Major Problems with 2001 Ford Focus Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Ford Focus
2001 Ford Focus
DELIVERY
Victims: 5
2001 Ford Focus
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Victims: 5
2001 Ford Focus
AIR BAGS
Victims: 4
Mileage: 20000 miles
Browse 2001 Ford Focus complaints by category
Problems with IGNITION, FUEL PUMP and SWITCH are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Focus owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM avance trac control doesn't engage and/or mulfunctions-disabling it total. many elect problems. twice it has shut down on interstate i40... |
193
~ 50961 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3/07/02 engine failure at 35 mph -- 3/14/02 engine failure at 65 mph on interstate 95. fuel pump replaced after... |
140
~ 29650 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced while braking at high speeds the steering wheel will shudder. *slc |
129
~ 40795 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced while braking at high speeds the steering wheel will shudder. *slc |
94
~ 54794 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. consumer and child were stuck inside vehicle for... |
85
~ 78172 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving vehicle was involved in a single car front-end collision. the driver side air bag deployed as expected however... |
83
~ 13228 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when accellerating fast either from stop or while shifting into second gear...engine makes a clunking sound. took it to the... |
73
~ 34165 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine experiencing several problems vehicle is stalling and then not starting oil is leaking the engine races and vehicle runs |
71
~ 2239 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer has experienced the following: the brakes has an abnormal noise pulsation when moderate-hard braking and grinding the accelerator... |
62
~ 49165 miles |
TIRES consumer has taken vehicle in for repairs to tires on numerous occasions for repair due to nails. there also appeared... |
56
~ 9921 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving vehicle the brakes squeak very bad. took to the dealer several time for repairs the brakes have been |
52
~ 19263 miles |
AIR BAGS consumer stated that the air bags deployed during a rear end accident injuring the driver and the passenger who sustained |
49
~ 41519 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on several occasions when exiting freeway or fast lane consumer states that vehicle would not shift properly and hesitate for... |
47
~ 14970 miles |
SUSPENSION brake failure only on rainy days loosing air pressure from same wheel(passeger side)vibrating on steering& brake strong vibration going over |
45
~ 38750 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while attempting to park the vehicle took off and accelerated without any warning. the vehicle took off going through the... |
42
~ 30763 miles |
STEERING when going around a slight curve steering and brakes failed causing impact with curb and permantly disabling the steering. the... |
41
~ 53448 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS noise in left front. pedal pulsation. dealer turned rotors. noise didn't leave pulsation did. 3k miles noise still there pedal... |
39
~ 16454 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dash lights flashed on and off several times then quit... |
37
~ 27485 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer called complaining about having problems with door handle. manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recalls on |
35
~ 50592 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased 4-30-2001. upon driving vehicle home noticed oil/gasoline burning odor from air conditioning vents and loud thump and groaning noises |
32
~ 27514 miles |
ENGINE my last oil change i was inform the front subframe is badly rusted to the point the mechanic could push... |
29
~ 110647 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my ford focus 2001 se will suddenly lock all the doors and i can't get back in. i bought the... |
27
~ 75468 miles |
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bad egr system followed by battery ground failure. ph... |
26
~ 37937 miles |
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC replacement of both driver and passenger side brake rotors and brake pads at low milage. symptoms such as brake squeal... |
23
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FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on several occasions when exiting freeway or fast lane consumer states that vehicle would not shift properly and hesitate for... |
21
~ 714 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on 7/27/2012 the car caught on fire while being driven. the smoke started coming into the interior through the vents.... |
20
~ 118704 miles |
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT my 2001 ford focus zx3's coil springs broke causing me to have to replace the coil springs struts and get... |
20
~ 55808 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE bought the car from karlson motors in ketchikan ak where we reside at. on june 7 2002 needed to take... |
20
~ 96238 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came... |
20
~ 31222 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY when i bought the car they said they programmed the aut. door locks. there were none. i was told to... |
20
~ 31898 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION no summary listed for abov evehicle. 8ak... |
19
~ 20756 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this car has been taken back for brake failues multiple times. each time the dealer informs me that a switch... |
17
~ 10998 miles |
EQUIPMENT i purchased a new ford focus in july of 2001. my wife uses the car to drive on the highway... |
16
~ 51348 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 45 mph driver started smelling smoke. when she pulled window down smoke began pouring through the ventilation. she... |
16
~ 50864 miles |
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak... |
16
~ 36906 miles |
POWER TRAIN vehicle will stall out once gas gauge reaches a quarter tank. also keeps getting a power surge. policeman offered consumer... |
16
~ 60300 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES original equipment on a 2001 ford focus. p195/60r15 size. tread on all four tires has started to separate from base |
15
~ 4165 miles |
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came... |
14
~ 60821 miles |
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after i started the car i turned on the ac unit. minutes later as i turned a corner i noticed... |
14
~ 21463 miles |
WHEELS # of the orginal wheels bent. warranty replaced 2 out of 3 now all 4 are bent again. ford is... |
13
~ 47865 miles |
LINKAGES > STEERING please advise if you have had any other problems or complaints in this area. no safety defect listed. *ak... |
13
~ 20008 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced while braking at high speeds the steering wheel will shudder. *slc |
13
~ 45178 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i was taking the south i-75 exit ramp to east m-59 and experienced a stall out at the bottom of... |
12
~ 40777 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while in motion consumer's foot slipped from gas pedal. consumer tried to put foot back on the pedal but there... |
12
~ 8120 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i was broadsided by a bus moving about 30 mph on my driver side and the side airbag did not... |
12
~ 13188 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while parked vehicle caught on fire. mechanic indicated fire was caused by malfunction on inertia switch. *ak consumer further states... |
12
~ 49181 miles |
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM my vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning for the same repeated problem of engine check light... |
12
~ 23623 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine experiencing several problems vehicle is stalling and then not starting oil is leaking the engine races and vehicle runs |
12
~ 16917 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle will stall out once gas gauge reaches a quarter tank. also keeps getting a power surge. policeman offered consumer... |
12
~ 52904 miles |
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING focus zx3 has 20 000 miles steering column locked entire ignition locked couldn't turn key had to be towed and |
11
~ 20350 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my car has a eletrical or computer problem which al packer ford cannot seem to fix. i ve had two... |
11
~ 22006 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION front wheel bearing sheared off while consumer was driving at 60 mph and then drum and tire came of vehicle. |
11
~ 35754 miles |
STRUCTURE consumer states that there is water leaking from under the dashboard that will flow into the vehicle and get the... |
11
~ 7909 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on several occasions when exiting freeway or fast lane consumer states that vehicle would not shift properly and hesitate for... |
11
~ 60891 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have 18-2001 ford focus' and 7-2000 focus'. i live in erie pa. when the outside temperature goes up 25-30degrees... |
11
~ 35364 miles |
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS an appointment was scheduled to have the wheel bearings replaced however consumer was informed the parts were not availalbe and |
10
~ 35734 miles |
SEATS while backing vehicle into the driveway the engine surged and the vehicle shot back toward the house hitting it. the... |
10
~ 63030 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the dealer changed the front and rear brake 3 times the rotors. twice however the problem continued. consumer indicated that... |
9
~ 51964 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the battery light indicator illuminated just as stated under recall#02v288000 however dealer would not repair because the vin... |
9
~ 19724 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY when driving in the rain windshield wiper blades cause a film on the windshied and with oncoming light of other... |
9
~ 13778 miles |
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine experiencing several problems vehicle is stalling and then not starting oil is leaking the engine races and vehicle runs |
9
~ 21489 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING when trying to start the vehicle the key did not turn in the ignition. dealer replaced the steering column four |
9
~ 46303 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset the problem |
8
~ 21125 miles |
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when fuel tank registers 1/4 tank or less car loses acceleration after climbing a 6-8% grade with a curve. car |
8
~ 15938 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving to work and i turned on my cruise control i had to barely brake for a caution... |
7
~ 103409 miles |
SEAT BELTS contact stated: when the key was put in the ignition the key became stuck. the car was at the ford... |
7
~ 89857 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES this incident occurred in canada. i have a canadian address. the province is ontario and the postal code is n8t... |
7
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FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE intolerable wind noise beginning at approximately 45 mph (windows are closed). *ak... |
7
~ 49719 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchased my 2001 ford focus in october 2001. in april 2003 i had to get the front brakes pads... |
6
~ 12381 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the firestone firehawk tires has had terrible road noise for the past 6 000 miles. even though i had the... |
6
~ 17032 miles |
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset the problem |
6
~ 25167 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while in motion consumer lost power steering. while at the service station the mechanic explained the power fuel container was... |
6
~ 4836 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield washer fluid reservoir is located underneath frame of vehicle and washer fluid level can not be determined. dealer has |
6
~ 23593 miles |
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION i bought the car used the previous owner told me he had the ignition cylinder replaced. well its a couple... |
5
~ 43200 miles |
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the bushings failed ruining the back tires. the door locks have a mind of their own which could be dangerous... |
5
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HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at night unable to see as a result of headlights not being bright enough the consumer was told... |
5
~ 44600 miles |
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling at normal highway speed i was crossing the tacoma narrows bridge when i experienced complete loss of throttle... |
5
~ 6800 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS a/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents brakes constantly squeal and grind vehicle doesn't always... |
5
~ 27200 miles |
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer states fuel fill door snapped off in his hand dealer states it is not a covered item and to |
5
~ 12060 miles |
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes & switch done - 2 vin's- many reports to nhtsa - no forms/response or action. inoperable.impounded. *ak... |
5
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GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY back window apparently spontaneously shattered while parked in the sun.*ak... |
5
~ 74916 miles |
VISIBILITY 2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks cruise control and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked... |
5
~ 74018 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE on may 9 2011 my car went for emergency repairs to bill wilcox's charlon ford agency of ridgecrest ca. after... |
4
~ 125369 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car. if most of the... |
4
~ 86938 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was sitting at a red light. when the light turned green the driver in front of me moved and... |
4
~ 110250 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the dealer changed the front and rear brake 3 times the rotors. twice however the problem continued. consumer indicated that... |
4
~ 16750 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL engine light comes on and stays on. vehicle will not accelerate properly and has a rough idle. replaced sensor and |
4
~ 11000 miles |
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. consumer and child were stuck inside vehicle for... |
4
~ 30250 miles |
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driver experienced catastrophic brake failure resulting in crash. *ak... |
4
~ 12023 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states that the brake lights on the vehicle have stopped working. contacted dealer and the dealer cannot figure out |
4
~ 61019 miles |
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came... |
4
~ 8625 miles |
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION the ball joint broke the car rolled about 3 times.*ak... |
4
~ 19000 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT radio repaired and replaced 4 times for same problem: radio sound cutting in and out intermittently. *ak... |
4
~ 17000 miles |
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced while braking at high speeds the steering wheel will shudder. *slc |
4
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VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the rear driver side and rear passenger side... |
3
~ 127333 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL battery positive terminal corrosion on my 2001 ford focus have replaced battery twice and alternator once because of no start |
3
~ 440935 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving at 72 mph c onsumer lost consciousness and vehicle took a nose dive off the inner state rolling... |
3
~ 14000 miles |
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i own a 2001 ford focus zx3. i have put 17 100 miles on it since its purchase in may... |
3
~ 45650 miles |
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the brake pads are rubbing causing extended stopping distance. |
3
~ 14367 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low |
3
~ 62333 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while at a stop with foot on the brake consumer stated that brake pedal suddenly went to the floor and... |
3
~ 55000 miles |
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT attempting to enter freeway at approx 50 mph the front right felt like it was starting to skid. the next... |
3
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BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE i was stopping at a light to turn. as i was slowing down i heard a big clunk. i thought... |
3
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REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS rear seat belt extender gets stuck during cold weather not being able to use seatbelt.*ak... |
3
~ 23335 miles |
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came... |
3
~ 2333 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came... |
3
~ 29181 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while attempting to park the vehicle took off and accelerated without any warning. the vehicle took off going through the... |
3
~ 93000 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING service bulletin for oil leaking into air conditioning from manifold. ford says do not smoke in vehicle. dealer offered to |
3
~ 20000 miles |
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle cable appears to be too long - cable has kinked and causes car to hesitate acceleration. when the car... |
3
~ 13479 miles |
RIM > WHEELS vehicle slides sideways in rain or snow. rims are too wide for factory supplied tires. please add further comments. goodyear |
3
~ 2333 miles |
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION the consumer has experienced the following: the brakes has an abnormal noise pulsation when moderate-hard braking and grinding the accelerator... |
3
~ 37667 miles |
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 ford focus zts - ignition wouldn't start during summer months (not predictable) have been stranded on side of road... |
2
~ 62500 miles |
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the high mount bulbs did not work. the brake lights turned automatically on when the trunk lid was closed. engine |
2
~ 100500 miles |
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING automatic turn signal cancellation inoperative it has not worked for about 3 months have not gotten it repaired but plan |
2
~ 33570 miles |
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR driver's side rear coil spring broke causing the tire to blow. manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak... |
2
~ 40900 miles |
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE oct. 13-14 2004: engine would crank and crank and not start after sitting overnight or for several hours. after much... |
2
~ 50946 miles |
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer's vehicle experienced the same defect as mentioned in nhtsa recalls 0v418000: vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehicles. the... |
2
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. dealer notified. *ak vehicle's engine stalled causing steering... |
2
~ 19000 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving from a parking lot doors locked. doors were inoperative except driver's side door. also horn started to blow |
2
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PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i just bought vehicle used in november with 13k on it. the trunk latch was the first thing that wasn't... |
2
~ 31459 miles |
PARKING BRAKE check engine light illuminated and the emergency brake failed. *dt *nlm... |
2
~ 17500 miles |
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle frictioned against curb and front suspension control arm broke in half. delaer has been notified. please provide additional information.*ak... |
2
~ 16750 miles |
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING vehicle delivered on 6/1/01. soon after i started experiencing problems with the steering gear not being stable. the car and... |
2
~ 5000 miles |
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like... |
2
~ 32000 miles |
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. consumer and child were stuck inside vehicle for... |
2
~ 39000 miles |
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was watching the news last night and heard a story that the nhtsa was investigating complaints that the ford... |
2
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DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN there is slippage on driveshaft at very low speeds which can cause vehicle to speed up. contacted dealer. *ak... |
2
~ 18235 miles |
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle engine stalls without warning. the initial occurrence resulted in my wife crossing into the left lane due to |
2
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ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR car was turning right while leaving wal-mart parking lot onto 4 lane highway when steering and brakes failed. front left... |
2
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SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brakes squeal at least 4 times now. it will be going back for a fifth time next week. the dealer |
2
~ 12400 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dripping from pass. side heat vent during a/c use or rain severe rattling from transmission during acceleration or at idle... |
2
~ 21000 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY i have tried to have this problem fixed but community ford says that it does not cause a problem. unless |
2
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SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving at any speed and vehicle hits a bump steering is difficult to maintain. vehicle wanders unexpectedly from side... |
2
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REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY driver believes that the outside / inside rear view mirror does not give a fair evaluation of where a car... |
2
~ 500 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE there is no way to secure the hatch when transporting long items & thus exhaust fumes are sucked back into... |
2
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LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the front wheels of the vehicle came off while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealership which replaced the |
2
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STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION stabilizer bar broke and the dealer bolted it back. consumer stated that vehicle rode rough and veered from side to |
2
~ 19000 miles |
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. after starting the ignition the gear shifter level could only be placed... |
1
~ 102000 miles |
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 15 mph the windshield wipers would fail intermittently and only work... |
1
~ 65600 miles |
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the cv-joint makes a noise when the vehicle made a right turn at... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 40 mph the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle... |
1
~ 30050 miles |
MARKINGS > TIRES bought new in '01 ford focus. noticed right off brakes would make a grinding noise and squeak. tires were worn... |
1
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ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes have been failing frequently. after taking it to be repaired the first time in june i attempted to make... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT brakes have been failing frequently. after taking it to be repaired the first time in june i attempted to make... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY rear window does not operate automatically either from the driver's mechanisms nor the one by the window. this is the... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the rear wiper in my 2001 ford focus zx3 stopped working. upon investigation i found that 5 wires in the... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight lenses have turned opaque and make it very difficult to see at night. this could lead to an accident. |
1
~ 38000 miles |
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the rear windows collapsed in the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the plastic... |
1
~ 23000 miles |
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE was driving vehicle home early in the morning of the 12th when i heard a loud clunk and then the... |
1
~ 75028 miles |
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the ignition switch does not permit the car to start. the switch (xs4z-11582-ac cvr asy aux fl) has been replaced... |
1
~ 41407 miles |
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION my car has 29 500 miles on it. i bought it used about 3 weeks ago. following symptoms: 1 -... |
1
~ 28444 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST so many problems don't know where to start ok lets talk about the doors. we bought the car new in... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2001 ford focus zx3 (zetec) was traveling on freeway and the rear end began to wobble fish tail side... |
1
~ 144000 miles |
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE events leading up to the failure: check engine light came on has never gone off since highly increased running noise... |
1
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LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT was driving home and engine began knocking and got louder and when i returned home had my husband look at... |
1
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MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed to come on. dealer was aware of this problem which was intermittent. |
1
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ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while having the brake pads changed service man noticed that the left front steering knuckles wore out and needed to |
1
~ 53153 miles |
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 ford focus z3 cooling low speed fan system resistor failure hot lead wire in plastic shielding melted insulation melted... |
1
~ 64871 miles |
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i purchased my 2001 ford focus in october 2001. in april 2003 i had to get the front brakes pads... |
1
~ 23300 miles |
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR excessive wear on the front brake pads and rotors only 16 900 miles on car... |
1
~ 16900 miles |
SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the light bulb and fuses of the rear turn signals and brake lights melted together making it impossible to replace... |
1
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AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving consumer's wife made a left turn and front wheels locked. then vehicle drifted and hit the curb and... |
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HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when the heat was in use there was a foul order (like burning oil) which seemed to have emitted through |
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~ 27000 miles |
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the vehicle's tailgate unlatched and opened. the dealer was contacted. please provide any additional information. *nm... |
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BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE the left side bumper plastic rattled and the tail pipe hit the bumper which made a rattle noise. the dealer... |
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HUB > WHEELS the dealer changed the front and rear brake 3 times the rotors. twice however the problem continued. consumer indicated that... |
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HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY outside handle on driver's side fell off without prior warning. when she went to open the door for access. *ak... |
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NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR tire problem possible rear bearing problem possible alignment problem egr replaced- engine misfiring is beginning to reappear... |
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~ 22000 miles |
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i took my car to the dealer for a problem which is now a recall. how do i know if |
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LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 16k- dec 02 brakes and rotors shot $387 16.5k jan 03 transmission rebuilt 2 weeks due to parts on back... |
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~ 16750 miles |
DRIVELINE > PARKING BRAKE while applying the brake the vehicle has a squeaking noise coming from the rear wheel. please furnish additional information. dealer |
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POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES while driving 15mph power steering malfunctioned and vehicle lost control. please provide any additional information.*ak... |
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RACK AND PINION > STEERING have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low |
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PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN at highway speeds vehicle will suddenly slam into park. consumer has smelled wires burning. dealer has been contacted. please provide |
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TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving the tie rod broke causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail. *jb |
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~ 8700 miles |
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE when putting key in ignition key won't turn and sometimes it will afterwards jiggle around. took to dealer and tumblers |
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RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM startern relay sensor on vehicle was not working properly causing vehicle to stall out intermittently. contacted dealer and dealer could |
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MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION the bushings failed ruining the back tires. the door locks have a mind of their own which could be dangerous... |
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INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car would lose power buck and surge stall on highway and side streets. when taken to dealership tech couldn't give... |
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~ 12000 miles |
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY on the way home after purchasing vehicle the side view mirrors would not adjust. consumer called the repair service to |
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CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN avance trac control doesn't engage and/or mulfunctions-disabling it total. many elect problems. twice it has shut down on interstate i40... |
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CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM engine floods and stalls at idle or in motion. emissions light comes on wen it stalls. owners manual states if... |
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RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger's side seatbelt will go inside of retractor and seat belt will not come back out.*ak... |
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RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tested my brand new focus rear seat release in the trunk and had trouble releasing the 60 of the 60/40... |
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RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks cruise control and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked... |
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DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes make noise when brakes are apply.afreind of my has the same kind of car took it back to his... |
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HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalled and shuttered as if it was going to cut off. *ak... |
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TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk collapsed on the consumers head due to the hydraulic lifts failing. the consumer was injured and had to |
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DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while merging into traffic 2001 ford focus stalled.*mr (nar) defective fuel delivery module. *cb ... |
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