2001 Ford Focus Column Problems
- 9
- 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.
What owners report
- steering column · 8 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Column
The device in the steering wheel housing that cancels the turn signal has failed for the third time since i bought the car. The part is obviously defecting in design. This failure results in my reluctance to use the turn signals since i must turn them off manually after completing the turn. And not using turn signals compromises driving safety. *tr
ODI 10221618
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. In an attempt to drive the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the steering wheel locked and the key would not turn. The failure occurred twice. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 93,750.
ODI 10218840
Column · Equipment
My steering column locks up and will not allow me to turn the car on. I drove my car to work no problem when i came out i could not get the key to turn in the ignition. The steering wheel is locked and will not move thereby not allowing me to trun the car on
ODI 10124221
Brake Lights · Column · Shock Absorber · Tail Lights · Tires · Wheel Bearing
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car. If most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon. Unfortunatley they have been since that time. Most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time. I went through…
ODI 10102427
Column · Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus and have always had problems with it. On 10/28/2004 i stopped for gas with my two small children. After re-fueling, we all got back into the car to leave and the key wouldn't turn. My whole stering column had locked up-the steering wheel wouldn't budge, the shifter was locked as well as the brake pedel. Although many strangers tried to help me start my car, me adn my children were…
ODI 10097996
Column
Steering wheel lock problem. I parked my vehicle in a parking space as normal, placing it into park, and turning off all electrical items. I then excited the vehicle. Upon return, i slid the key into the ingnition, and then it happened. At happened? Absolutely nothing. The wheel was totally stiff, and the key would not move in either direction. I was stuck in this position for at least 3 hours, try after try, still…
ODI 10086177
Column
Common problem with steering column being locked and key will not turn after being inserted. Hundreds (perhaps more) of people have been writing about the problem on the net. *nm
ODI 10107557
Column
The entire steering column had to be replaced after it broke. *ph (nar) the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of replacing the steering column and enclosed is a copy of the safety recall issued in regards to the steering column. *cb
ODI 10055470
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