is automatically transferred to subsequent owners. VEHICLES COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM,Certain 2000 and 2001 model year Focus vehicles built at the Wayne and Hermosillo Assembly Plants from Job #1,1999 through June 13, 2001. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. REASON FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE,Some of the affected vehicles may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters. Because the contamination of the filters is progressive, they may ultimately become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall completely. Although the symptoms noted above can occur under a variety of driving conditions, they are most likely to occur when there is less than one-quarter tank of fuel and/or when the driver is attempting to accelerate while making a right turn maneuver (such as entering a highway through a cloverleaf) or while driving uphill. SERVICE ACTION If the customer's vehicle exhibits the symptoms described above, dealers should replace the fuel pump unless there is clear evidence that the symptoms are solely caused by some other component. To assist in determining the cause of the symptoms, you should interview the customer. In addition, diagnosis time is provided to road test the vehicle. See Attachment IV for customer interview flow chart. If it is determined that the symptoms are caused by some other component and the FDM is operating properly, the customer should be notified that the repair is not covered under this program. This program does not cover parts or procedures other than replacement of the fuel delivery module. The fuel delivery module replacement will be performed at no charge to the customer.During its investigation NHTSA found „the Focus will stall at all speeds without notice.“ (EA02–022 Opening Resume.) Even when NHTSA closed past investigations with „service campaigns,“ the campaigns involved the manufacturer replacing the defective part prior to failure. Center for Auto Safety (CAS) Executive Director Clarence Ditlow criticized NHTSA for ignoring its own successful litigation record on stalling and over a hundred previous stalling recalls and being less able than private lawyers in standing up to Ford