Four problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2001 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Focus.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 20 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the front air bags deployed. The passenger side air bag cracked the windshield. The passenger side seat belt failed. The passenger seat was unoccupied. There was no impact or warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the air bags deployed due to a crash. No repairs were made. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 78,871. Updated 3/11/08 the consumer stated there was no damage done to the front end of the vehicle. Updated 03/11/08.
I was driving my 2001 Ford Focus when my air bag light came on. I wasn't in an accident nor had my car been bumped hard. I took it in and they said my drivers seat belt pretensioner needs to be replace and that Ford only replaces them for free up to 50000 miles. I just bought this car pre-owned 4 months ago and they say my warranty is no good. This part is going to cost about $200 plus labor. If I don't get this fix my air bag could go off just from me putting my seat belt on.
Engine light on. Jerky gear engaging. Choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on "corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on, "wire fell off alternator" airbag light on then off.
Airbag light was on. Light stays on while vehicle is running. Contacted dealer and dealer stated to bring vehicle in.