2001 Ford Focus Switch Problems

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 129 stored complaint records:

What owners report

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

January 1, 2001 · 696 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Wheels
While driving and upon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. The bushings were too small. Upon turning the steering wheel left one could see the front wheels moving back. Consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. Dealer put replacement parts five times. Tires had to be changed between ten to thirteen thousand miles, and tires were under warranty for 30000 miles.…
ODI 10092586
2,000 miles
Column · Switch
When trying to start the vehicle the key did not turn in the ignition. Dealer replaced the steering column four times, but the problem still occurs. *ak
ODI 10047934
Fuel System, Other · Power Train · Switch
Vehicle will stall out once gas gauge reaches a quarter tank. Also, keeps getting a power surge. Policeman offered consumer assistance, and moved her vehicle. Noticed that every time she turned ignition switch, odometer would increase several thousand in mileage. Please describe details.*ak
ODI 8012811
Anchorage · Automatic Transmission · Door · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Gasoline · Switch · Tires
Consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced, while braking at high speeds, the steering wheel will shudder. *slc
ODI 566615