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.
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Representative owner complaints
1,790 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Tires, Wheels, Equipment, Jun 9, 2003
THE CAR STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 7000 MILES. FRONT END JUMPING. I HAD A TIRE GO BAD AND REPLACED IT. HAD THE TIRE ROTATED AND THE FRONT END LINED UP. THEN, THE NOISE AND THE CAR STILL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THE RIM IS BENT. REPLACED THAT. SO FAR I AM OUT 250.00 FOR THE TIRE AND 298.00 FOR THE RIM/. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, BUT BY 15000 MILES THE CAR WAS JUMPING, FRONT END PROBLEMS. HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AND THE CAR LINED UP AGAIN. I HAVE THE PROBLEMS STILL. ( I WAS TOLD(WAY I DRIVE, CURVES,THE WAY I TAKE THE CORNERS, ) WELL, # ONE I AM 43 YRS OLD AND THIS IS NOT MY FIRST CAR. I HAVE HAD MUSTANGS BEFORE AND NEVER ROTATED THE TIRES OR CHANGED MY DRIVING HABITS. ( WHAT EVER). AT 15000 THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAK ALL THE TIME (WET, COLD, MOISTURE, DRY). PER THE MANUAL THIS WILL HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS COMMON WITH FOCUS. I HAD A ESCORT FOR OVER 4 YRS AND THEY NEVER DID WHAT THIS CAR HAS. WITH THE FRONT AND BACK THE RECALL 02S42/01B85 WAS DONE FINALLY IN MARCH. THIS RECALL STATED PINCH BOLT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON YOUR VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE. ****** ( THIS CONDITION EXISTS, YOUR VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION OR NOISE... THIS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO BALL JOINT SEPARATION WITH A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH,) THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD FORD DEALERSHIP WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR SINCE AUGUST. I FEEL THAT THE RECALL CAME TO LATE AND NOW MY TIRES ARE DESTROYED. ONE TIRE IS WORST THAN THE OTHERS. REMEMBER THAT ONE TIRE IS BRAND NEW ( 7000 LESS MILES).... THE BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL MAKING A NOISE WHEN I RELEASE IT AT THE PARK MODE OR STOP TURN AROUND STOP AT LIGHT OR WHENEVER. THEY HAVE ADJUSTED IT 3-4 TIMES. AND WITH IN MINS. OF THEM ADJUSTING IT, IT IS BACK TO THE SAME THING. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM, WASTED TIME AND TROUBLES. I DO NOT WANT EVERYBODY TO NOTICE WHEN I HAVE MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR OR I GET HURT IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS IMPORTANT YOUR REPLY HELP DEBRA.W. *JB
Electrical system, Jun 9, 2003, fire
IN AUGUST OF 2002 MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 HATCHBACK CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF A BATTERY CABLE INSULATION AND ROUTING DEFECT AND NEGLIGENCE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 7, 2003
2001 FORD FOCUS, W/ ONLY 17,900 MILES - BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS SHOT. FORD WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T DETERMINED THIS TO BE A DEFECT. FORD FOCUS BREAK/ROTOR DEFECT. *JB
Fuel system, Other, Jun 6, 2003
FUEL PUMP FAILURE. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. CREATED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS IT FAILED WHILE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel system, Other, Jun 5, 2003
2001 AND UP FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMP & GAS TANK RECALL REQUEST. THE FUEL TANK IS MADE FROM A MATERIAL THAT FREQUENTLY FLAKES OFF AND CLOGS THE FUEL PUMP VERY OFTEN. I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS REPLACED ALREADY, AND MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 21,000 MILES. DUE TO THE INFERIOR DESIGN OF THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP, THE PUMP CLOGS TOO EASILY, THEN BURNS OUT LEAVING THE CAR STRANDED. THE DESIGN OF THE PUMP HAS A FINE MESH SCREEN BEFORE THE LARGER SCREEN SO THE LARGE MESH SCREEN IS SIMPLY USELESS! THE SMALL SCREEN CLOGS UP FROM LARGE FLAKES THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE LARGE SCREEN IF THE PUMP HAD NOT BEEN DESIGNED BY RETARDS.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 4, 2003
I HAVE A FORD FOCUS WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS USED FOR LIGHT DRIVING, BUT MY ROTORS AND PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAS SUCH A BAD BRAKE SYSTEM. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING SUCH POOR QUALITY BRAKES ON A CAR. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *NLM
Electrical system, Jun 4, 2003
IGNITION CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. KEY WILL GO IN, BUT IS STUCK, YOU CAN NOT TURN THE KEY AT ALL TO START VEHICLE. *NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 4, 2003
MY MOTHER HAS A FORD FOCUS ZTS 2001 AND SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GOING AROUND TURNS THE CAR WOULD STOP WORKING EVEN GETTING ON THE ON RAMP OF A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK...I CAN SAY THAT I DRIVE SPIRITED BUT THIS IS MY MOTHERS VEHICLE AND I VALUE HER A LOT. I ALSO HAVE A FORD FOCUS ZX3 2002 NO SUCH PROBLEMS. I JUST WANT FORD TO FIX IT BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENS TO A FAMILY MEMBER OR EVEN SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE IS MORE VALUABLE THAN A PART PLEASE I PLEAD WITH YOU THAT YOU HAVE FORD DO A RECALL... *NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 4, 2003, crash
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 FORD FOCUS THAT SUFFERS FROM A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHEN I LOST POWER AND STALLED MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CLOG IS THE RESULT OF SOME MATERIAL USED IN THE FUEL TANKS OF '99, '00 AND '01 FORD FOCUS. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE STALLING SYMPTOM IN AN SSB ISSUED TO ALL FORD DEALERS SERVICE CENTERS. THE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND CLEAN THE TANK AT AN EXPENSE OF $500-$1000+ TO THE OWNERS. THIS MATTER HAS BEEN AN ISSUE AND DISCUSSED BY THOUSANDS OF FOCUS OWNERS AROUND THE COUNTRY ON SUCH SITES AS HTTP://WWW.FOCALJET.COM AND FOCUS FORUMS ON HTTP://WWW.YAHOO.COM. SINCE FORD ONLY ISSUED AN SSB AND NOT A RECALL, WE FEEL THIS IS OF GREAT SAFETY CONCERNS AS IT CAN AND HAS RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS. *NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 1, 2003
MY AUTOMOBILE STALLED AND THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN OREGON AND HAILEY, IDAHO. THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE AUTO WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT A NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF FORD FOCUS FUEL PUMPS EXISTED BECAUSE THE DEFECT WAS SO WIDESPREAD. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, May 31, 2003
WHEN ON A CLOVERLEAF INTERCHANGE FROM FREEWAY TO FREEWAY, RIGHT WHEN I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, THE CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH. ALSO, WHEN I THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE BY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN OR STALLS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE IS TO STOP THE CAR, TURN IT OFF, AND RESTART IT. THIS IS PARTICULARLY FREQUENT WHEN COMING OFF MN-100 AND GETTING ONTO I-394. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY KEEP SAYING IT'S THE TIRES. I HAVE PAID OVER $500 TO HAVE IT FIXED NOW AND THE CAR STILL MALFUNCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON THE ENTIRE TIME.
Steering, May 29, 2003
VEHICLE LOST STEERING WHILE TURNING RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.*AK
Tires, May 23, 2003
NAR 05/23/2003 *MR FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES ON 20,000 MILE VEHICLE. *CB
Engine and engine cooling, May 23, 2003
I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS CONSISTENT WITH EA02-022 CONCERNING VEHICLE STALLING AT ANY SPEED. ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAS NOT YET COMPLETELY STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING, IT HAS FELT AS THOUGH IT MAY DO SO AT ANY TIME. NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL PUMP HAVE NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. AS FORD RECOGNIZES THAT THIS IS A PROGRESSIVE PROBLEM, I HAVE TO WORRY EVERY TIME THAT I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THAT THIS WILL BE THE TIME WHEN I COMPLETELY LOSE POWER.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 22, 2003
ENGINE STARTS TO STALL WITH 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK OF FUEL WHEN GOING ROUND RIGHT HAND BENDS (SUCH AS FREEWAY RAMPS). CAN EVEN OCCUR AT JUNCTIONS (RIGHT TURNS). OCCURS EVERY TIME WITHOUT FAIL UNLESS ONE DRIVES VERY SLOWLY - LESS THAN 30 MPH. HAVE SPOKEN TO DEALERS AND READ MANY REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE SYMPTOMS. *NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 22, 2003
RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION #EA02022 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 38,000 MILES; FUEL STARVATION, SOMETIMES TO THE POINT OF STALLING. OCCURS WHEN MAKING LONG RIGHT TURNS (INTERSTATE ON & OFF-RAMPS) - PREVENTS ME FROM MERGING SAFELY INTO TRAFFIC. PROBLEM IS MOST SEVERE WITH LESS THAN 1/2 A TANK OF GAS. *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, May 20, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, AND DID NOT RESTART. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 19, 2003
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. IT HAS THE ZETEC ENGINE AND THE MTX75 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE FUEL PUMP FOR THIS VEHICLE IS IN THE FUEL TANK (I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR FUEL GAUGE REPAIR A COUPLE OF TIMES). THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHENEVER THERE IS HALF A TANK OR LESS SHOWING ON THE FUEL GAUGE. WHEN TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN - I.E. EXPRESSWAY ON/OFF RAMP - THE CAR ENGINE WILL STUTTER AND DIE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS TURNING TO THE RIGHT. THE LOWER THE FUEL GAUGE READING, THE MORE SEVERE THE PROBLEM BECOMES. TURNING LEFT HAS NO ILL EFFECT ON DRIVE ABILITY. IT SEEMS THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT AT FAULT. ONLY UNDER THE RIGHT TURN CONDITIONS DO I EXPERIENCE ANY LOSS OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. COULD THIS BE A DESIGN FLAW IN THE FUEL PICK-UP SYSTEM? I HAVE HEARD OF MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. TIM RUITER - MICHIGAN CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC # M140125 *JB
Suspension, May 15, 2003
THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COLLASPED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A PARK CAR. *NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 15, 2003
THE SMALL PLASTIC CLIP ON THE FUEL PUMP BROKE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL LEAK. VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *NLM
Suspension, May 15, 2003
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE # 02V289000 FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN FEBRUARY 2003. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND WOULD CALL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER. *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, May 14, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 14, 2003
THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
Tires, May 14, 2003
ALL FOUR TIRES LOST AIR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CONSTANTLY PUT AIR IN THE TIRES, WHICH ALSO CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 13, 2003
VEHICLE STALLS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS - RESTARTS POORLY AND RUNS ROUGH. HAPPENS WHEN GAS TANK ABOUT 1/4 FULL (ABOUT 7 GALLONS FILLS TANK. VEHICLE THEN RUNS OK. *JB