Recall 03V482000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 03V482000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 671,000 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
671,000
Affected Vehicles
2
Makes
1
Model Years
2
Campaign #
03V482000
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report Date
Nov 19, 2003
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
671,000
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2000, 2001
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
Remedy
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Key Dates
Report Date
Nov 19, 2003
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2000 | Check VINs |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2001 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (FORD) in the last 3 years
10 Investigations
nhtsa-odi-investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26001 | Jan 30, 2026 | Unknown | OPEN | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| PE25020 | Dec 18, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2014 FORD FIESTA | ENGINE | Timing Belt Failure |
| DP25001 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | Underbody shields detachment |
| PE25007 | Aug 7, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2019 FORD FLEX | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | B-Pillar Trim Detachment |
| PE25002 | Mar 21, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| EA25001 | Jan 17, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise |
| RQ24014 | Nov 15, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Loss of Motive Power |
| RQ24015 | Nov 15, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2018 FORD EXPEDITION | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment |
| PE24030 | Oct 11, 2024 | Feb 2, 2026 | CLOSED | 2019 FORD FLEX | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Rear-view Camera Failure |
| PE24027 | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 30, 2025 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD EDGE | SERVICE BRAKES | Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 03V482000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 472468 | Unknown | 2000 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. *PH ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE … |
| 466003 | Unknown | 2000 FORD FOCUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, AT 54,000 MILES BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY S… |
| 453437 | Unknown | 2000 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER $80.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BEFORE THEY WOULD PERFORM THE RECALL. RECALL 03V482000 RE… |
| 466002 | Unknown | 2000 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, AT 54,000 MILES BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY S… |
| 458999 | Unknown | 2000 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT HAD THE PARTS FOR 2 MONTHS TO PERFORM FUEL INJECTION RECALL 0… |
| 450572 | Unknown | 2001 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING STALLING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE … |
| 451438 | Unknown | 2001 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE ENGINE STALLING RECALL 03V482000 UNLESS THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A FUEL FILTER FOR $… |
| 1089058 | Jul 3, 2014 | 2000 FORD FOCUS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V48… |
| 1043076 | Feb 11, 2014 | 2001 FORD FOCUS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TUR… |
| 997075 | Jul 23, 2013 | 2001 FORD FOCUS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING AND THEN STALLED. THE CONTACT … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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