2001 Ford Focus Air Bags Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 28 indicate a crash
- 25 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat belt · 8 records
- side airbag · 6 records
- airbags deployed · 6 records
- upon impact · 5 records
- deployed without · 4 records
- airbag deployed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seats
The front passenger side airbag malfunctioned in that it deployed without reason. I was driving (in motion) straight down a city road. It made an extremely loud noise that affected my hearing, expelled a lot of white powder that smelled bad, and tore up the side of the passenger seat. The airbag warning light went on.
1 injury
ODI 10865523
Air Bags · Body
Takata airbag deployed after the car had come to a stop. Ali stopped to avoid hitting a car that had suddenly braked in front of her. There was no damage to the car in front her as ali was able to stop in time, but there was major damage to her car. When the takata airbag deployed it burnt her left forearm/hand and incurred $107.00 in medical expenses. Caliber collision says that to repair the car it would cost ali…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10822599
Air Bags
On 5/2/15 during a collision where my client stuck another driver that failed to yield and ran a stop sign, the airbag inside my client's 2001 ford focus deployed. During its deployment it burned the right volar (inside) forearm of my client, causing a full thickness burn. She had to undergo surgical tangential excision of the burn and skin grafting, where they harvested the skin from her right thigh to her right…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10779719
Air Bags
Stopped in traffic for redlight, traffic started to move car in front of me stopped and i rear ended him causing airbags to deploy and smash windshield. When i exited the vehicle to my surprise there was no front end damage only a scuff mark on front bumper where my car went under the 1991 mercury grand marquis that i hit. Received a powder burn to my left hand from airbag deployment. Car that i hit had no damage.…
Crash reported
ODI 10496150
Air Bags
My 16-year old daughter was pulling out of a parking stall and moving forward to exit the parking area. She was traveling about 10 mph when the air bags deployed without warning. She was injured mostly on her right side from the seat belt and also burns from the air bag on her upper torso and neck. Bruises on her legs and very, very sore. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10481489
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph into a parking space the air bags deployed without warning, causing the windshield to shatter. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10456381
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph the air bags deployed without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however they did not offered any assistance because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10419779
Air Bags · Glass, Side/Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 16 mph the air bag deployed. As a consequence, the glass from the window shattered on the occupants in the front seat; which caused minor injuries. The vehicle was in the process of being inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.
2 injuries
ODI 10285871
Air Bags
We were at a complete stop at a stop light and the air bag deployed and has caused some injury to my face and may have cause some loss of vision in my right eye. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10229801
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 20 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the front air bags deployed. The passenger side air bag cracked the windshield. The passenger side seat belt failed. The passenger seat was unoccupied. There was no impact or warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the air bags deployed due to a crash. No repairs were…
ODI 10215631
Air Bags
On my 2001 ford focus both airbags deployed during normal car movement. No any accidents happened before, no vehicles or curbs involved, just during movement, fortunately on very low speed. Both bumpers has no any tracks of contact with something. (similar, like nhtsa action number : pe02026). *tr
ODI 10214717
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact struck a curb while driving at an unknown speed, and the air bags deployed. The insurance claim adjuster arrived at the scene and could not determine why the air bags deployed. As a result, the insurance agency labeled the vehicle as destroyed. Ford motor company stated that this was normal if one would have an impact while driving 30-40 mph. The failure and current…
Crash reported
ODI 10214764
Air Bags
Defect reported by a professional tow company, the individual a certified ase automotive technician.(verifiable) seat-side airbag deployment while cranking vehicle. . First occurrence: cranking vehicle on roadside. Driver's seat-side airbag deploys. Second occurrence: following day, cranking vehicle with passenger seated in front. Passenger seat-side airbag deploys while cranking motor.no collision or impact…
ODI 10208708
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated the driver side airbag deployed in an accident and caused burns to the contact driving the vehicle. The airbag warning light was not illuminated. A police report was taken. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance agency and was not taken to the service dealer. Updated 11/30/2006 - *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10171661
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in an accident with an air bag deployment. The airbag caught the contact's shirt on fire (investigation #ea02017) causing third degree burns. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer after the accident, however the insurance company decided the vehicle was a total loss and the dealer never made any comments or determinations. A police report was taken. Updated 11/09/06. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10169515
Air Bags
HAND BADLY BURNT BY AIRBAG. *JB
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10118306
Air Bags · Front
Driver's seat belt broke and did not secure the consumer. Also, the air bags deployed, breaking the windshield after consumer's vehicle was rear ended. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10115407
Air Bags
While driving at approximately 40 mph vehicle was in a head on collision. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained face injuries and received 23 stitches in the face. *ak *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10117254
Air Bags
Consumer was driving less than 10 mph and suddenly there was a soft bumper to bumper collision. Consumer's vehicle hit the vehicle that was idle in front. Upon impact, the air bags deployed, shattering the winshield. No injuries were reported, but was driver was taken to hospital for evaluation since being seven months pregnant. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10102057
Air Bags
I was driving my 2001 ford focus when my air bag light came on. I wasn't in an accident nor had my car been bumped hard. I took it in and they said my drivers seat belt pretensioner needs to be replace and that ford only replaces them for free up to 50000 miles. I just bought this car pre-owned 4 months ago and they say my warranty is no good. This part is going to cost about $200 plus labor. If i don't get this fix…
ODI 10095556
Air Bags
I was driving in stop-and-go traffic on the highway and the car in front of me braked hard. I saw it too late and hit my brakes, locking them up. I hit the car and the air bags deployed, burning my left arm (though not severely) and breaking the wind shield. The car i hit sustain virtually no damage, except two marks on its rear bumper from the bolts that hold my license plate. My car sustained minimal front end…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10093945
Air Bags
Time/place: 11pm, friday jul 16 2004, 25 miles before midway service exit pa turnpike events leading to failure: none failure and consequences: with no provocation, drivers side airbag inflated. Seat was torn apart, pillar near seat belt was cracked, driver was violently jolted forcing car to swerve slightly. Luckily no accident, but driver sprained neck. Dealership has agreed to replace airbag and resulting damage…
1 injury
ODI 10081333
Air Bags · Fuel System, Other · Windshield
Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin: in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve. Ford wanted $1,000 to fix this. The problem happened on other ford focus models. I was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty. After discussing this matter, i got price…
ODI 10058186
Air Bags
Airbags deployed at minor fender-bender, so minor that there was no damage to either car, the only damage was from the airbags-caused the winshield to break and a second degree burn on driver's right arm.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10038902
Air Bags
Owner stated that driver's side air bag is coming through the steering wheel.*ak
ODI 10040710