Three problems related to transmission failure 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 was shifting gears and transmission failed on its own. Transmission was unable to shift properly, and was unable to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the vehicle would go backwards in reverse after a lot of jerking. After several attempts the vehicle would not go back at all.
The transmission failed, before the first oil change was performed.
Consumer states that the transmission fails to shift, causing hesitation, while traveling 40 mph and slowing to 20 mph, consumer attempted to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated badly and about 2-4 seconds later the vehicle finally took off. Problem has not been remedied.