CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford Focus has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,761 complaints with NHTSA, including 172 crashes, 47 fires, 136 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (521 reports).
2001 Ford Focus recalls
Most common 2001 Ford Focus problems
Problem areas named in the 1,761 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 521 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 291 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 249 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 198 |
| Suspension | 154 |
| Air Bags | 150 |
| Power Train | 92 |
| Steering | 86 |
| Tires | 75 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 |
What owners report
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.
The front dashboard and steering wheel airbags went off. if I was moving this couldâve 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.
KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING
ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY PHONE TO CALL MY BOSS, I THOUGHT MY CAR JUAT BROKE DOWN. THEN I SAW SMOKE AND SPARKS. I CALLED THE EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE CARS SMOKE GOT DARKER AND THE FLAMES GOT BIGGER. I WAS VERY SCARED. ALL MY WINDOWS EXPLODED AND THE CAR MELTED TO GROUND. BY THE LOOKS OF MY PHOTO THE FIRE STARTED NEAR THE BATTERY AND CABLES. EVER SINCE THAT NIGHT, I'VE BEEN SCARED OF FIRES, HOT SURFACES, AND WEARY AROUND
THERE ARE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR LIGHTS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ANYTIME AND SOMETIMES NONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS WORK AT ALL.
2001 Ford Focus questions
Does the 2001 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Focus: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Fuel System, Gasoline; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Steering:Linkages; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Focus?
Based on 1,761 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (521), Fuel System, Gasoline (291), Engine And Engine Cooling (249).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Focus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.