2001 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,790 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 173 involved a crash and 49 involved a fire. 136 people were injured and 8 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EquipmentFeb 24, 2012
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NUT WITHOUT THE NECESSARY WASHER. THE ABSENCE OF THE WASHER CAN ALLOW THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLY TO PULL APART THE TOP MOUNT.
IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchFeb 1, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Fuel system, gasolineNov 19, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Steering, linkagesNov 6, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesNov 6, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.
THIS, IN TURN, COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLES TO SHORT RESULTING IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE CABLES. BESIDES HEAT DAMAGE, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START, OR SMOKE, MELTING, OR FIRE COULD ALSO OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR THE CONDITION OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL ENDS. AS NECESSARY, CABLES WILL BE REROUTED, RETAINING CLIPS INSTALLED, AND DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsNov 29, 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000-2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER VEHICLES, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIOM, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE SALT IS USED ON ROADWAYS IN THE WINTER, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL RACE CAN EXPERIENCE SURFACE CORROSION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS.
THE WHEEL BEARINGS COULD PREMATURELY WEAR AND CAUSE A NOTICEABLE NOISE. IF NOT REPAIRED, THIS CONDITION COULD PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. ADDITIONAL BEARING SEALS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH RIDE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN SERVICED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 00S31, FORD HAS TAKEN ADDITIONAL STEPS TO KEEP THE WHEEL BEARINGS IN TOP SHAPE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorAug 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Seats, front assembly, reclinerMar 28, 2001
PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK COULD UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE.
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Seats, front assembly, reclinerDec 14, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.
IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.
Campaign 00V418000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,790 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Dec 10, 2004
SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF IGNITION SWITCH, REQUIRING TOW TO FORD DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION CYLINDER.*AK
Suspension, Dec 9, 2004
THE CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Exterior lighting, Tires, Dec 9, 2004
I HAVE HAD MORE REPAIRS INCIDENCES WITH 2001 FORD FOCUS THAN IS NORMAL ON ANY CAR. IF MOST OF THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN IN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS I COULD HAVE EASILY DECLARED A LEMON. UNFORTUNATLEY THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THAT TIME. MOST RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME ON A 3 YEAR OLD CAR AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. I WENT THROUGH OVER 3 FULL SETS OF TIRE IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. AND LESS THAN A YEAR AGO I GOT PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE BECAUSE I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO LIGHTS IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE. FORD DEALER CHARGED ME TO REPLACE THE REAR LIGHT HOUSING AND SOME WIRE THAT HAD SHORTED OUT.*AK
Electrical system, Dec 8, 2004, fire
CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE COVER. AFTER PICKING UP VEHICLE AND DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONTACTED MECHANIC, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SOLVENT USED IN REPAIR OF VALVE COVER CAUSED SMOKE, AND WILL DISAPPEAR. CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, AND A PASSER BY NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED, AND FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 8, 2004
MY 2001 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON HAD ITS IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID GRAPHITE AND/OR WD40 WOULD NOT FIX IT, THAT IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT COST USD$440 AND I LOST A FULL DAY'S PAY. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID HE'S RESPONDED TO 24 CALLS ON FORD FOCUS IGNITION FAILURES. I FOUND A WEBSITE CALL WWW.AUTOMOTIVETALK.NET WHERE 85 PEOPLE HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ON THE IGNITION SWITCH THIS YEAR. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO DO TO START A RECALL. THIS IS A NEW CAR AND SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I AM NOT ALONE, AS I HAVE READ MANY POSTINGS ON THE SAME PROBLEM. I CAN BE EMAILED AT TOLADYLU@HOTMAIL.COM. THX, LAURA *JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 7, 2004
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN BOTH REAR DOORS, AND THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. TO UNLOCK THE DOORS CONSUMER HAD TO GO THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR AND UNLOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 7, 2004
REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *AK
Fuel system, Other, Dec 6, 2004
FUEL PUMP IN MY 2001 FORD FOCUS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD OFFERED ME NO REASONABLE SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS ONLY 26,000 MILES, AND IS 1 MONTH OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY. FORD APPARENTLY HAS A RECALL FOR JUST THIS PROBLEM, BUT CLAIMED THAT MY CAR IS NOT AFFECTED.*AK
Electrical system, Equipment, Dec 6, 2004, fire
VEHICLE FIRE SUSTAINED ON 2001 FORD FOCUS AFTER REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE GASKET COVER AT HOLLINGSWORTH RICHARD FORD IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA. FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF GASKET, SMOKE WAS NOTED FROM THE HOOD. DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT SMOKE WAS DUE TO A CLEANING SOLVENT USED AFTER SERVICING THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD STOP IN ABOUT TWO DAYS. THE FOLLOWING DAY (AFTER SERVICE), THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHERE THE FIRE HAD TO BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. MY SON AND I WERE IN THE VEHICLE AND BEARLY ESCAPED BEFORE THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. REPORT HAS BEEN FILED WITH DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A MATTER THAT SHOULD BE HANDLED BY THE INSURANCE. FORD DEALER SHOWED NOR INDICATED THEIR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY LIABILITY REGARDING THIS ISSUE. RESEARCH HAS INDICATED MANY CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF VEHICLES FIRES CENTERED AROUND THIS YEAR OF FOCUS.*AK
Air bags, Dec 2, 2004, crash
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
Structure, Dec 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT IGNITION LOCKED ON ITS OWN. *AK THE CONUSMER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT TURN KEY TO START THE VEHICLE. *TC
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 30, 2004, crash
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND THE SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE CLUTCH, CAUSING THE RELAY TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE LURCHING, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND THE CONSUMER SCRAPED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT. *AK *SC
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 29, 2004
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN KEY IS PUT IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLOCK SPRING WERE REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AGAIN.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 29, 2004
2001 FORD FOCUS SE: TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE TO INVESTIGATE ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM - JOE MEYERS FORD SUPPOSEDLY FOUND PCV VALVE PROBLEM AND ATTENDANT HOSE - REMOVED AND REPLACED - PERFORMED ADDTIONAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH FORD ALERT RELATED TO FUEL PUMP FAILURES - TWO WEEKS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT REAPPEARS - VEHICLE RETURNED TO JOE MEYERS FORD AND REPAIRS AFFECTED TO CORRECT SHODDY WORKMANSHIP OR OTHER SEAL LEAK ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUS FUEL PUMP REPAIR - LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LATER FUEL SYSTEM FAILED SPRAYING ENTIRE FUEL TANK CONTENTS ACROSS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Nov 27, 2004
THE GAS PEDAL ON MY FORD 2001 ESCAPE KEEPS GETTING STUCK WHEN WE ARE DRIVING IT. I'M AFRAID IT MAY GET STUCK AND NOT RELEASE. WHICH COULD CAUSE A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT THIS?*AK
Electrical system, Nov 27, 2004
I HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH A LOCKED UP IGNITION. I ONLY HAVE 24000 MILES ON MY CAR.*AK
Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2004
WATER LEAKS FROM SOMEWHERE INSIDE THE CAR ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 2002. IT WAS "CORRECTED" BY A FORD AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND STILL LEAKS. WHEN EVER IT RAINS THE FLOOR BOARD FILLS WITH WATER AND WHEN THE WATER DRIES IT SMELLS OF MILDEW. LOSS OF HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REMOVE SMELL. I'M NOT SURE IF I SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER ABOUT THE LEMON LAW.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 22, 2004
AFTER THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE RECALL 03V482000 WAS PERFORMED THE REPLACEMENT PART FAILED. THIS WAS VERIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP AFTER INSPECTION. *JB
Electrical system, Nov 22, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Wheels, Nov 22, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK. *AK *SC
Exterior lighting, Nov 19, 2004
TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO TURN OFF AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED. *AK
Electrical system, Nov 19, 2004
THE IGNITION ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS "STUCK" ON ME THIS PAST JULY. I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AND INSERTED THE KEY. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN...IT REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. ON 7/3/04, I HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE FOCUS, HOWEVER THEY STILL CHARGED ME OVER $500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE MY IGNITION DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED. THEY SAID THAT EVEN THOUGHT THEY HAD HAD MANY VEHICLES RETURNED FOR THIS PROBLEM, THAT FORD HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON IT. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 19, 2004
DIRVE THE CAR FOR 30 MINUTES OR LONGER (ENGINE IS HOT). STOP, AND RESTART IT FROM 15 TO 30 MINUTES LATER, AND THE CAR WILL CONTINUALLY STALL SO LONG AS THE CLUTCH IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSED. THIS WILL HAPPEN VERY PREDICTABLY UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. IT IS CLEARLY TEMPERATURE RELATED, AS RESTARTING THE CAR JUST 5 MINUTES LATER WHEN STILL VERY HOT, OR AN HOUR LATER WHEN COOLED DOWN, AND THERE IS NO STALLING. DEALER (ATHOL FORD) BELIEVES IT IS RELATED TO THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS TAKEN IN WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER ALSO CLAIMS TO HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY TSB RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.*AK
Electrical system, Nov 17, 2004
NO EVENTS LEAD UP TO FAILURE. THE TUMBLERS IN THE LOCK KEEP GETTING STUCK MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE CAR. WE TRIED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WASN'T COVERED ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED. THEY WANTED $260 TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BREAK OVER AND OVER. FROM PEOPLE I HAVE SPOKEN TO ONLINE, AND IN PERSON, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS A LOT WITH THE FORD FOCUS. SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *AK