Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2001 Ford Focus.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
I put the key in the ignition to start the car and the key would not turn and my steering wheel locked up. I spoke a friend about it and she stated she has the same problem she has a Ford Focus please tell me what to do if it was an emergency I would not be able to leave or pull off in the event of something happening.
There were no warning signs. On may 09, 2011, the key became stuck in the ignition and would not come out. Did some research online to find out this is a common problem with no recall.
This vehicle has suddenly died dozens of times since April of 2011. It dies when applying the brakes on the interstate, it dies when breaking in a parking area. There is no specific speed when this occurs. The vehicle starts back up after two or three times while giving it gas. It happens when the gas tank is full or low and our very reputable mechanic can find no cause. This is extremely dangerous, especially in high traffic areas and I have seen where numerous complaints have been filed online and I hope reporting this while show a pattern with these vehicles.
I have had my Focus now for only about 3 years, & have had more problems than I have had with any other vehicle I have ever owned before, combined. Ford Focuses from the years 2000-2003 have an apparent ignition problem, and I am one of the unfortunate owners to be left stranded by this issue. I am completely astonished that practically every single Focus owner has had this problem & yet the ignition has not been recalled! I have had 2 other recalls on my vehicle, both very stupid trivial items which has never affected me in the slightest. I am very close to just scrapping this vehicle, & I am positive I will never be purchasing another Ford ever again. It disgusts me that something that seems like it was made to break. . . Something that left me stranded & without a car for over 2 weeks now. . . Is also something that every other Focus owner has had to replace out of their own pocket. How has this issue not been resolved by Ford yet?!?!?.
Failed ignition key lock caused my car to stall and freeze in place. Preventing me from restarting my car in traffic. Additionally, I was unable to unlock the steering wheel to guide the car off the road to a safe place. This has happened once during my ownership of the vehicle, and was repaired using Ford parts, at a non-Ford mechanic. Cost approximately $350.
My main complaints are the power windows, air conditioning, fuel system issue 3 of the 4 power window mechanism in my car have broken and two are wedged up, which wasn't a huge safety concern to me because I rarely have people in the rear seats. Now, I have to decide if I should fix my driver window or wedge it. It is a safety concern for me because if I get into an accident and cannot open my window then I might make it out alive. My a/c is broken as well so in the summer months, I need to choose to either fix my a/c or fix my power window so that I can have ventilation. Also, I have been trying to get an issue fixed with the fuel system as it sometimes lurches in the middle of driving. It hasn't stalled on me yet in the middle of an intersection like it has for some people, but I am worried it will happen soon. I am hopeful Ford will fix my window issues as this is a direct cause of cheap parts.
I have a 2001 Ford Focus. Water started leaking into the front passenger floor. I took it to the dealership and they could not find a problem. The leaking continued. After it rained again, the water leaked into the floor all over my new video camera. I took it to the dealership where I live and told them what had happened. They said they could not find a problem, yet the car did not leak again. Recently my husband was doing maintenance on the car and found a "for sale" sign spray painted black lodged over the cabin air filter. He removed the sign and now my car is pouring water again. After doing some research, this is a common problem among Ford vehicles, especially '00 to '04 Ford Focuses. There needs to be a recall.
Consumer in may received a recall notice. The letter was for three or four parts. When she contacted the dealership, they didn't have the parts and they had to be ordered. They were not yet in. Consumer did not contact the manufacturer about the problem. The information on the recall, the parts or number were not available.
Water leaks from somewhere inside the car onto the passenger side floor board. The first time was in 2002. It was "corrected" by a Ford authorized dealer service department and still leaks. When ever it rains the floor board fills with water and when the water dries it smells of mildew. Loss of hundreds of dollars to remove smell. I'm not sure if I should contact a lawyer about the lemon law.
Ford of ocala sold me a bio hazard car that has ruined my life, my health, my finances, and possibly my future. They refused to do anything, ever, knowing I was beaten down, sick and forced into debt from the losses this car caused me. They knew I could not afford an attorney, so they, and the attorney general and the florida governor all just treated my issue as unimportant. . . Blew me off. This includes Ford customer care and Ford board of directors as well. . Read more...
Consumer struck guardrail when she tried to avoid another collision. (nar).
Failure of manufacturer to repair car under warranty to my satisfaction.
As a result of an accident I must have both head light assemblies and the front bumper replaced on my 2001 Focus. My insurance company insists that it will only pay for after market parts, not oem parts. Further, they tell me the after market parts carry no certification that they are equal to the oem parts. I would not feel safe using parts that are safety related that cannot be certified to be of the same kind and type as originally installed. Does NHTSA have a position of the use of non-oem safety parts in the repair of an automobile?.
Nar 03/05/2003 enclosed is a copy of a invoice billed to the consumer for parts that were not installed by service dealer.
Has not been repaired yet. The ignition locked up and the key was unable to be placed into the ignition fully, nothing moved, nothing worked. Upon repeated attempts the car was finally towed and nothing has come out of it. I have heard of this happening to other 2001 Focus', but still I hear nothing of this from Ford dealerships. I also have heard rumors of numerous recalls for the 2001 Focus', but still I only find 2 released. I'm just feeling like a used consumer that has been taken advantage of.
On my way to school this evening all my electrical things in the car started flickering and then smoke started to come out of my vents. I pulled over immediatly, while someone was yelling at me get out of your car. I got out and saw that smoke was coming out of my whole entire hood area. Then it went up in flames, melting through the hood, scattering my windshield.
Letter to follow containing complete complaint. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769748.
Electrical door opener will not operate while vehicle is still running. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Dash lights flashed on and off several times then quit.
2001 Ford Focus with various defects. Consumer states that the vehicle has had work done numerous times and has the same problems listed in the recalls but her vehicle is not listed in the recall. She would like Ford to replace the vehicle.