1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Structure

2001 Ford Focus Structure Problems

11
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.

What owners report

  • passenger side · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 18, 2009 · 65,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls · Structure

    Driving down the highway our children rolled down the back power windows and they would not go back up - swerved into other lane trying to contain the situation because of the noise from the traffic has to exit the highway immediately to note that the windows would no longer go up - had to manually push them up to keep them up - although while driving they will go back down - which cause a jump in reflexes. To…

    ODI 10379598

  • October 25, 2003

    Electrical System · Structure

    The first problem that i started to have with my 2001 ford focus began less than a year after i bought it. The left rear window went out first, then about a week later the right rear window went out. I think the gears were faultily manufactured. When at a ford dealership for a recall, i was told i would have to pay about $350 per window to fix the problem, money i do not have because i have to save up to fix another…

    ODI 10096205

  • 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

  • August 20, 2003 · 21,000 miles

    Structure

    Water leaks into passenger floor when it rains i have had to dealer twice still not fixed now warranty has run out. *jb

    ODI 10179035

  • December 15, 2002

    Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Structure · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000…

    ODI 10069809

  • April 7, 2002

    Structure

    Front passenger floor fills with water when it rains. *tt

    ODI 10016940

  • January 7, 2002

    Structure

    Consumer states that there is water leaking from under the dashboard that will flow into the vehicle and get the interior wet and produces mildew. This is the second vehicle that this has happened to the first vehicle was a ford focus 2000 coop. Dealer unable to fix problem. Nlm *tt

    ODI 8006511

  • October 25, 2001

    Structure

    After washing the car noticed water in the floor board 2 to 3 inches deep, on the passenger side. It came through the firewall. Start home an half an hour later, made a sudden stop and the car went out of control very sparodic and would not stop. Vehicle crossed five lanes of traffic hit the divider concrete wall and bounced off, crossed three lanes spun around crossed the same three lanes and came to a stop on the…

    ODI 9006502

  • Structure

    Sun rays were reflected from the top of the dashboard and onto the windshield. *mr model zxe. *scc *jb

    ODI 10050489

  • Cruise Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Radiator Assembly · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Visibility

    2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause,…

    ODI 10034015

  • 1,000 miles

    Electrical System · Lock · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Tires

    The driver side front tire had blown out. The passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire. (these two tires were not of the same manufacturer) other problem were as followed: the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over…

    ODI 10014888