2001 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 85
- 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 85 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 10 records
- check engine · 6 records
- ignition cylinder · 6 records
- door locks · 6 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- instrument panel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off. Had a complete tune up. Going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018 start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/[redacted] again…
ODI 11098857
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while i'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary i've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face. Im so scared that i can't drive it,i've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.i just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a…
ODI 11064238
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS
ODI 10966416
Electrical System
Ignition key gets stuck and will not turn. Ford has known of this problem should have to pay for repairs and reimbursement.
ODI 10925434
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and the contact smelled smoke. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped on the side of the road and the ignition was turned to the off position as the contact exited the vehicle. The contact observed flames under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle restarted…
Fire reported
ODI 10716473
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10703526
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Seats
It start with door busting all the time ,then i switch it off ..now it want crank ,just bust. *tr
ODI 10664556
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the warning indicators did not illuminate on the dashboard. The failure occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and recommended the replacement of the faulty wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 162,600.
ODI 10619398
Cruise Control · Electrical System
2001 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to electrical system failure. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was a lemon. Over the past 2 years alone, he has spent $2,000 in non-routine repairs. Every time there was an issue, the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for the problem, but was never fully fixed. On one occasion, the vehicle started smoking and the wiring caught on fire.. The consumer was informed,…
Fire reported
ODI 10575595
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes
Bought vehicle 2nd hand, cash, everything worked fine. Now, i have no brake lights, & my door locks no longer work on the remote, or the "all lock/unlock" button, & now my trunk latch is not working correctly. The door locks are self locking (meaning that they lock at any given time whenever they please.) the brake switch has been replaced, all bulbs have been checked & replaced, fuses keep getting blown. Cannot…
ODI 10579548
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Sunday 05 jan 2014 i had recently parked my car, turned it off, and was outside of my vehicle (2001 ford focus) when i began to notice smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. I was confused at first, as the car was completely off for a few minutes before any problems began. Within a matter of two minutes the smoke had increased, thickened, and began to smell. My friend was nearby and had noticed that something…
Fire reported
ODI 10559724
Electrical System
Key does not turn properly in ignition cylinder and door locks. *tr
ODI 10609734
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I've had my 2001 ford focus for years now and i have had problems with my ignition (got that replaced) and my windshield wipers work when ever they want to and will sometimes turn on its own. Also my trunk will not open at all. I've taken it to different places to get it fixed and no one has been able to open it. I purchased this vehicle so that i could save on gas but all i'm doing is wasting a crap load of money…
ODI 10531608
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The right front door lock is jammed or stuck, i cannot open the door from the inside or outside,the other 3 door locks work fine. *tr
ODI 10502216
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to move the key in the ignition, but there was no response. The failure recurred frequently and without warning. The contact stated that the battery was drained and he would often jump start the vehicle, which would temporarily resolve the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for…
ODI 10511152
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph and smelled a burning odor just as all of the instrument panel gauges reduced to zero abnormally. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10487148
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlight failure. With engine running, when the headlight switch is turned on, the headlights (both) do not always go on. Also, after being on for a while (often within 10 minutes, almost always within 20 minutes), both headlights will suddenly turn off on their own. When headlights go off, dashboard lights, and other outside lights, remain on. When the switch is on, but headlights have gone off, if the high beams…
ODI 10489621
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the front driver's side floor mat became wet. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the condenser box to the air conditioning unit was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. *tr
ODI 10512897
Electrical System · Steering
The key for my ford focus will go into the ignition but not turn. I have tried to turn the steering wheel but it still won't get the key to turn in the ignition. After doing some research, i am finding that this is a major and very common complaint with ford focus owners and ford will not issue a recall. The car is not drivable and in order to get it to a repair shop we will have to tow it which will be another…
ODI 10459827
Electrical System
Went to start my car this morning and the key would not turn in the ignition. After doing some google research, found that this is a very common issue with the focus, and has to do with parts in the ignition switch becoming stuck. I was able to get the key to turn eventually by banging on it, and have now left the key in the ignition to avoid the problem occurring again. *tr
ODI 10456652
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the ignition cylinder would not release the key. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the ignition cylinder repaired. The contact stated the ignition cylinder had no problems after the repair. The failure mileage was 148,000.
ODI 10470001
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a malfunction with the battery, causing the vehicle to stall intermittently. The contact also stated that the battery cables were hot and he was unable to touch them. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had not been included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables). The…
ODI 10418006
Electrical System
There were no warning signs. On may 09, 2011, the key became stuck in the ignition and would not come out. Did some research online to find out this is a common problem with no recall. *tr
ODI 10399914
Electrical System · Engine
This vehicle has suddenly died dozens of times since april of 2011. It dies when applying the brakes on the interstate, it dies when braking in a parking area. There is no specific speed when this occurs. The vehicle starts back up after two or three times while giving it gas. It happens when the gas tank is full or low and our very reputable mechanic can find no cause. This is extremely dangerous, especially in…
ODI 10425648
Electrical System
The ignition on this car has been replaced already by the first owner. Well, the key cannot not be removed from the ignition. Now the key has broken off in the ignition. The key stub can be removed and the engine will still run. This morning i moved the 01 focus and i shut off the car and took the key out but the shifter was still in drive. I locked the door, walked behind the car and it rolled backwards into me.…
ODI 10383632
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