2001 Ford Focus Air Bags Problems

August 20, 2003

Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags

I purchased a 2001 ford focus on my way to work while pulling into my parking space the car accelerated unexpectedly then the brakes did not work. I then pulled on the emergency brakes which did not work to immediately stop the car. I crashed head on into the car in front of the parking space. Also, upon impact the airbags did not inflate. The car was supposedly to have front and side impact airbags and one in the…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10199801

July 15, 2003 · 65,000 miles

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

June 17, 2003

Air Bags · Buckle Assembly · Exhaust System · Exterior Lighting · Hub · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The dealer changed the front and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle. *ak *cb. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt…

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ODI 10024272

January 15, 2003

12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls

Engine light on. Jerky gear engaging. Choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on "corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on, "wire fell off alternator" airbag light on then off

ODI 10069458

December 15, 2002 · 92,000 miles

Air Bags

Since the crash just happened yesterday (12/22/02), i do not have an estimated repair cost yet, but my feeling is that either the bill will be very high or the car will be totaled. My 16 year old daughter was driving. She was doing about 30 mph on the dirt road near our house. A dog ran out in front of her. She tried to stop quickly; the car spun out of control and she hit an embankment/ditch. The airbags deployed,…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10069772

December 8, 2002

Air Bags

On sunday december 8, 2002 i was driving my 2001 ford focus zx3 and i was trying to turn onto the freeway and my car wouldn't turn all the way and went out of control and i crashed into a curb and when the airbags deployed my left forearm was burnt.

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10000024

November 28, 2002

Air Bags

Focus was broad sided on the driver's side by a full size oldsmobile traveling aproximately 45 mph. The side air bag did not deploy. Dt

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 770514

November 15, 2002

Air Bags

Both air bags deployed while driving and resultied in drivers loss of control and crash into parking lot barrier which resulted in vehicle rollover. Dt

1 injury

ODI 769812

October 29, 2002

Air Bags

Consumer states that when driving and without warning the air bag inadvertently deploy causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr

ODI 8022691

October 18, 2002

Air Bags

When coming to a light both airbags deployed with the bumper cracked slightly. The front windshield was smashed upon deployment with driver receiving burns and choking from chemicals. Please describe details. Ts

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8021193

October 12, 2002

Air Bags

Consumer states the air bag on the driver side deployed upon impact. The toxic chemical inside gave the consumer 2nd degree burns on the right arm. The dealer was informed. Mr

Crash reported

ODI 8021133

August 26, 2002

Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 766339

August 24, 2002

Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Crash reported

ODI 766276

July 6, 2002

Air Bags · Rear · Tires · Tread/Belt

I have had nothing but trouble with this car since i have had it. The rear end makes loud noise, i have brought it back to the dealership numerous times, and they always tell me nothing is wrong. It makes a roaring noise in the rear end, and something is scrapping on the tire on the rear driver side. In july, i was traveling on the highway with my 3 kids, and the tire on the rear driver's side just went to pieces.…

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Crash reported

ODI 10016450

June 21, 2002

Air Bags

While driving at 5 mph, a minor accident occurred where consumer's vehicle bumped into into another vehicle. The air bags deployed prematurely causing the windshield to shatter. Consumer received burns to hands and eyes. *tt *ts

2 injuries

ODI 567034

May 16, 2002

Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 766903

May 12, 2002

Air Bags

While driving the consumer was involved in an accident. Upon impact the air bag deployed and caught on fire. The consumer suffered severe burns. (attorney for client, keith couture, states not to contact client, address and phone above are that of the attorney). *yh

Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury

ODI 566413

December 31, 2001 · 20,000 miles

Air Bags · Body · Engine

Driving ford focus slowly in snow,a jeep spun out of control hit the drivers side front of car spun around and hit us again from the rear.airbag deployed and it my passenger full in face. Damaged her face with chemical burns and created a coroidital tear in her eye that is permanent and permanent vision loss in one eye. The impact of the airbag jarred her brain and she now has a brain injury called chiari…

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Crash reported · 4 injuries

ODI 10778907

December 27, 2001

Air Bags

Airbag light was on. Light stays on while vehicle is running. Contacted dealer and dealer stated to bring vehicle in. *ak *jb

ODI 8001668

October 19, 2001

Air Bags

While driving vehicle at 35 mph and suddenly braking air bags depolyed without reason. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated sensor reading indicated airbags had not deployed. Sending a representative to check vehicle. *ak

ODI 898225

August 14, 2001

Air Bags

While i was parked i wanted to simulate how it would feel holding onto the assist handle as i was making a sharp left turn and as i dis this, the handle broke and half of it detached from its mounted position.

ODI 9004304

Air Bags

While driving the vehicle at 35mph was involved on side collision at the driver side and neither air bag deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts

Crash reported

ODI 10001104

Air Bags

The issues with the air bag is that upon deployment it shattered the windshield, showering glass throughout the interior of the car causing cuts and scratches in addition to the burns from the air bag components. Ford corporate stated that this was abnormal, however the dealer service department stated this was normal. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 761489

Air Bags

Consumer stated that the air bags deployed during a rear end accident, injuring the driver and the passenger who sustained severe face burns. Also, the windshield shattered and covered the occupants with glass. *tt

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 564431