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2001 FORD FOCUS Seat Belts Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seat Belts Issues in the 2001 FORD FOCUS

7 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seat Belts Complaints

#10578416 |
SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR
#10443736 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,500.
#10358453 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SIT SIDEWAYS WHEN PARKED. THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, SO IT SLID FORWARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TOO DIM AND DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON THE ROAD. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ALARM WOULD RING ALTHOUGH THE SEAT BELT WAS ENGAGED AND THE LATCH WOULD ALSO POP OPEN SUDDENLY AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND WOULD ACCELERATE SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD HAVE TO BE PERFORMED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 107,000.
#10250223 | Crash
DURING A RECENT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER. THE DRIVE SUFFERED FACIAL INJURY WHEN CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I WILL CONTACT THE FORD DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK. *TR
#10239684 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE THE SAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT IN STOCK AND THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ONE MONTH. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF ENTIRELY. THE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER WHENEVER THE SIGNAL LIGHTS, HAZARD LIGHTS, OR AIR CONDITIONING WERE ACTIVATED. THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO SHORT AND, WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE ACTIVATED. THE SEAT BELT IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT WAS INOPERABLE AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONTINUED TO MOVE BACKWARDS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...
#10238693 |
THE REAR SEAT CENTER SEAT BELT IS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND YOU NEVER CAN RELY ON IT TO BE USED. IT SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN. CURRENTLY OURS IS LOCKED SO TIGHT IN THE RETRACTED POSITION, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL IT OUT AND USE IT. *TR
#10118841 |
CONTACT STATED: WHEN THE KEY WAS PUT IN THE IGNITION THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE CAR WAS AT THE FORD DEALER. AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, FORD WAS REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAT BELT.*AK

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 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
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