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2001 FORD FOCUS Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel Issues in the 2001 FORD FOCUS

3 electrical system instrument clusterpanel complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel Complaints

#10445625 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE ALSO WOULD NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION FOR A BRIEF PERIOD AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS REPLACED. THE SIMILAR FAILURE RECURRED SIX MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 03/14/12*LJ UPDATED 03/19/12
#10166993 | Fire
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DARKENED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IT WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS OBSERVED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT A BARREN CAME OUT OF ONE OF THE PULLEYS HOWEVER THAT WOULD NOT CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE SCENE OF THE INCIDENT. TWO DAYS LATER THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR OBSERVED A SECURITY VIDEO WHICH IDENTIFIED THE VEHICLE SMOKING AND A WINDOW HAD FALLEN.
#566810 | Crash
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND A CHIP WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AGAIN UP TO 100 MILES PER HOUR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. DEALER FOUND THROTTLE WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN. *TT

Other 2001 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas

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