Six problems related to engine shut off without warning 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 zx3. The contact purchased the vehicle ,and two weeks later the heat stopped working. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs, and they did an incomplete repair job. The dealer got the heat to work but it only worked when the contact turned the heat on high. The contact stated that on a really bad snow day she smelled rubber burning and turned the heat off and opened the window. She had to shut the window and turn the heat back on, and when she did fumes began to gather in the vehicle, and the entire vehicl was filled with smoke. The contact continued to drive home when the car shut down entirely. Ford and Toyota gave her the run around concerning replacing the vehicle and a trade in. The contact was instructed to continue using the vehicle while a trade in was being negotiated. When the contact went to sign negotiation papers she was declined. The consumer stated after picking up the vehicle, all the lights illuminated, the consumer was told it was fixed. The salesman test drove the vehicle and it cut off in the middle of the steet. Updated 03/30/07.
Vehicle shut off while driving at any speed. Dealer has inspected several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
While driving 35-40 mph vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify cause. Please give any further details.
Vehicle would shutdown without warning while driving. Vehicle been todealer shop on three occasions, and still unable to resolve problem. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
The vehicle shut off while driving at various speeds and the exterior lights shut off as well. The consumer managed to avoid a collision. This happened nine times. The dealer attempted to fix the problem three times but the problem had not been determined.
When accelerating vehicle completely shutsdown without warning due to carbon getting into cylinder head or dirt getting into fuel pump. Please give any further details.