22 problems related to steering 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was pulled to the right independently and the contact lost control of steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm and ball joint assembly and axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was unacquainted if the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 02v289000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,611. Ak.
As I was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as I was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just rolled down the street about a half-a-block. A man came out noticing the tire roll pass him, helped me retrieve it and get it back to my car. Looked at the wheel and car axle I guess that's what you call it, and told me my wheel bearings were gone.
Was driving my car at 55 mph at 11:20 pm on way home from work car made jerk lost all power no breakes no steering black smoke coming through vents to inside of car and flames coiming from under hood car fully ingulfed in flames blew up.
Driving on 4 lane highway, car sputters and stalls as if out of gas. Coasted off road, and after a few minutes car started and ran fine. Car has been doing this every few weeks. Changed coil, plugs, plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, cat converter and still stalls. This car is dangerous when it stalls in fast traffic. We only drive it now during daylight and short trips because it is not dependable.
The key for my Ford Focus will go into the ignition but not turn. I have tried to turn the steering wheel but it still won't get the key to turn in the ignition. After doing some research, I am finding that this is a major and very common complaint with Ford Focus owners and Ford will not issue a recall. The car is not drivable and in order to get it to a repair shop we will have to tow it which will be another expense. If Ford is aware of this problem and will not do anything to recall it, something needs to be done.
My last oil change I was inform the front subframe is badly rusted, to the point the mechanic could push a screw driver through it in spots. He informed me that driving it was a major safety risk, as the frame could fail, causing an accident. He said Ford has not issued a recall. They must be waiting for a higher body count when the front end of the car fails while going down the interstate.
I've had numerous problems with my Ford Focus and despite regular maintenance I've been stranded on the side of a highway countless times. Thus far I've replaced the engine twice. Twice I've had to replace the alternator. My throttle does not return to idle and has unexpected moments of acceleration and I've had to replace the engine throttle sensor. Both of my front coil springs have broken and were very close to puncturing my tires. After taking my vehicle to numerous mechanics none of them have been able to diagnose why my car shakes so badly. I have very poor visibility at night with the exterior lighting which is significantly less compared to other vehicles. My fan has had to be replaced since it was malfunctioning and my car was having problems overheating as well. During the course of all of these car malfunctions, I've been in dangerous situations on the side of the highway and in risky neighborhoods at night. This car has proven to be very unreliable and unsafe.
While in curve driving 50 mph steering locked up, not sure if car cut off but I was unable to straighten out wheel resulting in accident where I hit telephone crushing pelvis, and breaking my left arm. . I spent 37 days in hospital and now have plates and screws in my pelvis and arm. It has been a month since the accident and I am now in a wheel chair for 2 months healing time before I can start therapy to begin walking, and doctors say I will have to have a hip replacement in the next 2 to 5 years. Help me please Ford is responsible for this I am 24 years old. .
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 5-10 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left without warning. As a result, the vehicle sideswiped a parked vehicle. The mirror was damaged. The police was not called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been repaired. An independent mechanic stated that the steering control arm disengaged, which caused the failure. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.
Defective front coil springs fractured, wedged against tire, causing partial loss of steering control. Right side fractured July, 2005, left side fractured may, 2008. Coil spring & related parts replaced both times.
I have a 2003 Ford Focus. Now I am having a problem with steering wheel lock-up. My search on the internet has shown that this is apparently a very common problem with the Focus. This problem will occur out of the blue and now I am beginning to think that it isn't just my key. There is a problem with this lock design. Ford needs to recall this.
Owner says there is to much play in the steering wheel. Driver must turn the wheel several inches before the steering wheel will turn the tires in the direction. Provide further details.
Steering wheel locked and key would not turn wheel start vehicle. Happened 3 different times car had to be towed into dealership twice and each incident was close to a 300 dollar bill each incident.
Vehicle lost steering while turning right. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. Please provide details.
The steering wheel wandered to the left and right.
The vehicle hit a ditch in the road and front suspension failed completely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While driving at 15mph on flat surface and with no warning steering wheel locked up, resullting in an accident. Dealer notified.
While placing the key into the ignition switch the vehicle froze up there were no steering. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.
Hydroplaines at certain speeds even with new tires and alignment! (originally submitted December 17, 2002).
When attempting to start vehicle consumer statesthat sometimes the engine will not turn over. Steering wheel gets stiff and it locks up sometime. Took to dealer and they replaced the ignition switch. Please provide any further informaiton. Ph.
While driving steering becomes erratic. Also, slides in wet condition. Front end feels very loose while driving. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall# 02v289000 repairs concerning steering pinch bolts. The remedy for this recall is inadequate because the control arm continues to loosen from the steering knuckle, causing difficulty when steering the vehicle.