Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Focus / 2001
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007127603 FORD FOCUS 2001 Thermostat housing is leaking. found internal seal wall cracked/washed out allowing leakage past seal ring. steady drip of coolant from thermostat
006127421 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the rear windows collapsed in the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the plastic holder failed and caused the
007126888 FORD FOCUS 2001 Passenger and driverside doors on the 2001 ford focus zx3 have quit opening from the outside of the vehicle. doors have lost the ability to be opened
007126773 FORD FOCUS 2001 Vehicle ignition lock froze without any previous indication of malfunction. ignition key was unable to operate lock. driver was left stranded and
007126372 FORD FOCUS 2001 Defect reported by a professional tow company, the individual a certified ase automotive technician.(verifiable) seat-side airbag deployment while
007126364 FORD FOCUS 2001 I bought my 2001 ford focus in april 2007 from a used car dealership. one day a couple of months ago i went into a store and when i came out my key
007126363 FORD FOCUS 2001 I bought my 2001 ford focus in april 2007 from a used car dealership. one day a couple of months ago i went into a store and when i came out my key
007126196 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition switch- my key won't enter the ignition. i have read hundreds of complaints online about this defective part. ford needs to issue a recall on
007125327 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus zx3 with <55,000 miles has been found to have both from springs broken. at the time of discovery neither spring had worked lose
007123934 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition switch locked up beyond a mere steering lockup and could not be started. i had to pay to have the vehicle towed to the local ford dealership
007123898 FORD FOCUS 2001 I have a 2001 ford focus. water started leaking into the front passenger floor. i took it to the dealership and they could not find a problem. the
007123774 FORD FOCUS 2001 A/c fan switch burned along with the connecting wire block, putting smoke into the vehicle, if the vehicle hadn't been turned off after seeing smoke
006123610 FORD FOCUS 2001 KEY CAN NOT TURN IGNITION CYLINDER. THIS IS THE ISSUE EVERY TIME I TRY TO START THE CAR. *TR
007123564 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus. original owner. maintained. spark plug blew out of cylinder. dealer suggested most expensive fix - new cylinder head and spark plugs
007122802 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus zx3 ignition failure the key gets stuck in the ignition and does not turn and the car i guess is known for it and the company does
006121428 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine would stall. the vehicle also decelerated without the contact
007120710 FORD FOCUS 2001 I own a 2001 ford focus and within the last month it has become increasingly more difficult to turn the key in the ignition. i did some research and
003120052 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. approximately two years ago, the contact noticed that her gas mileage was significantly lower than other 2001
006119705 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and shaking and shut completely off when turning. the
007118252 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 5 mph, the contact heard a popping noise coming from under the hood. she then noticed steam
007118213 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. on august 19, 2007, while driving 10 mph, the contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being
007117734 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *KB
006117261 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition locked while attempting to start the vehicle. she had to strike the tip
007116890 FORD FOCUS 2001 First occurrence happened when my wife and daughter were driving in the baltimore tunnel and the engine started to stumble and loose power finally
007116553 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact heard a noise coming from one of the front wheels. when he drives over speed bumps, it sounds as
007116552 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact heard a noise coming from one of the front wheels. when he drives over speed bumps, it sounds as
007116551 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact heard a noise coming from one of the front wheels. when he drives over speed bumps, it sounds as
003115762 FORD FOCUS 2001 I purchased a 2001 ford focus on my way to work while pulling into my parking space the car accelerated unexpectedly then the brakes did not work. i
003115761 FORD FOCUS 2001 I purchased a 2001 ford focus on my way to work while pulling into my parking space the car accelerated unexpectedly then the brakes did not work. i
007114961 FORD FOCUS 2001 The car almost stalls then surges like a kick. it happens mostly at around 30mph. all the lights come on and the speedometer and gas gauge go all the
007114422 FORD FOCUS 2001 Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway. however, it gradually worsened and resulted in
007114421 FORD FOCUS 2001 Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway. however, it gradually worsened and resulted in
007114403 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contacts son owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 55 mph, the contacts son noticed smoke rising from under the hood, followed by flames.
007114204 FORD FOCUS 2001 July 11, 07 i had to travel for work and three hours out the car stopped in the road and at that time the car continued to roll so i merged to the
007113943 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to make a loud rattling noise. there were no warning indicators or
007113876 FORD FOCUS 2001 While driving on an interstate highway the car began to surge and loose power. eventually the car stalled completely. this happened while traveling
007113819 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus totally destroyed by a engine fire customer states that he has been waiting for 2 years to get a decision from ford**cc the consumer
007113182 FORD FOCUS 2001 I had to have my ignition switch replaced because the key would not turn in the ignition. the mechanic indicated that this is a common problem with
007112952 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 58 mph the fuel pump failed on two occasions. the dealer stated that the fuel delivery module
007112440 FORD FOCUS 2001 Could not insert my key into the ignition. it would only go halfway in. i was stranded in a parking lot and had to call a friend to pick me up. had
007112424 FORD FOCUS 2001 PUDDLE OF COOLANT ON DAILY BASIS. SLOW BUT CONTINUOUS LEAK. HAD TO HAVE THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED. PART MADE OF PLASTIC RATHER THAN METAL. *JB
007112187 FORD FOCUS 2001 Passenger side front coil spring fractured. loud crunch noise when turning right or left. no accident or injuries. i am going to have the spring
007111927 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact was unable to turn the key and unlock the steering wheel when he attempted to start the vehicle.
007111082 FORD FOCUS 2001 My wife owns a 2001 ford focus lx,we have been having intermittent ignition problem with this car for months where the key did not turn the
007110246 FORD FOCUS 2001 Over a two year perio, three of the four electric windows on the vehicle failed to perform, specifically opened and closed. all three regulators and
007109680 FORD FOCUS 2001 FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY WILL NOT INSERT. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE I AM STRANDED WITH AN IMMOBILE CAR. *AK
003109517 FORD FOCUS 2001 First, my rear passenger window would not scroll up and down. this is after having my 2001 ford focus for 2 years. i rarely use my rear windows. i
007108473 FORD FOCUS 2001 The high mount bulbs did not work. the brake lights turned automatically on when the trunk lid was closed. engine off. in the next day a noticed
006107786 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and loose power while driving. the failure occurred
007107693 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition key currently cannot be removed from lock. previous to this status, it was very difficult to turn once inserted. problem evolves between
007105969 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and eventually shut off. the vehicle would not restart
007105733 FORD FOCUS 2001 I own a ford focus 2001,zx3 for 59,000. the check engine light came on 6 times now! 2 for a dpfe sensor out, 2 for egr presser valve. also
007105721 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the current and failure mileage were 53800. while driving at 35 mph under normal driving conditions, the
901103623 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus customer states that the fuel pump and fuel filter are bad an needs to be recalled**cc after the repairs were made in late summer of
007102871 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 70 mph the engine hesitated, sputtered, and completely shut off. the engine warning light
007101715 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus with a current and failure mileage of 140,000. the contact stated that she was driving 55 mph on a hot day
007101714 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus with a current and failure mileage of 140,000. the contact stated that she was driving 55 mph on a hot day
007101713 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus with a current and failure mileage of 140,000. the contact stated that she was driving 55 mph on a hot day
007101246 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that this vehicle is performed similar to the information found in nhtsa recallm campaign
007100723 FORD FOCUS 2001 I drive a 2001 ford focus. my car was parked overnight, and as i went to back out of my parking space to go to work, i heard a loud clunking noise
007100579 FORD FOCUS 2001 Strange noise when turning and/or hitting bumps. both front springs were broken with the left spring broken in two places. had to replace both springs
007100282 FORD FOCUS 2001 BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF EACH OTHER, CAUSING THE CAR TO SAG AND DRIVE ABNORMALLY. *JB
007100260 FORD FOCUS 2001 My ignition and steering wheel locked when i was trying to leave work. after having the car towed to a garage, i found out it is going to cost me
007099700 FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION KEY WILL NOT GO INTO IGNITION. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC.
006098889 FORD FOCUS 2001 I was driving home from work one night and as i was driving all the lights, inside and out, except my brake lights went out. i took it to a repair
005097043 FORD FOCUS 2001 My 2001 zx3 focus would eat tires .. got it used but with only 30,000 miles put new firestone tires on and had it rotated every 3000 miles to keep it
005097042 FORD FOCUS 2001 My 2001 zx3 focus would eat tires .. got it used but with only 30,000 miles put new firestone tires on and had it rotated every 3000 miles to keep it
007096539 FORD FOCUS 2001 It had become harder and harder over the course of a couple of months to turn the key in my ignition. then one night after work, i put the key in the
007096015 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact purchased the vehicle ,and two weeks later the heat stopped working. the contact stated
007096014 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3. the contact purchased the vehicle ,and two weeks later the heat stopped working. the contact stated
003095635 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition lock cylinder failed, preventing car from starting. key would go into ignition but would not turn. i was stranded in parking garage until a
007095516 FORD FOCUS 2001 Driving on highway, 45 mph...5:30 am mst...no indication of any problem. vehicle driving smoothly, no sputters and no indicator lights. drove my son
007095130 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2001 ford focus. the contact stated the vehicle would not start. the contact had the battery replaced, and
007094926 FORD FOCUS 2001 I own a 2001 ford focus se automatic: my ignition lock and the steering wheel are jammed. it is a very recent development and i am finding out that i
007094925 FORD FOCUS 2001 I own a 2001 ford focus se automatic: my ignition lock and the steering wheel are jammed. it is a very recent development and i am finding out that i
006094612 FORD FOCUS 2001 Rear window does not operate automatically either from the driver's mechanisms nor the one by the window. this is the second window, this has happened
007094468 FORD FOCUS 2001 At seemingly random time my 2001 ford focus zx3 stalls. so far the stall has only happened when at a stop, but sputtering and loss of power randomly
007093858 FORD FOCUS 2001 I was out shopping at night in a dark parking lot and when i went to my car the key would not turn i was left stranded for hours until a tow could
003092177 FORD FOCUS 2001 WATER LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FLOOR WHEN IT RAINS I HAVE HAD TO DEALER TWICE STILL NOT FIXED NOW WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT. *JB
006090953 FORD FOCUS 2001 Bought a 2001 ford focus (used) from a orivate party. the person i bought it from had the ignition changed twice and it has locked up on me in less
007090637 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact stated that the ignition cylinder switch has seized. he could not put the key in the ignition. this was the first time the
007090370 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl* - the contact stated that ignition will not turn with the key. this happened four times , and shetook the vehicle to the dealership on 1-3-07.
006089888 FORD FOCUS 2001 The ignition on my 2001 ford focus zx3 has locked up on numerous occasions, rendering it impossible to start the car, as the key will not turn in the
006089413 FORD FOCUS 2001 Continually stalling of the engine vehicle while driving, hard to start as it will stall during startup. it began just stalling for a second about
006089371 FORD FOCUS 2001 The driver side rear window operating cable mechanism broke. this was shortly followed (within a month or so) by the failure of the same mechanism
006088177 FORD FOCUS 2001 When i tried to start my 2001 ford focus this morning to return home, the ignition locked. i had this problem fixed 2ce before while under warranty.
006087715 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus: ignition key will not turn after insertion, so the car won't start. jamming key hard into column and maybe rocking the steering
006086731 FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T GET THE KEY IN. HAD TO HAVE IT DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED - $300. *JB
006086201 FORD FOCUS 2001 Went to leave work one evening, put my key in the ignition and it would not turn. i was stranded and had to call my husband to pick me up. had to have
006085947 FORD FOCUS 2001 Water leak into the front passenger foot well. started in july, went back to the dealer three times, final time was told it needs to go to a body
006085550 FORD FOCUS 2001 AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE; IT HAS NOT WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS; HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT REPAIRED, BUT PLAN TO FIX IT SOON. *M
006084962 FORD FOCUS 2001 My focus is exhibiting the problems associated with this recall - nhtsa campaign #02v288000 electrical system:battery:cables i took my vehicle
006084939 FORD FOCUS 2001 As in nhtsa campaign id # 03v482000, my 2001 ford focus stalls when the fuel tank is less than 1/3 full, the vehicle is accelerating, and turning to
006084873 FORD FOCUS 2001 I have a 2003 ford focus. now i am having a problem with steering wheel lock-up. my search on the internet has shown that this is apparently a very
006084494 FORD FOCUS 2001 I tried to start my car and the key seemed "stuck". i tried everything to turn it to no avail. called a locksmith and he said it was a very common
006084374 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus. key will not turn tried both keys w/o help have been having trouble and now will not work. this is the car my daughter takes to
006083068 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the driver side airbag deployed in an accident and caused burns to the contact driving the vehicle. the airbag warning light
006083021 FORD FOCUS 2001 The plastic sockets in the rear taillight lens assembly melted. (these sockets hold the taillight bulbs in place.) the taillight lens assembly was
006082626 FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. *NM
006082380 FORD FOCUS 2001 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
006082245 FORD FOCUS 2001 Key will not turn in ignition. eventually after a half hour of trying, the car turned over and i was able to drive it to the dealership. i told them
006082234 FORD FOCUS 2001 I have a 2001 ford focus and in 2005 i had to replace my ignition cylinder. the key wouldn't turn at all. i bought the cylinder from ford and
006082175 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the key would not turn the ignition switch. a locksmith was called and the ignition
006081611 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus ignition cylinder locks up 10/10/2006 car is stranded overnight in a parking lot in an unsafe neighborhood lock cylinder was replaced
006080991 FORD FOCUS 2001 For a week i was having trouble turning my key in the ignition of my 2001 ford focus. then one morning i could not turn my key at all. i had to have
006080893 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition switch deteriorated resulting in a failure; there were no prior indications of the imminency of this failure. ignition subsequently
006080693 FORD FOCUS 2001 Concern: 2001 ford focus zx3 (ignition switch stuck) this car has only 35000 miles. as i have searched for repair instruction for this problem i
006080647 FORD FOCUS 2001 I had taken my grand-daughter to the dentist and when we came out the key ignition would not turn and the steering wheel was locked up. i spent the
006080646 FORD FOCUS 2001 I had taken my grand-daughter to the dentist and when we came out the key ignition would not turn and the steering wheel was locked up. i spent the
006080406 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was in an accident with an air bag deployment. the airbag caught the contact's shirt on fire (investigation #
005079515 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition lock-up. first time major disaster with independent mechanic and dealership costing me $1055.26 just because the key cylinder/key would not
006079360 FORD FOCUS 2001 CAR WON'T START. KEY WILL NOT ENTER IGNITION. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. *NM
006079319 FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION LOCK, COULD NOT TURN KEY. *JB
004078624 FORD FOCUS 2001 My ignition key often sticks in the ignition and can not be removed. this is a very common problem and ford knows all about it. they will only
006078558 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the doors were inoperable from both inside and outside. to get into or out of the vehicle the door must be left ajar. the
006078202 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus, 6 yrs old, only 38k miles. ignition cylinder locked up and i was unable to insert key more than halfway. vehicle had to be towed to
006078198 FORD FOCUS 2001 *this is a safety issue!* when leaving work my car would not start, the starter would not engage and accessories would not come on...i went inside
006078026 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine stalled completely. the vehicle was restarted, and stalled a second time. the
006078017 FORD FOCUS 2001 MY IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. I GUESS THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM
006077915 FORD FOCUS 2001 Radio/cd/clock unit appears to short out at various unpredictable times. the cd or radio will act as if the unit is turned off; however the clock
006077666 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's fuel pump had failed 4 times, which caused a loss of power followed by stalling. the contact mentioned recall
006077597 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 FORD FOCUS. KEY ( IGNITION SWITCH) FAILED. KEY WON'T TURN . *NM
006077389 FORD FOCUS 2001 I have a 2001 ford focus -- clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehicles leaded to stalling and other related symptoms
006077219 FORD FOCUS 2001 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
006077218 FORD FOCUS 2001 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
006076833 FORD FOCUS 2001 I own a ford focus zx3 (2001). i seem to have the same problem as everyone else with my car. my ignition key would not turn and i was left stranded
006076269 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the ignition cylinder locked completely, and would not move. the key was also not able to be inserted all the way in to the
006076091 FORD FOCUS 2001 My ignition locks up and i am unable to turn the key. this has happened 4 times now and each time i have to have the ignition lock cylinder replaced
006076083 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus-window regulators fail without notice. 5 times the window regulators failed, 3 of those while driving under normal conditions, the
006076017 FORD FOCUS 2001 IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS LOCKED. UNABLE TO PUT KEY ALL THE WAY INTO IGNITION SWITCH. *NM
006075898 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition cylinder ford focus lx 2001 93,980 miles like so many other complaints i have read on the internet. insert key - ignition locksup you're
006075860 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the key became stuck in the ignition on several occasions. the key was able to be turned, however it was not removable. the
006075554 FORD FOCUS 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicles ignition shuts down and the vehicle can not be shut off. the problem occurred one time and the dealer was unable
006075398 FORD FOCUS 2001 DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH FRONT DOOR FAILED AND DO NOT OPEN THE CAR DOORS. FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. *NM
006075162 FORD FOCUS 2001 I was driving my 2001 ford focus in the left lane of a 2 lane highway at about 40 mph when i turned the ac on and the car just stopped. i took it to a
006075161 FORD FOCUS 2001 I was driving my 2001 ford focus in the left lane of a 2 lane highway at about 40 mph when i turned the ac on and the car just stopped. i took it to a
005074961 FORD FOCUS 2001 FROZEN IGNITION LOCK. *NM
006074568 FORD FOCUS 2001 When trying to put the key in the ignition the ignition locks up and will not allow the key to enter or while key is in the ignition the key will not
006074119 FORD FOCUS 2001 Key will not turn in the switch , replaced switch one time, the next time i had to have the keys reprogrammed one time and now my pos is sitting
005074093 FORD FOCUS 2001 Both rear passenger windows systems have failed, with no warning, within a month of each other. the window will not open or close, and unless it is
006074083 FORD FOCUS 2001 We own a 2001 ford focus. for several years we have been chasing a fuel system or electronic system bug in-which this car for some reason stalls. our
006073836 FORD FOCUS 2001 Went out to start car parked in garage and ignition cylinder would not turn when the key was inserted. vehicle was towed to the local dealer where he
005073163 FORD FOCUS 2001 Every single door on my 2001 focus has given me problems. there is only one door on my car that is currently operating correctly, which probably won't
006072387 FORD FOCUS 2001 Inserted key in ignition and key refuses to turn. this has happened on several occasions. car needed to be towed to the local ford dealer for repairs
006072041 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition didn't turn, the only way to turn key was to bang against key with screw driver, problem got progressively worse, so eventually i had to get
006072015 FORD FOCUS 2001 When we pulled up at the store the car was running fine; however, when we tried to leave the store the steering wheel was locked up and we could not
006071862 FORD FOCUS 2001 Vehicle starts surging and losing power 2 days later, vehicle stalls in left turn lane and continues at every stop(i have to double peddle to keep
006071444 FORD FOCUS 2001 I was driving on the garden state parkway when my wipers failed to work in the pouring rain. i pulled over and decided that i needed to get home.
006070975 FORD FOCUS 2001 This complaint is in response to help another person in electrical complaints. the flicker you have with your 2001 focus is supposedly a ground issue
006070541 FORD FOCUS 2001 The ignition cylinder is a known failure in the 2000-01 ford focus. i have a 2001 ford focus and this is the second time i have had to replace this

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