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, Tires, Sep 16, 2002
VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIRS ON WHEEL BEARINGS. UPON RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK THERES WAS A NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TIRES WERE CUPPING AND WEARING IRREGULARLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Sep 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. VEHICLE SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, ALSO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER HAS REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AKTHE SPINDAL WAS STRIPPED AFFECTING BRAKES AND CAUSING VIBRATION AND PULSATION. IT WAS STATED THAT THE SPINDAL APPEARED TO BE DEFECTIVE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE ENGINE STALLS. *JG
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLS RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS 0CCURRED DURING EARLY START UP, AND WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN OVER AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK *NLM
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2002, fire
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER STARTED SMELLING SMOKE. WHEN SHE PULLED WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN POURING THROUGH THE VENTILATION. SHE PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE EVEN MORE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WASN'T ABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF SEVERE SMOKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 11, 2002
THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLS (DIES) RANDOMLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES THUS FAR. 2 TIMES THE CAR HAS DIED ON THE FREEWAY GOING APPROXAMITELY 70 MPH. 3 TIMES IT HAS DIED GOING ABOUT 10 MPH AND LOST ITS POWER STEERING AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Sep 11, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, I WAS CROSSING THE TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE WHEN I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP WITH THE ENGINE AT IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I CALLED 911 AND A WASHINGTON STATE PATROL VEHICLE RESPONDED AND PUSHED ME OFF OF THE BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HAD SNAPPED CLOSE TO THE LINKAGE AT THE ENGINE. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC ON THE BRIDGE THE STALLING OF MY VEHICLE CAUSED A LARGE TRAFFIC JAM AND LEFT ME IN A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 9, 2002
2001 FORD FOCUS W/JUST OVER 13000 MILES I AM TOLD BY FORD REPAIR IN ANTIOCH, CA I NEED NEW ROTORS, SHOES, ETC...I INITIALLY REPORTED CONCERNS ABOUT BRAKE NOISE, WEAR WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED BUT I WAS TOLD WAS ALL NORMAL STUFF! IT IS NOT, THEY HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS & TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS!*AK
Air bags, Sep 9, 2002, crash
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Air bags, Sep 9, 2002, crash
BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY FORD FOCUS WHEN MY VEHICLE (AT REST) COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH ARMS AND FACE FROM THE AIR BAGS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Tires, Equipment, Sep 6, 2002
KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM IN STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS STATED , THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE ALONG EITH THE FILTER, EGR VALVE AND RADIO, TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 10,700. *YH
Visibility, Sep 6, 2002, crash
MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A FENDER BENDER. SHE WAS BEHIND SOMEONE AT AN INTERSECTION. THEY WERE BOTH TURNING RIGHT. THE PERSON BEFORE HER PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY DAUGHTER LOOKED TO HER LEFT FOR VEHICLES AND STARTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER STOPPED AND SHE REAR ENDED IT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE AND HER FOCUS HAS A SMALL DENT IN THE FRONT FENDER. THE DAMAGE CAME FROM THE FACT THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BLEW OUT THE WINDSHIELD. IF MY DAUGHTER HAD NOT BEEN WEARING GLASSES, SHE MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN EYE INJURY FROM THE SHATTERED GLASS. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD DEPLOY AT THAT LOW OF A SPEED AND IT IS EXPECTED TO BLOW OUT THE WINDSHIELD.*AK
Air bags, Sep 6, 2002, crash
A UHAUL TRUCK SMASHED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR, SANDWICHING MY FOCUS WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CRASH WAS SO STRONG MY CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I'VE CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY ATTENTION.*AK
Air bags, Sep 3, 2002, crash, fire
IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S HANDS, ALL THE WAY TO ELBOW, CAUGHT ON FIRE, RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREEN BURNS.*AK
Suspension, Sep 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT. CHECKED OVER 6 TIMES. STILL CAUS EOF PROBLEM UNKNOWN.*AK
Air bags, Sep 3, 2002, crash
WHILE DRIVING DOWN PARKWAY 70 MPH DRIVER SWERVED TO MISS AN ANIMAL ON ROAD. THEN, LOST CONTROL, LEAVING THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, AND STRIKING TREE AGAINST PASSENGER'S SIDE. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND HEAT BURNED DRIVER ON WRIS,T MELTING A BRACELET TO ARM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Suspension, Aug 28, 2002
VEHICLE FRICTIONED AGAINST CURB AND FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. DELAER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Power train, Aug 28, 2002
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SLAM INTO PARK. CONSUMER HAS SMELLED WIRES BURNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Air bags, Aug 28, 2002, crash
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 27, 2002
WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CARBON GETTING INTO CYLINDER HEAD OR DIRT GETTING INTO FUEL PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Aug 27, 2002
CAR HESITATES WHILE AT STEADY THROTTLE AND STALLS WHILE IDLE UNLESS I TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONER AND STEREO (SOMETIMES STALLS ANYWAY). DEALER HAS BEEN NON RESPONSIVE TO THE PROBLEM, STATING IT NEEDS ROUTINE MAIN TENANCE FLUSHES,WHICH HAVE COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WITH LESS THAN 25, 000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE PROBLEM ONLY CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. THE STALLING MAKES ME FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. ALSO, THE DEALER CANNOT SERVICE MY VEHICLE IN LESS THAN TWO. *AK WEEKS WHEN I CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. I HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT TODAY BY ANOT HER MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME IN HIS OPINION, THESE FLUSHES HAD NOT EVER BEEN DONE AND THAT THE CAR WAS BADLY IN NEED OF SUCH. I HAVE THE INVOICE FROM THE DEALER STATING THAT THEY PERFORMED THE FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING AND THE THROTTLEBODY COMBUSTION CHAMBER CLEANING (AT MY EXPENSE) AT 25,482MILES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CAR HAS NOT STARTED IMMEDIATELY IN THE MORNING AS WELL.
Air bags, Aug 27, 2002, crash
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 26, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUT DOWN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Seats, Aug 26, 2002, crash
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
Structure, Aug 26, 2002
BOUGHT THE CAR FROM KARLSON MOTORS IN KETCHIKAN AK WHERE WE RESIDE AT. ON JUNE 7, 2002 NEEDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT FLOORBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ON JULY 8, 2002 HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER WATER LEAK IN THE TRUNK. ON AUGUS 9, 2002 HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT FLOORBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ON AUGUST 22, 2002 CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR YET ANOTHER WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT FLOORBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. HOWEVER THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE CAR INTO THE REPAIR SHOP UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2002. WE HAVE HAD RAIN NOW FOR 5 CONSECTIVE DAYS. THE WATER IS THICK AND SMELLS REALLY BAD INSIDE THE CAR. NOW I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE WATER DAMAGE TO MY CARPET AND UNDER THE CARPET. I HAVE REQUESTED FOR A DIFFERENT VEHICLE PREFERBLY ONE THAT DOESNT LEAK WATER. I LIVE IN KETCHIKAN AK WHERE IT IS A RAIN FOREST. IT RAINS OVER 200 INCHES A YEAR. I ALSO HAVE ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES, MOLD AND MILDEW ARE NOT KIND TO MY BODY. I NEEDED TO DO A BREATHING TREATMENT TO ASSIT WITH MY ASTHMA SO THAT I CAN BREATHE MORE EASLIY. I HAVE CALLED AND TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO EXCEPT KEEP FIXING MY CAR. I CALLED THE HEADQUARTERS OF FORD AND THAT WAS THE SAME COMMENT. I DONT FEEL THAT THEY ARE TREATING THIS PROPERLY. THE CAR WAS CLOSE TO $16,000. I DONT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO KEEP TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO KEEP GETTING IT FIXED. FOR THE PRICE OF THE CAR IT SHOULDNT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS IN THE FIRST PLACE. I FEEL THAT I HAVE BOUGHT A LEMON AND NO ONE IN THE FORD COMPANY WANTS TO LISTEN. I AM HOPING THAT THIS GOES IN THE CORRECT HANDS AND SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS.