17 problems related to gasoline 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.
Consumer is concerned about recall on Ford Focus 2001 for engine fires.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine hesitates. Ts.
Vehicle first started to "chug" for several days of driving and finally stopped while driving at 65 mph about a week later.
Sudden loss of power with tachometer dropping to zero or near zero when accelerating between 40 to 60 miles per hour 6 times.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer states his auto cuts off on him all the time, it started around June of last year. He states the mechanic told him that they could not find out exactly what the problem is. Nlm.
While exiting a ramp vehicle completely shutdown. Cause unknown. As a result, steering and brakes went outand vehicle coasted to a stop. Please provide any further information.
My car began having problems at 2,500 miles. I have had it 8 months and it has broken down 5 times. The car dies while driving posing a serious risk of crash, injury and death. The defect remains unresolved. There is no warning that the car is about to go dead other than sputtering then dead. The car has an erratic idle, dies while driving at any speed, dies in park, dies at stop signs and at red lights. I have filed formal complaints to my dealer prior to filing here. No one will help me or take me seriously. Put it like this, the car can either be repurchased and Ford lose $17,000 or me and my child get killed and my husband sue Ford for millions, and he would win. I have a small child and I don't want her to be harmed or myself or other motorist for that matter. I have had my car repaired four times and this time makes the fifth. I fear for my safety and will no longer drive the car. I am currently pursuing action under the "lemon law" rights. I have read other complaints with cars just like mine. My heart dropped when I saw so many other people having the same problem as me and saw that their problem was going unresolved as well. I pray that you will give us all help. It is rediclous that someone has to get seriously injured or killed before the motor companies will admit there is something wrong. I don't know how they sleep at night.
I was stopped, proceeded to make a left hand turn, engine died without warning. The car has done this twice to me. The car was only 6 months old at the time of the first occurrence.
While driving, insured noticed smoke coming from the floor of the vehicle, and then smoke began coming from under the hood, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#11-3852-491).
When idling vehicle will start to shake intermittantly, beginning at engine and working it's way back towards rear of vehicle. . Dealer cannot find a problem. Nlm.
Water in the engine, technician could not find any mecahnical reason for it to get in there, need a brand new engine, warranty will not cover it, estimate is $4000.
On two occasions vehicle had cut off while parked and idling. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that it was due to engine being broken in.
While driving 60mph at night lost all power. Currently, vehicle acts as though it is out of gas. Vehicle will just stop running with no prior warning. Please add VIN.
Car has cut off 5 times in last year at speeds of 55mph without warning. The last time caused my daughter to lose control and run over a medium. She was lucky that she did not cross it and kill herself and someone else. Ford knows there is a problem but refuses to fix it as "they cannot recreate the problem. " when will the NHTSA do something? after several people are killed?.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost total power and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a part that needed to be replace was a processor. Ph.
The car is popping in front, scrubbing in rear, hesitates, loosing power, friendship Ford of bristol could not find the problem while it was under warranty. Now that it's out of warranty I'm giong to have to pay for it, because of there screw ups and it's not right Ford should stand behind there vehicles. Dt.