2001 Ford Focus Gasoline Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 10 records
- fuel pump · 6 records
- problem still · 4 records
- cause unknown · 4 records
- slowing down · 4 records
- find problem · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
I'm from canada ignore the last half of address thanks engine sputtered then stalled would not start. Noticed round silver dome attached to gas line near the firewall under hood was very very hot. The air conditioner was also on just before it stalled. The car would not run right until i cooled off that silver dome thing attached to the gas lines. It was so hot i thought it was going to explode. We left the car…
ODI 768972
Gasoline
Engine stalls while driving first time at 35 mph and second time at 70 mph. Dealer can find nothing wrong.
ODI 750571
Gasoline
When idling vehicle will start to shake intermittantly, beginning at engine and working it's way back towards rear of vehicle.. Dealer cannot find a problem. Nlm
ODI 8008030
Gasoline
Water in the engine, technician could not find any mecahnical reason for it to get in there, need a brand new engine, warranty will not cover it, estimate is $4000. *ak
ODI 746367
Gasoline
When coming to a stop or slowing down vehicle will stall. Consumer loses all power. Contacted dealer, but no result.*ak
ODI 897932
Fuel Pump · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning, for the same repeated problem of engine check light coming on while driving vehicle. This is our 5th visit, and we are on our 4th egr valve. Same complaint, the car drives sluggishly, shutters and about 2 months ago shut off while driving. This happened while my 14 year old daughter were driving the vehicle traveling through a major intersection at…
ODI 762346
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
Servere bucking/jolting a steady speeds, when a/c is turned on, when slowing down, when stopping, and when shifting gears. Radio turns off by itself, gets loud by itself, and sometimes, you can't turn it off. Popping noises when putting into gear.grinding noises and knocking noises when driving. Car vibrate uncontrolably at times. When increasing speeds, car wants to stall out and not shift gears. Almost lost…
ODI 763472
Air Conditioner · Buckle Assembly · Disc · Gasoline · Ignition
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date.…
ODI 763469
Gasoline
On two occasions vehicle had cut off while parked and idling. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that it was due to engine being broken in. *ak *slc
ODI 883188
Gasoline
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost total power and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a part that needed to be replace was a processor. Ph
ODI 8023464
Engine · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System
After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart. Sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering. The owner has contacted the dealership. *mr *scc
ODI 8019525
Body · Door · Front · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Ignition · Upper Ball Joint
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls. Consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.*akthe dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button. This is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring. The vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced. Also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic…
ODI 8013109
Gasoline
When driving onto an on ramp or accelerating vehicle stalled out. Driver had to leave vehicle on side of the road.*ak
ODI 8012397
Gasoline
While driving 60mph at night lost all power. Currently, vehicle acts as though it is out of gas.vehicle will just stop running with no prior warning. Please add vin. *ak
ODI 893041
Gasoline
While traveling at highway speeds vehicle would suddenly stall out for no reason in the middle of traffic. Problem of stalling could happen while at a stop light or sign. Whenever trying to restart vehcle, it would be flooded. Not able to restart after 24 hrs. Later, problem was intermittent. Vehicle has been towed 7 times after stalling. At dealership mechanic could not locate cause of stalling. Was even test…
ODI 892393
Gasoline
The car is popping in front, scrubbing in rear, hesitates, loosing power, friendship ford of bristol could not find the problem while it was under warranty. Now that it's out of warranty i'm giong to have to pay for it, because of there screw ups and it's not right ford should stand behind there vehicles. Dt
ODI 769442
Gasoline
Vehicle is losing power at 35 mph and stalls when approaching intersections. I have taken this vehicle to the dealership once, with them unable to locate the problem. Also the vehicle has no power except for in the passing gear with the a/c running. I believe these two problems are linked together.*ak
ODI 764913
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
The problem is that the car always shakes when its in park or at a stop light and it stalled 2 time. Have taken it to dealer numerous times and still cant find the problem.
ODI 762854
Gasoline
Car has cut off 5 times in last year at speeds of 55mph without warning. The last time caused my daughter to lose control and run over a medium. She was lucky that she did not cross it and kill herself and someone else. Ford knows there is a problem but refuses to fix it as "they cannot recreate the problem." when will the nhtsa do something? After several people are killed?*ak
ODI 761329
Gasoline
Sudden engine stall while driving at 65 mph. Unable to restart car for 5 minutes. Then car started and have had no recurrence of problem. Dealer was unable to find cause.*ak
ODI 753188
Gasoline · Interior/Under Dash · Manual Transmission
Engine experiencing several problems, vehicle is stalling and then not starting, oil is leaking, the engine races, and vehicle runs hard. *slc
ODI 559274