13 problems related to engine 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 attempting to accelerate at any speed, the vehicle hesitates for several seconds before eventually accelerating. The failure occurs everytime the vehicle is driven. The vehicle has not been in any crashes due to the failure and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
Ford Focus 2001, excessive rocking of the engine, replaced motor mount. When the consumer went to the dealer the third time, new bushings were put on the front of the vehicle. When the consumer applied the brake at a very low speed, the wheel vibrated and the body of the vehicle appeared to stop at a slightly slower speed than the wheel and there was a jerking a reaction. The mechanic believed there was a problem with the rear center motor mount and the lack of an a frame brace, which was causing the problems with the wheels.
Vehicle was rear ended on highway after engine died. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer twice prior to the accident. Both times the dealer couldn't duplicate nor correct the problem. (attorney on behalf of client mr. Munroe).
The engine mount broke from the vehicle.
Nar 03/05/2003 the vehicle engine sped out of control by itself with a hugh burst of speed, and the car ran into the shrubbery at the edge of the parking lot.
While driving and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and it will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.
At start up vehicle will die. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
While traveling on the highway the vehicle will hesitate and shut down without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem.
When driving there is a hesitation. Consumer feels that engine may shut off.
Consumer stated dealership was having a problem getting the correct motor mounts for vehicle. Consumer was afraid that the motor will fall out of the vehicle.
Dealership tested the fuel pump and indicated that it was defective, but didn't replace it. 120 miles later engine misfired. Dealership replaced the fuel pump, and determined that it was not the cause of engine misfiring, consumer indicated engine wasn't misfiring or showing any other sign of problems until dealership started working on it.
The vehicle started to buck/hesitate. The consumer checked the vehicle over and decided to replace the fuel filter, however the problem continued.
Vehicle hesitated/lost power. When turning there was a loud clumping sound.