2001 Ford Focus Unknown Or Other Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- fuel pump · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
After driving from work to home, about 4.6 miles, i turned right into my parking space in front of my home when the brakes failed while the car accelerated directly into the rock wall that serves as a barrier between the parking, walkway and building; i immediately pulled up the emergency brake, put it into park and turned the car off. I had it towed into my mechanic and was notified that they found "throttle cable…
1 injury
ODI 11186950
Unknown Or Other
My mechanic identified excessive dangers corrosion of the engine cradle and advised that the engine could fall out while driving. I called the ford dealer who sent me to ford. The took my information, ford ref. Rff14807554. They would not commit to examining the car. I am afraid this problem could be widespread and dangerous to others. This deterioration of the steel is not normal. I have a background in working in…
ODI 11093894
Unknown Or Other
Key won't turn in ignition so car can't move. Vehicle was stationary and parked on the street
ODI 11032594
Unknown Or Other
My car will lose speed going up hills and start to act like it's running out of gas. I have had it go dead while going down the road and the steering become hard to move. It surges going at very low speeds of about 10-15 mph and jerks. Sometimes the even going on straight roads where there are no hills the car starts to act like it's running out of gas and die. The only thing that showed when i had it checked was…
ODI 10761801
Unknown Or Other
Failed ignition key lock caused my car to stall and freeze in place. Preventing me from restarting my car in traffic. Additionally, i was unable to unlock the steering wheel to guide the car off the road to a safe place. This has happened once during my ownership of the vehicle, and was repaired using ford parts, at a non-ford mechanic. Cost approximately $350. *tr
ODI 10327789
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2001 ford focus. Water started leaking into the front passenger floor. I took it to the dealership and they could not find a problem. The leaking continued. After it rained again, the water leaked into the floor all over my new video camera. I took it to the dealership where i live and told them what had happened. They said they could not find a problem, yet the car did not leak again. Recently my husband…
ODI 10206677
Ignition · Unknown Or Other
I had taken my grand-daughter to the dentist and when we came out the key ignition would not turn and the steering wheel was locked up. I spent the most of the morning trying to get it to turn one more time so that i could take it to ford town to get it fixed. I knew what had happened because my daughter has a 2004 ford focus and hers had just locked up about a month before and she never did get it to turn over, she…
ODI 10169704
Unknown Or Other
Dt: consumer in may received a recall notice. The letter was for three or four parts. When she contacted the dealership, they didn't have the parts and they had to be ordered. They were not yet in. Consumer did not contact the manufacturer about the problem. The information on the recall, the parts or number were not available.*ak
ODI 10129753
Unknown Or Other
Water leaks from somewhere inside the car onto the passenger side floor board. The first time was in 2002. It was "corrected" by a ford authorized dealer service department and still leaks. When ever it rains the floor board fills with water and when the water dries it smells of mildew. Loss of hundreds of dollars to remove smell. I'm not sure if i should contact a lawyer about the lemon law.
ODI 10100609
Unknown Or Other
Ford of ocala sold me a bio hazard car that has ruined my life, my health, my finances, and possibly my future. They refused to do anything, ever, knowing i was beaten down, sick and forced into debt from the losses this car caused me. They knew i could not afford an attorney, so they, and the attorney general and the florida governor all just treated my issue as unimportant... Blew me off. This includes ford…
1 injury
ODI 10152384
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb. When the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off. A tow truck took it to the ford dealership. They said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans…
Crash reported
ODI 10069792
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
My 2001 focus zx3 will sputter, lose power, and threaten to stall. This occurs at any speed. It has stalled and left me stranded once. When towed to the dealership, nothing could be found wrong with it and so i was charged nothing. It started up again just fine, but periodically threatens to stall again. Also, the paint over the driver side rear wheel is bubbling up and coming off.
ODI 10069568
Unknown Or Other
Consumer struck guardrail when she tried to avoid another collision. (nar) *ph
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 3 deaths
ODI 10057503
Unknown Or Other
Failure of manufacturer to repair car under warranty to my satisfaction. *la
ODI 10043044
Unknown Or Other
As a result of an accident i must have both head light assemblies and the front bumper replaced on my 2001 focus. My insurance company insists that it will only pay for after market parts, not oem parts. Further, they tell me the after market parts carry no certification that they are equal to the oem parts. I would not feel safe using parts that are safety related that cannot be certified to be of the same kind and…
Crash reported
ODI 10014170
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
My warranty was 36,000 which is up. Fixing the brakes was no problem but i dont feel my wheel bearings need replaced this quickly without having some kind if default in them from the start. My car is making this loud, roaring sound, which is driving me crazy. I'm writing to see if there's anything the headquarters of ford can do. There are recalls on 2001 ford focuses but just so happen not on my car and why is that…
ODI 10070103
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also…
ODI 10070095
Unknown Or Other
Nar 03/05/2003 enclosed is a copy of a invoice billed to the consumer for parts that were not installed by service dealer. *cb
ODI 10011346
Unknown Or Other
Has not been repaired yet. The ignition locked up and the key was unable to be placed into the ignition fully, nothing moved, nothing worked. Upon repeated attempts the car was finally towed and nothing has come out of it. I have heard of this happening to other 2001 focus', but still i hear nothing of this from ford dealerships. I also have heard rumors of numerous recalls for the 2001 focus', but still i only find…
ODI 10069954
Unknown Or Other
On my way to school this evening all my electrical things in the car started flickering and then smoke started to come out of my vents. I pulled over immediatly, while someone was yelling at me get out of your car. I got out and saw that smoke was coming out of my whole entire hood area. Then it went up in flames, melting through the hood, scattering my windshield.
Fire reported
ODI 10002651
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Structure · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000…
ODI 10069809
Ignition · Unknown Or Other
Seat belt would not stay locked. Ignition key would only go part way into ignition, could not start vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Dt
ODI 770304
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Unknown Or Other
I own a 2001 ford focus. Problems started one month after purchase. Window wiper motor blew but was under warrenty. Then after warrenty expired everything started to go wrong. Trunk hood would not latch closed, then door latches started to stick , then had to climb into passenger seat to open drivers side door because it would not unlock and door handle plays games and opens door when it wants to. Fuel pump had a…
ODI 10108146
Unknown Or Other
Letter to follow containing complete complaint. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769748
ODI 10007168
Rotor · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle. The pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise. *ak the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint. (may not have the proper torque) there was a problem with the front end and rear. The wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam…
ODI 10022717