FordFocus2001
  1. Ford Focus
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  3. 2001
  4. Mechanical

2001 Ford Focus Mechanical Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 22, 2009

    Ignition · Mechanical

    IGNITION SWITCH WONT TURN. *TR

    ODI 10289736

  • January 7, 2006

    Electrical System · Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires

    Went so sears auto center at 9570 south west freeway houston texas 77074. For a tire change they charge 156.00 and also told me that my car rotors were broken and need shoe/pad to be replaced. And car not to be driven. Total amount 571.00. Called next morning to cancel work because i decided to take to dealer ford. But that time car wasn't fixed yet cause they told me to pay first but i didn't have a credit card…

    ODI 10147389

  • December 15, 2004

    Disc · Mechanical

    My brakes failed due to lip and warpage created on front rotors. Brakes failed within 10,000 miles of normal driving. Brakes were replaced again and old lipped rotors available. This was the third set on my car with only 50,000 miles. *nm

    ODI 10107551

  • December 3, 2004

    Anti-Theft Device · Mechanical

    I walked to my car one evening after catching up with some friends. When i went to start the car i could not turn the key to start the ignition. The enitre steering column locked up including the brakes. Not only did i had to have my car towed to the nearest ford dealership, but it was not covered under my warranty. The dealership replaced my "ignition lock". When i went to pay for the work, the cashier said that…

    ODI 10105917

  • November 30, 2004 · 50,987 miles

    Front Underhood · Mechanical

    Vehicle fire sustained on 2001 ford focus after replacement of a valve gasket cover at hollingsworth richard ford in baton rouge louisiana. Following replacement of gasket, smoke was noted from the hood. Dealer service representative stated that smoke was due to a cleaning solvent used after servicing the vehicle and should stop in about two days. The following day (after service), the vehicle caught on fire where…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10102208

  • May 25, 2004 · 23,300 miles

    Caliper · Mechanical · Pads · Rotor

    I purchased my 2001 ford focus in october 2001. In april 2003, i had to get the front brakes, pads, shoes and rotors replaced. This is after i had always taken my car in for scheduled maintenance. I was told that none of this was covered. I was out of over $400. The same thing has happened again 13 months later. Everything needs to be replaced. The majority of my driving is highway and i can't get an explanation…

    ODI 10073246