FordFocus2001
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2001 Ford Focus Seats Problems

10
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 10 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • passenger side · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi3
1–30k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 17, 2016 · 156,300 miles

    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

  • December 2, 2014 · 160,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Seats

    It start with door busting all the time ,then i switch it off ..now it want crank ,just bust. *tr

    ODI 10664556

  • July 17, 2010 · 180,000 miles

    Glass, Side/Rear · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The passenger side doors would not open. There was a recall for the unlatched doors that was repaired by the dealer; however, the failure has occurred again. The drive side and rear right passenger windows have failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her that the plastic clip that holds the windows together was broken and to contact the manufacturer regarding…

    ODI 10358711

  • June 15, 2003

    Electrical System · Seats

    When driving at an undetermined speed, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the rear driver's seat. The consumer noticed that, the instrument panel lights would flick on and off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. Please provide any further details. *jb

    ODI 10083387

  • August 21, 2002

    Seats · Vehicle Speed Control

    When returning from being out owner was backing vehicle into driveway when it suddenly accelerated rearward. Vehicle struck the wall, and then bounced back into street, hitting a pole. Driver's seatback collapsed in the process. Please describe details.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8017161

  • August 21, 2002

    Seats · Vehicle Speed Control

    While backing vehicle into the driveway, the engine surged and the vehicle shot back toward the house hitting it. The vehicle then shot forward bending a metal fence. Consumer suffered injuries to the neck, also, in the accident the front seat broke, putting consumer into a 45 degree angle. *jg

    1 injury

    ODI 567556

  • March 1, 2002

    Air Conditioner · Gasoline · Manual Transmission · Seats · Turn Signal

    The check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset, the problem has not yet been resolved. *scc

    ODI 567606

  • November 11, 2001 · 107,000 miles

    Headlights · Seat Belts · Seats · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that she experienced numerous issues with the vehicle which included the passenger side struts which had to be replaced twice. The vehicle would sit sideways when parked. The back of the front passenger seat would not lock into place, so it slid forward while the vehicle was in motion. The headlights were too dim and did not provide adequate lighting on the…

    ODI 10358453

  • 26,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Rear · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Windshield · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and the key ignition failed.*ts the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 10040652

  • 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