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2001 Ford Focus Engine Problems

73
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 73 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • fuel pump · 12 records
  • fuel filter · 7 records
  • without warning · 7 records
  • engine light · 6 records
  • replaced fuel · 6 records
  • loss power · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi19
60–100k mi12
1–30k mi9
100–150k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2003 · 45,954 miles

    Engine

    When i driving more than 40 miles continually the engine stalls, i have to wait and make several tries to restart it again, some times while i in the highway its make me lose the control of the vehicle due to the lost of acceleration.*ak

    ODI 10045745

  • October 30, 2003 · 44,200 miles

    Engine

    While driving, the vehicle would intermittently stall. The consumer would have to depress the gas pedal in order for the vehicle not to stall. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership was notified, and the problem was resolved. *ph

    ODI 10047832

  • October 21, 2003 · 48,500 miles

    Engine

    I just purchased a 2001 ford focus for my daughter a month ago and have had a problem with it stalling at unpredictable time. I did a little searching and found this is a problem that others are having and the nnhtsa is currently investigating. This is a very serious issue especially for a young, new driver. It can be deadly. Please give me an update on this investigation and add my complain to the data. I hope you…

    ODI 10043267

  • October 4, 2003 · 67,000 miles

    Engine

    I was turning a corner to merge on to highway and car stalled and died on me in traffic. I was almost rear ended. *jb

    ODI 10041314

  • October 1, 2003

    Engine · Structure

    Ford focus 2001, excessive rocking of the engine, replaced motor mount. *bf when the consumer went to the dealer the third time, new bushings were put on the front of the vehicle. When the consumer applied the brake at a very low speed, the wheel vibrated and the body of the vehicle appeared to stop at a slightly slower speed than the wheel and there was a jerking a reaction. The mechanic believed there was a…

    ODI 10117028

  • September 30, 2003 · 52,000 miles

    Engine

    Was driving for a few minutes engine light came on. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that cause of engine illumination was not known.*ak

    ODI 10042207

  • September 18, 2003 · 18,500 miles

    Engine

    My vehicle feels like it's missing or about to stall and i have taken it to ford and they say they can not do anything for me.they say it's a characteristic of ford focus 2001 with just over 19,000 miles. It is so bad that i feel like running it into a tree sometimes. Please help me!!!!!!! Thank you. *la

    ODI 10043217

  • August 27, 2003

    Engine · Front · Ignition

    3 major complaints for 2001 ford focus zts 1.) front suspension needs a right arm replacement 2.) engine light turned on and was turned off when brought to ford dealer shop. 3.) on a separate occasion, car stalled while driving. *ak

    ODI 10037022

  • August 20, 2003 · 49,000 miles

    Engine

    2001, ford, focus stalled while merging into traffic from on ramp. *ak

    ODI 10033213

  • August 7, 2003

    Engine

    Vehicle was rear ended on highway after engine died.*mr consumer took vehicle to the dealer twice prior to the accident. Both times the dealer couldn't duplicate nor correct the problem. (attorney on behalf of client mr. Munroe) *ph *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10044017

  • July 27, 2003 · 49,500 miles

    Engine

    Car stalls without warning at various speeds on various occasions.*ak

    ODI 10029168

  • July 15, 2003 · 33,000 miles

    Engine

    2001 FORD FOCUS - ENGINE STALLS, CAR ONLY RUNS 2-3 MPH. *AK

    ODI 10028537

  • July 5, 2003 · 40,437 miles

    Engine · Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Engine stalls and power loss and brakes not responding resulted in rear end collision with another vehicle. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10025500

  • June 15, 2003

    Electrical System · Engine · Filler Pipe And Cap

    Problems similar to ea02-022. Stalls (enigine shuts off) while driving on freeway or at any speed. Fails to start in driveway or parking lot, then car gets towed to repair shop and car works fine with no problem found. Replaced fuel filter with no effect on problem. Verified spark works and relays are closing when car would not start. Happens very frequently. About once per week. Car now has 58,000 miles on it and…

    ODI 10023837

  • May 20, 2003

    Engine

    The vehicle stalled without warning, and did not restart. *jb

    ODI 10020233

  • May 14, 2003

    Engine

    While driving, the vehicle stalled and did not restart. *jb

    ODI 10019893

  • April 17, 2003 · 47,077 miles

    Engine

    I have a 2001 ford focus which is stalling in traffic. The motor accelerates while driving, making the transmission shift hard while driving. The vehicle drops speed while driving without any indications. Vehicle stalls if the air conditioner is turned on when the outside temperature is 75 degrees or more. This problem has been going on with the car three weeks after purchasing the car may, 2002. And to date, april…

    ODI 10016215

  • April 17, 2003 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    I have a 2001 ford focus zts. With a 1/2 tank of fuel or less, my car stalls in mid acceleration, while going around curves, due to what feels like lack of fuel. I have had to pull off to the side of the road when this happens because once the curve is passed, i do not immediately get fuel back to the engine. I have avoided several accidents because of this. This has been a recurring issue for a couple of years, but…

    ODI 10014523

  • April 9, 2003 · 37,980 miles

    Engine

    CAR STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *NLM

    ODI 10014464

  • March 31, 2003 · 30,400 miles

    Engine

    THE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB *TT

    ODI 10014828

  • March 23, 2003

    Engine

    It is a 2001 ford focus with 50,000 miles. The engine began stalling. We took it to our dealership and they indicated that we had not done anything wrong and that is was just a defective engine. It is going to cost us $1,700 to fix. According to research i have done, many investigations have been conducted and complaints have been made. *nlm

    ODI 10013649

  • March 15, 2003

    Engine

    While driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle stalled and was difficult to restart. *nlm

    ODI 10011971

  • March 14, 2003 · 19,550 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    I bought a 2001 ford focus. The throttle was sticking and was hard to take off and then it would lurch forward all of a sudden. I took it to the dealer and they oiled the cable and it worked for a few hours and got stiff again. I took it to another dealer and they replaced the throttle body. That problem was fixed. Now when i drive it the check engine light comes on and then it dies. I had to have it towed back to…

    ODI 10010568

  • March 1, 2003

    Engine

    The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to correct the problem.*jb *ts

    ODI 10011254

  • January 25, 2003

    Cables · Engine

    Nar 03/05/2003 the vehicle engine sped out of control by itself with a hugh burst of speed, and the car ran into the shrubbery at the edge of the parking lot. *cb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10011342