Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Focus has 140 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
140
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2021 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximate... |
| Jun 26, 2020 | SUSPENSION | WHILE I FIND RUST RECALLS FOR 2001 FOCUS FUSIONS AND WINDSTARS FORD CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR FR... |
| Jan 22, 2016 | SUSPENSION | 2001 FORD FOCUS WITH 146K MILES. ADULT DRIVEN ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED SINCE NEW. NOTICED CLUNKING... |
| Feb 2, 2015 | SUSPENSION | RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE A BALL JOINT ON MY LEFT FRONT... |
| Oct 27, 2014 | SUSPENSION | CHECKED YOUR SITE FOR RECALLS. FOUND FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER:03M02 RE: COIL SPRINGS. PREVIOUSLY ... |
| Apr 14, 2014 | SUSPENSION | RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THE BROKEN SPRING PENETRATED THE RIGHT FRON... |
| Apr 2, 2014 | SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE | SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR |
| Nov 29, 2012 | SUSPENSION | FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALLED JOINT SEPARATED AND BROKE THE CONTROL ARM ALMOST SEPARATED THE WHEEL FROM T... |
| Nov 20, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | HEARD CLUNKING NOISE-REAR SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *TR |
| Nov 13, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5MPH THERE WAS A CLUNK... |
| Sep 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAM... |
| Aug 28, 2011 | SUSPENSION | COIL SPRING ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE B... |
| Apr 24, 2011 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | ON MAY 9, 2011 MY CAR WENT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO BILL WILCOX'S CHARLON FORD AGENCY OF RIDGECREST,... |
| Dec 1, 2010 | SUSPENSION | 2001 FORD FOCUS SE, VIN [XXX], 62000 MI. - BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD ... |
| Sep 28, 2010 | SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AN... |
| May 8, 2010 | SUSPENSION | I WAS PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. *TR |
| Apr 6, 2010 | SUSPENSION | 2001 FORD FOCUS, FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE IN 2 PLACES. I JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A... |
| Jan 15, 2010 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | 2001 FOCUS 112K MI. BOUGHT FROM LOCAL FORD DEALER, 1 YR OLD W, 21K ON IT. A RECENT INSPECTION BY M... |
| Aug 22, 2008 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | I WILL START WITH THE FACT THE CAR IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY. IT HAS HAD THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED... |
| Aug 15, 2008 | SUSPENSION | FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. *TR |