2001 Ford Focus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:ignition (158) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (123) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (113)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
951 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2012-02-24 · campaign 12E007000 · 10,006 vehicles
Defect: RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NUT WITHOUT THE NECESSARY WASHER. THE ABSENCE OF THE WASHER CAN ALL
Risk: IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
Service bulletins (180)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-04-21 · 16-0067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2005 focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 safety recall 05s27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl pivot area preventing proper engagement of the pawl into the c
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2014-09-09 · TSB-14-0163 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. model 2001-04 escape. *pe
Structure:body:door 2014-09-09 · TSB-14-0162 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. model 2000-05 focus. *pe
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2014-08-11 · TSB-14-0148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05s27 was issued, where rear door latches experience corrosion in pawl pivot area preventing proper engagement of pawl into catch. model 2000-05 focus. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2008-05-16 · CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2006-01-01 · 19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.