2001 FORD FOCUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,361

Owner Complaints

227 Crashes 67 Fires 14 Deaths

14

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

64

Service Bulletins

3

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 FORD FOCUS

The 2001 FORD FOCUS has received a total of 2,361 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 14 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 64 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (194 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (140 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (129 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 FORD FOCUS

NHTSA has recorded 14 recalls for the 2001 FORD FOCUS, potentially affecting up to 3,584,365 vehicles.

Recall 12E007000 — EQUIPMENT

| 10,006 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 05V030000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 589,932 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH...

Consequence: IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS...

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Recall 03V482000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 671,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE...

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Recall 02V289000 — STEERING:LINKAGES

| 446,569 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

Consequence: LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall 02V288000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

| 291,854 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.

Consequence: THIS, IN TURN, COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLES TO SHORT RESULTING IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE CABLES. BESIDES HEAT DAMAGE, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START, OR SMOKE, MELTING, OR FIRE COULD ALSO OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR THE CONDITION OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL ENDS. AS NECESSARY, CABLES WILL BE REROUTED, RETAINING CLIPS INSTALLED, AND DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003....

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Recall 01I017000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

| 238,653 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000-2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER VEHICLES, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIOM, PENNSYLVANIA,...

Consequence: THE WHEEL BEARINGS COULD PREMATURELY WEAR AND CAUSE A NOTICEABLE NOISE. IF NOT REPAIRED, THIS CONDITION COULD PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. ADDITIONAL BEARING SEALS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH RIDE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN IF...

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Recall 01V258000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

| 1,083,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST...

Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED...

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Recall 01V108000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 8,500 vehicles affected

Defect: PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK COULD UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE.

Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...

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Recall 00V418000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 95,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.

Consequence: IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 FORD FOCUS

2,361 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD FOCUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 194 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 140 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 129 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 94 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 89 8 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 83 67 Crashes 7 Fires 52 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 74 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 73 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 62 2 Crashes 5 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 57 7 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 52 7 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 51 29 Crashes 1 Fire 33 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 48 5 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 47 10 Crashes 7 Injuries 4 Deaths
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 43 8 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries 1 Death
Steering
Complaints: 41 9 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 39
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 38 3 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries 3 Deaths
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 35
Engine
Complaints: 32 1 Crash 5 Fires 4 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 32 7 Crashes 5 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 27
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 26 1 Crash 8 Fires 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 24
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 21 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 21 1 Crash 4 Deaths
Structurebody
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes 2 Fires 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 20 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 20 1 Fire
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 20
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 19 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 17 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 16 3 Fires
Equipment
Complaints: 16
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 5 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 16
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 14
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 14 2 Crashes 10 Fires 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 14 5 Crashes
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 13
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 12 6 Crashes 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 12
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 12
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 12
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 12 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 12 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 11
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 11
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 11
Structure
Complaints: 11
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 10
Seats
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 10
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 9
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 9
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 8
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 7
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 5
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 5
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 3
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdelivery
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tiresmarkings
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11444566 | SUSPENSION | | 190,000 miles Crash
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The contact stated that when the failure happened to her vehicle it caused her to crash into a ditch. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and the vehicle was towed to the residence where it remains currently. The contact stated that she did contact the dealer as well as the manufacturer who advised her to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 190,000.
#11444566 | WHEELS | | 190,000 miles Crash
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The contact stated that when the failure happened to her vehicle it caused her to crash into a ditch. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and the vehicle was towed to the residence where it remains currently. The contact stated that she did contact the dealer as well as the manufacturer who advised her to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 190,000.
#11433112 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
The front dashboard and steering wheel airbags went off. if I was moving this could’ve ended even worse but luckily I was stopped. My hearing was affected. I was parked at a red light and my airbags went off. I did not hit anything nor was my car moving. Witnesses at a restaurant and auto repair shop say the same. My car had passed that years inspection and there was no signs of this happening. No lights, sounds, anything. It was very sudden.
#11407527 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING
#11407527 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

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Safety Rating for the 2001 FORD FOCUS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FORD FOCUS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FORD FOCUS

Ford Motor Company has issued 64 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FORD FOCUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-14-0163 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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

TSB-14-0148 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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

05105 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

REAR BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT

031501 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

17697 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

GEAR RATTLE OR GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE FROM THE TRANSAXLE AT IDLE, IN NEUTRAL, WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP (ENGAGED). *TT

17591 — SUSPENSION

DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT

17536 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BELT SQUEAL. *MJ

03N01 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

STALLING, ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP FILTERS. EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 03N01. SUPPLEMENT #1. FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - NEW DESIGN. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT

17028 — POWER TRAIN

3-4 SHIFT FLARE/NEUTRAL - SERVICE TIP. *TT

17302 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND AMBER ABS LIGHT ON AFTER HYBRID ELECTRONC CLUSTER (HEC - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FORD FOCUS

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2001 FORD FOCUS.

Investigation EA02022 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

ENGINE STALLING

Investigation EA02017 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

BURN INJURIES DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Investigation PE02026 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

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