Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 2001 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (six problems).
Contact stated the dpfe sensor went out. She said it went out 2 years ago and she had it replaced. She said it cut out while she was going 40-60 mph. She described it as jerking. She noticed this a couple of weeks ago. Read details...
The car jerks when I put it into reverse. The cars stalls when I put it into drive. I have to take off in 2nd gear. Then I can put it into drive and it takes off just fine. Read details...
The contacts son owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 55 mph, the contacts son noticed smoke rising from under the hood, followed by flames. Approximately one minute later, there was an explosion. The fire investigator stated that the fire may have been caused by the transmission. Read details...