2001 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 6 records
- fuel pump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Frame And Members · Horn
Ignition sticks and moves around, horn fell completely out from under the car and hit someone's car, the fan box and all fell completely off and down, backfiring stalling rattling vibrates front right side around tire area rattles horribly, check eng. Light stays on mass air flow sensor is bad transmission sensor is bad lighter stopped working car completely goes dead spits sputters, manifold pipe broke so now its…
ODI 10297006
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Door · Fuel System, Other · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have had my ford focus wagon for three years now. I had to repair a alot of things on this car! Tranny, alternator, fuel pump, timing belt, and the only door that opens from the outside is the passenger right front, which my kids have to climb through to get to the back because both back doors broke not even four months from the day i bought it. Also the driver door only opens from the inside because of the…
ODI 10324583
Automatic Transmission · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
When accelerating in various inclines or decline my car chokes and hesitates as if it has water in the gas line or the fuel filter is clogged. It starts to jerk and sputter and refuses to accelerate if i push on the pedal instead it chokes out. Either the car dies right there or i manage to pull it over and let it die on its own as soon as i come to a stop. Trouble restarting the car as if to much air intake to…
ODI 10137918
Automatic Transmission
Dt: contact stated the dpfe sensor went out. She said it went out 2 years ago and she had it replaced. She said it cut out while she was going 40-60 mph. She described it as jerking. She noticed this a couple of weeks ago. The service department told her that it was a weak sensor, and a lot of people had to get it replaced. *ak
ODI 10135377
Automatic Transmission · Emission Control · Macpherson Strut · Tread/Belt
My car has 29,500 miles on it. I bought it used about 3 weeks ago. Following symptoms: 1 - car stumbles/hesitates/loses power at around 2-3k rpm...regardless of speed...but stumbling/hesitation is best felt on the freeway. 2 - car has had some type of recall work and dpfe sensor replaced at: 17500 miles. Not sure if fuel pump recall has been performed...ford dealers have been very reluctant to tell me without making…
ODI 10132811
Automatic Transmission
Dt: when driving a certain speed the vehicle will jerk, usually between 35-45 mph,. It is worse when trying to go up hill. The consumer contacted the dealer that replaced parts 2 different times, there was a recall on the fuel pump, and they replace it. The dealer thought that may solve fproblem, but it did not. *ak
ODI 10127126
Automatic Transmission
Consumer was shifting gears and transmission failed on its own. Transmission was unable to shift properly, and was unable to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle would go backwards in reverse after a lot of jerking. After several attempts the vehicle would not go back at all. *tc
ODI 10105373
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts · Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the side view mirror on the vehicle was repaired and the transmission also slipped. After the repairs were complete, the vehicle did not drive the same. The dealer stated that the parts needed were not in stock and they kept the vehicle for one month. In addition, whenever the left turn signal was activated, the vehicle would shut off entirely. The…
ODI 10239684
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle shook severely for no apparent reason while driving 10 mph. Vehicle could not accelerate anymor, and it finally died.*ak
ODI 10099616
Automatic Transmission
There was nothing in particular that led to the failure. Car is driven under both highway and in-town conditions, and temparatures range from below freezing up to 100 f.*ak the vehicle when shifting on the highway often shifts into neutral, revs up, and may finally shift into a higher gear. Sometimes you have to take foot off gas and re-push in order for it to shift. Then when it shifts into gear, it jerks into…
ODI 10097922
Automatic Transmission
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart it, but was unable to do so. The check engine light appeared on the vehicle and remained on. The consumer also noticed a loud clicking and banging noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the shift solenoid switch needed to be replaced. Please fill…
ODI 10089322
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
The brakes went out and transmission went out at the same time.*ak
ODI 10112542
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Fuel Pump
My car has been stalling now for about a year. I had it fixed at around 27,000 miles and i still had a factory warranty and i went to joe machens ford in columbia, mo (where i bought the car in 10/01) and they said it was a wire on the transmission that was corroded. About 3 weeks ago, this happened again and again i took it to joe machens and they told me there was nothing wrong with it. I had asked them to check…
ODI 10075258
Automatic Transmission
While driving 30 mph transmission slipped gears. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. *ak
ODI 10066822
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my 2001 ford focus failed after my owning it for less than 2 1/2 years and it's around 58,000 miles. I bought it new. The dealership is surprised and said they've never seen this before; it's only partially being covered by warranty. *ak
ODI 10058796
Automatic Transmission · Engine
While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that engine and transmission failed. *ak
ODI 10058066
Automatic Transmission · Headlights · Starter Assembly
I purchased a 2001 ford focus in august 2001. In sept. 2001 with only 2240 miles on the car transmission seemed to be slipping and the car failed to accelerate properly. Had it towed to the dealership and they said there was a leak in transmission line. This was repaired. In oct. 2002 at 16416 miles headlights would not come on when i turned the switch. Switch was replaced. About this same time new brake pads were…
ODI 10033472
Automatic Transmission
Car jumps at highway speed. Checked with ford dealership in regard to problem, and no one can give me an answer.*ak
ODI 10033134
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other
I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving -- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous "flickering" of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water…
ODI 10028641
Automatic Transmission
I took my car to sequioa national forest on memorial day weekend. My car was acting great til i til the grapevine my car suddenly did not want to change gear it would get stuck making my rpm really high i was afraid i was going to burnout my engine after i got into into the mountains the car was fine again maybe cause i was driving under 30 mph but as soon as i got into the highway again i was fine as long as kept…
ODI 10026120
Automatic Transmission
While merging onto the highway the car shifted into neutral and had no way to accelerate and causing a hazard by slowing traffic and having to go to the side of the highway. *jb
ODI 10023887
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed, before the first oil change was performed.*jb
ODI 10011102
Automatic Transmission
The transmission and steering column failed at a low mileage.*jb *ts
Crash reported
ODI 10011112
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle sliped out of park and into drive, while car was running, i was out of the car aproxmently 15ft away checking in on the cookout that was going on at the shop.. At which time i heard like a shifting noise or loud click from the car, i look over at the car an noticed the vehicle started forward an crash into to corner of building causing some minor damage to the right front fender of the car nothing to…
Crash reported
ODI 767669
Automatic Transmission · Front Underhood · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving home from work last thursday (10 minutes on the interstate, 97 degrees, full ac), when the car started to lose power followed by transmission lurching and engine trying to die. Pulled the remaining block into my apts and opened hood expecting to find overheated engine, and ended up see a bunch of flame and signing my thumb. Got fire extinguisher and put it out, and called fire dept. No work was done to…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 764576