Vehicle Safety Data

2001 FORD FOCUS Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2001 FORD FOCUS

11 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10471993 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:03V482000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 157,000...UPDATED 01/30/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP FOUND PCV HOSE AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE COLLAPSED (REPAIRED), PERFORMED FUEL INDUCTION SYTEM FLUSH, AAA REPLACED ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AS A WHOLE. UPDATED 2/5/2013 *JS
#10390107 |
AFTER PURCHASING CAR WITH 62K MILES ON IT, I DISCOVERED A COOLANT LEAK THE NEXT DAY. THIS LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE LAST WEEK. A SEARCH OF DIFFERENT INTERNET SITES FOUND AT LEAST 15 REPORTS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING COMING LOOSE/BREAKING LOOSE FROM ITS POSITION AGAINST THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS IS WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM ON MY CAR, AND THE DESCRIPTION IN AT LEAST ONE OTHER CASE APPEARS TO BE IDENTICAL TO MY OWN LEAK. THE DESCRIPTIONS FOUND ONLINE RANGE FROM NEARLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE TO APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. THIS LEAK IS SEVERE ENOUGH TO GENERATE A 2FT WIDE BY 4FT LONG PUDDLE OF COOLANT IN APPROXIMATELY 12HOURS. CONTINUOUS LEAK EVEN AFTER CAR HAS SAT FOR GREATER THAN 12 HOURS RULES OUT A FAILURE ONLY WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. *TR
#10324583 |
I HAVE HAD MY FORD FOCUS WAGON FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAD TO REPAIR A ALOT OF THINGS ON THIS CAR! TRANNY, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND THE ONLY DOOR THAT OPENS FROM THE OUTSIDE IS THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT, WHICH MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH TO GET TO THE BACK BECAUSE BOTH BACK DOORS BROKE NOT EVEN FOUR MONTHS FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. ALSO THE DRIVER DOOR ONLY OPENS FROM THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF THE COMPANIES DEFECTED CAR DOOR HANDLES. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME CAR, AND ITS THE SAME WAY. NOT MENTIONING HOW EVERYTIME I STOP IT DIES OUT AND I HAVE TO TRY AND KEEP STARTING IT. IT SEEMS THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR
#10244993 |
NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING ONTO PAVEMENT FOR SEVERAL DAYS. FOR FEAR OF OVERHEATING TOOK IT INTO A PEP BOYS AS WAS CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. THEY FOUND THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING (PLASTIC I MIGHT ADD) WAS FAULTY AND WITH PARTS AND LABOR IT CAME TO $455 FOR THE JOB. THE NEAREST FORD DEALER SAID THEY WOULD NEED 2 DAYS TO EVEN LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. *TR
#10209713 |
THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS LEAKING. FOUND INTERNAL SEAL WALL CRACKED/WASHED OUT ALLOWING LEAKAGE PAST SEAL RING. STEADY DRIP OF COOLANT FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING EVEN AFTER REPLACING SEAL RING. FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROBLEM IN DISCUSSION THREADS ON INTERNET. COOLANT PUDDLED UNDER CAR WHERE PETS CAN DRINK IT AND LOSS OF COOLANT CAUSING OVERHEATING. *TR
#10196868 |
PUDDLE OF COOLANT ON DAILY BASIS. SLOW BUT CONTINUOUS LEAK. HAD TO HAVE THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED. PART MADE OF PLASTIC RATHER THAN METAL. *JB
#10171102 |
CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING. I RECENTLY NEEDED TO HAVE THE PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED ON MY FOCUS, AS IT WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING ON THE WEB AND FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER ENTRIES REGARDING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL OR ANY INFO REGARDING IF THERE IS A SYSTEMATIC FAILURE OF THE PART. I HAVE THE PART IF NEEDED FOR RESEARCH. *NM
#10125065 |
DT: BRAKES FAILED TWICE SINCE 2001. BRAKES WERE REPLACED IN 2001 AND 2002. KEPT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE WATER PUMP/BATTERY, AND TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. ON JUNE 11 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR MADE A POPPING SOUND AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS A WARNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON. THE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON RIGHT BEFORE. CAR DIDNT START BACK UP AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. CAR WAS TOWED TO HOME. DEALER REPORTED NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS REGULARLY SERVICED.*AK
#10075258 |
MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING NOW FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AROUND 27,000 MILES AND I STILL HAD A FACTORY WARRANTY AND I WENT TO JOE MACHENS FORD IN COLUMBIA, MO (WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 10/01) AND THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRE ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS CORRODED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN I TOOK IT TO JOE MACHENS AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I HAD ASKED THEM TO CHECK AGAIN BECAUSE THIS HAD HAPPENED ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT WAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THEY REPLACED SOME SEALS. REPAIR WORK TOOK ABOUT A WEEK. ON JUNE 4, 2004, I WAS GOING DOWN I 270 IN ST. LOUIS, MO AND I WAS IN THE FAST LANE GOING 75MPH WHEN MY CAR STALLED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND I AM GLAD THAT I WAS GOING TO...
#762883 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#564197 |
VEHICLE OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER TO LET THE VEHILCE COOL DOWN BEFORE CONTINUING TO DRIVE. *TT *NLM

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 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 System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 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
← Back to 2001 FORD FOCUS overview
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report