2001 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- cruise control · 4 records
- accelerated without · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving engine check light would come on and show vehicle surging forward. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8006770
Interior/Under Dash · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 60 mph using the cruise control, all of a sudden vehicle lost power and stalled out with all lights in instrument panel coming on. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer could not find the problem. *jg *ak
ODI 8007078
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking, vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a brick wall. Dealer and manufacturer weere notified.*ak *slc
ODI 8003574
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
When engine was started and gear shift was put into drive position vehicle started rolling backwards unexpectedly. Dealership examined vehicle for this problem ,and replaced throttle. After dealership made these repairs and drove on highway brakes failed to stop vehicle when pressure was put on brake pedal. Driver for tow truck examined vehicle and determined there was no brake fluid in the vehicle (this diagnosis…
ODI 8003155
Vehicle Speed Control
Three times i have had the throttle stick even though i have let off the gas. Once when i had less than 5,000 and again at the end of last year. Once when i parked the car and once while i was stopping at a light. Both times i had to shut-off the vehicle and re-start it to cure the failure. I did not report it to the dealership but it did it again last week while i was driving.*ak
ODI 762840
Headlights · Seat Belts · Seats · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that she experienced numerous issues with the vehicle which included the passenger side struts which had to be replaced twice. The vehicle would sit sideways when parked. The back of the front passenger seat would not lock into place, so it slid forward while the vehicle was in motion. The headlights were too dim and did not provide adequate lighting on the…
ODI 10358453
Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 65 mph consumer applied brake, vehicle did not slow down. Consumer had to shut off engine to stop vehicle. This happened 4 times. Dealer replaced servo speed control. *ak
ODI 8011388
Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling northbound on ga hwy 400 at 7:30 a.m. Traffic was lighter than normal, so i decided to use my cruise control. I set the cruise at 70 mph & drove it for approx 5 miles. When i approached my exit, i pressed on the brake to disengage the cruise. The cruise light went off, but the cruise did not disengage. I fought it all the way up the ramp. I was very fortunate that the light was green & there were no…
ODI 749927
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2001 ford focus automatic transmission. I was parked on a flat surface, when someone backed up into my car, they only moved 3 feet didn't do any damage to teh bumpber, but from that slight hit it sent my car free wheeling in park 175 feet, across a road, and slamming into 3 trees totalling out the rear of the car. Luckily no one was hurt nor in the car at the time fo this accident. When i got into my car i…
Crash reported
ODI 749455
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to park, the vehicle took off and accelerated without any warning. The vehicle took off going through the back wall of the garage. The air bags did deploy. On another occasion, the vehicle was serviced for check engine light which was on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and a chip was replaced. However, while driving, the vehicle accelerated out of control again up to 100 miles per hour.…
Crash reported
ODI 566810
Vehicle Speed Control
While backing into driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer could not stop vehicle, vehicle hit tree. Vehicle was totalled. *ak the consumer had minor injuries during the accident but vehicle was totaled. The consumer believes some kind of defect caused the vehicle to suddenly accelerate on its own. *yh
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 886384
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was surging at a steady speed of 53-63 mph. *ph *sc *jb
ODI 10066718
Fuel Pump · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stalled without warning when driving at any speed. The problem occurred more frequently when making turns or reversing. Vehicle was almost rear ended when it stalled while merging onto the highway. Dealership replaced the fuel pump 3 times, but problem still exists. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle will suddenly surge and accelerate at a high speed. The brake pedal was depressed to disengage the…
ODI 10044213
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle is subject to stalling/stop, lunge forward or hesitate with no warning while in motion. Dealership has had vehicle several times with no change in condition. Owner also stated that she had some sort of fluctuation with the rpm gauge, sporaticully. Please describe details. *ak
ODI 8016207
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has a tendency to jump/lunge or hesitate and stall completely. Dealership unable to detect failure, even with vehicle repaired 15 inconsecutive days. Please describe details. *ak
ODI 8014903
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle surges while in 3rd and 4th gear, around 35-40mph. It has stalled out three times. We have taken it to a dealer to be repaired after telling them on several occasions that something was wrong and the problem has never been completely resolved.*ak
ODI 767405
Vehicle Speed Control
The car veered to the left on its own and began to accelerate with foot of gas and when the brake was applied the car began to slide and roll over a total of three times brfore coming to a stop. *ak
ODI 753918