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2001 Ford Focus Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Focus has 42 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Focus

Electrical
429
Fuel System
247
Engine
233
Brakes
175
Suspension
140
Airbags
131
Steering
87
Powertrain
65
Speed Control
49
Tires
46
Visibility
45
Other
42
Latches & Locks
42
Structure
39
Lights
17
Seat Belts
12
Wheels
12
Seats
4

42

Complaints

1

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Other Recalls

12E007000

EQUIPMENT

RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART N...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 13, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERSEE COMPLAINT 11338120 I WANTED TO ADD PICTURES
Mar 12, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESAFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, ABOUT 4.6 MILES, I TURNED RIGHT INTO MY PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF M...
May 15, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED EXCESSIVE DANGERS CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE AND ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE ...
Oct 6, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERKEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION SO CAR CAN'T MOVE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED ON THE STREET
Jun 27, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BAT...
Feb 24, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA02022, CAR STALLS AT BELOW 1/4 TANK, PARTICULARLY ON RIGHT HAN...
Dec 16, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHAD GOOD TUNE UP,CAR WAS DOING GOOD AND NOW JUST AS I HAVE READ PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM,IS EXA...
Jul 15, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY CAR WILL LOSE SPEED GOING UP HILLS AND START TO ACT LIKE IT'S RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I HAVE HAD IT G...
May 3, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SPORADICALLY AT ...
Jun 20, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSLOW ACCELERATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, HESITATION, STALLING. *JS
Feb 11, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED...
Sep 1, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE...
Jul 23, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN SURGING AND THEN S...
Nov 22, 2011FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ST...
Aug 1, 2010EQUIPMENTTHE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE LEAKING REFRIGERANT INTO VENTS OF CAR. FUMES MAKING DRIVER AND PASSENGERS N...
Jun 12, 2010FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30-60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PED...
Nov 7, 2009UNKNOWN OR OTHERFAILED IGNITION KEY LOCK CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL AND FREEZE IN PLACE. PREVENTING ME FROM RESTARTING M...
Jun 12, 2008FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ...
Oct 20, 2007UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAVE A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WATER STARTED LEAKING INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE D...
Jul 17, 2007EQUIPMENTA/C FAN SWITCH BURNED ALONG WITH THE CONNECTING WIRE BLOCK, PUTTING SMOKE INTO THE VEHICLE, IF THE ...

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