2001 Ford Focus Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 15 records
- fuel pump · 9 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
- check engine · 7 records
- light illuminated · 6 records
- current failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Delivery · Engine And Engine Cooling · Wiring
Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus with a current and failure mileage of 140,000. The contact stated that she was driving 55 mph on a hot day and the vehicle would sputter and lose acceleration , then lost power. The contact stated that the engine would stall, but the car would still be driving until the contact applied the brakes. The contact had the mechanic changed the spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter,…
ODI 10187509
Engine And Engine Cooling · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Dt: the contact stated while driving 35 - 40 mph, the check engine light and battery light illuminated. While pulling the vehicle into a parking lot all the dashboard lights darkened and the vehicle hesitated as if it was going to stall. It was parked for about 3 minutes and the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was observed by an independent mechanic who determined that a barren came out of one of the pulleys…
Fire reported
ODI 10166993
Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheel Bearing
The driver heard a humming noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The noise escalated while the vehicle accelerated. Check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that driver's side wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to corrosion. Also, the engine needed a…
ODI 10111569
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again. This is about the 4th time. Local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump. Dealership claims that is only battery replacement. I have all old parts from recent service at dealership. I would like to see this vehicle recalled. Found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model.…
ODI 10104305
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dirve the car for 30 minutes or longer (engine is hot). Stop, and restart it from 15 to 30 minutes later, and the car will continually stall so long as the clutch is completely depressed. This will happen very predictably under these conditions. It is clearly temperature related, as restarting the car just 5 minutes later when still very hot, or an hour later when cooled down, and there is no stalling. Dealer (athol…
ODI 10100192
Carburetor System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Events leading up to the failure: check engine light came on has never gone off since, highly increased running noise, engine hesitation that at highway speed it causes the whole car to jerk failure: i took the car in and they told me i needed a new head that ford had redesigned a new one and it would cost $1000. The one i currently have deposits carbon and will keep doing so until it eventually gives out. The thing…
ODI 10139751
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump
Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10099648
Engine And Engine Cooling · Labels
Was driving home and engine began knocking and got louder and when i returned home had my husband look at it and found 3 motor mounts were rusted off. Dealership replaced motor mounts a week later at my cost and didn't give me a rental car. *tr
ODI 10233629
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10090292
Engine And Engine Cooling · Interior/Under Dash
The vehicle stalled on two separate occasions. *jb the speedometer in the vehicle always reads zero. The milage erase on their own and pop up again days later then disappear again. The consumer stated that he has to turn the vehicle off and turn it on again to read the gas gauge. Automatic locks engage 20 minutes after the consumer has started driving. The vehicle steering wheel became hard to move as the vehicle…
ODI 10083469
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle was taken to the dealership for a routine general maintenance, and mechanic determine that engine was leaking oil. Service manager indicated to the consumer they will fix the problem for $100.00. But he had to sign an agreement if the job was not satisfactory dealership was not responsible. The settlement had to be resolved by a local arbitrator. Vehicle was still leaking oil.*ak
ODI 10081905
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer complained about an ongoing hesitation problem. Vehicle had been to dealer on several occasions, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10094296
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at any speed engine hesitated intermittently. As a result, vehicle was almost rear ended. A recall was issued for the engine stalling, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10079295
Engine And Engine Cooling
While at a stop sign or driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10081594
Engine And Engine Cooling
My car just started to stall out.. I had ford replace thew fuel filter and pump still has that problem.
ODI 10068047
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a pinging sound coming from the engine compartment. Several moments later consumer heard a loud popping sound and the engine died. Consumer found out that the engine had thrown a rod through the engine block.*ak
ODI 10063102
Engine And Engine Cooling
The vehicle tends to stall unexpectedly at various speeds. Taken to dealer for check up, and the computer was reset. The stalling still persists, and the dealer has not determined a cause.*ak
ODI 10107157
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
The same as eveyone else. The vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump. I am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue. They would have to charge me 75 bucks to check it out (because according to ford, it has to be done by them regardless of my qualifications) then if it's not…
ODI 10071077
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
We sued ford via the magnuson moss warranty act. The focus had been sold prior to the filing of the law suit. We reached an out of court settlement of $3500. The problem with the car was intermittent stalling. The local ford dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
ODI 10069002
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
After three unseccessful attempts to have my ford focus repaired for engine stalls(while on the highway with the kids in the back seat,with 18-wheeler behind me).iionce again took my car to ford for warranty work.they found that the fuel pump was not suppling enough pressure and fixed it i thought,when at work with the car running and the exhaust at running temperature,all the fuel leaked out and could of very…
ODI 10068937
Engine And Engine Cooling
Was driving the turner turnpike back from funeral, cruise control on at 76 mph. Boom from under the car, oil light comes on, smoke billowing out from underneath. I pulled over, turn the engine off. The whole engine covered in oil. Behind is a trail of oil from over the hill to where i had stopped. I'm pretty sure the engine is gone. No knocking, temp was right, no warning light, just boom! Didn't even get to 50,000…
ODI 10070786
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Frontal · Service Brakes, Air · Steering
Consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. *ak vehicle's engine stalled causing steering and brake failure causing a collision into the side of a mountain. Air bag equipment failed to deploy on impact. *mr
Crash reported
ODI 10029886
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Car suddenly stalls when taking a sweeping right hand turn. Power steering is inoperable, leaving auto in middle of road or highway ramp.
ODI 10070557
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Wheels
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
Crash reported
ODI 10069222