We found the following complaints for FORD FOCUS (2001)
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Electrical system failure.problems include dash board gauges and lights 'reseting' themselves and lights flickering on and off. Vehicle now will not start, power to the accerssories and radio is fine, fuses have been tested and none are blown. Car experiences some type of electrical system stuter when an attempt to start the engine is made.
Key will go in to the ignition but you can not turn. Ford dealership said that they need to drill out the ignition and replace the cylinder in the steering column, and then get a locksmith to make a new key. Total cost of $350 plus a $50 towing fee.
Hand badly burnt by airbag.
Focus was broad sided on the driver's side by a full size oldsmobile traveling aproximately 45 mph.the side air bag did not deploy.dt
I was driving in stop-and-go traffic on the highway and the car in front of me braked hard.i saw it too late and hit my brakes, locking them up.i hit the car and the air bags deployed, burning my left arm (though not severely) and breaking the wind shield.the car i hit sustain virtually no damage, except two marks on its rear bumper from the bolts that hold my license plate.my car sustained minimal front end damage.it is likely i was traveling under 10 mph when my car impacted the other car.overall, it is my opinion that the air bag deployment was completely unnecessary.it burnt my arm and caused thousands of dollars of unnecessary damage: both air bag replacements, dash, windshield, seat belts and towing costs.
We were at a complete stop at a stop light and the air bag deployed and has caused some injury to my face and may have cause some loss of vision in my right eye.
Time/place: 11pm, friday jul 16 2004, 25 miles before midway service exit pa turnpike events leading to failure: nonefailure and consequences: with no provocation, drivers side airbag inflated.seat was torn apart, pillar near seat belt was cracked, driver was violently jolted forcing car to swerve slightly. Luckily no accident, but driver sprained neck.dealership has agreed to replace airbag and resulting damage b/c still under warranty.
Consumer was driving less than 10 mph and suddenly there was a soft bumper to bumper collision. Consumer's vehicle hit the vehicle that was idle in front.upon impact, the air bagsdeployed, shattering the winshield. No injuries were reported,but wasdriverwas taken to hospital for evaluation since being seven months pregnant.
Airbag light was on. Light stays on while vehicle is running.contacted dealer and dealer stated to bring vehicle in.
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 then pulled on the emergency brakes which did not work to immediately stop the car. I crashed head on into the car in front of the parking space. Also, upon impact the airbags did not inflate. The car was supposedly to have front and side impact airbags and one in the steering when and nothing happened. My chest went straight into the steering wheel so hard there was a circular imprint around my chest and stomach. After people came to see about me one man asked if my car was off. I said yes and he pointed out the car still looked like it was trying to accelerate. The wheels were spinning full force. I took the car back to the dealership i only had it for 3 days and nothing was done to correct the failure. The owner of the dealership said since the car was in a wreck it was worthless to him and there was nothing he could do. He even threatened that he would call the police if my family and myself did not leave.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph into a parking space the air bags deployed without warning, causing the windshield to shatter. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
The front passenger side airbag malfunctioned in that it deployed without reason. I was driving (in motion) straight down a city road. It made an extremely loud noise that affected my hearing, expelled a lot of white powder that smelled bad, and tore up the side of the passenger seat. The airbag warning light went on.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 16 mph the air bag deployed.as a consequence, the glass from the window shattered on the occupants in the front seat; which caused minor injuries. The vehicle was in the process of being inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.
While driving at approximately 40 mph vehicle was in a head on collision. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.driver sustained faceinjuries andreceived 23 stitches in the face.
Defect reported by a professional tow company, the individual a certified ase automotive technician.(verifiable) seat-side airbag deployment while cranking vehicle. . first occurrence: cranking vehicle on roadside. Driver's seat-side airbag deploys. Second occurrence: following day, cranking vehicle with passenger seated in front. Passenger seat-side airbag deploys while cranking motor.no collision or impact involved no injuries worthy of documenting.airbag faults are non-disputable unacceptable. Any unwarranted airbag deployment can cost lives, and warrants a full investigation towards a recall for inspection, and/or replacement of the fault designed airbag system.
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 #ea02017) causing third degree burns.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer after the accident, however the insurance company decided the vehicle was a total loss and the dealer never made any comments or determinations.a police report was taken.updated 11/09/06.
Consumer stated that the air bags deployed during a rear end accident, injuring the driver and the passenger who sustained severe face burns. Also, the windshield shattered and covered the occupants with glass.
While driving vehicle at 35 mph and suddenly brakingair bags depolyed without reason.contacted dealer, and dealer statedsensor reading indicated airbags had not deployed. Sending a representative to check vehicle.
When coming to a light both airbags deployed with the bumper cracked slightly.the front windshield was smashed upon deployment with driver receiving burns and choking from chemicals.please describe details.ts
While driving at 5 mph, a minor accident occurred where consumer's vehicle bumped into into another vehicle.the air bags deployed prematurely causing the windshield to shatter.consumer received burns to hands and eyes.
My 16-year old daughter was pulling out of a parking stall and moving forward to exit the parking area.she was traveling about 10 mph when the air bags deployed without warning.she was injured mostly on her right side from the seat belt and also burns from the air bag on her upper torso and neck.bruises on her legs and very, very sore.
On sunday december 8, 2002 i was driving my 2001 ford focus zx3 and i was trying to turn onto the freeway and my car wouldn't turn all the way and went out of control and i crashed into a curb and when the airbags deployed my left forearm was burnt.
Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin:in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve.ford wanted $1,000 to fix this.the problem happened on other ford focus models.i was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty.after discussing this matter, i got price down to $150.
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Consumer stated that the air bags deployed during a rear end accident, injuring the driver and the passenger who sustained severe face burns. Also, the windshield shattered and covered the occupants with glass.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph the air bags deployed without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however theydid not offered any assistance becausethe vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 20 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the front air bags deployed.the passenger side air bag cracked the windshield.the passenger side seat belt failed.the passenger seat was unoccupied.there was no impact or warning indicators prior to the failure.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the air bags deployed due to a crash.no repairs were made.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 78,871.updated 3/11/08 the consumer stated there was no damage done to the front end of the vehicle.updated 03/11/08
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 was not illuminated.a police report was taken.the vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance agency and was not taken to the service dealer.updated 11/30/2006 -
Both air bags deployed while driving and resultied in drivers loss of control and crash into parking lot barrier which resulted in vehicle rollover.dt
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact struck a curb while driving at an unknown speed, and the air bags deployed.the insurance claim adjuster arrived at the scene and could not determine why the air bags deployed.as a result, the insurance agency labeled the vehicle as destroyed.ford motor company stated that this was normal if one would have an impact while driving 30-40 mph.the failure and current mileages were 94,000. Updated 02/12/08.*lj
Consumer states that when driving and without warning the air bag inadvertently deploy causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr
I was driving my 2001 ford focus when my air bag light came on. I wasn't in an accident nor had my car been bumped hard. I took it in and they said my drivers seat belt pretensioner needs to be replace and that ford only replaces them for free up to 50000 miles. I just bought this car pre-owned 4 monthsago and they say my warranty is no good. This part is going to cost about $200 plus labor. If i don't get this fix my air bag could go off just from me putting my seat belt on.
Airbags deployed at minor fender-bender, so minor that there was no damage to either car, the only damage was from the airbags-caused the winshield to break and a second degree burn on driver's right arm.
Owner stated that driver's side air bag is coming through the steering wheel.
While i was parked i wanted to simulate how it would feel holding onto the assist handle as i was making a sharp left turn and as i dis this, the handle broke and half of it detached from its mounted position.
Stopped in traffic for redlight, traffic started to move car in front of me stopped and i rear ended him causing airbags to deploy and smash windshield. When i exited the vehicle to my surprise there was no front end damage only a scuff mark on front bumper where my car went under the 1991 mercury grand marquis that i hit. Received a powder burn to my left hand from airbag deployment. Car that i hit had no damage. Insurance company thinks the vehicle will have to be totaled because air bags deployed. At he time of impact i was traveling between 5 and 10mph.
On 5/2/15 during a collision where my client stuck another driver that failed to yield and ran a stop sign, the airbag inside my client's 2001 ford focus deployed. During its deployment it burned the right volar (inside) forearm of my client, causing a full thickness burn. She had to undergo surgical tangential excision of the burn and skin grafting, where they harvested the skin from her right thigh to her right volar forearm.the airbag is dangerous as it caused full thickness burn to her skin, for which she is still recovering.
On my 2001 ford focus both airbags deployed during normal car movement. No any accidents happened before, no vehicles or curbs involved, just during movement, fortunately on very low speed.both bumpers has no any tracks of contact with something.(similar, like nhtsa action number : pe02026).
Takata airbag deployed after the car had come to a stop. Ali stopped to avoid hitting a car that had suddenly braked in front of her. There was no damage to the car in front her as ali was able to stop in time, but there was major damage to her car. When the takata airbag deployed it burnt her left forearm/hand and incurred $107.00 in medical expenses. Caliber collision says that to repair the car it would cost ali $7,639.37.
Consumer states the air bag on the driver side deployed upon impact. The toxic chemical inside gave the consumer 2nd degree burns on the right arm. The dealer was informed. Mr
Since the crash just happened yesterday (12/22/02), i do not have an estimated repair cost yet, but my feeling is that either the bill will be very high or the car will be totaled.my 16 year old daughter was driving.she was doing about 30 mph on the dirt road near our house.a dog ran out in front of her.she tried to stop quickly; the car spun out of control and she hit an embankment/ditch.the airbags deployed, and she received 2nd degree burns on her left arm from the airbag, as well as a burn on her chest from the seatbelt.she also received a bloody nose from the impact of the airbag.we were able to bring her home from the emergency room, so we are grateful, but we are very concerned about how she could have been burned more seriously.
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The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
The issues with the air bag is that upon deployment it shattered the windshield, showering glass throughout the interior of the car causing cuts and scratches in addition to the burns from the air bag components. Ford corporate stated that this was abnormal, however the dealer service department stated this was normal.
Driving ford focus slowly in snow,a jeep spun out of control hit the drivers side front of car spun around and hit us again from the rear.airbag deployed and it my passenger full in face. Damaged her face with chemical burns and created a coroidital tear in her eyethat is permanent and permanentvision loss in one eye.the impact of the airbag jarred her brain and she now has a brain injury called chiari malformation,
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While driving the vehicle at 35mph was involvedon side collision at the driverside and neither air bag deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Engine light on.jerky gear engaging.choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on"corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on,"wire fell off alternator"airbag light on then off
Driver's seat belt broke and did not secure the consumer. Also,the air bags deployed, breaking the windshield afterconsumer's vehicle was rear ended.
While driving the consumer was involved in an accident. Upon impact the air bag deployed and caught on fire. The consumer suffered severe burns. (attorney for client, keith couture, states not to contact client, address and phone above are that of the attorney).
The dealer changed thefront and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued.consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle.. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
While driving, thefrontal air bagsdeployed inadvertently without warning.the driver was not hur,t but seeked medical attention the next day.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.please fill in additional information.
Pe 02 020 air bag burn injuries /vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and both air bags deployed.chemicals from the air bag burneddriver's hands and melted throughdriver's jacket.dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While stopping at a red light consumer's vehicle was struck by another car on front/right fender while traveling approximately 25 to 30 mph.this impact caused both frontal air bags to deploy, and driver's clothing caught on fire, resulting in first degree burns.no determination has been made as to cause of air bags deploying in a non-frontal crash situation.
Consumer involved in a frontal collision at 10 mph.both the driver and passenger air bags deployed.the passenger bag shattered the windshield causing glass to "fly" around vehicle causing injuries.*mr
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision.dealer advised consumerthat air bags should not have deployed because vehicle was hit at less than a 30 degree angle.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and only the passenger side air bag deployed upon impact. The driver sustained severe head injuries.
While drivingat 50 mph on the highway driver lost control of the vehicle, andcrashed into a guard rail head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.
Air bags deployed during a minor rear end accident.vehicle speed was at 10mph or less.there was no sheet metal damage to either vehicle, nott even a scratch on the bumper of either vehicle.when the bags deployed, my spouse was injured by the flying winshield glass that was shattered by the airbags.she required 6 stiches to her toe.
I got into an accident at approx 20 mph and the air bags deployed, the passenger side air bag shattered the windshield and the driver side air bag burst a flame and smoke, burned my blouse and bra, and burned me with second to third degree burns.
While traveling onhighway another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehicle anddual airbag didn't go off.also,tire tread separated , andthere was wear and tear inside ofwheel.
The consumers vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 5 mph andboth air bags deployed shattering the windshield.the police stated that the air bags should not have deployed because there was no damage to the front end of the vehicle.*nlm
Consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.. Consumer also stated the the vehicle was hit from the side and the side air bags did not deploy.
Low speed impact.2001 ford focus rear ended another vehicle.frontal air bags deployed in the 2001 ford focus.an accident reconstruction was completed and it was concluded there was no physical evidence found that would show cause for the frontal air bags to deploy.
While driving 25 mph vehicle jolted to the right and front rear tire deflated. Both airbags deployed without warning, and windshield shattered. Dealer contacted.
While driving at 20 mphtwo front air bags deployed,and thenpassenger's side air bag bursted and burnedpassenger. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.i
Focus driver hit rear of another vehicle at stop light - both focus air bags deployed. Passanger air bag door hit windshield so hard it shattered windshield and shards of glass went every where inside the vehicle. Luckly there was no passanger or injury could have resulted from fly glass. Focus and other driver were not injured. Complaint is the poor location of passanger airbag. When activated the winshield is destroyed because of the passanger airbag door. Glass goes everywhere inside vehicle.
While driving 5 mph both airbags deployed, no injuries. Damage to vehicle was $ 4100.00.
As i was exiting the expressway both air bags deployed.i had no sensation of hitting anything and both the local police and the state police found no evidence as such.i returned to expressway to get the car repaired and the engine died.the car was towed to the kalamazoo mi. Ford dealership, where they determined i hit something.i think that i would have felt it if i had hit anything big enough to ruin the engine and fire the air bags.the vehicle was deemed not worth repairing and scrapped.that is why i don't have all the data you asked for.you may get the accident report by calling 616-668-3661.ask for report #143601, or calling ge capital at the number on your form.i hope this will be of some use to you and i would like to know if others have had the same type of incident.i work for xerox and we lease a lot of these.thanks,jim nickless.
Both airbags deployed in my ford focus when my vehicle (at rest) collided with a truck that was traveling at approximately 25 mph. I sustained second degree burns to both arms and face from the air bags.
Air bags deployed without vehicle being in an accident. Driver sustained burns to his body.consumer was applying the brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle when the airbags deployed and burnt his left hand.*jg
While turning into a parking lot, front passenger side tire hit curve anddriver and passenger's side airbags deployed. Consumer suffered second degee burns on hands and arms.consumer felt airbags should not have deployed..
While driving 55 mphvehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact,dual airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported.
While driving, vehicle was involved in a single car front-end collision.the driver side air bag deployed as expected, however something in the process caught the sleeve of driver's jacket on fire.driver received severe burns.there was an area the size of the hole in the jacket where the material had melted to the air bag.consumer believes that the propellant used to deploy the air bag caused the fire. Consumer was advised that the air bags can deploy at temperatures of 500 degrees fahrenheit.however no success in contacting manufacturer concerning the problem. *yd
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning.another vehicle jumped in front of the consumer's vehicle, and caused the consumer to hit the vehicle. On two separate occasions, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle.
While driving over ice at 25 mph the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle, consequently the vehiclerear ended another vehicle. The front air bags deployed, however the force of the passenger side air bag caused the windshield to shatter.please provide any additional information.*nlm
The car has completely shutdown without any warning on three occasions.the first time while driving at approx. 25+mph...the car started to stall and i hit the curb (right tire/wheel hit the curb), both airbags went off (why????) and burned my arm (really bad) and broke the windshield.i did not report the problem because i found out that geico (insurance company) had lost (or not received) my online application so i had no coverage and therefore i would have to pay for all the repairs myself. New windshield, airbag, wheel... Cost $3000+ i'm still paying for the repairs. The second time it happened when i stopped on red light (i just thoght i was running out of gas...), then;yesterday 06/28/02 i was driving home on hwy 192 at approx. 45mph and the engine lost all power (no warning) , i got scared and hit the brakes and pulled over almost causing an accident in the intersection.it's been raining here in fl almost everyday, i am glad the road was not wet when it happened... It could've been much worse. My car is a 2001 ford focus zx3 with only 7500 miles, so it's not an old car.after some quick research i found out this problem has been happening for a while now... And many of my focaljet.com (online ford focus club) friends had the same problem. So, i have to respectfully ask you and everyone else reading this;when will you (and/or ford) do something about it?i've just found out that i am paying ($3000+, and i only make min. Wage) for and small accident that could have been avoided...sorry, i am really upset, i almost caused a high-speed/multiple-car accident in the middle of hwy 192and i as well as other people could have been hurt.please help ! ! !
I was in a 20 mile perhour accident and the airbag deployedand burned my arm . I received second degree burns to my left arm andwill have pemanent tissue damage to it. I was never in any danger that the air bag needed to gooff, and was the only injured person in this accident . I would not have been hurt at all if the airbag had notgone off.my hands were in the 10 and 2 position and it seems that the ventilation tubes on the back airbag release the 300 degree chemicles right on to your hand.
(1) airbag warning light started flashing on for a little while then going out a few days before accident.(2) in stop and go traffic, airbags deployed without warning and without cause in turn causing me to release clutch and bump in to the car in front of me. Additionally airbag caused 2nd degree burns on my left wrist and sprained knuckles on right hand.(3) car is currently at autoway ford for evaluation/repair.
Consumer stated was involved in front collisionand neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified.
While driving down parkway 70 mph driver swerved to miss an animal onroad.then, lost control, leaving the road into a ditch, and strikingtree against passenger's side.driver'sair bag deployed, andheat burned driver on wris,t melting a bracelet to arm.please describe details.
While driving 50-55 mph consumer applied force to brakes to avoid a collision.driver's side brakes locked up, causing vehicle to sway off the road into a ditch, andvehicle struck a tree head on.upon impact,air bags failed to deploy.
While driving 45mph, another vehicle cut in front. This causedfocus to rearend other vehicle. Upon rear ending other vehicle air bags failed to deploy. Had contacted dealership and manufacturer. Please provide further information.
My daughter was driving 2001 ford focus se wagon approximately 45mph when she described steering locked up in turn then she heard tires squealing and vehicle jerked hard left causing her to go off the road, hit a rock wall and flipped the car end over end. The air bags did not deploy. She landed upside down but was able to exit vehicle through broken window. She received cuts and bruises and was taken to emergency room for x-rays where they said she had no serious injuries and was released. On scene investigation by police and tow truck operated suggested ball joint failure or other steering/suspensionfailure. Car was totaled.
Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The contactwas driving at 40 mph whenhitting another vehicle.the contact hit the steering wheel with her head, and when she did so, the air bags then deployed. The point of impact was the front end of vehicle.the contact sustainedminor injuries since shewas wearing seat belts. A police and insurance reportswere taken..
Consumer states that when hit at 30mph in the front center of the vehicle, the air bags did not deploy resulting inminor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified.ph *jg
The airbag deployed and burned the driver.the car filled with smoke immediately.
Vehicle was involved in a minor fender bender. Upon impact,air bags deployed and brokewindsheild/ bruneddriver's hand, and melted his jacket.
While at a complete stop was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in major body injuries.
While entering highway consumer's vehicle was hitby another vehicle.consumer was knocked unconscious, and did not remember what happened right before being hit. Consumer was thrown two hundred feet. Upon impact,airbags didn't deploy.drivier's side door did not stay locked. Please provide any further information.
While driving 15-20 mph had minor collision, air bags deployed, causing major damage to dashboard panel and windshield.
Both front air bags deployed inadvertently while driving 35-40 mph.dealer was notified.
In a frontal collision air bagsdeployed.driver's hands, all the way to elbow,caught on fire, resulting in second degreen burns.
On jan 4, 2003 while driving in the fog at a low speed of approximately 30 miles or a little less the airbags in my 2001 ford focus intermittently deployed causing the windshield to break and throwing us and the car up on a meridian. The airbags were emitting black smoke and the damage to the bottom of the car amount to $6188.00. Fortunately, we were not seriously hurt and there was no other vehicle involved.
Upon impact airbags deployed, and i (the driver) received second-degree burns to my abdomen.
Dt:the contact stated while driving in bumper to bumper traffic the air bags deployed without any impact to the vehicle.this incident caused the contact's vehicle to hit another vehicle. Both bumpers cracked. A police report was taken at the scene.the manufacturer recommended that no other mechanic look at the vehicle until they determine what occurred.
The vehicle hit another vehicle at a very low speed and the air bags deployed. *nlm
I own a 2001 ford focus.i was in stop and go traffic on a road near my house when i accidentally bumped the person in front of me.both my passenger and my driver's side airbags deployed, smashing my windshield!the officer that reported to the scene said that there was no way i was going fast enough for them to deploy because i had been sitting in the traffic for a while and we were merely rolling.there was no damage to the front of my car or to the back of the other person's car so i feel that the airbags probably should not have gone off.is it possible that this is a defect??
While traveling at approximately 10 mph vehicle went over a bump and both frontal air bags deployed, causing damage tointerior ofvehicle. Windshield was shattered, and rearview mirror destroyed.please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving at 45 mphconsumer was involved in a frontal collision, and none offront air bags deployed. Cause unknown.
The driver side seatbelt won't deploy and remained in the fixed position. My girlfriend dropped the vehicle off at the dealer to get it fixed, and the dealer didn't even offer a rental car or anything to help remedy the situation. In instances like this, the dealer could've been held responsible for the accident involving her car had she not had any passive restraints.
While driving 25 mph hit an electrical pole and airbags did not deploy. Frontal impact. Driver and passenger injured.dealer contacted.
I was involved in an accident in my 2001 ford focus.both driver and passenger air bags deployed, the driver side airbag gave me second degree burns on the inside of my right wrist and hand.
During a 5 mph rear end collision, the driver's side air bag deployed. The particles inside the air bag caused 3rd degree burns to the consumer upper body. Please provide more information.
Vehicle was involved in a minor collision in which driver and passenger's air bags deployed, and passenger sustained major injuries.dealer has been notified.consumer also stated the seat belts did not perform properly. Yh
My 16 year-old daughter was involved in what should have been a minor accident. Both airbags deployed. Driver's side airbag deployed at such a speed it caught her sleeves on fire. Once her sleeves were on fire she panicked thinking her hair was going to catch fire, which caused her to lose control of the car and end up in someone's yard. The passenger side airbag did not deploy towards the passenger seat, instead it deployed towards the windshield causing the windshield to shatter. The car has been totalled by the insurance company. Being that this car is targeted towards teens and young adults, something needs to be addressed about the airbags and at the rate of speed in which they deploy. This is what caused the car to be totalled, otherwise she would have been able to be in control to save the car and herself from 2nd and 3rd degree burns that she suffered on her arms.
While driving at 72 mph c onsumer lost consciousness and vehicle took a nose dive off the inner state, rolling over, and landing on another road up side down. Upon impactair bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. Driver sustained 11 staples to the back ofhead, stitches and cuts to the left eye and left arm and other upper, and lower bodily injuries. The vehicle is totaled.
Consumer complainedabout air bag problems. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision,air bags deployed, andburnedseveral different parts of consumer'sface and arms. Manufacturer was not contacted at time of this call .
While applying the brake pedal driver's air bag deployed inadvertently.this caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time.
While driving at 5mph a frontal collision occurred. Upon impact, both air bags voilently deployed causing major injuries to driver, there was minor damage to the vehicle. Vehicle stalled due to fuel system failure.fuel pump has been replaced.*jg *nlm
I was driving through a parking lot as i wet over a speed bump both front airbags deployed. Shattering the front windshield. Driver got minor burns on left arm passengerwas hit with glass from windshield. Ts
My son was driving our 2001 ford focus wagon on 10/14/05 when he was involved in a frontal collision in which both airbags deployed.he sustained 2nd degree burns on his left arm, from wrist to elbow, due to the airbag chemicals venting in an improper way.he is being treated by a physician for his injuries.the vehicle is not being driven at present.
2001 ford focuspassenger air bag deployed although seat was unoccupied. ***nar***the consumer was involved in a minor accident. The consumer is petitioning that all vehicles should be equipped with an on-off switch to deactivate the airbags from deploying if the seat is unoccupied. Updated 07/20/11
Accident happened at dept. Store parking lot. Hit concrete pole in parking lot causing airbags to deploy and causing airbag burns on wrist. Car totaled.
While driving 5 mph, tires brushed up against curb and both airbags deployed. Driver suffered third degree burns on left arm, and passenger suffered injuries the on face, vehicle was a enterprise rental.
Airbags where improperly configured in the passenger side.*lathe consumer rear ended another vehicle while attempting to come to a stop.the impact was not severe but the frontal air bags deployed.the air bag deployment also shattered the windshield.
I rear-ended a vehicle in front of me at a stop light.mph was less than 10. Both airbags deployed giving me 2nd degree burns to my hand and arm resulting in loss of work for several days and scarring. My windshield also shattered. The vehicle that was hit had no damage. My was very minimal.my airbags and windshield were replaced, but my steering wheel was never fixed.with the many numerous recalls on this vehicle plus this incident, my wife and i feel unsafe in this car.
Front crash at unknown speed, neither airbag deployed. No injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time. Please provide additional information.
An accident occurred at 25mph andpassenger airbag deployed and shattered the windshield.
A uhaul truck smashed into the back of my car, sandwiching my focus with the car in front of me. The crash was so strong my car is a total loss. However, none of the airbags deployed. I've contacted my dealership and ford motor company but they did not give me any attention.
Consumer was in an automobile accident.upon impact the passengers seatbelt did not lock, allowing passenger to move forward hitting the windshield, face first.the air bag deployed after the initial impact of the accident.resulting in facial swellling of the passenger and 3 loose teeth.consumers air bag opened later also, but the seat belt locked and consumer only suffered a badly burned thumb.*jg
Consumerhit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact,neither airbag deployed. Vehiclewas totalled.
Vehicle bumped intoa garbage can at 2-3 mph causing minimal damage to bumper. Both airbagsdid not deploy.
Daughter was driving to work and crossed railroad tracks at approx 35 miles per hour. After crossing tracks (bump) suspect both air bags deployed without any front end contact. She lost control of vehicle due to air bag deployment and hit a telephone poll on driver side door area. Poll fell and high tension wire fell to ground and caused fire. Emergeny services called and she was taken to a hospital and treated for multible injuries.
Ford focus sped up for no reason and then veered to left crossing left lane and went into ditch which had a culvert and the car then bounced into a cornfield. Airbags deployed for both driver and passenger. Driver had broken ribs and other bruises. Passenger had chest injuries from which he diedcouple hours later. The inspecting officer said witnesses insisted they did not see brake lights, and if there was anything wrong with the car the driver would have hit the brakes. Driver remembered the accident, and was awake and talking to passenger. She was hospitalized and had neurological tests and did not have a stroke.
Driversustained second degree burns on arm from air bag deployment in a frontal collision of 40 mph. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While stopped at a light the frontal air bags deployed inadvertently. The driver sustained third degree burns to her face, lip, and neck area. The cause has yet to be determined.*sc
In july of 2010 i was driving my 2001 ford focus in stop and go traffic. The lady infront of me stopped, i had turned for a second, when i turned back i saw the airbags blow in my face. I was traveling a maximum of 10mph there was no damage to the other vehicle or mine (from the accident). The driver airbag burned my arm, the passenger shattered the windshield, gun powder covered the roof lining. The parts manager at the local dealership said that the airbags where rated 25-30mph. I contacted ford in august of 2010, in january of 2011 they finally replied by saying that "all equipment functioned properly."
Impacted another vehicle at about 10mph. Struck vehicle had no damage - not a scratch. My vehicle -- crack in the front plastic bumper was the only damage to the exterior. Airbags deployed and caused the rest of the damage -- to my car and to me.
The air bags on a 2001 for focus deployed when there was no impact.ford will not take responsibility for this problem because the black box says the air bags deployed for a reason.there was no physical damage was done to the car except from the air bags.there was no accident report to file by the police because there was no impact, with another vehicle or without.she was driving 10 mph in traffic and used her brakes.*sc
Consumer states involved in a minor fender bender at 5-7mph.there was no front end damage to the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger air bags deployed.the driver's air bag sparked a flame on consumer's shirt resulting in second degree burns.*mr
Consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. Vehicle's engine stalled causing steering and brake failure causing a collision into the side of a mountain.air bag equipment failed to deploy on impact.*mr
This was a rental car.the air bag deployed in a prox 5 mph impact.i received 2nd degree burns to the back of my left hand.
I was in a car accident where the driver side air bag deployed and caused a third degree burn on my right arm and stomach.it imploded and burned a 6-8 inch hole in my sweatshirt and jeans.
While driving air bag indicator light illuminated and stayed on during the duration of the drive. This occurred with out any collision.
I was sitting at a red light.when the light turned green, the driver in front of me moved and i moved behind himi must have slightly tapped his bumper.i am saying must have because the other driver kept on going as nothing had happened.both air bags deployed and the passenger bag cracked the windshield.the driver's air bag gave me 2nd and 3rd degrees burns on my left arm.i called ford trying to get them to fix it for free because i feel that the switch that enables the air bags is defective and because the car only has 40,000 miles and their warranty is 36,000.ford told me to get my insurance to pay for it. My car has no damage with the exception of the air bags and windshield. *nlm
Steering wheel locks when key is put in the ignition. The ignition switch and clock spring were replaced twice before. Vehicle will be taken to dealerfor repairs again.
Dt: 8-10 months ago consumer boughta 2001 ford focus.service dealer noticed air bag sensor was not working and went ahead and installed a new air bag.this weekend was involved in an accident and the airbag did not deploy.this past weekend consumer's vehicle wasinvolved in a frontal impact involving another vehicle.no repairs as of yet were done.the airbags had not been checked out, no explanationwas given as to why the airbags did not deploy.
Slow speed accident. Accident resulted in no damage to vechicle hit and no damage to our vehicle. Passenger and driver side airbags deployed. Pasenger side air bag broke windshield and sent fragments of glass from the visor mirror throughout the car.
Attempting to enter freeway at approx 50 mph, the front right felt like it was starting to skid.the next thing i know, the airbags had deployed, with the passenger air bag cover shattering the windshield.no sheet metal damage to car.the front right ball joint had separated, the control arm broke, causing the tire to go flat at a 45 degree angle to the path of travel, tore up the wheel and broke the rotor.the only thing holding the front wheel to the car was the strut tower. Police came out but no report done.ford will not honor warranty even though car has less than 19000 miles on it.this is wrong as front suspension collapsed, and airbags should not have deployed as car skidded/slid to a stop.
Air bags deployed with minor frontal impact while coming to a stop.passenger's side air bag cover flipped up and shatteredentire winshield.only damage to other vehicle waslicense plate falling off.
I was driving my 2001 ford focus and for no reason the passenger seat side air bag went off. The loud noise scared me and i almost wreck the vehicle. My ears are still ringing from the loud blast from the air bag went off. I checked and found there are some pending law suites for this same occurrence in other 2001 ford focus. I feel the ford motor co. Needs to look into this problem before someone get seriously hurt or killed.
While driving at 20 mphtwo front air bags deployed,and thenpassenger's side air bag bursted and burnedpassenger. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.i
Consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.. Consumer also stated the the vehicle was hit from the side and the side air bags did not deploy.
Airbag deployed at less than 20mph. Neck injury.
Driver side airbag deployed at low speed,2001 ford focus.
I was broadsided by a bus moving about 30 mph on my driver side and the side airbag did not deploy. When i notified ford they said i should bring the car to a dealership to have the sensors checked at my expense.
Vehicle was involved in a side collision. Upon impact,passenger's side airbag did not deploy.
Passenger's side airbag sticks out of dash. Consumer feelsslightest bump/ or sudden stop may cause airbag to deploy.please provide any furthr information.
While traveling at 60 mph oninterstatepassenger' side airbag deployed without warning. There was no bumps or sudden stop that could have causedairbag to deploy.please provide any further information.
I own a 2001 ford focus. Up until now, i have had no issues with my vehicle. I currently woke up today 1-15-10 and was unable to turn my key in my car. My car was in park and i had tried moving the steering wheel while turning key but still did not turn. I later searched on the internet and found results instantly on the ford focus defect for 2000-2003 models about the key being unable to turn. My car currently only has 90,000 miles on it and i am in the middle of my second of five internships for physical therapy. This is a huge problem. This defect should be highly considered for recall! this is a huge issue for many drivers. Please help us out. Thanks for your time.dustin r. Browniowa
Problems similar to ea02-022.stalls (enigine shuts off) while driving on freeway or at any speed.fails to start in driveway or parking lot, then car gets towed to repair shop and car works fine with no problem found.replaced fuel filter with no effect on problem.verified spark works and relays are closing when car would not start.happens very frequently.about once per week.car now has 58,000 miles on it and problem started to occur around 32,000 miles.please fix this is dangerous!!stalls occur without warning.stalling this often makes this problem higher risk than an occasional stall.
2001 ford focus caught on fire under the hood, it started near battery, car is a total loss.
Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off.had a complete tune up.going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/2018 on my way again to the va hospital, start car check engine light came on again.please advise, since it very difficult to miss and reschedule appts at the va hospital. Thank you.
Key will not come out of ignition of my 2001 ford focus.the key will turn the car on, but will not come back out of the ignition.i fear that at some point the key will not turn the engine over, leaving me stranded during winter weather.at this point i cannot get it fixed due to the high cost of having it replaced.i have found numerous complaints about this same problem, which tells me ford has a faulty mechanism.why hasn't a recall been made?
I was driving normally on a 45 mph road and pushed in my clutch to coast up to the stop light that was about to turn green again, when my car just died unexpectedly. My clutch was still in so i started my car back up and kept driving, but this is about the 10th time that this has happened to me this month, and my car should not be randomly dying while i am driving, thus far there have been no consequences, however it is slightly worrisome. So far i have not been able to resolve the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a malfunction with the battery, causing the vehicle to stall intermittently. The contact also stated that the battery cables were hot and he was unable to touch them. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had not been included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables). The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
There were no warning signs. On may 09, 2011, the key became stuck in the ignition and would not come out. Did some research online to find out this is a common problem with no recall.
Ignition key gets stuck and will not turn. Ford has known of this problem should have to pay for repairs and reimbursement.
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*ljupdated 03/19/12
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the key would not turn when she tried to turn on the ignition. The contact called roadside assistance who 'slammed' the key into the ignition to start the vehicle; the key had to be 'slammed' everytime to start the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership at the time of the complaint. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000.
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 to the chassis. It appears to have fixed my problem with the instruments and headlights and anything electrical flickering sporadically. The fix is pretty cheap under 20 bucks and you could do it yourself if you are somewhat mechanical. As for my complaint. For a car to be in the top 10 for a few years and a great economy car this is not the car with an answer. I have such replaced 2 alternators under warranty, 3 batteries before i fixed my ground problem. Replaced pvc valve 2 times, radiator, trunk release actuator, numerous headlights and fog lights, radiator and hoses that were busted from overheating, couple of belts, driver door lock, something with the gas tank i think to be a fuel pump. All of this with 30k on the car. Since then i have only replaced tires and rims on the car at 130k i decided to replace any part after warranty with aftermarket gear. So now the car has a cold air intake, svt engine, aem on board computer to adjust with laptop, nitrous, aftermarket hella lights, new paint job, new dash indiglo lights, new stereo speakers, interior. So after all this i guess i should have just bought a lexus and called it a day. The car now runs great and has not had a single part failure since.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph and smelled a burning odor just as all of the instrument panel gauges reduced to zero abnormally. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The wiring in my 2001 ford focus zx3that connects the rear hatch to the front of the car deteriorates significantly.the wiring on my car has stripped through the insulation, and has broken 4 of the 8 wires completely in half.this disables the center brake light, the license plate lights, the windshield wiper, and the trunk lid causing a potentially hazardous situation.
The first problem that i started to have with my 2001 ford focus began less than a year after i bought it.the left rear window went out first, then about a week later the right rear window went out.i think the gears were faultily manufactured.when at a ford dealership for a recall, i was told i would have to pay about $350 per window to fix the problem, money i do not have because i have to save up to fix another problem with this car.the second problem is concerning the electrical system.everything in my car powered by electricity flickers on and off.when i try to roll up my remaining windows or turn on the a/c, the radio will go static, the headlights flicker, the abs light pops on, etc.i have talked to numerous focus owners who have had similar problems.they have been told by ford dealers that it is this or that and paid a lot of money to fix the problems, but the problems never went away.i am just waiting for my ignition to go out, that is another common problem i have heard of with this lemon of a car.the ford focuses need to be recalled, we should all get our money back!how many people is ford going to rip off and kill before they are finally held accountable?i cannot afford to fix all the problems i am having and will have in the future, especially since my warranty was conveniently up just a month before i started having these problems.i would like to be e-mailed back with some information on what i can do.can i declare this car a lemon and make them buy it back from me?i have corresponded with ford via e-mail and it has gotten me nowhere.please help us!!!
No dash light tail lights or markrr lights
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 garage and they told me i needed a new compressor which would cost 1000 dollars..i found a garage that would do it for less using a used one...my problem was this would happen every time i turned the air or the defroster on. I was afraid i would cause an accident..and am still afraid today when i drive it far..wondering if it will stall out at high speed again and cause me to have an accident. I also have had problems with the key jamming and not turning and my newest problem is i stopped for gas and when i tried to start it all i got was a clicking sound..
While driving vehicle unexpectedly shut off.consumer was able to restart vehicle and drive to the dealer, who indicatedthat computer failed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the ignition cylinder would not release the key. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the ignition cylinder repaired. The contact stated the ignition cylinder had no problems after the repair. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Bought vehicle 2nd hand, cash, everything worked fine. Now, i have no brake lights, & my door locks no longer work on the remote, or the "all lock/unlock" button, & now my trunk latch is not working correctly. The door locks are self locking (meaning that they lock at any given time whenever they please.) the brake switch has been replaced, all bulbs have been checked & replaced, fuses keep getting blown. Cannot locate fuse for the door locks. Ford has a campaign for the year 2000 for a door latch issue, campaign #05s27 nhtsa id# 05v-030. Also, campaign #05s50 nhtsa id #00v-411 for a tail lamp issue. There are no recalls on this yet after doing weeks of research i am finding that it is an issue with the ford focus from 2000 to current. After calling several dealers, none of them would tell me anything, & that "they didn't recall any problems before from anyone else". How is it that i can find this issue on the internet but the dealers "never heard of it"? why is there no change in the indicated issue of the wiring harness to the rear tail light assembly? wouldn't this be a hazard? i didn't know they weren't working until i got pulled over by law enforcement. So, this issue happens while the vehicle is being driven!!! therefore, a diligent owner who checks their lights regularly will not know it happens until (a) said person gets hit from behind, or (b) gets pulled over by law enforcement. Here are a few links for your reference: link: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t574_ds546293. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=2146e9390be4cc339ae4f6438baf3812&t=104972. Link: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1250643. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149053. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268411. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206427
While driving my 2001 ford focus back in november of 2008', i experienced the engine stalling while driving on the freeway. The headlights started to flicker along with the dashlights going haywire. I then drove the vehicle home and had it towed to my auto repair facility. They found nothing wrong and could not do what i described to them. Approx. 1 week later it did the same thing again, this time the check engine light stayed on, and they were able to receive some diagnostic codes. They cleaned some ground wires but stated that was all they could find, the same thing happened a few days later, i called my mechanic, and we both agreed that i should send it to the ford dealer. I had it towed again, this time to the ford dealer where i stated that the problem only occurs while it is being driven.after approx. 1 week, the dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem, but they advised me that the alternator dropped to 11.5 volts. I advised them to replace with a new alternator. They advised me that they were sure that is what the problem was. On or about 1/2/09, i experienced they same electrical problems that i have been having over the last 2 months. I drove it to the dealership immediately and advise them i was having the same problem and that it was not the $ 550.00 alternator that i paid for. I again reiterated to them that it has to be driven, to have the symptoms occur. Since i had the new alternator installed i only put on 325 miles. My service manager kory foster with gosch ford in hemet, ca has only called me twice since 1/2/09. When he calls he has always stated that he cannot find anything and he does not no what the problem is he has not heard of this type of problem with the ford focus. I have told him everytime i have seen him and when he calls to drive it ! it is the only way to get it to stall out. The last time he called me which was last week sometime, that i could come get my car if i needed it. I advised him to keep it until it is fixed.
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
Dt.the consumers vehicle would hesitate, surge and lose power and then shut off. After letting the vehicle sit for awhile the consumer was able to restart the vehicle.there were times when the consumer attempted to apply the accelerator and the vehicle would not go pass 60- 70 mph, when the consumer experienced this, the front of the vehicle would vibrate.
I bought this car in jul07.in dec07 started having problems with car surging/jolting while driving on highway (55-65 mph) then car would just stall, completely die.engine light would come on, no power steering no lights.i would manage to get it over to the side of the road narrowly avoiding accident and car would not start.after sat for about 10 mins it would start.it would drive ok for about 10-20 miles and then surge and die.it happens periodically and in between the car may drive fine for weeks.service center can't find anything wrong with it.it just happened again 3-18-08 while i was driving on interstate at 65mph, jolted twice and completely died.i was nearly killed as a semi was behind me and another beside me.i had to fight the car to get it off the side of the road and narrowly missed the semi running up over the top of me.after sitting for 10 min it started again but would not reach full power.i could only get it up to about 50 mph, then started jolting and died again after about 6 miles this continued for 30 miles.engine light was on.i had that read by adv auto later and it was two codes one for mass airflow sensor.it has been in service garage since then.they can't find anything wrong with it.i did notice that this seems to only be happening when it rains.they sprayed water today on the front of the car while it was running and it died in their shop.they still have no idea what is wrong with it.it also has a loud vibration/noise in front end.motor mounts have been changed, new alternator, new battery, new belt replaced dec 27,07.the vehicle died again feb 5, 2008 6 times.it dies at all speeds and sometimes stalls at stop lights/signs.i am extremely frustrated with it and need a reliable car to get to work and am making car payments on a car that has been in the shop 36 days in the last 90.also very concerned about causing an accident or killing myself, my kids or someone else.
Issue: keys stuck in the ignition.vehicle: 2001 ford focus sefailure occurs intermittently, car will start if you jiggle the keys however keys remain in the ignition. I have tried moving the tilt steering, attempted to remove the key in every gear, ensured that the car was in park by parking on a hill with the wheels straight, nothing will allow me to remove the key.this is a safety issue as you could be stranded anywhere if jiggling the key does not consistently work to start the vehicle. Additionally i am forced to leave my key in the ignition and use the spare to reenter the vehicle which leaves me at a high risk for vehicular theft.i have had to have the tumbler in my ignition replaced which will hopefully resolve the issue. Costs: $105 labor/hr plus $115 plus taxes in parts (prices in cad). No aftermarket parts available.
Gauges in dash along with the rest of the electrical system cuts in & out while driving. Now, car will not start but displays same problems while attempting to start vehicle.
I've had my 2001 ford focus for years now and i have had problems with my ignition (got that replaced) and my windshield wipers work when ever they want to and will sometimes turn onits own. Also my trunk will not open at all. I've taken it to different places to get it fixed and no one has been able to open it. I purchased this vehicle so that i could save on gas but all i'm doing is wasting a crap load of money on just repairing everything.
Interior dashboard lights went out, also noticed extrior rear lights went out. Replaced fuses, blew new fuses immediately so some sort of short in the electrics. Wiring on hatch lid appears to be frayed. We have found a recall for this for the 2000 version of this car but not the 2001.
When driving at an undetermined speed, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the rear driver's seat. The consumer noticed that, the instrument panel lights would flick on and off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. Please provide any further details.
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 cars. I'm lucky to be alive but it was very dangerous as the flames reached about 10 feet high. Luckily it did not catch anything near by on fire.
Headlight failure.with engine running, when the headlight switch is turned on, the headlights (both) do not always go on.also, after being on for a while (often within 10 minutes, almost always within 20 minutes), both headlights will suddenly turn off on their own.when headlights go off, dashboard lights, and other outside lights, remain on. When the switch is on, but headlights have gone off, if the high beams are toggled on and then off, the headlights will go on (for a while).this sequence occurs repeatedly.unless it is dark (e.g. If in twilight or in daytime rain), or unless i can see the headlight reflections, i have no way of knowing the status of my headlights.dealership initially replaced a relay, without solving problem.dealership then replaced the "multi-function switch" controlling turn signals and high beams, with seeming success.i am in possession of the failed original-equipment "multi-function switch".dealership was understanding and helpful, but would not treat this intermittent, sudden, repeated headlight failure as a critical safety issue under warranty.this vehicle has been subject to gas pump failure, and to front suspension spring breakage, which were covered under warranty.[note also that car design does not allow headlights to turn on or stay on when engine is off - this may save accidental battery drain, but deprives operator of illumination or signaling ability that may be needed in emergency situations.]
Power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. Consumer and child were stuck insidevehicle for at least two minutes trying to manually unlock the doors.horn started beeping/ headlights and hazrards lights wouldn't go out, and trunk wouldn't open. An electrical burning smell was entering vehicle. Two days priordoor key code would take 3-5 tries to unlock the door. Dealer was aware and inspected vehicle. Please provide more information.
Key does not turn properly in ignition cylinder and door locks.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and the contact smelled smoke. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped on the side of the road and the ignition was turned to the off position as the contact exited the vehicle. The contact observed flames under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle restarted without being prompted and started rolling forward. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 02v288000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
1. I own a 2001 ford focus.2. The ignition locked.there was no indication that anything was going wrong.as a result, i could not go to work, as i work an hour away.3. Ford is not willing to extend a "goodwill repair or warranty" on my behalf, and so i will have to pay to replace the ignition.research has proven that in some cases, the replacement will result in the same problem.also, this is a frequent problem in ford focus models from 2000-2003 and yet ford has not taken ownership of the problem.i will ultimately have to have my car towed at my own expense and the ignition repaired at my own expense, for a manufactured problem.the total of both will likely be more than half of the current blue-book value of my car.
Ford focus 2001. Purchased in august of 2001. Has always had problems with suspention. Has been in shop 6 times to be fixed for the same problem. The problem has been fixed several times but the noise keep on comming back. The car has numbers of other problems. The breaks make noise, the windshiels leaks when it rains, and when i drive on the highway the engine stalls sometimes while driving at high speeds.
This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while i'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary i've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face.im so scared that i can't drive it,i've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.i just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent.i'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
I have a 2001 ford focus.for the past 3 years now i have had a problem with the battery discharging.i have had the battery replaced more than once and this is not the problem.recently, my car did not start 12/22 and again on 12/26, 12/27 and now today, 12/30/07.i had to have someone jumpstart my car each time except this morning.no one is available this early in the morning.i am tired of ford saying they cannot find the problem.i know there are hundreds of people out there having this problem.we need ford to come forward and admit ownership of this problem and either fix our cars at no charge or issue a blanket recall or something.i cannot afford the towing charges, the days off work while the car is in the shop etc.this will go on for a couple of weeks and then i can go 3 months, maybe 6 months with no problems.i have tried not using my dome light and keeping it in the off position.i manually turn off my radio and headlights before leaving the car in case that was what was draining the battery, but that was not the problem.i do notice that a couple of days before the battery goes dead the car will start lunging a couple of days in advance but only about one time per day.
We have a 2001 ford focus se.my brother stopped to put in gas. When he returned to the vehicle, the key would not turn in the ignition(car wouldn't start).he had to call a tow truck and get the car towed home. He than had ford dealership pick up the vehicle to inspect. The ignition locked up, needs a new key cylinder...charge for the tow $80. Charge for the fix $1451.84.
To best describe what is happening your website has a campaign for my complaint here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm?action_number=ea02014&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=truethe nhtsa campaign id number is 02v288000.my wife drives a 2001 ford focus se.the battery cables and battery are going through extreme corrosion that requires me to clean the connections at least once every 2 weeks.the corrosion is also causing heat that is melting the cables insulation.when the corrosion goes untreated, within 2 weeks the car will not start due to bad connection.the problem right now is that the original complaint was in 2002 and ford is not recognizing the problem even after me telling them about the recall information i linked above.i have called in a complaint already to the nhtsa but have not heard back.any help in dealing with this matter is greatly appreciated.thank you.
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I havehad to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has 63,498.8 miles .
It start with door busting all the time ,then i switch it off ..now it want crank ,just bust.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to move the key in the ignition, but there was no response. The failure recurred frequently and without warning. The contact stated that the battery was drained and he would often jump start the vehicle, which would temporarily resolve the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for diagnosis but were the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The battery was replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 85,000.
Went to start my car this morning and the key would not turn in the ignition. After doing some google research, found that this is a very common issue with the focus, and has to do with parts in the ignition switch becoming stuck. I was able to get the key to turn eventually by banging on it, and have now left the key in the ignition to avoid the problem occurring again.
Engine stalling, check engine light stays on, transmission slips when this happens.when i took the car to the dealer,they have replaced the sensor 3 times.
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 inthe 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 and while the ignition is on.finally, none of the warning lights on the instrument panel are functional.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
On separate occasions when consumer attempted to startvehicle it failed to start. Vehicle has been towed to the dealer,and dealer replacedvarious computer components.
This vehicle has suddenly died dozens of times since april of 2011. It dies when applying the brakes on the interstate, it dies when braking in a parking area. There is no specific speed when this occurs. The vehicle starts back up after two or three times while giving it gas. It happens when the gas tank is full or low and our very reputable mechanic can find no cause. This is extremely dangerous, especially in high traffic areas and i have seen where numerous complaints have been filed online and i hope reporting this will show a pattern with these vehicles.
While driving at any speed, the interior and exterior lights starts to flicker, without warning. Then the vehicle stalls out.the dealership replace several parts, but the problem continues.the dealershipcannot fix problem.please provide more details. Ts
My 17 year old daughters' 2001 ford focus had her stranded after work august 13 when she put her key in the ignition, but it wouldn't turn. We called aaa, and they couldn't 'fix' it, so we had it towed to the nearest ford dealer only to be told the repair will cost between $450.00 and 1000.00!!!i'm a single mom and my daughters' still in high school for gosh sake. I thought this vehicle would be a safe and dependable one.i spent a lot of my savings on this car and insurance for her. I don't know what to do now, i've got a vehicle we can't start.
While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled.the driver tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful.the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic could not determine the problem. *mr *sc
The left rear door would intermittently open when making a turn while driving.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the left rear door actuator.the right rear and front locks were inoperative as well.the doors would not unlock by remote or key insertion. The doors had to be manually opened from within the vehicle.the radio had an internal defect. *sc
My daughter was driving on the freeway when her car just died, while driving.it started up again immediately, but it has happened several times in the last month.i went online to view recalls, and it stated that 2001 ford focus had a recall on this issue.i also found 2 other items that are happening to this vehicle that were also recalls.i made an appointment with the dealer to have these recalls fixed, but when they pulled up the vin number, they said that there were no recalls for this particular car.the other recall i found was the electrical system, and battery failure.i have already burned up one battery because of this issue.the recall states that the cabes overheat and may melt.this vehicle did this as well.the other recall is where the latch on the back door begins to not latch properly, causing the door to come open while driving.the back door will not latch properly on this vehicle either and at times we have to open and close it several times in order to get it to latch.these 3 recalls are all things that have happened on 2001 ford focus vehicles, which our vehicle is, but because our vin # doesn't match the recalls, they refuse to fix them.these are true safety issues.my daughter could be killed because of these issues.how can i have my vehicle added to these recalls?i am extremely upset and concerned that these items will not be addresses when ford knows that they are a problem on other 2001 focus vehicles.i will sue should something happen to my daughter due to this issue and fords unwillingness to correct the problems.
The ignition in my 2001 ford focus needs to be replaced again. I first had it replaced in sept of 2004 with only 36000 miles on it. Now with 93,000 miles it will have to be replaced again.
The right front door lock is jammed or stuck, i cannot open the door from the inside or outside,the other 3 door locks work fine.
Battery positive terminal corrosion on my 2001 ford focushave replaced battery twice and alternator once because of no start, dead battery and alternator.battery cable shows battery corrosion.
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.
The contact owns a 2001ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the warning indicators did not illuminate on the dashboard. The failure occurred numerous of times. The vehiclewas taken to the dealer and recommended the replacement of the faulty wiring. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 162,600.
While driving vehicle stalled, and the engine check light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic did an inspection and found no problem.
There is a chemical smell coming from the air conditioner, heater and defroster. I have returned the car to mathews ford for repair. The technicians smelled the odor and flushed the system out on two different occasions, but the odor returns.i get very poor gas milege, the brakes grind, squeek, and thump, the passenger and driver windows have a loud squeek,the trunkwon't close completly unless you slam it as hard as you can,
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
2001 ford focus.consumer writes in regards to electrical system failure.the consumer stated the vehicle was a lemon. Over the past 2 years alone, he has spent $2,000 in non-routine repairs. Every time there was an issue, the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for the problem, but was never fully fixed. On one occasion, the vehicle started smoking and the wiring caught on fire.. The consumer was informed, the vehicle needed all new wiring, after the dash lights and tail lights went out 3 times. Also, the cruise control and all the lights inside the vehicle stopped working.
The ignition on our 2001 ford focus has locked up and will not turn at all.
Ignition key currently cannot be removed from lock.previous to this status, it was very difficult to turn once inserted.problem evolves between these two types of issues.see fords tsb 05-21-17.issues are well known.failure means that one either is stuck somewhere and cannot get the car started (think winter and maine) or, as currently is the case, having to leave the key in the ignition while out and about!ford refuses to cover the cost of the repair although this is a well known issue and should be, in my opinion, a recall.first incident was 22 may 2007 but issue will not go away without a costly repair.
My2001 ford focus zx3( manual transmission )with over 105,000 miles on it has had a electronic throttle problem since it had 30,000 miles on it. Intermittently the engine speed would not decrease when your foot is taken off the accelerator pedal. The car would act like the cruise control was engaged. The car could be controlled by heavy braking or depressing the clutch. It was taken into three different ford dealer at least seven different times only once did they claim to see the problem. That time the mechanic show me disconnecting a electrical plug under the hood caused the throttle controls to go to a fail safe mode making the problem disappear for period of time(days).i was told to bring it back in when it happened again. I did that, mechanic was know longer with the dealership. Several parts were changed several different times but did nothing to correct the problem. When the problem is present the engine speed will decrease to a fast idle once the car comes to a complete stop. The problem will go away sometimes after shutting off the engine and restarting but not always.
The events leading up were intermittently spaced this has been happening since i purchased the vehicle from a private owner in 2004. When i would put the key in the ignition the wheel would not turn and feel locked i would sit for 10-20 minutes and work on it by pushing the key in hard and turning the wheel as hard it would come loose and the ignition would turn.this impacted my life as a nuisance. Recently in dec of 2010 the occurrences became more frequent two to four times a week constantly being stranded until i could get the ignition and wheel to turn. Happening frequently while at the store, work or somewhere away from home and again causing a great nuisance and frustration as it has made me late for work several times, allowed me to be vulnerable in situations that could have been avoided with proper recall.then around dec 20th 2010 the ignition stopped working. I was at work leaving for the day and i sat there for over an hour, not knowing any of this was a normal recurrence with other ford focus owners. After working on this myself i had to contact my spouse to come and try and he was unsuccessful as well. I have kept up the maintenance on my focus and it is in very good condition for the year. Currently it has not been fixed only towed to my home residence. The cost is so high for the ignition replaced i have been given estimates of $500 plus extra for towing. This cost comes after months previous i had replaced the radiator tank at a $400 cost. This car seems to have some of the highest amount of recalls and service bulletins and i do not understand how the main power to the car, the ignition, is not seen as a hazard to the public who purchased these vehicles.
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 way up and then back down to zero then everything goes back to normal.i had the battery replaced but now the problem is back after only 2 weeks with a new battery.i took to a repair shop and they cannot find the problem.
While driving the consumer noticed that the instrument panel gauges were in operative. She could not tell how fast she was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the instrument panel needed to be replaced.on some occasions when the speedometer failed the odometer also stopped working and the vehicle idled erratically.at times when the clutch was pressed while stopping the engine would die which resulted in loss of power.the fuel gauge was also unstable and as a result the consumer is never sure how much fuel is in the vehicle.
The ignition in my 2001 ford focus won't turn, leaving me stranded.this is the 3rd time this has happened, each one leaving me stranded in different parts of the state.
Sunday 05 jan 2014i had recently parked my car, turned it off, and was outside of my vehicle (2001 ford focus) when i began to notice smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. I was confused at first, as the car was completely off for a few minutes before any problems began.within a matter of two minutes the smoke had increased, thickened, and began to smell.my friend was nearby and had noticed that something was not right.he came over and we both took a couple steps toward the front of the car to figure out what was going on.immediately flames burst up from the hood.at this point we instantly ran from the vehicle, dialing 911.the flames got worse as we waited from a distance for the fire department to arrive.at this point i was unsure as to whether the car would completely blow up or not, as the flames became worse with every minute.the fire department arrived within approximately five minutes.they were able to put the fire out in a few minutes, but had to break the window and then pry the hood open in order to do so.after the fire was completely out and the scene was safe i was able to talk with the firemen.they showed me under the hood and said the fire seemed to be something electrical and looked as if it had started near the front right of the vehicle under the hood (somewhere close to the passenger headlight). They also explained, as i had already assumed, that the vehicle was unsalvageable.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures.the main failures were the electrical system, brake system, bent tie rod, shaking and vibrating, rear window mechanisms, and flooding after it rains.the leak occurs on the passenger side and the water rises 2 to 3 inches.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer due to the inspection costs.the failure mileage was 130,473.
On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), got fire in a fashion similar to that described by numerous owners in the following web sites:http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.htmlthe damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site.the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment.but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned.what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign.but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation.as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners.i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215.the adjuster is mr. Ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. As allstate suggested, i also contacted ford.yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost.on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. Mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire.he assured me that he was going to logthe incident into the systema and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332.when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176.he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days.i am still waiting for the call.in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire.thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage.
The ignition on this car has been replaced already by the first owner. Well, the key cannot not be removed from the ignition. Now the key has broken off in the ignition. The key stub can be removed and the engine will still run. This morning i moved the 01 focus and i shut off the car and took the key out but the shifter was still in drive. I locked the door, walked behind the car and it rolled backwards into me. Lucky my neighbor was there to help me stop the car. There are many complaints from other focus owners regarding the failure of the ignition switches and ford will not recall the car and fix this dangerous problem. Thanks for any help in this matter.
Ford focus 2001.ignition locks up requiring new tumbler.key won't turn in the ignition.the car won't start nor can you get it in neutral to push it off the road.it is a known defect but not remedied by ford.
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again.this is about the 4th time.local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump.dealership claims that is only battery replacement.i have all old parts from recent service at dealership.i would like to see this vehicle recalled.found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model.http://www.theautochannel.com/f/mania/repair/news.html?mania.
On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), caught on fire in a fashion similar to those described by numerous owners in the following web sites: http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.html.the damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site.the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment.but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned.what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign.but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation.as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners.i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215.the adjuster is mr. Ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. As allstate suggested, i also contacted ford.yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost.on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. Mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire.he assured me that he was going to logthe incident into the system and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332.when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176.he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days.i am still waiting for the call.in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire.thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires.*mrthe consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem.currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.*sc
The key for my ford focus will go into the ignition but not turn. I have tried to turn the steering wheel but it still won't get the key to turn in the ignition. After doing some research, i am finding that this is a major and very common complaint with ford focus owners and ford will not issue a recall. The car is not drivable and in order to get it to a repair shop we will have to tow it which will be another expense.if ford is aware of this problem and will not do anything to recall it, something needs to be done.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the front driver's side floor mat became wet. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the condenser box to the air conditioning unit was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown.
Electrical system seems to be shorting out.interior lamps flash and flicker. Side mirrors work sporadically. Headlamps flash and flicker on occasion. Nothing has been done to correct this due to lack of funds.
Keeps over heating.
Keeps shut off n over heating
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*ljupdated 03/19/12
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.
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.
Consumer stated the battery light indicator illuminated, just as stated under recall#02v288000, howeverdealer would not repair because the vin was not included. Ts.consumer stated the dealer did fix the battery indicator problem at no charge, also the brakes and rotors was replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 25 mph and approaching a traffic light, the battery light illuminated.the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and then flames appeared.she stopped and exited the vehicle when it became completely engulfed in flames.the police and fire departments arrived and a report was filed.the vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 52,899. Updated 04/11/08 the dealer stated consumer had vehicle in a pinch bolt torqued and a zetec engine cable routing. The dealer also replaced both front coil springs. Updated 04/11/08
Engine light on.jerky gear engaging.choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on"corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on,"wire fell off alternator"airbag light on then off
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 reportedno problem with the vehicle. Car was regularly serviced.
I would like to know how many recalls can a car have before it is a lemon!my 2001 ford focus has had every problem out there and more than half of them, i have had to pay for.in the 4 years i?ve owned this car, i have had the battery replaced at my cost due to stalling, which turned out to be the faulty fuel pump?s fault, so that was replaced; the struts replaced at my cost after they caused my front tire to explode on the freeway; the bushings worked on 3 times yet the suspension still makes a very frightening noise every time i drive.imagine my surprise (or should i truthfully say, lack of?) when i received yet another recall notice in the mail.
Vehicle hesitated upon starting.consumer replaced the battery.but, vehicle would not start.finally, dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v482000 due to vin.
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
I have a 2001 ford focus.for the past 3 years now i have had a problem with the battery discharging.i have had the battery replaced more than once and this is not the problem.recently, my car did not start 12/22 and again on 12/26, 12/27 and now today, 12/30/07.i had to have someone jumpstart my car each time except this morning.no one is available this early in the morning.i am tired of ford saying they cannot find the problem.i know there are hundreds of people out there having this problem.we need ford to come forward and admit ownership of this problem and either fix our cars at no charge or issue a blanket recall or something.i cannot afford the towing charges, the days off work while the car is in the shop etc.this will go on for a couple of weeks and then i can go 3 months, maybe 6 months with no problems.i have tried not using my dome light and keeping it in the off position.i manually turn off my radio and headlights before leaving the car in case that was what was draining the battery, but that was not the problem.i do notice that a couple of days before the battery goes dead the car will start lunging a couple of days in advance but only about one time per day.
Consumer reported battery failure.on another occasion the brakes failed.
On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), got fire in a fashion similar to that described by numerous owners in the following web sites:http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.htmlthe damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site.the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment.but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned.what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign.but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation.as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners.i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215.the adjuster is mr. Ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. As allstate suggested, i also contacted ford.yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost.on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. Mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire.he assured me that he was going to logthe incident into the systema and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332.when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176.he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days.i am still waiting for the call.in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire.thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage.
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**ccthe consumer stated that his vehicle was totally destroyed by an engine fire and further stated that there was a recall issued for this vehicle for the same defect. The consumer provided pictures of defect, copy of a recall issued by alldata online, and the description of the damage.
To best describe what is happening your website has a campaign for my complaint here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm?action_number=ea02014&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=truethe nhtsa campaign id number is 02v288000.my wife drives a 2001 ford focus se.the battery cables and battery are going through extreme corrosion that requires me to clean the connections at least once every 2 weeks.the corrosion is also causing heat that is melting the cables insulation.when the corrosion goes untreated, within 2 weeks the car will not start due to bad connection.the problem right now is that the original complaint was in 2002 and ford is not recognizing the problem even after me telling them about the recall information i linked above.i have called in a complaint already to the nhtsa but have not heard back.any help in dealing with this matter is greatly appreciated.thank you.
2001 ford focus learches under normal driving. Electriclal issues lights dimming dach lights same under normal driving. 5 trips to the dealer no identifiable cause. Remedy was to replace battery cables @ 487.10 .
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 if something is loose under the vehicle.he also stated that when he drives between 50-75 mph, the vehicle vibrates and the steering wheel shakes.he had the tires rotated and balanced and the front end aligned, however, the mechanic stated that those were not the cause of the vibration and noise.the contact found nhtsa recall number 02v289000 (steering: linkages).the contact stated that his vehicle would not start and he had the battery inspected.the mechanic stated that the battery was fine.the vehicle started when the contact looked under the hood and moved the battery cable.upon closer inspection, he realized that the cables looked and smelled burnt.he then discovered nhtsa recall number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables).he notified ford about the two recalls and was informed that his vin was excluded from both.the contact feels that his vehicle should be included since he is experiencing the same failures.the current mileage was 43,800 and failure mileage was 38,000.
Consumer's vehicle has the same problem as mentioned in recall#02v288000concerning battery cable. Dealer will not repair because this vehicle was not covered under recall due tovin.
Recall 02v288001 concerning battery cables. Consumer said that the battery cables were routed too close to the engine which resultedin an under hood fire. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehiclewas not eligible forrecall due to vineven though the vehicle experienced the same defects as described in the recall.
In august of 2002 my 2001 ford focus zx3 hatchback caught on fire as a result of a battery cable insulation and routing defect and negligence.
The vehicle was experiencing the same failure as described in the battery cablerecall 02v288000.however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
In the last past five months while drivingat any speed and withno warningvehicle stalled due to corroded battery cables,causing consumer to pull off the road. Dealernotified.
The vehicle was parked, whenall of a sudden, it caught fire, due to a battery cable wire.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis.
Dt:the consumer's daughter drove to austin texas, when she entered the vehicle the ignition would not turn.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the consumer's house due to the dealer being closed.the consumer heard of a recall on ford focus zx3, which was having what consumer believed to be the same problem.the consumer contacted ford who said that this vehicle was not part of the recall.the consumer statedthat one week after he bought the vehicle the service engine light came on.the consumer had the erg valvereplaced.the consumer believed that this may have been a false reading.the nhtsarecall campaign02v288000 was directed towards the electrical system;battery/cables.*sc
While my son was driving our 2001 ford focus the battery caught on fire.luckily, he pulled over and someone stopped with a fire extinguisher.the car had already been recalled for faulty battery cables.these were already replaced by bell ford in phoenix. The car has been towed and is still waiting repairs.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.she had her vehicle repaired according to recall# 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). After the repair while at a local gas station she saw a puddle of gasoline from under the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and an updated version of the component was installed. Years later, while driving the driver-side head light failed. She pulled over to a local store and turned the vehicle off. Minutes later smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle, and then flames erupted. The fire department extinguished the flames and cut the battery cables. A fire fighter speculated that the battery caused the fire. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall #: 02v288000(electrical system:battery:cables). Upon contact she was advised that her vehicle identification number was excluded from the vin range. She was in the process of sending correspondence to the manufacturer that exemplifies the failure. The failure mileage was . The current and failure mileages were 115,000.
While exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and determined the fire started in the engine. The inspector determined that the cause of the fire was related to a faulty cable/battery connector.this was a known problem in the 200-2001 ford focus model. *sc
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the rear wheel bearing 01 i 017 000 and the battery cable 02 v 288 000.
Dt consumer states there is a recall for the battery cables and the recall repairs was doneon may 21, 2003, the vehicle completely stalledand it caused another vehicle to rear endconsumer's vehicleon october 12, 2005. Consumer stated that her husband checked the vehicle and the battery cables burned out and melted again, and that is the same thinghappened as stated in the recall. Contacted ford, they said to bring vehicle in for inspection, but than likely it was something else.
The battery cables may be misrouted/ defective pinch bolt.mr. Consumer received a recall notice regarding the battery cable, however the consumer found it difficult to find transportation back and fourth to the dealer.scc
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.sporadically, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall and then restart moments later.prior to the failure, the engine and abs warning lights would illuminate on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they replaced the battery cables.the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables); therefore, she was not entitled to any reimbursement.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 68,000. Updated 09/10/08updated 09/17/08.
My 2001 ford focus wagon drove fine on saturday night, but on sunday morning the electrical system had gone haywire. When i turned on the ignition, no sound came from the ignition, but the lights on the dash flickered on an off, i heard a clicking sound, the "door open" bell came on, and i smelled electrical smoke.the ford dealer said that i needed to replace the battery, the battery cables, and the starter. This sounded a lot like the nhtsa recall campaign02v288000, but my vin was not covered under this recall.
The battery cables were misrouted, which caused the battery to be inoperative.
- the contact called regarding the2001 ford focus.the contact stated the vehicle would not start.the contact had the battery replaced, and two days later the vehicle would not start.he lifted the hood, and saw smoke coming from the battery cable.the cablesmelted.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop.the battery cable and the harness were replaced. The failure mileage 102,000.the contact was told there was a recall for the battery cable.the contact called the manufacturer,and was told thevehicle was not a part of the recall.
While driving about 65 mph on the highway vehicle stalled and shut down due to battery cable wire melting.consumer was able to steer onto the side of the shoulder.
The dealer refused to honor recall regarding the battery cable.
Bad egr system followed by battery ground failure. Ph
My focus is exhibiting the problems associated with this recall - nhtsa campaign #02v288000 electrical system:battery:cables i took my vehicle down to the dealership and they told me even though my car is having the same exact problems it is not covered under the warranty. I got the same response when i called the ford customer service number. I have replaced the alternator twice and the battery 3 times. The cables are all chewed and burnt near the terminal ends. I've had numerous terminal ends so hot that they start melting off and into my battery. Right now my car will not start and my battery cables are burnt.
Alternator is over charging without warning.consumer is concerned that it will burn out theelectrical system.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the alternator failed due to corrosion and it was cracked in several places.. The contact replaced the alternator himself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure and current mileage was 143,000. ...updated 12-24-13
Have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion, transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low yet so many problems with the car.dt
While drivingfrom a parking lotdoors locked.doors were inoperative, except driver's side door. Also,horn started to blow andthe driver was not able to stop it.
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 replaced the ignition cylinder. This is the second time the problem has occurred on this vehicle and the first time it was replaced free of charge but they have told me they only replace these types of parts once under recalls?
I had taken my grand-daughter to the dentist and when we came out the keyignition would not turn and the steering wheel was locked up.i spent the most of the morning trying to get it to turn one more time so that i could take it to ford town to get it fixed.i knew what had happened because my daughter has a 2004 ford focus and hers had just locked up about a month before and she never did get it to turn over, she had to have her car towed and the ignition cylinder drilled out, finally we were able to get it to turn over one more time and the man at ford town told me to leave the key in the ignition and the next day they would try and work my car in to have it fixed.i took it to ford town the next day and they fixed it and it cost me $184.37.
Having problems when i put my key in the ignition (2001 ford focus). My steering wheel gets locked or something. I would get this problem every so often no i've had it since friday.it is very frustrating!!!
Key began sticking in ignition of my ford focus.this past weekend key locked in ignition.appointment made with my local dealer and i have just paid $252 for a new cylinder.i questioned my dealer on previous complaints and they advised me that they had none!! hard to believe when my local mechanic advised us of several individuals with this same problem.quick fix was to take a hammer and gently tap on the key when in the ignition or here's the better one-leave a key in the ignition at all times.after dropping my vehicle this am i learned of this site to file complaint from www.automotivetalk.net where countless people have encountered this similar problem. I also plan to try ford customer assistance but will that help resolve this problem with the focus.i'm hoping this complaint will help.*
Consumer stated that ignition locked on its own.the conusmer stated that he could not turn key to start the vehicle.*tc
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 i was having problems with my ignition, and they asked me if my car was a focus. Apparently this is a common problem in the ford focus. The tumbler needs to be replaced. I have a 2001 ford focus se wagon.why do you have to replace an ignition in a 5 year old car? i had a 10 year old car without any ignition problems ever.
My ignition cylinder locked up leaving me stranded 200 miles from home.*la
Without warning, ignition locks up and key will not turn.the car cannot be started and must be towed in for repair. The same problem has occurred on three separate occasions over the life of the vehicle. Since the car cannot be started, the driver has been stranded until the car can be towed in and repaired. To repair the failure, the lock cylinder must be drilled out of the steering column and replaced completely.
Ignition key difficult to insert then ignition mechanism and steering wheel locked.
Recently the ignition lock on my ford focus jams up.i place the key in the lock, which is a bit sticky, and then the key will not turn.after 15-30 minutes of trying to turn it, it will start, other times no.we are still researching on the web how to replace this part.
At 38000 miles the ignition cylinder in the consumer's 2001 ford focus failed.the consumer wasunable to turn the key in the ignition.
At 40mph with no warning vehicle shut off, and could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Cause dealer notified.
I put the key in the ignition of my 2001 ford focus and it wouldn't turn.the steering column/ wheel is locked up.
I don't think that the problem that i am having is life threatening. My problem is as folllows: i purchased a 2001 ford focus zx3 and for some reason this particular car has a problem that the steering wheel locks by its self. About 2 years ago it happend for the first time and i had to have tow truck take it to the service department since it was still under warranty. The problem is back again and i no longer have warranty on my car. I just think that there should be a recall for this particular problem that this car has. After reviewing other peoplethat own a ford fucus and that have the same problem i really believe that a recall is necessary because this is a manufacture defect. Anyways, i went to the service department to see if they could fix the problem without charging me since the car had the same problem before when it was under the warranty. But they said that since it happen about 2 years ago they couldn't do it under the warranty. I wanted to know if anyone in your deparment could have any information on warranty. I just think that why should i have to pay for something that is a manufactur defect and that this problem happen before and they should be able to fix it at no charge.
Ford focus 2001 (1) key has been harder to remove from ignition, and more difficult to turn (2) key will not turn in ignition. I believe cylinder tumblers are worn out. (3) called ford customer service. Was informed that they could not help me, and i needed to bring it to a dealer. My research has indicated that this is a very common problem with 00-02 focus's.
The ignition will not turn to the "on" position, regardless of what is tried.the cylinder apparently is stuck, and the car will therefore not start.
I put the key in the ignition to start the car and the key would not turn and my steering wheel locked up. I spoke a friend about it and she stated she has the same problem she has a ford focus please tell me what to do if it was an emergency i would not be able to leave or pull off in the event of something happening.
My igniton gets locked up and the key wont turn to start the car.
Ignition switch locked up leaving us stranded. Called ford customer service, they claim they could do nothing and told me to call a dealer and have it fixed. This call was made at around 9pm so there were no dealerships open. My fiance hit the key while in the ignition several times and was finally able to get the key to turn and unlock the ignition. I am unable to remove my key from the ignition for fear it might do this again when i am alone.
Key will not turn over in ignition. Ignition jammed. Key will not move to start car. Dealership aware of problem. Ford has not issued a recall.
The ignition will not turn without large amounts of spray lubricant and pummeling the key while in the ignition to cause the tumblers in the cylinder to fall into place.this is a major safety issue, because it happens without warning, and right now, during these epic blizzards we are experiencing, it has caused me to be in danger.this problem is common among owners of this vehicle. Many people have developed ways to temporarily fix it since they don't have money available fix this unexpected safety issue, which is not part of preventative maintenance of an automobile.... While others have opted to just get the car towed to a dealership, which replaces the ignition assembly with the same faulty parts, and then charges up to $500.this ignition needs to be recalled by ford, and it needs to be replaced free of charge with a reliable ignition assembly.this morning, after having to find other transportation to work for two days, i finally dedicated three hours to getting the ignition to turn. I had to leave the key in the ignition, because i cannot afford to lose my job by being absent or tardy. I am in an initial probationary period at my job, and i think it goes without saying that if i had enough money to fix ford's mistakes, i would probably just go and buy a different car altogether.
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 than a year. I bought a cylinder and key set from auto zone and changed it out myself, $90 later the car will not start because of the anti-theft in car and i refuse to take it to my local ford dealer (arceneaux ford). Ford should replace these ignition cylinders because they are junk and seem to occur often.
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 of the key while it was still in the ignition for the vehicle to be started.the dealer repaired the vehicle in june of 2006, however, the failure recurred in august of 2007.the dealer would not repair the vehicle because the warranty expired.the current mileage was 57,834 and failure mileage was 56,000.
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 college and lucky it was sitting in my driveway not with her on a dark campus all alone.
I have had my focus now for only about 3 years, & have had more problems than i have had with any other vehicle i have ever owned before, combined. Ford focuses from the years 2000-2003 have an apparent ignition problem, and i am one of the unfortunate owners to be left stranded by this issue. I am completely astonished that practically every single focus owner has had this problem & yet the ignition has not been recalled! i have had 2 other recalls on my vehicle, both very stupid trivial items which has never affected me in the slightest. I am very close to just scrapping this vehicle, & i am positive i will never be purchasing another ford ever again. It disgusts me that something that seems like it was made to break... Something that left me stranded & without a car for over 2 weeks now... Is also something that every other focus owner has had to replace out of their own pocket. How has this issue not been resolved by ford yet?!?!?
2001 ford focus.key has been hard to turn in the ignition since i bought it.now i can't turn it and the car has to be towed to the dealership.the wrecker driver and the service person at the ford dealership told me this is a common problem. The wrecker driver told me that they tow in approx. 10 focus' a week with the same problem.
Key will not turn in ignition. Car had to be towed to hertrich in milford de and ignition replaced and key programmed to new ignition. The first time happened at approx 30,000 miles and the second time at 87,000 miles. Service tech said cylinders were jammed and it took beating it with a hammer to release them to unlock the steering wheel. My daughter had driven towalmart to have her oil changed. They called her back to tell her they could not start her car to drive it into the service bay. Called ford to report their problem as my daughters friend also has had the same problem with her ford focus.
No events lead up to failure.the tumblers in the lock keep getting stuck making it almost impossible to start the car.we tried to take it to the dealer, but it wasn't covered on the extended warranty i purchased.they wanted $260 to replace it, but it will continue to break over and over.from people i have spoken to online, and in person, this problem happens a lot with the ford focus.seems to me that there should be a recall.
Dt: the contact stated the ignition locked up while attempting to start the vehicle.the vehicle engine would not start and the steering wheel would not move. The vehicle had to be towed home.no repairs have been made due to the expense.
I was out shopping at night in a dark parking lot and when i went to my car the key would not turn i was left stranded for hours until a tow could come get my car the key would not turn it was locked.
The ignition on my 2001 ford focus will not release the steering wheel or start the car. The key will go in but not turn. This is the second time this has happened to me on the same car. A local dealership replaced the ignition 22 months ago. This is frustrating and has left me stranded in both instances. I would like to see if this has happened to anyone but me? the car is a 2001 ford focus lx.
On 10/7/2009 my 2001 ford focus se wagon ilc (ignition lock cylinder) would not break to start car.i have tried everything and still will not budge.i just found out on many web forums that this is a common problem and needs to be recalled by the ford manufacturing dealerships. Now my car is stuck up at the billings airport at wok and i don't have the time or money to get this fixed.i feel and all ford focus owners from year 2000 to 2003.need this repaired fast.it is totally '!@#$%!!
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
As the owner of a ford focus 2001 - i attempted to start my car and was unable to turn the key in the ignition.i was stranded in a parking lot - had to be towed.the problem is chronic in ford focus - yet ford is not recalling or attempting to assist customers in any way to remedy the flaw.
*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 for 10 min to try to arrange a ride home...when i came back to the car i decided to try one last time and the car started right up no problem.while driving home (at about 8.30pm local time...fully dark outside) at approx. 50 mphthe car died including most accessories, most notably, the headlights. When i tried to steer the car to the side of the road, the steering wheel locked. This all happened very quickly, i was braking and there seemed to be some power assist to the brakes but not full braking power. I was headed straight at a large tree when the car suddenly came to life again and i managed to just miss it. I limped the car about a 1/4 (at 10 mph) to my brothers apartment and it died 2x again on the way.after several days trying to diagnose the problem i discovered that wiggling the key in the ignition induces the car to die. Upon researching this problem i found that this has been reportedon a wide scale basis and it concerns me that a recall has not been issued. I was very lucky not to be injured or killed by this problem and many many people are unaware of this risk (as was i until only a few days ago).i have found no way to get the matter corrected via the manufacturer as the current replacement part is almost identical to the original and is noted for short lifetime and for failing in the same manner.
Key will not turn in the ignition, steering locked.his is the second time this has happened.1st time july 2002 - miles 14,500- fixed under warranty.ignition drilled, tumbler replaced, new keys 2nd time jun 2004 - miles 24,000(9500 since last time). Not fixed under warranty as it was over 1yr even though i have only put 9500 on the part for 2years.ignition drilled, tumbler replaced, new keys - cost $300.
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 the car towed to the dealership.according to the dealership this is a common occurrence with the ford focus.they had to replace the ignition cylinder at my cost.i was told that even though this is a common occurrence, ford will do nothing about it because it is, according to them, not a safety issue.i want to know how this is not a safety issue when this problem can leave someone stranded anywhere with no warning.
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 found that this is due to a substandard/defective ignition switch cylinder. I also found that this is not an uncommon problem, quite the contrary; there are several car forums that have complaint after complaint specifically about this issue. For example, here is one at consumeraffairs.com: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_ignition.htmli accept the fact that car owners are responsible for their own maintenance but an ignition cylinder should not be going bad in a 6 year old car. Furthermore, i have read several ford focus owners say that they have had this repair done more than once. I am a college student; i cannot afford to keep paying out $500 to get this fixed. Please do the responsible thing and recall this part and replace it with one that works.don't make me regret buying a ford in the future.https://secure.ford.com/servlet/satellite/footer/contact-ford/contact-us-email?contactmaintopic=vehicleserviceissues
2001 ford focus iginition key does not turn to start vehicle.
Ignition key/steering wheel jammed.
I was at the store and got into the car and went to stick the key in the ignition and it would not turn.it would ding but would not allow me to do anything.i assumed it was maybe the fact that i needed a new key.i had it towed to a ford dealership and then i was told that i needed a new ignition lock and cylinder.i had to get the car towed back to my house because i am a single mother and cannot afford to get the problem fixed.i live paycheck to paycheck and to find out about this problem is a bunch of '!@#$%.i bought this car because i assumed it was reliable.i was wrong.i talked talked to a lot of people recently that told me about the same problem with there focus's.what is going to be done for people about these problems.i know this is not the first complaint or the last.
The key won't turn in the ignition.the emergency roadside assistance locksmith told me that he sees it a lot in fords.he also told me that i would have to get the ignition replaced. My mother has the same make/model/year & she has had her ignition replaced twice!this is for a 2001.*la
3 times in 1 week, my ignition key gets stuck. The key turns, the car starts, but will not come out. I have only had the car 1 month and it was purchased with 48k miles on it. After extensive internet research and speaking with several dealerships, i have found that this is a very common focus problem.
Ignition cylinder locked up and i couldn't get the key in.had to have it drilled out and replaced - $300.
Key will not turn in ignition, steering wheel locked, brake petal locked, gear shift locked.car out of warrenty.ford emergency road service won't help because of expired warrenty.called nearest ford dealershop (tom holzer), gave me the phone number of their "towing" person, tried 12 times, got voice mail, no call was ever returned.(i was "stuck" in a bank parking lot.. And they were ready to close) the bank personel were kind enough to let me use their phone and provided a phone book, besides every male in the building individually tried anything they could think of to get my car to start... With no luck.after calling @ 6 lock smiths with 24 hour emergency road servie, i finally found one that knew exactly what i was talking about... He informed me that he gets a call on the same problem approx. Once a week on ford focus's.even he can't understand why there hasn't been a "recall" on this defective part??he also told me what the dealership would have charged me to replace it... @$550.00!!fortunately for me there are still honest and kind people around, ford did "nothing" to help me!!i can't imagine i'm the "only" person that has complained about this problem,why hasn't anything been done about it?when this happens, you're definately stranded!!
I inserted the key into the ignition of my 2001 ford focus zx3 and the steering wheel locked up and the ignition would not turn.
Second time ignition cylinder in 2001 ford focus has locked up. First left me stranded and had to have car towed in. Today, ignition has locked up again. Dealership doesn't know if they will pay for it, but they'd better. Have seen thousands of post about this problem--why isn't ford addressing this problem???
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 to have it towed to dealer where they drilled the lock out and replaced with new cylinder.the old part was totally destroyed by the drilling.
I have had my 2001 ford focus zx3 for about 3 and half years. Recently, the ignition cylinder has already needed to be replaced. Ignition cylinders are supposed to last for a long time. The reason why i bought this car was because it was dependable. If problems like this are occurring when am i going to expect next.
I bought a used 2001 ford focus in febuary of 2004. The ignition jammed and was replaced in march 2004. I went to the ford dealership and paid 300 dollars to get a new one. On september 27, 2004 my ignition got jammed again. I am sapposed to have a 12 month warrenty or 12,000 whatever comes first, so its in the shop now being repaired. I have read alot on this and it seems this is a common problem and is very expensive to replace.
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder locks up 10/10/2006car is stranded overnight in a parking lot in an unsafe neighborhood lock cylinder was replaced at a cost of $300 plus tow fees.
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
The key once inserted in the ignition will not start my car (2001 ford focus).
I own a 2001 ford focus w/ 45,000 miles. I was left stranded memorial day weekend 2004 when the ignition in my automobile locked up. I place the key in the ignition (with some difficulty) and i am unable to turn the key. I have researched this problem and it appears that many other people have had this experience w/ 2000/2001 ford focus. My car remains immobile and i am unable to address the problem until after the holiday weekend. From what i have read, i can anticipate $350-500 to replace ignition. *la
Ford focus 2001 ignition switch jammed.does not allow the car to be started.it has left me stranded several times.the internet is full of people who have complained of this problem with the ford focus and the local ford dealer claims that there is no recall and it will cost $450 for the dealer to fix this very obvious manufacturing defect.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ignition on the vehicle. Also stated that has contacted the dealer and the manufacture and the have stated that there is no problem with the vehicle. Consumer also stated that this has had the vehicle towed five times into the shop because the vehicle will not turn on which causes the owner to have the vehicle towed.
The ignition lock cylinder on my 2001 ford focus zx3 locked up, left me stranded.unable to start the car.ignition lock cylinder had to be replaced. The mechanic stated to me this is a very common problem with ford focus 2000 -2003 models. Ford refuses to admit to a problem. I have the old part if needed. Repair cost $333.
Consumer ignition cylinder would not turn. *txthe consumer stated when the incident occurred the steering wheel would lock up and everything would have to be re-coded.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus and have always had problems with it.on 10/28/2004 i stopped for gas with my two small children.after re-fueling, we all got back into the car to leave and the key wouldn't turn.my whole stering column had locked up-the steering wheel wouldn't budge, the shifter was locked as well as the brake pedel.although many strangers tried to help me start my car, me adn my children were stuck at the gas pump for over an hour.after having my car towed the driver told me that this was his seond focus that day with the same problem and his company tows several a month.
Key will not turn in the ignition. The vehicle behaves as if the steering wheel is locked and will not allow the key to turn.
Consumerplaced the key in the ignition and it was locked. Ignition would not accept the key. She called the lock smith, and was told that they have at least one of this type of problem with the focus a week.lock smith could not make the ignition accept the key. Had towedvehicle to the dealership.
I have a 2001 ford focus lx sedan. The ignition lock mysteriously locks up about once a year and the car has to be taken to the dealer to be fixed. This will be the fourth time the ignition has locked up. Can you say "lemon law"? i have read literally hundreds and hundreds of posts on the internet about this problem. My ford roadside would not cover the tow and i had to use my insurance roadside assistance to tow it this time. Anyhow, the tow truck driver shows up at my house and states that "he has towed at least 50 of these cars," and every one of them was for the same exact problem. He stated that he never towed one for any other problems. Why is this not a recall yet??? the design is piss poor and something needs to be done about it! please help us.
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 ignition.the vehicle was not able to be started, and no electrical components engaged.the vehicle was towed to a service dealer, who drilled out the ignition cylinder, and replaced the cylinder and ignition switch.the dealer cited a faulty ignition switch as the cause of the problem.
Ignition lock broke and the car would not start.this left me stranded in a pretty rough neighborhood.after getting a lift home, i see this is an incredibly common problem with the 2001 ford focus, leaving people stranded in some pretty dangerous places.
When attempting to start vehicleignition locked without warning.
I have a ford focus 2001 and i am having problems with the ignition tumbler for a second time in one week now. The steering wheel locks and it would not get unlocked by the ignition key. The whole part was replaced in the service shop a week ago and yesterday i had to bring it back to the mechanic because of the same problem. I have the old part in my trunk and they will have another one ordered today.
There is a delay when starting vehicle,at 55-65 mphvehicle jerks and is hard to control. Dealer has been contacted.
The consumer stated the ignition locked without warning. The part has been replaced, however the problem still existed. Please provide additional information.
Ignition lock, could not turn key.
The ignition - the key won't go in, or goes in hard, but will not turn.i am told that it needs a new steering column, ignition and computerized key, and the warranty won't cover the $800+ charge.this is the 2nd time the key has been stuck in the ingition.
Problems with ignition being jammed on 2002 ford focus. *mr the ignition lock cylinder would not turn and was seized. *sc
The ignition on the ford focus 2001 lx keeps "sticking".this incident has happened twice within less than two years.the ignition will not move giving the appearance of the steering wheel being locked but the steering wheel still moves, its the ignition that won't eliminate it being locking problems.i have had the ignition replaced twice in a short period of time due to this problem.
Just paid 401.00 at the dealership to create a new tumber on a key ignition.
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 ignition and it would not turn at all.i contacted aaa, and they sent out a locksmith the next day.the locksmith had to completely replace the ignition because, according to him, certain pieces were broken.
Ignition switch wont turned on.
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 part. The steering wheel and ignition lock up and the vehicle is useless. The worn keys seem to worsen the problem.there is a 12-18 month life span on the part and that is unacceptable. If you would go to automotive talknet.com and choose the topic ignition cylinder on the ford focus you will see how much of a recall this should be and how we should be reimbursed for all the money we have spent.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
While driving at night unable to see as a result of headlights not being bright enough, the consumer was told that the head light on this model vehicle cannot be adjusted, also the key cannot be removed from the ignition every time the vehicle is stopped, at times the vehicle has to be restarted before the key can be removed, intermittently the trunk will not open on the first attempt. *nlm
When i tried to start my ford focus 2001 zx3 car after leaving the post office, the key would not turn in the ignition. I eventually found a locksmith who replaced the ignition lock key cylinder at a cost to me of $189.00. When i called ford motor co. They had no record of recalls for this problem but after searching online i found that many people have had the same problem with the same response from ford. I feel that an investigation should be opened into this with action along the lines of customer reimbursement for out of pocket expenses to us. This is and has been an ongoing problem with ford focus cars. Even the locksmith was aware of this problem. Ford's response is no response and not an acceptable one. Thank you.
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 dealer ($75), who replaced cylinder for $350.dealer reports they still see this repair about once a month on the 2000, 2001 models.
My ignition locked up on my 2001 ford focus, can't start the car.
Ignition lock won't turn, key goes in but does not turn the ignition, couple of days of jiggling the key to get it to turn and now it won't turn at all.
The ford focus 2001 key will not turn in the ignition, i have spent many hours, and a large sum of money trying to repair the problem to no avail. I have gotten stranded at night alone, many hours from home on more than one occasion. It is frightening to drive my car any long distance for fear of being stranded.
Key won't turn in ignition. Can not start car. Was told it was probably the ignition cylinder. Getting checked tomorrow.
I have owned a 2001 ford focus for the past 4 plus years. I purchased this car new and today the ignition assembly broke. I looked this up on the internet and found that ford is aware of this problem but is not doing anything about it. For a fact the parts person at baytown ford even stated that this happens a lot on the focus and that the new parts have been fixed. It will cost between 300 and 600 dollars to get this fixed. I brought this car for the security and safety it offered now because ford used bad parts i am having to suffer.
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 turn. But after a while, trying to make it work the ignition gives in. I have reported this to the ford dealership and there were no recalls on this. Now i am afraid to drive it anywhere because the key may not work. Both keys are doing the same thing.
2001 ford focus ignition lock up.
The ignition and steering wheel has locked up.i cannot get the key to turn in the ignition, so the car will not start-this is a major failure.i will need to take it to a mechanic to replace the lock cylinder within the ignition assembly.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key broke off in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
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.i have done some research about the issue, and it seems to me that every other focus owner had to deal with this problem.the solution to the problem is purchasing a new ignition cylinder (~$400).ford need to admit to a faulty part and low quality of materials.please help this be an official recall.thank you.
Key sticks in ignition; cylinder needs to be completely replaced at a cost of hundreds of dollars.
The ignition lock failed to accept the ignition key.i manipulated the key for about 15 minutes before the lock would accept the key. It finally accepted the key after jarring the car by slamming the door. I can never be sure the car is available in an emergency.
Attempted to start my car. Inserted key into the ignition and a warning chime began. Steering wheel was locked and i cannot move it. Ignition will not turn. Cannot drive at this time.
My ignition locked up.i had to have my car towed home. I searched the internet to find repair methods and found tons of complaints from fellow focus owners.this problem is extremely common and cannot be fixed, it has to be replaced adding up to a total of $500.00.my car is no longer under warranty, but i have found that ford is aware of the situation and is doing nothing about it.my wife also owns a focus and i'm just waiting for that phone call.hopefully she's not stranded in a bad neighborhood.please do something about this.search focaljet.com and focusfanatics.com for complaints.theres also an online petition for ford that has been signed by over 2,000 focus owners to date.thank you.
My 2001 ford focus' ignition cylinder stripped and broke.the key will not turn in the ignition.i have done some research and have found that this is a very common problem with focus'.i feel that there should be a recall on these parts and reimbursements be made.
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 may have to pay hundreds of dollars to fix it, which i am very unhappy about since it would have been prevented by a recall of the vehicle. I still have no idea how i am going to fix it and i might have to end up towing the car which will cost even more and i don't have enough money to do that, but if i leave it on my street then i will get a parking ticket.shame on you ford for not issuing a recall, what am i supposed to do?another problem with my focus is that the rear passenger side window broke in 2005. The motor got jammed and broke or something, but now my window won't roll up and my car is getting rained inside of, again thanks ford for not issuing a recall on that problem, which is a problem that every ford focus owner that i know has.i will never buy a ford again, and i will tell everyone that ford's suck!!!!!
Dt*:the contact stated the key would not turn in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the ignition lock cylinder was replaced.this occurred a second time 30,000miles later and the same component was replaced.
I was trying to leave work to go home. I put the key in the ignition and the key would not turn. I was told to take it to a ford dealership, where they told me i needed to replace the ignition, a cost of $500.
My ignition will not turn. I have tried everything. I guess the ignition cylinder needs to be replaced.
There were no events leading to the failure.i walked out to my car after work, late and night, in a dark, empty parking lot, and try and start my car.my ignition will not turn and the steering wheel will not turn.i tried for 30 min to get it working before i gave up.it just happened, no warning of an issue.i do not see this to just be wear.
The ignition locks when the key is placed within the cylinder and the car is attempted to start.the ignition cylinder does not turn at all.i have attempted to turn the steering wheel and use another key, but this does not solve the issue.*la
We own a 2001 ford focus. We went out to start it 2 days ago and they key would not turn in the ignition.apparently this is a common problem for ford focus cars.
My key will go into the ignition of my ford focus, however the steering wheel remains locked and the key will not turn at all. Even after "jiggling" the steering wheel, i can't turn the key at all. After several attempts for some reason the key can turn. I have tried several different "tests" to see if perhaps parking straight on,etc will allow me to start my car however there is no rhyme or reason to it. This problem leaves me quite frustrated, possibly stranded, and possibly in danger as i can't start the car when i need to. It has been a couple days and i thought i was going crazy so i have not done any repairs yet. But after reading that this is a prominent problem, looks like i will have to fix it. I am afraid to drive it anywhere for fear that my car will not let me turn the key.
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 start the car.we tried many different things (as it says in the manual) including the manual override on the base next to the gear shift and checking for blown fuses.we ended up having to have the car towed to our home where a locksmith came out and replaced the cylinder in the ignition.he also had to recode the keys so that they would work in the ignition.the worst part was that we had absolutely no warning that this would happen (no warning lights, no prior problems, etc.) and we were stuck out in 98 degree heat with our 2 small children!!
Car would repeatedly chug and all guages would drop to 0, radio/cd would turn off.finally, car stalled while driving.luckily car behind us was able to swerve and go around.
Ignition cylinder has been replaced twice. Key will go in, but is stuck, you can not turn the key at all to start vehicle. *nlm
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 replaced it myself.now, a year later, i am having the same problem again.my key will not turn the ignition.i have tried troubleshooting but nothing has improved.i have to buy another cylinder again.
The ignition locks up due to a defective cylinder.i have had the car for almost four years and i was quite surprised by this.i looked on the web and it looks like an extremely common problem that even the service at ford admitted to.i was particularly surprised when they said ford hasn't issued a recall for this problem.people have said that they have had the ignition cylinder replaced 2 and 3 times in short periods of time.i am afraid that i will suffer the same fate.i would like it if i didn't have to pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars for something ford knows is defective and still makes the customer pay for the repair and multiple times as well.
Ignition key fails to turn on my ford focus.the ignition has been drilled out and replaced 2 times already for this problem, this is the 3rd time it has haoppened.
On 2 separate occations within 1 year the ignition would not turn. Locked up. Ford replaced both times.
My 2001 ford focus ignition was locked up and key would not turn when attempting to start my car.i was stranded in an unsafe part of city while waiting for aaa to show up and provide assistance.
The ignition switch locked up, the key will not turn the steering is locked in place.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
The key was stuck in the ignition and would not start.i tried to jiggle the wheel, but car refused to start.
I own a 2001 ford focus.on october 31, 2005, i noticed that my car key would not fit into my ignition all the way and my key would not turn.my steering wheel is also locked in place.there were no preceding symptoms to warn me of this failure.i have contacted my local ford company, which expects me to pay for the repair and towing.however, it seems that there are several complaints with focus owners about this same problem.please, issue a recall on this, if you can.it is a serious inconvenience, time wise and financially.
Key won't turn in ignition of 2001 ford focus.it was difficult to turn for a while and now simply won't at all.my baby and i were stranded out shopping.called a locksmith and had the ignition lock replaced.
Key will not go back into the ignition cylinder.
I bought my 2001 ford focus 4 months ago and i am having to replace the ignition cylinder because the key will not turn. After research, i am seeing this is a very common problem for my car. Many people have had to replace this component 3 or 4 times in the last 3 years. I do not look forward to continuously having a problem with a car that is supposed to be dependable.
- the contact stated that theignition cylinder switch has seized.he couldnot put the key in the ignition.thiswas the firsttime the contact had a problem with the ignition switch.the vehicle has 40,000 miles.the contact has not contacted a repair shop.he was going to contact a locksmith. The vehicle was operableon 1/3/06.there were no warning signals.
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 would not go into the ignition and the steering wheel was locked.fortunately i grabbed a passerby to help me and he was able to get the key into the ignition and i was able to drive the car.then a few days ago i got home from work one night, parked my car, and went inside.next morning when i tried to leave for work the key would not go into the ignition and the wheel was locked again.after an hour of trying to get the key in, i had to call a mechanic to tow the car to the shop and get it repaired.it cost me $400.
While driving my car would stall out causing the steering wheel to lock.i initiated the lemon law, but was offered a 2002, same model, to avoid my proceeding to arbitration hearing.wrong move on my part.i traded in the 2001 for a2002 and have the same iginitionproblems ... Stalls out/steering wheel locks while driving!i do not recommend buying a ford focus.this car is a horror and extremely dangerous!
Complaint involves 2001 ford focus station wagon. Left turn signal malfunctioned for a few days, and then the ignition froze. Unable to release the steering wheel, i had the car towed and sustained damage from the towing. Apparently this defect is wellknown to dealers and to ford. My car has 49k miles on it and is never abused.
2001 ford focus zx3 ignition does not turn. Consumer states that the dealer told her it would cost around $350 to fix the problem and then the problem might return. She would like to know if nhtsa has any suggestions.
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. Vehicle has 84k miles. I hope i won't be paying for a repair that is likely to break again soon.
I own 2 separate ford focuses - both 2001 models.one is a zts and the other an sx.about a year ago, the sx ignition locked up and the car would not start.we had to have the ignition cylinder replaced.now, barely a year later, the zts model is having the exact same problem.searching online for a cheaper solution (the dealer charges upwards of $300 to fix the issue), i found that this is a very common problem and widely known but not acknowledged.i've been stranded twice alone with this car and now the ignition won't turn at all no matter how much i try to jiggle the key.this is unacceptable and could lead to very dangerous situations.the problem needs to be acknowledged by ford and repaired.
Lock cylinder locked.
Key will not go all the way into ignition cylinder on 2001 ford focus, so the car cannot be started.it appears that many for ford focus owners, but ford will not acknowledge that a recall is needed.
My ford focus ignition just stopped working! no problems before, the key would only go in half way, then i got it to go in with a slight tap of a hammer! then the key would not turn over! this is a major problem!! got it towed to the dealership, they said this problem is very common! a common problem that cost me $426.27!
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the ignition locked 4 to 5 times which made it impossible to turn the key or start the vehicle. The problem became progressively worse over time. He was previously able to restart the vehicle immediately after a few attempts. At the time of the complaint, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealership or spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint.the current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
October 14 2003,without any warning the key stopped turning, vehicle had 64 035 km or 4 035 km over warranty-ignition cylinder assembly replaced (cost 554.41$ cdn)june 12 2004,again without any warning the key stopped turning in the switch. Vehicle mileage approximately. 89 000 km or roughly 5 000km after part warranty-ignition cylinder to be replace (estimated cost 341.51$ cdn)*la
While driving at 45 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership indicated that this was caused by fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced.also,vehicle failed to start. Driver was unable to turn key in ignition,it was stuck in the lock position.
Ignition cylinder on 2001 ford focus locked and unable to turn key.
My steering wheel locked and i was unable to turn my key when trying to start my 2001 ford focus lx.i tried all the usual, pull the wheel this way, turn the key that way, even tapping the key, and nothing worked.i had to have it towed to the dealer to replace the ignitiion tumblers, or whatever, and it cost $300.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard to start up the vehicle again. Dealer notified.
This is the 2nd time my ignition in my 2001 ford focus has had to be replaced. I called the dealership they acknowledged this is a recurring problem with ford focuses. I have been stranded with outresources and this happens at random with no warning. The cost of towing, parts, and labor costaround 500.00.i find this very frustrating that ford will not recall the ignition switch, full well knowing this is a problem. I find this to be a safety issue, not knowing if you are going to be stranded in the middle of no where. It is a financial burden as well as an inconvenience, that after being fixed once should not occur again with in 2 years, my car onlyhas 66,000 miles on it.
I have a 2001 ford focus and as i was leaving work one day, i went to start my car and the key wouldn't fit in the ignition.after i was finally able to put my key in it would not turn.i had to call ford and they told me that this is common with ford focus' and told me to hammer in my key because a barrel was defective in the ignition.i hammered in my key and was able to start my car; however, this is an ongoing problem.
My key gets stuck in ignition and won't turn on the car.already got stuck and had to keep messing with it for an hour until i was able to jiggle it and unlock the steering wheel to start the car.there is definitely a problem with the ignition switch.i don't want to end up stranded somewhere and not be able to get my car started due to this defect.
About 4 months ago i went to put key in ignition and i struggled for an hour or more to get it to turn. Very frustrated at that point that i finally have resided to keeping the key in the ignition, which is not a good idea,but afraid of being stranded somewhere.
Ignition cylinder issue. 2nd occurrence key will not turn and wheel is locked. Widespread problem on year 2000 and up ford focus. Not cover by the b.s. Extended warranty. Still no recall.
Ford focus 2001 ignition locked. Wasn't able to turn key and had to have ignition replaced for relatively new car.
The contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The vehicle was parked when the contact attempted to turn the ignition on but it would not respond. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The approximate failure mileage 100,000.
Dt:the consumer's daughter drove to austin texas, when she entered the vehicle the ignition would not turn.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the consumer's house due to the dealer being closed.the consumer heard of a recall on ford focus zx3, which was having what consumer believed to be the same problem.the consumer contacted ford who said that this vehicle was not part of the recall.the consumer statedthat one week after he bought the vehicle the service engine light came on.the consumer had the erg valvereplaced.the consumer believed that this may have been a false reading.the nhtsarecall campaign02v288000 was directed towards the electrical system;battery/cables.*sc
My daughter tried to start the car to go to school and couldn't get the key to turn in the ignition.fortunately, she was at home when it happened, unlike the many others that have had the same problemat a repair cost of over $300, and the number of bad ignitions that are in the ford focus cars, it should be ford's responsibility to replace the defective ignitions.we have had many cars that were older than our focus and have never had this happen before.
3 major complaints for 2001 ford focus zts1.)front suspension needs a right arm replacement2.)engine light turned on and was turned off when brought to ford dealer shop.3.)on a separate occasion, car stalled while driving.
2001 ford focus bucked severely several times then lost power at 65 mph on interstate in traffic.i was able to move to breakdown lane from passing lane and continued at a maximum of 30 mph off the interstate, car was still "bucking".the car then completely lost power, unable to accelerate on bridge.coasted to side of road, car would not restart.towed to dealership.service dept advised they could not recreate the situation and no codes showed on computer.mechanics best guess was it was a fuel pump failure.car has 57000 miles, is still under extended warranty plan.ford refuses to replace fuel pump.car is being returned to me with instructions to return it if problem occurs again.i'm filing this complaint because this seems to be a very serious problem to leave "undiagnosed" and have seen a number of similar complaints on this website.ford needs to do something to rectify this problem.
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.
Key won't turn in the ignition.has gotten progressively worse over a week and now won't turn at all.
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 tow truck that could reach it was located.ignition cylinder rebuilt, new keys created, total cost $550.dealer kept old parts.this is the second failure of the same part.it was first replaced in october 2003.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact was unable to restart the vehicle after adding fuel.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the failure occurred on december 15, 2003 and recurred approximately three weeks ago.the ignition lock assembly switch was replaced.the cost to repair the vehicle was $433 at the owner's expense; however, the first repair was covered by the warranty.the ignition switch should not fail after three years.the ford manufacturer stated that they were unable to assist because the warranty expired.the failure mileage was 52,474 and current mileage was 52,732.
Over time i was having more difficulty removing the key from the ignition. Eventually it took up 10-15 minutes of toggling the key and gear shifter to remove the key. This same problem was fixed three times under warranty (which has since expired). The ignition was replaced. The old parts are unavailable.
2001 ford focus - purchased 3/2001, has 31000 miles on it.lock pin fell into ignition, key got stuck in ignition and would not turn.estimated to cost me minimum $290 - up to $500+.the mechanic at ford dealership said that 2000 & 2001 focus cars are being towed in all the time with the same problem.
Ignition key hs been locking steering column and would not turn to unlock column.stranded in downtown beloit, because key would not turn.car had to be towed to local mechanic.mechanic could not turn ignition key to unlock steering column.called local ford dealer.dealer said that this is common problem with the ford focus, however there is currently no recall on this from ford.mechanic had to replace ignition cylinder and tumbler.total cost: $246.40.local mechanic: ace auto sales, (608) 362-6600.mechanic's name and owner of shop: brad.not happy in beloit.
No events to indicate failure.went to vehicle after working to after dark.put key into ignition and key would not turn.simply would not turn!several attempts were made over a 20 minute period. I, fortunately, was leaving my place of employment. However, it was still cold outside, dark and not a safe environmental situation.i feel fortunate that i was not stranded.
I parked my car on the side of the street and turned it off. When i came back to it about 20 minutes later i put the key in the ignition but it would not turn. The key would not turn forward or backward at all. I tried moving the steering wheel back and forth to try and get the key to move but then my steering wheel completely locked up as well. I was then unable to move anything on my car and it was stuck on the side of the road in a metered parking space. I had to call a tow truck which cost $69. I had it taken to the nearest ford dealership and they replaced the ignition lock which cost me $530.73. This is the second time my ignition has been locked up.
Out of nowhere the key would not turn in my ignition. I have had my car for 3 years and never had a problem, i stopped to buy xmas gifts at the mall, and when i returned, i could not turn the key in my ignition. And now every day i spend 20 minutes or more just trying to start my car. I have been late for work on several occasions since this happened. And the worst thing is never knowing when it will be really bad, or if i will end up stranded in the middle of nowhere! being that this could end up in being stranded, i believe that this should be a safety recall on the 2001 ford focus.
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 car towed to dealership. They installed new ignition tumbler. Since this is a known problem with this vehicle and i have only owned the car for a little over a month, the dealership paid half of the bill.
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 costing me around $400.00 each time. The first time it happened at about 16,000 miles and now i have 85,000 miles on my car. There is no sign when and where it is going to happen, it just does and then it leaves you stranded and in need of a tow truck, which is more cost to the consumer.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Key keeps getting stuck in ignition, having to leave key in car. Happens multiple times during the day and during the week. Will have the ignition replaced.
Well documented problems with 2001 ford focus zx3 ignition lockup. Thousands of cases, yet no recall from ford. Key won't turn in ignition. Happens repeatedly. Could endanger safety.
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 problem with the ford focus, and that he responds to calls about this issue all the time. The key ignition cylinder just breaks on these cars. I took it to my mechanic who confirmed this and is in the process of replacing the ignition cylinder. The part from ford is substandard and that is why it breaks all the time. This should be recalled! what is the point of a car if you cannot start it due to a mechanism constantly breaking? what if i were in a bad area of town, what if i really really needed to leave immediately but couldn't due to a faulty part that is a known issue!?
My mothers 2001 ford focus had a problem with the ignition switch with it locking up. After checking the web i found that this seems to be an ongoing problems with the ford focus but ford doesn't seem to think so. I now had to buy the part and find someone else to install because it would be 3 weeks before they could fit me in at a price tagi was told of $550.00 to have it fixed which is a rip off especially if this is happening to a number of other owners of ford focus'. It seems to me ford doesn't want to own up to the defect since it's not a safety concern to them.
I have a 2001 ford focus with a locked up ignition. I only have 24000 miles on my car.
Key will not turn the ignition-2001 ford focus zx3i'm have to wait until mondayjune 2, 2008 to find someone to fix the problem/repair2 day wait without a car.
I have had my car in 5 times to fix the ignition.the first two times i believe the a cylinder in the ignition was replaced, the third time the same part was replaced and i was given a new key.the four time the car started at the dealership and i was told i just didn't try to start my car properly and did i know how to start a stick shift (i have had a stick for the last 14 years).the fifth time they replaced the whole ignition system.nothing happened to cause any of these problems i would just go out to start my car and the key would not turn all the way and the vehicle would not start and would have to be towed.all of these have happened in less than one year.also periodically thought out this whole time the ignition would stick and the car would not start, after several attempts however it would work.the incident date i am using is this fifth time.
The ignition on my 2001 ford focus "stuck" on me this past july.i entered my vehicle and inserted the key.the steering wheel would not turn...it remained in the locked position.on 7/3/04, i had to have the ignition replaced on my 2001 ford focus.the dealership informed me that this was a very common problem on the focus, however they still charged me over $500 to fix the problem.i had to have my ignition drilled out and replaced.they said that even thought they had had many vehicles returned for this problem, that ford had not issued a recall on it.
I tried to start my car and the key wouldn't turn in the ignition, therefore i was unable to start my car.it has only occurred this one time, i am having the ignition replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the keys became stuck in the ignition cylinder and could not be used to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a repair shop or to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired by a locksmith who replaced the ignition cylinder and issued a new key. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the problem could have been related to a defective side bar in the ignition cylinder lock. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was 140,000. The failure mileage was 130,000. ...updated 08-10-12 the consumer stated the cost of the repair was 177.00. Updated 08/13/2012
2001 ford focus.key won't turn in ignition, won't budge.i tried moving the steering wheel, tried using the other key, tried pressing the key in harder- nothing.ignition has given me problems before: it would take two or three tries before it would turn, but it's never refused to move like this.also, there were times when it didn't want to give the key back; i would have to jiggle and turn it, but it always came out after a few seconds of struggling.
Avance trac control doesn't engage and/or mulfunctions-disabling it total. Many elect problems.twice it has shut down on interstate i40 at rate of speed of 50 and60 and once at maybe 5 mph in the driveway. When it shuts down there is no warning. Other problems w/this carhave been radio had to be replaced, fuel pump module, key gets stuck and key willn't turn.
2001 ford focus stuck ignition.upon researching this on the internet i find thousands of complaints and some people it happeded to several times.my complaint - why hasn't ford been forced to recal and fix the ignition switch on the 2000-2001 focus ( they fixed problem for later years).
Last 2 years have had problems putting key in ignition and turning it.i have had to jiggle it and push it in. I got stranded at work because the key would not go in the ignition and turn.i brought the car to dealer and they said ignition cylinder had to be replaced costing me $392.00 for the part!!!!!! they said that my steering column could possibly break during installation!
Yet another ford focus owner who had the ignition completely lock-up. The key would no longer turn, rendering the car dead, and in need of towing to the dealership for a replacement ignition.
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 lock.each time this has happened to me in the past, i was eventually able to start the car by jiggling the key in the lock for up to ten minutes.this time, however, after jiggling the key in the ignition for a full forty-five minutes, there was still no give in the ignition.i tried turning the steering wheel to either side as hard as i could while turning the key, and it did nothing to fix the problem.after finally giving up, i did an internet search to see if there was some advice online, and i saw right away that hundreds, if not thousands of people have had the same problem with their cars.each time, it takes them having to replace the ignition for a cost of between 200 and 700 dollars, all costs included.i am extremely concerned that i will have to take the same course of action, as i don't know what else i can possibly do.i can't even have a friend pull my car to the dealership, as it is impossible to steer it in its present state.i will have to pay the cost of a professional tow-truck and then pay the dealer to replace the ignition on top of it all.i understand through my research online that the reason this issue has not been dealt with through a recall by ford is that it does not pose "an immediate and imminent health risk."that may be so, but it causes ford focus owners, like myself, countless amounts of frustration and anger to not be able to use our cars.my car is now sitting on the curb outside my house, in perfectly drivable condition in every way, and i can't even turn the key in the ignition.if you have other complaints about this issue, please lobby with all of your influence to have ford address and fix this problem.thank you for your time.
1.ford focus ignition locks.2.could not turn key to start car.i was stranded on the 4th of july weekend.3.car had to be towed.dealership service dept. Was closed.locksmith had to replace ignition cylinder.also, the ignition key was well worn even though it's a fairly new automobile.
Ignition cylinder failed and key would not turn to start the car. I had just gotten off of work and got it my car to go home and my key wouldn't not turn over. I had to sit in my car for almost an hour in freezing weather until someone could come and get me.
The ignition switch so called 'safety' lock on my 2001 ford focus wagon refused to release, after repeated tries, so i couldn't start my car, the wheel wouldn't turn, and i was left stranded away from home. These cars should be recalled and ford made to repair the defective merchandise that they pumped out into the market. This is a safety hazard and apparently a common complaint with focus owners.
Consumer complained about steering problems.when he tookvehicle to the dealer for repairs consumerwas told that it was ignition cylinder.consumer could notmake any turns,steering locked, and could not get key out of ignition cylinder. Consumer tookvehicleto the dealer twice in 8 months, but problem recurred.
The problem i'm have with my 2001 is my key will not turning my ignition. After review the complaints i see several people is having the same problem.can you review the complaints with the ignitions.
I have a 2001 ford focus and like other complaints my ignition also jammed up, and left me down and had to find a way get home from my job ,and cost me $ 240.00 for a locksmith the next day. I think ford should take action and recall this vehicle, and repay all that had this problem. Gc
Key will not turn. Called dealer and it appears this is a widespread problem affecting many ford focus'. After searching the web i see that is true. Dealer wanted $325 + tow to replace ignition. Not sure if that included rekeying. In any event, i found a locksmith who will come to my residence and replace the ignition with a better one than ford is offering for substantially less money.
I own a ford focus and the ignition would not turn on. It just locked up for no reason. Had to have ignition replaced at 85,000. Miles.
Ignition tumbler will not turn on focus 2001 lx.
Car shuts down completely, no warning. The first time it happened, the car took a while to restart, radio wouldnt come back on. Dealership replaced radio.after numerous times in the dealership, service manager of the dealership, as requested by ford motor co, ask specific questions as to help isolate why it was happening.i was asked if i notice the lights dim prior to car shutting down.i replied, i dont recall if the lights dimmed because i was more thinking about it is dark, i have a black car, no lights, no power & a semi coming up behind me,on i40. My thoughts were of not getting killed at that moment. The car started back up, however the radio again didnt come on including the clock.the last time it was brought in after it shut down, i brought it into the dealership with the radio and clock not working.it was kept for one week and i was advised the radio works, it merely has a loose face plateon the radio & you have to keep" hitting the control to get it on.i know first hand the radio shutting down is a resulting of complete power lose (including the clock).i dont think a lose face plate on the radio will cause the car to shut down.this has been going on for over a year now.from what the dealership says, after consulting ford , they have replaced anything the can be replaced.i have brought this car many times.the dealer has less repair invoicesbecause they have combined multiple reports into one.if you count the dealership records of how many times, it is alarming. I purchased what i thought was a safe car.99%of my driving in on the interstate.i fear driving this car and dont want to prove it is unsafe by my death.other problems w/car:traction control fuel gauge. Engine surges at idle key sometimes will not go in and turn, sometimes the key will be stuck and you have to keep trying it to get it out. Car locks itself after you exit.
Seat belt would not stay locked.ignitionkey would only go part way into ignition, could not start vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer.dt
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle the ignition locked.the vehicle was towed to a local dealer.the dealer replaced the steering and ignition lock assembly.the manufacturer has been alerted.
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 to resolve.
Car won't start. Key will not enter ignition. From what i understand, this is a recurring problem with this model.
Sudden lock-up of ignition switch, requiring tow to ford dealer for replacement of ignition cylinder.
Ignition key hasbeen lockingthe steering column and would not turn to unlockthe steering column.
Vehicle ignition lock froze without any previous indication of malfunction.ignition key was unable to operate lock.driver was left stranded and lock smith had to be called to drill out the ignition as a temporary fix and the ignition lock cylinder replaced as a permanent repair.vehicle make: fordvehicle model: focus seyear: 2001
I bought the car usedthe previous owner told me he had the ignition cylinder replaced. Well its a couple years later now and my ignitions cylinder is bad too. My key barely goes in and it does not turn the lock, and will not start my car. This is a known problem with ford and they refuse to issue a recall or even an extended warrantee on it.i have researched and it seems that every focus 2000-2002 that is around 3 years old has this problem. My car is currntly parked in a wendys parking lot where it happened. I dont have a lot of money and cannot afford the assinine amount of money ford wants to fix this problem (about 300$) and it seems they dont want anyone fixing it themselves either, the ignition clyinders do not come with keys and you have to but the keys and have them cut to your key and then have the ignition cylinder bored out to the shape of the key (this is as backwards as ive ever seen) so no one is capable of just buying a new cylinder and fixing it themselves!!so basically there are alot of po'd people that ford is refusing to help, and im adding my name to the listthank you.
I was at the store and got into the car and went to stick the key in the ignition and it would not turn.it would ding but would not allow me to do anything.i assumed it was maybe the fact that i needed a new key.i had it towed to a ford dealership and then i was told that i needed a new ignition lock and cylinder.i had to get the car towed back to my house because i am a single mother and cannot afford to get the problem fixed.i live paycheck to paycheck and to find out about this problem is a bunch of '!@#$%.i bought this car because i assumed it was reliable.i was wrong.i talked talked to a lot of people recently that told me about the same problem with there focus's.what is going to be done for people about these problems.i know this is not the first complaint or the last.
Ignition cylinder ford focus lx 200193,980 mileslike so many other complaints i have read on the internet.insert key - ignition locksup you're stranded and have to call a tow truck.cost for repair by ford dealership $489.20.when we first started noticing ignition problem - we called ford to get a price on the part as my husband was going to replace himself.was told by parts gal that he could not perform this himself - it's not like the old days - there are now special instructions regarding the wiring and insulation it has to be done by ford.about a week later the ignition was completely locked we had no choice but to call tow truck and take to ford.tow truck driver informs us this is common defect with all 2001-2006 ford focus and tempos.before we had it towed my husband thought maybe the key was just worn out - ford said the key did look worn and the key did need replacing but it had to be done special because key contains a chip and it takes special programming - key cost $35.00 p/key labor would cost $50.00 - we decided to go ahead and have it towed in case this wasn't the problem. (don't want to be throwing away money) next day i confronted ford mechanic about this being a known cylinder defect and asked why it wasn't a recall - mechanic says he agrees it should be a recall - but instead it was a tsb telling techs how to fix and to my horror fix it with another identical faulty part.i asked if there was special pricing since it was ford's fault.answer no.asked if new keys were included in price - answer no.i asked if problem could reappear.answer yes.imagine if my daughter or i were out in the middle of no where or on a road trip - what could have happened or the expense for towing.i am scared to drive it out of town now and i am horrified that i had to pay out of pocket $489.20 for a known defect that will more than likely happen again and again.why is ford fixing the problem with another faulty part -ripoff scam?
Dt: the ignition cylinderfailed twice. It failed in 2003 and in 2005. Ford tels me there is high failure rate on these cylinders. The key locks up, and you can'tget the key out. And you can't turn the wheel.
2001 ford focus key will not turn in ignition and steering locks.dealer wants $410 or more to fix.just off warranty.
Consumer complained aboutignition switch problem. Consumer had vehicle towed, and was told that the tumbler fell out of the ignition module.
2001 ford focus ignition key will not turn to start car. Elderly wife was forced to wait in car in below freezing temps. Until help arrived. We have scheduled the car to be repaired at a cost of approx. $400. This presents a financial burden thatwe cannot afford.
Key will not turn in ignition, steering wheel locked, brake petal locked, gear shift locked.car out of warrenty.ford emergency road service won't help because of expired warrenty.called nearest ford dealershop (tom holzer), gave me the phone number of their "towing" person, tried 12 times, got voice mail, no call was ever returned.(i was "stuck" in a bank parking lot.. And they were ready to close) the bank personel were kind enough to let me use their phone and provided a phone book, besides every male in the building individually tried anything they could think of to get my car to start... With no luck.after calling @ 6 lock smiths with 24 hour emergency road servie, i finally found one that knew exactly what i was talking about... He informed me that he gets a call on the same problem approx. Once a week on ford focus's.even he can't understand why there hasn't been a "recall" on this defective part??he also told me what the dealership would have charged me to replace it... @$550.00!!fortunately for me there are still honest and kind people around, ford did "nothing" to help me!!i can't imagine i'm the "only" person that has complained about this problem,why hasn't anything been done about it?when this happens, you're definately stranded!!
Ignition key will not go into ignition.had to have car towed to local mechanic.
The engine light came on exactly 1 week after i bought the car.it was returned to me 2 days later and 1 week after that the light came on. Both times the car stopped cut off.the dealer replaced the the main computer.i returned the vehicle in november of 2001 for the same problem.they said they fixed it and i returned again in another week same problem.this time they said there was a leak around the seal on the gas tank.they returned it to me.infebruary or march, i brought it back again (the engine light comes on the car cuts off).again they said it was the main computer and they replaced it and returned it to me.i have talked to a ford rep and they refuse to acknowledge there is a serious problem with this vehicle and even offered to sell me another one!this is my first and last ford!
Ford focus ignition won't turn.
3 times in 1 week, my ignition key gets stuck. The key turns, the car starts, but will not come out. I have only had the car 1 month and it was purchased with 48k miles on it. After extensive internet research and speaking with several dealerships, i have found that this is a very common focus problem.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. Dealer has replacedcomputer chip and fuel pump. Both timescruise was on, but not set.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
Without warning, ignition locks up and key will not turn.the car cannot be started and must be towed in for repair. The same problem has occurred on three separate occasions over the life of the vehicle. Since the car cannot be started, the driver has been stranded until the car can be towed in and repaired. To repair the failure, the lock cylinder must be drilled out of the steering column and replaced completely.
The ignition on my 2001 ford focus broke.i'm still waiting for the dealership to pick it up. Upon researching this further, it seems as though this is a common problem.what's the deal?!?
Ignition lock failure. Key will not turn in ignition.
Unsure of exact date- ignition switch has gone out three times car has to been towed away all three times.prestige ford mechanic says it is how the part is made wont cover after 36,000 miles because it is electrical.dealership admits is recurring after warranty defect but ford company will not take responsibilty for bad part.
My 2001 ford focus ignition locked up, i left work and could not get the key in to start it. After some research i have found out that it happens to a ton of ford focuses, maybe you could get a recall on this because it is costly to fix and keeps going bad.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key became stuck in the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the key would occasionaly become stuck in the ignition, but could be removed.the current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
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.the dealer stated that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced.as of july 16, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 53,000.updated 09/05/07
I tried to start my car (2001 ford focus) and the key wouldn't turn at all in the iginition. I spent the better part of 2 hours trying to get it to turn and it didn't.i ended up having to have my car towed - and have been told that it is my lock cylinder that is shot and needs to be replaced.it can't be replaced without tearing half my dash/steering column apart.
Key will not turn in ignition, steering wheel locked, brake petal locked, gear shift locked.car out of warrenty.ford emergency road service won't help because of expired warrenty.called nearest ford dealershop (tom holzer), gave me the phone number of their "towing" person, tried 12 times, got voice mail, no call was ever returned.(i was "stuck" in a bank parking lot.. And they were ready to close) the bank personel were kind enough to let me use their phone and provided a phone book, besides every male in the building individually tried anything they could think of to get my car to start... With no luck.after calling @ 6 lock smiths with 24 hour emergency road servie, i finally found one that knew exactly what i was talking about... He informed me that he gets a call on the same problem approx. Once a week on ford focus's.even he can't understand why there hasn't been a "recall" on this defective part??he also told me what the dealership would have charged me to replace it... @$550.00!!fortunately for me there are still honest and kind people around, ford did "nothing" to help me!!i can't imagine i'm the "only" person that has complained about this problem,why hasn't anything been done about it?when this happens, you're definately stranded!!
2001 ford focus zx3ignition 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 nothing about the problem the customer has to pay for the new ignition every time it happens and the car is known for doing this.
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 vehicle was taken to a service dealer on several occasions, where the ignition switch was replaced twice.the problem was not corrected, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the defect.
2001 ford focus,ignition and sterring wheel lock up
Approx. On may 10th, when putting the key in the ignition of my car, it would not turn.it took many tries of wiggling the key back and forth, attempting to turn the locked steering wheel some small degree to get the key to actually turn over in the ignition switch and allow me to start my car.this problem became progressively worse to the point that i have had to leave my spare key in the ignition and cover my steering wheel in an attempt to hide the key.i have spoken to someone via phone at this agency and was referred to this website, but did not have access to computer until now.and i have spoken to someone at the ford company via phone who could offer no solutions unless i were to take my car to a dealership, have it inspected and repaired at my expense.i have ordered the part and am awaiting its shipping.coincidently, while ordering the part, the young man waiting on me stated his girlfriend called him over the weekend with the same problem with her newer ford focus. I gave him your website address. He states he has met several people since with the same complaint and gave your website to them.
Ignition lock-up. First time major disaster with independent mechanic and dealership costing me $1055.26 just because the key cylinder/key would not work. Second time it locked up, 14 months later, still cost me over $500.00 for fix and new keys at dealership.
My 2001 ford focus se wagon had its ignition switch malfunction.ford dealership said graphite and/or wd40 would not fix it, that it had to be replaced.it cost usd$440 and i lost a full day's pay.the tow truck driver said he's responded to 24 calls on ford focus ignition failures.i found a website call www.automotivetalk.net where 85 people have made complaints on the ignition switch this year.what do we have to do to start a recall.this is a new car and should not be having this problem.i am not alone, as i have read many postings on the same problem.i can be emailed at [email protected], laura
Key will not turn...can't start car..key tumbler defective.
When i tried to start my car the steering wheel and the ingnition switch cylinder both were locked up.i had to have it towed to the dealership and then found out that my extended warranty did not cover all of the expenses so i was out $350.now why do you by an extended warranty if it doesn't cover something like this that is apparently a flaw in the design of the car??i would like to receive any information about this matter.
Consumerlooked at the internet and saw that there were recalls on the ford focus ignition key switch.his vehicle had one of those defective switches. The switch would not accept the key, so he had it repaired.dealerclaimed he had to reassemble the lock, and thatcost him $286.00.
The ignition has gone out on my 2001 ford focus. Iwould normally just replace it and move on but when searching for a new part on the internet i found numerous complaints about the exact same problem i am having.in all cases people have been told this is a known problem by ford and they choose to ignore it.i am now scared to drive my car one it is fixed in case i encounter more problems.
The ignition has locked continuously on my 2001 ford focus. The key will not turn and the steering wheel is completely locked. I understand this is a persistent problem with many vehicles, there is a design problem, yet there has not been a recall. Something needs to be done!!!!!
Ignition switch deteriorated resulting in a failure; there were no prior indications of the imminency of this failure. Ignition subsequently completely failed to turn. Entire ignition switch system replaced. The keys will be the next to fail, as they are wearing down in a much more substantial manner than i have ever seen an automobile key deteriorate.
Consumer states that ignition switch broke. Dealer notified.
I put the key in the ignition of my 2001 ford focus and it wouldn't turn.the steering column/ wheel is locked up.
2001 ford focus sedan, 21,000 miles. Ignition switch completely failed around 1.5 years ago and was replaced under warranty.now has completely failed again and will require complete replacement.dangerous!!! this is my daughter's car, purchased new to provide her safe transportation, and cannot count on it even to start reliably for her.
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 wheel eventually enables the key to turn and start the vehicle.intermittent, but now becoming more frequent.last time it took 40 minutes to start car - could be personal danger.
The ignition switch is not turning when the key is inserted, preventing the vehicle from turning on. Manufacturer was informed by owner.
We bought our daughter a 2001 ford focus. All the reviews stated that the car was a good, economical, safe car.we purchased the carused in 2004.since the purchase her steering and ignition system has locked up on her twice.after reading many sites it sounds like this is a common problem with ford focus.this is an economical car that many parents are relying on to get their college aged children to and from school.ford needs to recall all ford focuses so they can all have new ignitions installed.the safety of our children is most important here.parents should not have to continually worry thattheir 22 year old daughter may be stranded somewhere without help due to fords lazy attitude.please recall these cars that so that parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are safe.
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedlocking mechanism in steering column. The fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700.
The ignition is locked up in my 2001 ford focus. After searching online for possible remedies, i have found thousands of complaints regarding the ignition switches on my model car dating back for the last five years. The standard rate for these repairs seems to be in the neighborhood of $350 which to someone driving a low cost vehicle like the focus is a lot of money. I would like to know why this admitted problem has not been the subject of a recall and instead is creating a boon industry for the dealers having to replace these parts? how many complaints does it take to get something done about this? i have owned ford cars my entire life and i cannot see a reason to continue to buy them if this is the type of product and support they are going to start to produce.
- the contact statedthat ignition will not turn with the key. Thishappened four times , and shetookthe vehicle to the dealership on 1-3-07. The contact stated that the weather was not a factor, and she will have the repair order from the work done.
I have a 2001 ford focus and my ignition has locked up for the 3rd time.i have found numerous other owners of this exact type of vehicle who have experienced the exact same problem.this is absurd.if this problem is so common then ford needs to take responsiblity for their poor manufacturing and issue a recall.i have spent $1000 since november 2004 in repairs to this car.i need to get rid of it, but i owe to much on it.i cannot afford to spend this type of money anymore.this car is my family car.i have two preschoolers whom i tote around daily in this car.i do not feel safe in this car and i am scared to take my children anywhere in this vehicle.it is not safe.i could easily get stranded in the middle of nowhere with my babies and ford does not care that it is their problem nor about hte safety of thier customers.please let ford know that because of their scams, lies and poor craftmanship, they will continue to be last in auto sales!
Key would not turn in ignition switch; dealer had to replace ignition switch because the tumblers were worn out; the car is only 4 yrs old and has 39k miles!dealer refused to cover charges.
I have a 2001 ford focus, bought new from the dealership and within the last year i have had to replace the ignition cylinder three times. In each of these instances i have had to miss class because my key will not turn and start my car. At first, i thought the steering wheel was locked, but then i realized that the key does not turn at all. On each occasion i have had my car towed to the dealership and they replace the ignition lock cylinder. Fortunately, the second and third times it was taken care of under the warranty, but the first time i had to pay the deductible. The service employee said this was a common problem with the ford focus and it seems that the key is not long enough for the ignition cylinder. He said that in order to fix the problem, he would have give me new keys that fit the cylinder, and thus replace all locks (including the trunk).at first he offered to do the repairs free of charge, but since the mileage is over the manufacturer's warranty (still within the extended warranty), i would have to pay the deductible. I should not have to pay for the replacement which should have been prevented before the assembly line.
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 about $400 to replace the ignition switch. My problem is the gentleman who towed my car told me this was the third focus he towed this week for the same problem. The mechanic told me that this is a common occurrence in focuse's. I worked really hard to pay for the car and expect better service from ford. If this a common occurrence, i feel it should be a recall.
Ignition cylinder is locked.key wont turnit, but the key will unlock the door.have heard of this happening oftent other people as well.
The ignition switch was locked in place and would not move. This caused the steering wheel to be locked.also,exhaust sensor had to be replaced three times because it did notregister properly.
2001 ford focus.key ( ignition switch)failed. Key won't turn .
We have read several articles concerning the ford focus 2000 and an apparent defective ignition switch cylinder. The internet is full of disgruntled focus owners who have suffered the inconvenience associated with in some cases multiple failures of the ignition switch which often times left them stranded and facing large towing and repair charges. Since a family member had recently experienced the same problem i researched the internet, spoke with several dealers and locksmiths which led me to conclude that the failed cylinders resulted from a substandard manufactured cylinder which rapidly deteriorates with use and eventually fractures and jams. Ford is well aware that these fragile cylinders are made of substandard materials and are breaking and jamming at an alarming rate.
Difficulty turning key in ignition (ilc). *nlm
Upon starting vehiclesteering column locked up. Vehicle was towed the dealership, who replaced the ignition switch . This failurerecurred twice, and the ignition switchwas replaced twice.
I just bought a used 2001 ford focus and had to pay to replace the ignition cylinder. The car only has 40,000 miles and i think that a part this expensive should last longer. I searched for other people with the same problem and found many frustrated focus owners who are having the same problem. I think this part should have a longer warranty.
Ignition key inter lockfailed . As a result, consumer wasunable to start the vehicle.
Ignition cylinder on my 2001 ford focus has failed twice and left me stranded .total cost of repairs is over $700.ford will not stand behind product.recall is in order.
My key was stuck in the ignition switch.it did not turn easily.luckily i was able to start the car, and bring it to the dealer.they replaced ignition tumbler at 31500 miles.
Dt:the ignition switchlocked and will not move.this problem has been occurring off and on since thevehiclewas purchased.the problem first started on 12-23-04.when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership they did nothing to change the vehicle.they told him that they were unable to find thecause of the problem. *mr
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 the 2001 focus.
The ignition tumbler broke inside. Key wouldn't go in at all.
The ignition switch failed which caused my daughter to abandon her car in an unauthorized parking lot at her university campus for which she was ticketed. We had to have the car, a 2001 ford focus, towed to the dealership. Upon investigation, which was confirmed by the dealer, this issue is rampant with this car. The key will not turn and therefore the car is stuck in park and inoperable. The dealer suggested that ford motor company may be issuing a recall and that we should keep our original receipt. This alone tells me that a recall should be issued as this is obviously a failure in engineering design or manufacturing.
While driving andupon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. The bushings weretoo small.upon turning the steering wheel leftone could see the front wheels moving back. Consumer statedvehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. Dealerput replacement parts five times. Tires had to be changed between ten to thirteen thousand miles, and tires were under warranty for 30000 miles.also,ignition switch had been changed twice, but problem recurred.
Ford focus ignition key will not insert. This is a safety problem because i am stranded with an immobile car.
Frozen ignition lock.
Consumer states ignition switch is not working properly. Dealer notified.
Ignition switch on the vehicle is completely locked up and will not turn. My wife is a diabetic and has numerous health complications due to her diabetes. If we were out and became stranded it could have cost us her life. I am disappointed with ford for not fixing this issue.
Became harder and harder to get ignition cylinder to work properly. It would lock and take half an hour or more to get it to start. Had to replace ignition switch and cylinder; required a locksmith, a mechanic and$222.
Consumer states that the steering wheel locked and would not unlock, the key would not turn in the ignition, the dealer replaced the ignition switch.
Dt:the ignition switch will not turn with the key in. Caller said it was sticking but to it would not turn at all. Up untilhowever,she could force it and it would work, this time she could not get the key to turn. Shehad the problem for about a month. It started without warning and kept getting worse until 08/26/2005. When she tried to start the vehicle it would not turn.dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.
Steering wheel locks when key is put in the ignition. The ignition switch and clock spring were replaced twice before. Vehicle will be taken to dealerfor repairs again.
Consumer stated that the ignition switch locked without warning. As a result, the key will not turn .
Ford focus year 2001 - the ignition has locked up twice. Had aaa locksmith make a new key that worked better- old key you have to hit with force to make it work. Now it turns but won't start.
Key got stuck in ignition and could not be removed unless consumerjiggled it around or took it to the dealer, who removed the key, but had not fixed the problem. Tookvehicle to the dealer multiple times since being purchased for the same problem.
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 know it is wide spread.my daughter drives this car everyday to college and the ignition switch stuck and left her stranded. The key would go into the cylinder but would not turn. This could be very dangerous if she were alone and stuck in a parking lot in the dark!!! i believe the scenarios are significant enough that ford needs to remedy this as soon as possible.winter is setting in and people all over the country are going to be getting stranded in their ford focus'. This won't get attention until someone dies! ford is all about the money!
My 2001 ford focus started having problems when i would put my key in the ignition and it wouldn't turn , it would take several minutes for my car to turn on.eventually after several attempts to turn the key it never did, and i was forced to tow my car home.i will have to pay out of my own pocket to tow it to the dealers and they said that the cost to fix will range from $350-600.i am a single mother with two kids on a limited income, there is no way i will be able to afford this.
The ignition locked and the key became stuck, sometimes the ignition would not turn over at all..the turn signals will not turn off.
I'm having a problem with the steering wheel locking up and the ignition key won't turn. I tried jilting the wheel to try to get it to unlock.
Ignition switch cylinder in 2001 ford focus is completely frozen.the car is unable to be started with any keys.this has left me stranded.i have noted many instances, via research, of this happening with focus', and am deeply disturbed that ford has not done anything to rectify the situation.
Vehicle will stall out oncegas gauge reaches a quarter tank.also, keeps getting a power surge.policemanofferedconsumer assistance, and moved her vehicle.noticed that every time she turned ignition switch, odometer would increase several thousand in mileage. Please describe details.
Consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The ignition swith lock has seized. This makes it impossible to turn the ignition to start the car.
Two nights ago, at a parking garage in a local mall, when trying to leave, i was unable to start my car. I could insert the key in the ignition, but it would not move. It was as if the steering wheel was locked up. I also noticed that my key was worn down a bit, so i figured maybe the key was not "clicking" properly with the ignition. I had my car towed to my apartment building and attempted to use my spare key to see if the key made a difference. It did not. The next day i had my car towed to the local ford delearship. I was told that the ignition cyclinder needed to be replaced and my keys needed to be recoded. I was also told that my warranty didn't cover any of this. So i paid $650 to have this work done. Additionally, i was told that two recalls needed to be addressed at no cost to me. Both were addressed, however, they charged me $36.08 for "mechanical labor." i should not have been charged for any work done on recalls. This evening i logged onto a website called "automotivetalk.net." i was amazed at the number of people who had the exact same problem. Some of the postings dated back to 2003. I don't see how a problem like this is considered normal wear and tear, or why the owner (me) would have to bear the brunt of these outrageous service charges.
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 switch was replaced.the dealer was not alerted.
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 would not go into the ignition and the steering wheel was locked.fortunately i grabbed a passerby to help me and he was able to get the key into the ignition and i was able to drive the car.then a few days ago i got home from work one night, parked my car, and went inside.next morning when i tried to leave for work the key would not go into the ignition and the wheel was locked again.after an hour of trying to get the key in, i had to call a mechanic to tow the car to the shop and get it repaired.it cost me $400.
While placing the key inside the ignition switch vehicle failed to start.when the key was removed from the ignition switch a loud noise was heard coming from the ignition. Consumer contacted a lock smith, and also will contact the dealer in the morning.
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 this faulty part.
When putting key in ignition key won't turn, and sometimes it will afterwards jiggle around. Took to dealer, and tumblersreplaced. Also,tailgatesare too high.consumer has injured shoulders opening and closing the tailgates.
Complaint : ignition lock would not release key and turn far enough to cut the engine off ( key would otherwise move freely). History : key would not come out on random occasions without a second try . The key would always come out on the second try and could never reproduce the problem immediately.
Key will not turn in ignition. The tow-truck driver who towed my car said this is a major problem with this car and ford has not issued a recall. He said he has done nine tows this week for this exact problem and had towed two this week to the dealership i took my car. Of course, my car is out of warranty = $300 fix.
Key will not turn in ignition.steering column locked.sudden failure. No action taken yet.
My 2001 ford focus zx3's ignition switch failed.when you put the key into the ignition cylinder, it doesn't turn.i tried the usual things like jiggling the key while moving the steering wheel, and i tried a spare key.
The consumer was unable to start the vehicle because the key would not turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle had been sitting for a month.please provide additional information.
While parkingignition switch will lock up because key will not turn vehicle on, causingvehicle to be towed. Dealership is aware of problem.
My steering wheellocked. The key will go into the ignition (and the dinging sound starts), but the key will not turn.
2001 ford focus ignition lock cylinder will not turn. This has happened numerous times. It failed last year, and left my wife stranded. It then worked perfectly. About a year later, it failed again. I now have to beat the key into the cylinder to get it to start.
My 2001 ford focus is experiencing a problem with the ignition switch locking up.the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked.this is not the first time it has happened, however, it is the first time i have not been able to correct the problem with a little coaxing.the first time it happenedi took the car to the ford dealership and was told that i would have to pay $300 and that he has at least 2 of the same car come in a week with the same problem.i told him thank you and went home and called ford, they told me that they were aware that there was a problem but i would need to get it corrected on my own.i am not sure of the first incident date.
Problems with the ignition switch - multiple times - finally had locksmith change the ignition.
The key didn't go all the way down into ignition. I had to replace the ignition lock cylinder.
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 replace it with the same defective piece of junk.it makes the cars unsafe as they sometimes lock the column and sometimes make it impossible to restart the car in unsafe locations, such as high crime areas or adjacent to interstate highways.it makes the cars vulnerable to theft.ford will do nothing about it and it seems every focus will have this problem. I will never buy another ford product as they do not own up to their design failures.
2001 ford focus.insert key but ignition will not turn.apparently a very common problem and ford needs to do a recall!
Ignition switch seizing, unable to start vehicle.2001 ford focus wagon.has happened, and been replaced 2 times.i understand this has happened to thousands of ford owners, yet ford refuses to acknowledge it as they do not see it as a 'safety issue'.the second time it happened to me, it was around 11pm on a friday night, on a small side road near mack and woodward, downtown detroit.there's no way in hell anyone can convince me my safety was not in jeopardy because of this faulty part!
Ignition key will not turn.
Brakes had to be replaced at less than 24,000 miles; continues grinding and squeaking continue even following brake replacement and turning of rotors; at have replaced all four tires two times, with less than 20,000 miles on each set of tires; ignition switch malfunctioned - i could get the key into the ignition, but it would not rotate; now at only 41,000 miles, the engine attempts to stall in idle - the whole car shudders - and has stalled twice while i was stopped at traffic lights.this presents a dangerous situation, not only for myself, but for my two children and others on the roadway.in reviewing this site, i am obviously not the only one experiencing these same problems.why doesn't the nhtsa issue recalls on ford focus for these and other problems?ford should recall the whole line and issue refunds to customers or cancel their remaining loan payments.i am a single mother with two children, who cannot afford costly repairs.the attitude of the service personnel at the ford dealership here is awful, and they have treated me badly every time i have gone in there, so that i don't even want to take the car in with this latest problem.
Ignition switch locked up and i cannot start the car because the key wont turnthis is the second time it has done this i was lucky the first time it came loose and allowed the car to start
I purchased my 2001 ford focus on august 6 2002.in the last year i have had to replace all brakes and now my ignition is stuck. I took the car to my dealership (citrus ford in ontario california) and after spending an extra 1200 on an extrended warranty when i purchased the car, they told me the ignition cylinder was not covered under my warranty.have they looked at the number of people that are having this problem.i am now spending about 595.00 for a new ignition cylinder.this is a very common problem for all focus owners.why has there not been a recall or at least an amendment so the warranty will cover the cost.
Ignition switch on my 2001 ford focus locked. Unable to put key all the way into ignition switch.
When attempting to startvehicle, the key will stick inignition and will not start vehicle. Dealership has examinedvehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem.please provide any additional information/attachments.
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. It is no longer under warranty. When i went on the web for info i spent hrs reading of all the other consumers with the same problem and that ford has done nothing to solve this. It was suggested i write to this site.
Dt:the contact owns a 2001 ford focus lx. The ignition key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , and when the contact got the bill it was $500,including towing. This incidenthappened twice in november 2003. Ignition switchwas replaced under warranty, and again on august 8, 2005 ignition switch failed. The repair invoice for august 8, 2005 stated diagnostic key will not turn in ignition, necessary to remove steering bezels, remove ignition switc to drill lock cylinder, remove guts and housing. Also, it wasnecessary to code new lock cylinder and install it. This cost$257.00. The first time it was tthe dealership they replaced the ignition switch cylinder. The cost $103.66and the towing was $85.00 . The second time all this was out of pocket, but the first time it was replaced under warranty. The consumer was reimbursed $195, 50% of the parts and labor.
About 3 months ago my key started to get stuck in the ignition. I drive a 2001 ford focus. It seems to do it every other day or so.i couldn't lock my doors, and was afraid that someone would steal something. Now every time i drive my car i bring two sets of keys with me, so that i can lock the doors.however, having keys stuck in the ignition is asking for someone to break into my car.i have looked into this problem, and it seems that many are having a similar problem with their 2001 ford focus.i will give you an estimate of the first incident date.thank you.
I have a 2001 ford focus and the ignition switched locked on me and costs 500.00 at the dealership to get it fixed.i also have a ford taurus and the same thing happened but a rep at the dealership recommended that instead of having them to fix it to buy the part (which was about 70.00) and have someone elso to put it in.this cost about 120.00 in total.also i had a wreck in the ford focos and it so happens that my rental car was a ford focus and i drove it for about 2 days and 1 day the ignition locked up.i called ford and the rep laughed and said "oh yeah that happens all the time, we are aware of it but theres nothing we can do". I was stranded for 3 hours because i had to wait until a flatbed wrecker truck was available, because when the ignition switch locks so do the wheels and therefore the car cannot be rolled.but anyways 3 of the same cars all were lemons.they all produced the same exact problems, and it seems as if i am not the only person with this problems and it just so happens that thereis no recall from ford for this issue.but as their rep confirmed they are aware of the situation.
I have had my 2001 ford focus ignition switch lock up on me a total of four times in the first 14 months i owed my focus. If you have this problem, look at the tip of your key -- is it being worn down at the tip? this is the source of the problem -- ford basically used inferior metal when designing their keys for the 2000-2001 ford focuses. They have supposedly fixed this problem in later models. After having my ignition cylinder replaced or rebuilt three times, finally after the fourth time, they gave me a new set of keys. But the problem still exists and it is just a matter of time before my current "new" key gets worn down enough to lock up the ignition switch when i insert it.i am in the midst of pursuing the lemon law on my car. I've asked ford to "repurchase" my car and they have countered my offer to "replace" my car with another focus -- fully acknowledging that the "ignition cylinder malfunction... Was a known concern in 2001 models, and was unfortunately unable to be repaired on your vehicle." this problem has the potential of being recall-worthy (in my opinion) but i have no idea of how to get that process rolling! all i do know is that all four separate tow truck operators(without being asked by myself) told me that they tow 12-15 ford focuses a month with this same problem! that's ridiculous!i was told by a kind ford service guy that if i ever do get in a dangerous situation where my ignition switch locks up and my key will not turn and start my car, that if i lightly tap the end of the key into the ignition switch with something hard -- it may work to allow it to turn. So if you are in a pickle, give this a try.if your car is still under warranty, be sure to keep a good record of every time this happens to you. Then look into the lemon law requirements in your state.*la
I bought my car new and only have about 20,000 miles on it (i live in the city and i don't drive that much).over the last 2 weeks, the ignition switch on my 2001 focus is starting to fail.i am very concerned about this and after reading all the problems on the internet am wondering why no one has filed a lawsuit or why ford isn't issuing a recall.i'm not looking forward to shelling out $300+ to fix their problem.i got the spare key in the ignition, so i just leave it in all the time and lock the doors, and i try to drive as little as possible.i guess i'll be using my tax return to fix ford's problemit's too bad, my family & i have been faithful ford customers for several generations, but i'll probably buy honda next time out.
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 across town will not crank because the key will not turn. If i sit in the car and bang around on the key while in the ignition for 3 or 4 hours i might accidentally get the car to crank. Now once the vehicle ( i don't know why i call it a vehicle its more like nightmare ) does get started up and as long as i leave the key in the ignition switch it will re-start.this has been an on going problem for 4 years.
When trying to start the vehicle the key did not turn in the ignition. Dealerreplaced the steering column four times, but the problem still occurs.
Ignition switch froze and would not turn. Had to be towed to dealer at cost of $50. Switch had to be drilled out and replaced along with an inner part at a cost of around $250. Car has 54,000 miles.*nlm
Ignition cylinder failed, resulting in a $250.00 repair.
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 it repaired. Many ford focus forumsstate that this is a recurring problem upon many focus'!
When attempting to brake, the consumer down shifted and the safety ignition switch malfunctioned and was caught under the clutch, causing the relay to slow down.the consumer pulled the emergency brake to stop the lurching, but it was too late and the consumer scraped another vehicle in a parking lot.*sc
At first, key would go into ignition all the way, but would not turn at all. Would have to take key out, put back in, etc until finally it would turn. Today the same thing happened, except then it wouldn't go in at all. It took 10 minutes of jiggling it around for it to go in; now, to get the key in i have to be very careful and mess around with it until it goes in. Talked to mechanic and ford dealership - must replace the ignition cylinder. I looked up on the internet that this is an overly common problem with the focus and that the part is defective.
Key started getting hard to insert into ignition switch.key wouldn't turn over several times before, but always managed to wiggle it to get it started.it finally failed completely resulting in a missed doctor's appointment for my 69 year old mother.matthews ford in asheville, nc says that this happens often and they replace them all the time.will cost at least $250 to get the ignition switch replaced and more for a tow.
Ignition not turning on 2001 ford focus. I have read a message board that this has been happening a lot with this type of vehicle. Also, brakes have been a constant problem.i have been a loyal ford buyer but am considering changing to a different make.
Dt*:the contact stated upon entering the vehicle, the key would not turn in the ignition.the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the ignition switch was replaced.three years later, the same problem occurred, the ignition switch is being replaced by the dealership.
Jan 2003 - ignition locked and key could not be turned. Car was towed to dealership and the ignition cylinder had to be drillled out and replaced.ay 2003 - same as abovej. Une 2003 - same as above.
When the vehicles key is placed in the ignition sometimes the key will not turn, dealer has to replace the ignition switch.
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 toldthe consumer that the steering column may have been damaged. In addition,ford was replacing the fuel pump and seat belt.
Ignitioin switch freezes. When key is inserted the switch will not turn. A locksmith showed me how to free it up by tapping on the switch with a screwdriver...!
2001 ford focus ignition switch not turning when trying to start vehicle. My started early morning after work -20 outside. Lucky i was home. Googled and somebody said hit it with hammer and it will turn or replace new ignition switch. Hit it many times and now it got worse. Fix is not cheap and it is a very common complaints from many people all over the country. This is a safety issue due to it could happen while driving or in severe weather condition or safety evacuation that would not be possible if you can't start your vehicle. Can somebody do something about this because ford is getting away with negligence or i suppose will just bail them out so they can keep ripping people off with expensive vehicles and faulty equipments. Is that how this works. Screw the tax payers and consumers who keep this country productive. Ford needs to be responsible for their products and their commitments to their customers. Please recall this defect.
2001 ford focus - steering wheel locked & key won't turn.
Ignition cylinder lock up- i do not know what led to the lock up.a few days before this happened my emission light came on and then went out a few days later.i know several people have had the same problem with the ignition cylinder lock up... Please recall and fix the problem.
Ignition lock on 2001 ford focus has failed three times causing expensive repair bills.ford calls this a "known malfunction" but will not recall the part.
I have driven my car for 3 years and about 45,000 miles.i attempted to start the car after having no issues, and the key would not turn in the ignition.after reviewing problems i have found this to be a common problem with the focus.currently the car is not corrected.i have to replace the ignition cylinder which will cost me between 285 and 350 dollars.this part is not able to be replaced by a unsed part.
I went out to my 2001 ford focus zx3 and tried to start it up and the key wouldn't turn.the ignition switch would not unlock.in calling peffley ford dealership they informed me that it would cost over three hundred dollars to fix.i have had other cars for years and never had such a problem, but on looking on the internet it seems to be a common and most frequent problem with ford focuses.could you please look into this and tell me if there is a recall on this problem?thank-you so very much!
Stranded in parking lot when key wouold not turn the ignition. Had to get toed to dealer to get fixed. Haven't got it fixed yet because it just happened today and i found all the other complaintes here.i am wondering why there is no recall because it is a serious failure.i was lucky and had a phone handy and if it had been my wife, something terrible could have happend and we may not had any way to get there.
Ignition switch locked.as a result, key was unable to turn the switchin order to start the vehicle.
Upon starting the vehicle, the keys failed to turn in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated that theignition switch locked up. The dealership will have to drill the ignition switch out, to replace it.this was a widespread problem that ford will not respond to. *sc
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the ignition. The ignition cylinder was frozen. The key will not turn to start the vehicle. Provide further details.
The ignition switch locked without warning. As a result, the vehicle became inoperative. Several people tried to unjam the key but no success. A tow company was called and the tow company stated that many ford focuses were having the same problem. The tow advised tapping on the key with a hammer to see if the tumblers wouldrealign. It worked and the vehicle was taken home and again the ignition jammed but after several attemptswith the hammer the key turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer they had to order the part and a special locksmith was required for the repair.
My wife ownsa 2001 ford focus lx,we have been havingintermittent ignitionproblem with this car for months where the key didnot turn the ignition. I called ford service , and they advisedto replace the ignitionwhich will cost between $380 and $480. I could not afford this,, and lost time at work to go and mess with the ignition. I had to wiggle it back and forth ,sometimes taking me 2 hours, to get the key to turn. I read forums on the internet thatmanypeople had the same problem. Why could notford reimburse any cost or do this for cheaper then the amount i was quoted. The carswill sit in the driveway until i couldget enough moneyforrepairs. The car wont even turn now even after wiggling it back and forth, so i may have to get the car towed tothe dealership.
The driver placed the key inside of the ignition the steering wheel would not move on it on and the vehicle would not start.the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer.the mechanic informed the driver that the ignition switch needed replacement.please provide additional information.
I was watching the news last night and heard a story that the nhtsa was investigating complaints that the ford focus engine can stall causing an accident.this is what happen to my car fortunately i was not involved in a crash.but, when i took the car in i was told that i needed a new starter.this was strange to me being the fact the car was not even a year old.after seeing this report i know understand that the problem is cause by debris accumulating in the gas tank, blocking fuel from being delivered to the engine.after the new starter was installed i'm still have problems with the car.for example at time it seem like it's going to stall or it feels like its dragging.
I purchased a 2001 ford focus in august 2001.in sept. 2001 with only 2240 miles on the cartransmission seemed to be slipping and the car failed to accelerate properly.had it towed to the dealership and they said there was a leak in transmission line.this was repaired.in oct. 2002 at 16416 miles headlights would not come on when i turned the switch. Switch was replaced.about this same time new brake pads were required.nov. 2002 at 17871 miles the ignition cylinder locked up.car was towed and ignition cylinder replaced.august 2003 at 26757 miles ignition cylinder locked up again.once again the car was towed to the dealer and ignition cylinder was replaced.now i have a bubble in one tire and my brakes are squealing.what's next?not once have i picked my car up from the dealer and it been washed or vacuumed out.i bought a new car because i needed reliable transportation.now i feel like taking it back to the dealer and letting them keep it.i wonder how many ford employees would buy a focus?.
Startern relay sensor onvehicle was not working properly, causingvehicle to stall out intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not fixproblem.
2001 ford focus zts - ignition wouldn't start during summer months (not predictable); have been stranded on side of road a few times until engine cooled down (30 minutes to 1 hour) before would start again.last week, when key inserted into car, steering wheel would be locked up and key wouldn't turn.finally failed on me two days ago; luckily i was at home and not on the highway with my 2-year-old in zero-degree weather!dealer said it was faulty solenoid switch in starter.have read this is very common problem that repeats itself!i hope to not have to go through this again.
Key will not turn all the off and can't be removed.
While driving 55 mph consumersmelled a burnt odor coming fromthe steering column. Vehicle caught on fire due to exposed wires. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over.passenger extinguished the fire and disconnected the fuel box.vehicle was towed.
In my 2001 ford focus zx3, there is a serious electrical problem. Several things do not work or have shorts, or the switches operate other things. Right now, the dealer is installing a new wiring harness for $500 at least.i just found that there is a recall for 200 focus on this issue.this is the same car as mine.mine should also be covered.the problems began just a few days after the 3 year warranty period ended, but i thought it was minor and i could leave it alone. The dealer is all-american ford in hackensack, nj. Can you help me?
I have had numerous stalling condition while driving that have been frightening.several fuel modules have been replaced as well as harness repairs.the dealer has finally replaced the harness going to the fuel pump stating it had been rubbing against the body and grounding out.i am not sure this will fix the problem since it is intermittent.it appears the dealer has done several wiring harness repairs leading to the fuel pump.
- 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 and the vehicle would sputter and lose acceleration , then lost power. The contact stated that the engine would stall, but the car would still be driving until the contact applied the brakes. The contact hadthe mechanic changed the spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter, but the problem persisted. The contact called the manufacturer, and they toldhimto take it to the ford dealer to get it diagnosed. The mechanic stated that it was a failure in the fuel distribution system, but the parts were on nationwide back order.
Dt*: the contact stated the dealer determined the wire jackets on the wire harness at the deck lid, wore away and resulted in an electrical short.in addition, the license plate light bracket within the deck lid also shorted out, due to the wires being burned.there is an nhtsa recall, # 00v411000 regarding the electrical system/wiring.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
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 place and they told me i have to take it to a ford dealership because it was something wrong with my entire electrical system. This is not safe. I could've been in an accident. I have searched for recalls on 2001 ford focus zx3 and have not found any. I also looked up how much it would cost to replace it ($359). This is not a small problem. Problems like this are very dangerous.
Vehicle caught on fire in the parking lot. Consumer has no idea as to why the vehicle caught on fire.
Bad egr system followed by battery ground failure. Ph
Dt: the rear tail lights do not come on when lights are turned on.the dash panel lights also do not come on when headlamps are on.the turn signals work, and rear tail lights do work when brake pressure is applied.the consumer replaced a fuse several times, and it continued to blow out, indicating a short in the electrical system.between the hatch and the body there is wiring harness, and inspection of that wiring harness discovered that the shielding of the wiring separated or cracked, indicating the wires arestressed.the consumer feels this is a problem indicated on a recall for prior model years.the consumer contacted ford, who said this was not covered under warranty, and was not involved in a recall.the consumer has not taken vehicle to a dealer at this time.there have been no repairs or corrections madeother than the electrical tape that was placed on the exposed wires by the consumer.
2001 ford focus wagon se: [xxx]intermittent problem: rear hatch opens when car is started.rear hatch cannot be closed when car is running.when i jiggle the wiring harness at the top of the hatch, i hear crackling noises.eventually, after jiggling the harness, i can get the problem to go away.i also had the fuse blow for the rear lights a while back, but replaced it with no further problems, thinking nothing of it.nhtsa campaign id 00v411000 addresses a problem with the deck lid wiring harness shorting out where it bends, and developing broken wires.loss of tail lamps is one of the consequences.i believe the hatch opening is a related problem too, although the recall does not specifically mention it.this recall is for year 2000 focus wagons.mine is a 2001, but its manufacture date is 2000.ford customer service refuses to do anything for me, saying that the vin is not covered under the recall.meanwhile, i am driving around with this electrical issue.you would think that ford would treat customers better, rather than just saying they do on their commercials.i have never had their customer service say "yes" to any of my issues.they just record the complaint and happily ask if there's anything else they can "do" for me.they also say that even if the car were covered, its mileage is too high.is there a mileage limit on this recall?i didn't see it.please see if you can get these slightly-later-manufactured focus wagons added to the recall.thank you for you help! updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Rear taillights failedwiring harness (rear) has become worn.all wires exposed and are in contact with one another.i have photos. Please contact me tohave them forwarded.i know of this problem occuring on at least 8 other zx3's.
The vehicle started smoking under the dashboard.the dealerstated that the vehicles rear wiring harness failed.*nlm
Consumer noticed that instrument cluster lights were turned on, and tail lights were not operating. Results showed that the wiring harness tore due to wear and tear, causing the lights not to operate.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the third brake light on the tailgate had malfunctioned.all other brake lights were working fine but the third brake light has failed due to the wires melting.the contact has called the manufacturer regarding the brake light and referenced the recall for the electrical system:wiring (00v411000) for the 2000 model ford focus.the manufacturer informed the contact that due to the vin number the vehicle is not included in the recall and hecan not receive a remedy repair.the contact stated this is the same issue which is stated in the recall and the manufacturer should be responsible for therepairs.the failure mileage was 108,000.
While driving 45 mph driver started smelling smoke.when she pulled window down smoke began pouring through the ventilation.she pulled over, and vehicle began to smoke even more.fire departmentwasn't able to detect cause of severe smoking.please describe details.
All functions on the dash board failed, and then the engine shut down, the dealer had to replace a ground wire.
The rear wiper in my 2001 ford focus zx3 stopped working.upon investigation i found that 5 wires in the wiring harness going into the hatch lid had cracked insulation and exposed conductors. One wire was completely severed. I have used electrical tape to temporarily render the situation safe until i can make a more permanent repair.i have also learned than many other 2001 focus owners have experienced the same problem. I believe the exposed conductor constitute a serious fire hazard.
The date listed is the first failure date.the sensor went out and the car kept running.on 7/1/02, the sensor failed again and this time a fuse blew and the car stopped running.i was driving 70 mph with 3 passengers in my car.the car was towed to the nearest dealer, who "repaired" the car and i arrived on 7/3/02 to pick it up.i drove approximately 3 miles away from the dealership and the part failed again.i was driving approximately 30 mph in heavy traffic.the car was towed back to the same dealer, who told me the part failed another two times while they were attempting to determine what was wrong.finally, they replaced the wiring harness and the car has run since then.i finally picked up the repaired car on 7/10/02.i contacted ford (the corporation), who told me they were not aware of any problem with the part and their engineering department would do something about it if there were enough complaints.i was told by a service technician at the dealership that repaired my car, who told me it was "a bad ford part" and that there was nothing they could do about it until ford came out with a new part.i told ford what i was told by the dealership, they contacted the technician who denied saying that.i would just like to put some pressure on ford to assure that this vehicle runs properly and prevent this problem from happening again.i was lucky enough to avoid an accident in previous incidents, but may not be as lucky the next time.
Avance trac control doesn't engage and/or mulfunctions-disabling it total. Many elect problems.twice it has shut down on interstate i40 at rate of speed of 50 and60 and once at maybe 5 mph in the driveway. When it shuts down there is no warning. Other problems w/this carhave been radio had to be replaced, fuel pump module, key gets stuck and key willn't turn.
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After i started the car i turned on the ac unit. Minutes later as i turned a corner i noticed smoke coming from under the hood, near the defroster area. I pulled the car to the side of the road got out and called the police.the smoke got thicker and then a fire started under the hood.i first noticed it as it entered the vehicle via the passenger side a/c vent.fire department spent about 25 min to put out fire. Car was total loss, notified insur and dealer.insur to pay lease balance.little to no response from ford.
On saturday 5/14/2005 the engine compartment of my well maintained ford focus se, 2001, (equipped with a zentec engine), got fire in a fashion similar to that described by numerous owners in the following web sites:http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_focus_fires.htmlthe damages occurred to my focus are close to those graphically described in the pictures of the second web site.the fact that this occurred on a parking lot a block away from a fire station prevented further damage to the passenger compartment.but had this occurred on my house's covered garage, the whole house had burned.what happened to my car is similar to the situation described in the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign.but my vehicle was manufactured on august 2003, and therefore does not qualify to the voluntary ford recall to deal with this situation.as you can see in the referred web sites, this is he same situation reported by other owners.i have reported this case to my insurance company, allstate, claim number 179019215.the adjuster is mr. Ruben romero @ 800 733-8910 x4385. As allstate suggested, i also contacted ford.yesterday, i was informed by allstate that my accident resulted in a total lost.on monday 5/16/2005, i contacted mr. Mccluster, from the tipton ford dealership, who photographed my pictures from the fire.he assured me that he was going to logthe incident into the systema and ask me to contact ford at 866 436-7332.when i called that number, the same day, i talked to andrew, employer number 3176.he gave the claim number 0422761365 and indicated that ford was going to contact on two days.i am still waiting for the call.in my opinion ford did not fully fixed the causes of the nhtsa 02v288000 campaign and that was the reason for my car's fire.thus, ford should solve the problem in all focus vehicles suffering from this problem and it also must be held accountable for all property damage.
Consumer took the vehicle in to the dealership for a replacement of a valve cover.after picking up vehicle and driving, consumernoticed smoke coming from under the hood. Contacted mechanic,and informed consumer that solvent used in repair of valve cover caused smoke, and will disappear.consumer parked vehicle, and a passer by noticed smoke and flames coming from under the hood.local fire department was contacted,and flames were extinguished. Consumer contacted the insurance company.
The vehicle was parked for about fifteen minutes in front of a residence and it caught on fire.the fire department extinguished the fire.the problem was not determined.vehicle cannot be used.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire under the hood, eliminating visibility, and causing consumer to collide into side of mountain.related recall 02v288000, consumer's vehicle not included due to vin.
Consumer states that while vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. After inspection for the cause of fire was told that the fire originated from the wire harness. It was brittle.mr
While driving vehicle caught on fire under the hood.consumerreceived recall letter 02v288000 the very next day.
While driving t at normal speed, vehicle caught on fire, causingbrakes and steering to fail,resulting ina front collision. Dealer notified.
Was driving home from work last thursday (10 minutes on the interstate, 97 degrees, full ac), when the car started to lose power followed bytransmission lurching and engine trying to die. Pulled the remaining block into my apts and opened hood expecting to find overheated engine, and ended up see a bunch of flame and signing my thumb. Got fire extinguisher and put it out, and called fire dept. No work was done to engine other than a new air filter 4000 miles ago. So far the ford dealer wants to write it off as complete loss and leave it to my insurance. Took out my air intake, melted battery, melted battery wires, ruined hood, scroched headlight, smoked interior, and who knows what got sucked into engine through the intake. Dealer wouldn't tow because "warranty tows have to be called in through ford customer service". Photos are up at http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn. Contact me for more information.
2001 ford focus learches under normal driving. Electriclal issues lights dimming dach lights same under normal driving. 5 trips to the dealer no identifiable cause. Remedy was to replace battery cables @ 487.10 .
Power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. Consumer and child were stuck insidevehicle for at least two minutes trying to manually unlock the doors.horn started beeping/ headlights and hazrards lights wouldn't go out, and trunk wouldn't open. An electrical burning smell was entering vehicle. Two days priordoor key code would take 3-5 tries to unlock the door. Dealer was aware and inspected vehicle. Please provide more information.
Dt: the rear tail lights do not come on when lights are turned on.the dash panel lights also do not come on when headlamps are on.the turn signals work, and rear tail lights do work when brake pressure is applied.the consumer replaced a fuse several times, and it continued to blow out, indicating a short in the electrical system.between the hatch and the body there is wiring harness, and inspection of that wiring harness discovered that the shielding of the wiring separated or cracked, indicating the wires arestressed.the consumer feels this is a problem indicated on a recall for prior model years.the consumer contacted ford, who said this was not covered under warranty, and was not involved in a recall.the consumer has not taken vehicle to a dealer at this time.there have been no repairs or corrections madeother than the electrical tape that was placed on the exposed wires by the consumer.
From the dash compartment there is a crackling, and smoke comes from the dash, possible electrical wiring problem, consumer complains that the burning smell is irritating to the eyes and throat.
Dt: the rear tail lights do not come on when lights are turned on.the dash panel lights also do not come on when headlamps are on.the turn signals work, and rear tail lights do work when brake pressure is applied.the consumer replaced a fuse several times, and it continued to blow out, indicating a short in the electrical system.between the hatch and the body there is wiring harness, and inspection of that wiring harness discovered that the shielding of the wiring separated or cracked, indicating the wires arestressed.the consumer feels this is a problem indicated on a recall for prior model years.the consumer contacted ford, who said this was not covered under warranty, and was not involved in a recall.the consumer has not taken vehicle to a dealer at this time.there have been no repairs or corrections madeother than the electrical tape that was placed on the exposed wires by the consumer.
When i bought the car they said they programmed the aut. Door locks. There were none. I was told to take or leave it. The door clip is broken, tapes are chewed, brake lights failed on hwy.,complained of brakes @5k miles - down to rotor -they said it will be every 15k miles. "not our prolem." this car is a dangerous lemon. I don'twant to die! fan belt is loose/needs reeplacement. My warranty is up soon. I wanted what i paid for -safety, and have a "death trap". Ford says "we cannot lose any money" to me. I informedd my insurance company because i am afraid, and do not wish to be blamed for ford's poor quality workmanship. Exact dates can be found.(tiresize: 185/65r14) (tiresize: 185/65r14)
Brakes have failed to stop the car, they didn't lock, and i don't have abs.radio loses power intermittently.then clears up and is good for a while.had incidences of car jerking/stuttering when coasting at surface street speeds has happened three times.have taken car to dealership and told nothing wrong.deal with jones west ford, bought car from internet auto sales.dt
While driving at 60 mph using the cruise control, all of a sudden vehicle lost power and stalled out with all lights in instrument panel coming on.contacted dealer ,and the dealer could not find the problem.*jg
The bushings failed ruining the back tires. The door locks have a mind of their own which could be dangerous in an accident and ford has been unable to diagnose the problem. The steering column was loose and they discovered broken parts in there. There is an undiagnosed problem with as scraping noise as i turned a corner into a parking lot. We are afraid to drive it, every time we do something else happens to it.
Manual transmission makes clattering noise at idle speed.transmission difficult to shift and grinds gears.when coming to a stop, engine sputters as if it is going to stall.instrument lights flicker due to low alternator rpm.idle then increases.
The vehicle stalled on two separate occasions.the speedometer in the vehicle always reads zero.the milage erase on their own and pop up again days later then disappear again.the consumer stated that he has to turn the vehicle off and turn it on again to read the gas gauge.automatic locks engage 20 minutes after the consumer has started driving.the vehicle steering wheel became hard to move as the vehicle loss power and shut down on several occasions. *tc
Dt: contact states a local service dealer said theinsulation on wires from the trunk lid to the inside has been scraped off in the factory.this did caused a short in the wires, leading to the loss of abrake lights.
I have a 2001 ford focus lx with 199,871 miles on it and its my first ford car. I have owned many of ford trucks in my life and always fixed problems with them myself. But with my focus, every time in the past 4 years when i turn a corner roughly around 15 mph or over, it cuts out and the car bogs out and jumps like the engine is going to jump out then i get a bad smell almost like sulfur coming from the car. All fluid levels are good with a full gas tank. This happens whether the car is hot or cold. Usually i can just punch the gas pedal to the floor and it will eventually gain rpm's again and go with no problems until i turn sharp again. I have recently replaced spark plugs and cables, alternator, transmission and clutch plate, fuel pumpand various pcv valves and hoses. Had the fuel pressure tested and it was fine. This problem has been consistent like this for the past 4 years with no other problems. I have always been a ford guru but this car is making me think twice. I have 2 small children that go with me almost everywhere with me and just today as i turned a corner getting on the highway ramp, it bogged out worse then ever with many angry drivers on my tail. I thought i was going to crash the car into the guard rail. I hit the pedal to the floor like i usually do and it started going again, but in fifth gear it kept jumping and cutting out. I turned off the side of the road to turn the car off then back on and it ran fine all the way home. I have read many forums with the same issues on my make and model and tried many solutions with no luck.with your expertise, do you have any ideas why this is happening. I see this problem allot with focus but never any working solutions.
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 cars. I'm lucky to be alive but it was very dangerous as the flames reached about 10 feet high. Luckily it did not catch anything near by on fire.
It start with door busting all the time ,then i switch it off ..now it want crank ,just bust.
Battery positive terminal corrosion on my 2001 ford focushave replaced battery twice and alternator once because of no start, dead battery and alternator.battery cable shows battery corrosion.
While driving consumer's wife made a left turn andfront wheels locked.then, vehicledrifted and hit the curb and a pole. Both, consumer and wife had their seat belts on, but sustained back and leginjuries.also, a recall was issued on the fuel lines. Insurancecompany had the vehicle towed, and was told by the insurance company thatvehicle was totaled.
Was driving my car at 55 mphat11:20 pm on way home from workcar made jerklost all powerno brakesno steeringblack smoke coming through vents to inside of carand flames coming fromunder hoodcarfully engulfed in flamesblew up.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and the contact smelled smoke. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped on the side of the road and the ignition was turned to the off position as the contact exited the vehicle. The contact observed flames under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle restarted without being prompted and started rolling forward. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 02v288000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
I was at the gas station filling up the car when i was finished i went to start the car only to hear a sound that reminded me of running over coins with a vacuum and then all of a sudden the vehicle turned off and would not restart. I had the car towed to my place of residence and my father-in-law later on had it towed to a mechanic shop. The mechanic there said that the valve seat broke off and messed up the head and cannot be repaired it has to be replaced. I have since been without a vehicle. I also have been doing some research on this matter and have found that this has been an ongoing problem with others and their ford focus.
As i was driving home after dropping my daughter off the car just stopped. I let it roll to a complete stop and then put it in park. I tried to crank the car and i got nothing. All the lights, horn, and all still works by the engine does nothing.
Ford motor company knew and has know for years about bad valve seats in their 2000-2004 focus's with 2.0l split port injection engine. Where ever these heads were made , the quality control for this part was not evaluated properly. The engine drops a 'pressed in' steel valve seat that falls into the cylinder and puts too much stress on the piston, bore, and connecting rods of the engine. Under this stress it generally will cause rods to break, warp or come through the block wall. (which is what happened to my engine). It may be a cooling problem, it may be faulty design or poor craftsmanship. Regardless, if this car won so many awards over it's lifetime from motor trend or other institutions....then they should be backing the many people who have had to fork out thousands in engine repairs and parts to fix this problem. It seems to show up at variable mileage...which i'm sure is due to each individuals driving habits. And it's obvious it's a defect --due to the similarity each person has experienced. It almost always happens to the same cylinder (number 4) and it's always just this particular engine...this is not coincidence...this is poor quality control...and should be addressed as such. I believe a recall by ford is in order....without question by ford motor....they're ceo makes millions...how about fixing these cars....it might explain why so many people stop buying fords and go foreign....and i can hardly blame them when they do! you need to come half way with the people on this matter ford motor---it's hurting your reliability and dependability issues. I replaced the engine for a whopping $2896.00 and will never buy a ford anything.
Driving ford focus slowly in snow,a jeep spun out of control hit the drivers side front of car spun around and hit us again from the rear.airbag deployed and it my passenger full in face. Damaged her face with chemical burns and created a coroidital tear in her eyethat is permanent and permanentvision loss in one eye.the impact of the airbag jarred her brain and she now has a brain injury called chiari malformation,
My last oil change i was inform the front subframe is badly rusted, to the point the mechanic could push a screw driver through it in spots. He informed me that driving it was a major safety risk, as the frame could fail, causing an accident. He said ford has not issued a recall. They must be waiting for a higher body count when the front end of the car fails while going down the interstate.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
My car is 2001. I started to have problems when turning on. I thiught it was starter. But mines thats still good. I thought alternator or bttery but they are new. So they checked with camera and valve pistns not working. I looked up reviews about car make and year. Many comments read valve bent. Pistons gone bad. Now im another owner with same problem.this car in reviews is considered a lemon. Good thing it didnt want to turn on when it was parked already at home. I read others occurred in motion.
Driving on 4 lane highway, car sputters and stalls as if out of gas. Coasted off road, and after a few minutes car started and ran fine. Car has been doing this every few weeks. Changed coil,plugs, plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, cat converter and stillstalls. This car is dangerous when it stalls in fast traffic. We only drive it now during daylight and short trips because it is not dependable.
I was driving on interstate 5 in portland or. My engine just stopped!! right in the middle lane of traffic. Luckily it was early rush hour so it was stop and go traffic. But, was very scary and difficult to get my car off the freeway.i was told that 2001 ford focus's have a fuel line problem that has been recalled.i purchased this car in 2008. There was only 1 previous owner. This recall was not repaired on this car.please help.thanks
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle restarted normally after some time. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,333.
1.engine fades or loses power rapidly during execution of freeway- speed turns (off ramps for example) without braking; i have gone from 50 to 20 mph within 1-2 seconds while in front of another vehicle and semi (very dangerous). The vehicle was tuned and typical parts replaced for smog check a few months ago and passed smog check without comments. This problem started around 100k and has happened to other drivers who borrow my car. The ford dealership (serramonte ford) was unable to recreate the problem so i paid 150 dollars for a can of fuel additive and lost use of the car for 8 hour even though i was asked to drop it off start of morning.2. Now it stutters or hesitates during high acceleration (ie passing lane or going uphill) on highway; the vehicle is no longer reliable esp. If you should need to rapidly increase power. I have read of possible connection related to either a fuel pump or debris from the fuel tank inner coating/material composition degrading over time.
Keeps shut off n over heating
Saturday may 04/2013 my car killed over 30 times driving about 5 miles. Thishappened last year doing 60mph on the freeway. It is impossible to restart a manual transmission at this speed. In this case,i drove into the service department of ford of bellevue and it continued to kill while there trying to move it. The service personblew me off wouldn't even take the time check it out or even listen. As i was driving out it killed too many times to count. The sales manager said to bring it in monday. Sunday it stopped killing. When i brought it in monday, i asked for the service manager, the service employeewent to find him & it took about 10 minutes, that was curios as the place was deserted.when the service manager arrived, he refused to discuss the matter only saying we were busy. I had contacted ford as well as the franchise holder auto nations previously but nothing was done. Last week i sent a letter tothe chief engineer at ford but i suspect nothing will be done at that level again.in my research i found the following information today that was posted by another individual " the vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump. I am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue..."there is more to this posting but the bottom line ford knew of this problem all along and chose to ignore it.this is an accident waiting to happen & it could be a killer.
Keeps over heating.
Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off.had a complete tune up.going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/2018 on my way again to the va hospital, start car check engine light came on again.please advise, since it very difficult to miss and reschedule appts at the va hospital. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while parked, she heard a loud grinding noise as oil and radiator fluid leaked from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the engine would have to be replaced because the valve stem had fractured, causing the piston to detach from the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
No dash light tail lights or markrr lights
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle overheated without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I was stopped at a red light, when the light turned green and i engaged the gas pedal the car began to clank and jerk loudly and violently.i drove' the car about two feet before the steering seized up, the car could not be put into neutral, died completely, and had to be pushed to the side of the road. One of the pistons, cylinder # 1, was extensively damaged, due to the valve seat failure which shattered the piston, broke off pieces of the piston skirt, and bent the connecting rod.no damage was done to the cylinder wall, but pieces of the piston skirt were found in the oil pan, and pieces of the piston crown were found in the bottom of intake manifold.valve seat breakage in the older model focus, is so common thataera engine rebuilders association issued two bulletins (tb 1725 & tb 1939) to alert the industry to this issue. These bulletins state that the 'intake valve seats are made of a powdered metal that shatters easily'.on october 29, 2012, after the vehicle had been repaired, i phoned ford to request a refund for the cost of the parts and was informed, that since there was no recall no refund could be issued.the valve seats have subsequently been modified from the faulty powdered metal type, this shows that ford is and was aware of this issue. Internet entries that outline this problem on the 2001 model can be found at numerous websites, including: http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/focus/2001/.
2001 ford focus.consumer request reimbursement forrepairs and investigation for possible recall. The consumer is requesting an investigation into the common problem of valve seat breakage infords older engines. The breakage was due to intake valve seats that were made of a powered metal that shattered easily.the consumer wrote to ford requesting reimbursement for the damage caused to her engine. On september 17, 2012, roughly two miles after exiting the highway, the consumer came to a complete stop at a red light. When the light turned green, she engaged the gas pedal, and the vehicle began to make an unusual noise and jerked loudly and violently. She was able to drive the vehicle abut two more feet, before the steering seized.the vehicle would not go into neutral and it died completely and had to be pushed to a parking lot on the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to a mechanic and a diagnosis revealed, one of the pistons, cylinder #1 was extremely damaged, due to the valve seat failure which shattered the piston and broke off pieces of the piston skirt and bent the connecting rod. There was no damage to the cylinder wall, as pieces of the piston skirt were found in the oil pan and pieces of the piston crown were found in the bottom of the intake manifold.
This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while i'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary i've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face.im so scared that i can't drive it,i've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.i just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent.i'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stop accelerating and responding when depressing the accelerator pedal.the speed of the vehicle would not increase past 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the spark plugs, but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Sunday 05 jan 2014i had recently parked my car, turned it off, and was outside of my vehicle (2001 ford focus) when i began to notice smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. I was confused at first, as the car was completely off for a few minutes before any problems began.within a matter of two minutes the smoke had increased, thickened, and began to smell.my friend was nearby and had noticed that something was not right.he came over and we both took a couple steps toward the front of the car to figure out what was going on.immediately flames burst up from the hood.at this point we instantly ran from the vehicle, dialing 911.the flames got worse as we waited from a distance for the fire department to arrive.at this point i was unsure as to whether the car would completely blow up or not, as the flames became worse with every minute.the fire department arrived within approximately five minutes.they were able to put the fire out in a few minutes, but had to break the window and then pry the hood open in order to do so.after the fire was completely out and the scene was safe i was able to talk with the firemen.they showed me under the hood and said the fire seemed to be something electrical and looked as if it had started near the front right of the vehicle under the hood (somewhere close to the passenger headlight). They also explained, as i had already assumed, that the vehicle was unsalvageable.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine exploded while sitting idle at a traffic stop. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 197,000.
I have a 2001 ford focus lx with 199,871 miles on it and its my first ford car. I have owned many of ford trucks in my life and always fixed problems with them myself. But with my focus, every time in the past 4 years when i turn a corner roughly around 15 mph or over, it cuts out and the car bogs out and jumps like the engine is going to jump out then i get a bad smell almost like sulfur coming from the car. All fluid levels are good with a full gas tank. This happens whether the car is hot or cold. Usually i can just punch the gas pedal to the floor and it will eventually gain rpm's again and go with no problems until i turn sharp again. I have recently replaced spark plugs and cables, alternator, transmission and clutch plate, fuel pumpand various pcv valves and hoses. Had the fuel pressure tested and it was fine. This problem has been consistent like this for the past 4 years with no other problems. I have always been a ford guru but this car is making me think twice. I have 2 small children that go with me almost everywhere with me and just today as i turned a corner getting on the highway ramp, it bogged out worse then ever with many angry drivers on my tail. I thought i was going to crash the car into the guard rail. I hit the pedal to the floor like i usually do and it started going again, but in fifth gear it kept jumping and cutting out. I turned off the side of the road to turn the car off then back on and it ran fine all the way home. I have read many forums with the same issues on my make and model and tried many solutions with no luck.with your expertise, do you have any ideas why this is happening. I see this problem allot with focus but never any working solutions.
2001 ford focus zx3 stalls when driving and almost caused someone to rear end my car. Now wont stay running when idling. Car cuts off at lights or stop signs or when breaking or engaging clutch.
Car was driving fine running a few errands. Stopped at a store for about five minutes , when i got back in and started the engine all i heard was a loud clanking noise and the idle was rough. Did a little research about the car and discovered all the complaints about engine failure . So thats what happened to mine . Dropped valve seat.
After a 2~ hour drive, engine was turned off and restarted 5min later. An intake valve seat dropped and it instantly smacked the piston on the first turn of the engine, it hit hard enuf to blow the piston apart and the connecting rod put a hole thru the piston liner. Putting coolant in to the crank case, as it was no longer connected to the piston any more. Needless to say it was not able to drive. I repaired the auto with a aftermarket head from http://cificinc.net/and a short block out of a parts car.after doing some research im not the only person to have this failure, there are focus all over the net that have had this failure. I seem to be lucky as its much more common for it to happen around 110/140k then 206kthe escort also has the same engine or one of the same spi sohc 1.9/2.0 engine family and can also have this failure. ..i repaired the auto only because of its above average mpg, had it not gotten high 30s or better, i would have gotten rid of it. As the value of the auto is around 1,400~ and the repair was about half that, doing all the work my self...taking it to a shop was out of the question as the cost to repair would have been 2x the value of the auto or worse....
The contact owned a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the salvage yard. The cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed that the motor mounts, which hold the engine in place, needed to be replaced.she was instructed to bring the vehicle to the dealer the following day for repair.when she arrived at the dealer, she was informed to leave the vehicle.when the contact arrived to retrieve the vehicle two days later, the dealer refused to provide paperwork stating that the vehicle was repaired.one week later, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and a loud rattling sound was heard coming from the engine.she called the dealer to return the vehicle for repair, but they refused to take her calls.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and a mechanic stated that the motor mounts were never replaced and would cost $3,000.the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 127,923 and current mileage was 128,000.
Dirve the car for 30 minutes or longer (engine is hot).stop, and restart it from 15 to 30 minutes later, and the car will continually stall so long as the clutch is completely depressed.this will happen very predictably under these conditions.it is clearly temperature related, as restarting the car just 5 minutes later when still very hot, or an hour later when cooled down, and there is no stalling.dealer (athol ford) believes it is related to the idle air control valve, but refuses to fix it, even though it was taken in while still under warranty.dealer also claims to have no knowledge of any tsb related to this issue.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
The connecting rod broke in the engine. Our mechanic said that almost all 2001 ford focus has this problem. I know i have 130,000 miles on the vehicle but i kept up with all recalls and maintenance. Just lucky we made it home safe. If there is such a problem with most focus why wasn't it fixed by ford before a break down and lost of my vehicle. *tfr
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact started the ignition and the vehicle made a strange noise.the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle could not be driven.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic.the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
Our daughters 2001 ford focus caught on fire from the engine, burned into the cabin. The car was off and parked in a lot. We purchased the car from a ford dealership when it was 3 years old, and have never been told of this problem. The car has been totaled. We are so fortunate that our daughter was not injured, nor that anyone else or property was damaged. She had only been out of the car for about 4-6 minutes before it erupted in flames. Prior to that the car appeared to drive fine. No smells, no warning lights. Very scary. I felt that i need to tell someone, as the insurance company, appears to want to just settle the claim, with no investigation. How are we to make cars safer, if the insurance companies, the last line of defense, don't notify anyone?
I purchased a 2001 ford focus se 4-door sedan in november 2002.the car was a manufacturer buy-back from the original owner and had a small warranty left.at the end of november 2002, i brought the car back to the dealership to have the spark plugs, spark plug wires and a faulty belt replaced. At the end of december 2002, the car was making a strange noise and the engine light was on, so i returned the car to the dealership.a day or so before my appointment with the dealership, i received a recall notice from ford regarding the pinch bolt.unfortunately, i received that recall notice too late the faulty pinch bolt had already failed and caused so much damage to the rack and pinion that it had to be replaced. I have since replaced the front brakes.i also experienced a faulty valve in the heating system that was allowing water to flow into the car's cabin and soak the carpeting. Getting to the transmission problem, about a week ago, the car refused to accelerate going up a hill and instead the engine revved.no matter what i tried, i could not get the car to accelerate past 30 mph.since the car is now long past its small manufacturers warranty, i had an independent mechanic look at the car.he recommended that i flush the transmission and see if that would help the problem.i spent $100 on a transmission flush.that didn't work and the problem continues.i called ford motor company to complain about the car and to ask for a buyback, but my request was refused.i then took my car to wiscasset ford.they diagnosed the problem(s) with the car (at no charge).i need a new transmission.they gave me two options for payment.1) pay for the new transmission out-of-pocket, estimated cost at $2500 - $3000; 2) buy an extended warranty on the drive train for $500.i am planning on purchasing the extended drive train warranty which will allow wiscasset ford to replace my transmission and will also give me an extra 15k miles for the drive train.
I am the second owner of this vehicle the day after ipurchased the 2001 ford focus the engine light came on and i had loss of power. I took it back to the dealership and they replaced some parts and also had replaced a few recalled parts. The engine at that time had 78,000 miles on it. I have owned the car for a year and a halfit currently has 128,000 miles on it now and had to replace serveral parts which are oxygen sensors catalyc converter, struts, shocks and idle pulley. I get my oil changes and tune ups on a regular basis. One morning went to start my car to go to work and it would not start. It was acting as if it had run out of gas but i had over a half of tank of gas in it. After trying to start it it finally started and was making a horrible rattling noise in the engine. It ran for about 15 seconds then died. I left it alone then called a tow truck to take it to an autorepair shop and had a diagnostic test done on it. I was told that a bearing had broke off and hit my third cylinder and smashed my spark plug. It also hit the piston and the piston was cracked. There were no warning signs and i would not have had a clue that there was anything wrong with my car. The auto repair place said the i was lucky that it happened at home and not while i was driving because it could have been very dangerous. I am now having to get a remanufactured engine costing me $3,300. Which i have to have financed. Is there any thing that i can do?
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again.this is about the 4th time.local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump.dealership claims that is only battery replacement.i have all old parts from recent service at dealership.i would like to see this vehicle recalled.found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model.http://www.theautochannel.com/f/mania/repair/news.html?mania.
The vehicle tends to stall unexpectedly at various speeds. Taken to dealer for check up, and the computer was reset. The stalling still persists, and the dealer has not determined a cause.
Was driving the turner turnpike back from funeral, cruise control on at 76 mph.boom from under the car, oil light comes on, smoke billowing out from underneath. I pulled over, turn the engine off.the whole engine covered in oil.behind is a trail of oil from over the hill to where i had stopped.i'm pretty sure the engine is gone.no knocking, temp was right, no warning light, just boom!didn't even get to 50,000 miles.what a crock!
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
While driving vehicle stalled intermittently.consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
I've had numerous problems with my ford focus and despite regular maintenance i've been stranded on the side of a highway countless times.thus far i've replaced the engine twice. Twice i've had to replace the alternator. My throttle does not return to idle and has unexpected moments of acceleration and i've had to replace the engine throttle sensor. Both of my front coil springs have broken and were very close to puncturing my tires. After taking my vehicle to numerous mechanics none of them have been able to diagnose why my car shakes so badly. I have very poor visibility at night with the exterior lighting which is significantly less compared to other vehicles. My fan has had to be replaced since it was malfunctioning and my car was having problems overheating as well. During the course of all of these car malfunctions, i've been in dangerous situations on the side of the highway and in risky neighborhoods at night. This car has proven to be very unreliable and unsafe.
I have had a ford focus 2001 for two years and in those years i have had to replace the engine and engine mounts. I have found out that this i common place in almost all ford focus's. I fear that this car might leave me anywhere, now one week ago the ignition cylinder has broken. This is not wear and tear. I demand that these cars of 1998 threw 2003 be labeled as lemons and have ford issue a recall or reimbursements on them.
I bought this car in jul07.in dec07 started having problems with car surging/jolting while driving on highway (55-65 mph) then car would just stall, completely die.engine light would come on, no power steering no lights.i would manage to get it over to the side of the road narrowly avoiding accident and car would not start.after sat for about 10 mins it would start.it would drive ok for about 10-20 miles and then surge and die.it happens periodically and in between the car may drive fine for weeks.service center can't find anything wrong with it.it just happened again 3-18-08 while i was driving on interstate at 65mph, jolted twice and completely died.i was nearly killed as a semi was behind me and another beside me.i had to fight the car to get it off the side of the road and narrowly missed the semi running up over the top of me.after sitting for 10 min it started again but would not reach full power.i could only get it up to about 50 mph, then started jolting and died again after about 6 miles this continued for 30 miles.engine light was on.i had that read by adv auto later and it was two codes one for mass airflow sensor.it has been in service garage since then.they can't find anything wrong with it.i did notice that this seems to only be happening when it rains.they sprayed water today on the front of the car while it was running and it died in their shop.they still have no idea what is wrong with it.it also has a loud vibration/noise in front end.motor mounts have been changed, new alternator, new battery, new belt replaced dec 27,07.the vehicle died again feb 5, 2008 6 times.it dies at all speeds and sometimes stalls at stop lights/signs.i am extremely frustrated with it and need a reliable car to get to work and am making car payments on a car that has been in the shop 36 days in the last 90.also very concerned about causing an accident or killing myself, my kids or someone else.
I bought my focus used, it had 38,000 miles, on a trip the engine began to act up. It was revving all the way up but would not go above 40 mph. After calling a tow truck the check engine light came on, the dealership that i took it to had it for over a week and had difficulty locating the problem. It started and drove just fine for them. I had the fuel pump and filter replaced, as well as the fuel system flushed. While it was there they performed recall work on my battery cable routing, and my one of my engine control arm bolts. Everything was fine for a few months, then i had a tire throw tread, the front passenger side. 1 week later it was back to get the other tire replaced because it had a bubble in it, after learning that i got the rest of the tires replaced. A few weeks ago my brakes started squeling, i had the pads checked they were fine, after they kept making noise i insisted that they were changed. After driving about 100 miles i started hearing a spinning thump. That became very loud. Back into the shop, they replaced a brake caliper, and also i had to get yet another fuel filter, it was begining to become restricted, again. The brake problem even though it had been doing it for a while since i did not have a ford dealership do it was not covered under my warranty, and i am sure that something else will go wrong. Yay!
The same as eveyone else. The vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump.i am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue. They would have to charge me 75 bucks to check it out (because according to ford, it has to be done by them regardless of my qualifications) then if it's not having the performance problem at the time they would not be able to verify it's the fuel pump. Since it's intermittent i chose to pull the tank and investigate my self. I agree "kinda" that it's a fuel pump issue. The reason i say this is because i pulled the tank tonight, disassembled the pump/sending unit assembly and found a large amount of sediment in the base and around the sides of the body the pump sits in. Additionally the screen/sock on the inlet side of the pump motor was almost completely clogged with the stuff,. The tank itself had a light film of the brown stuff which easily is wiped with a clean rag.looking at the gunk, it would seem to me to be very bad gas, but why just the focus. I put the same stuff in both my other two vehicles and no problems. I can't analyze the stuff to determine what it is for sure but can assure you it's only a matter of time before it caused enough cavitation for the pump to heat up burn out. I did not see evidence of any gaskets or anything else internal attached to the tank going bad, but since i use the same fuel else were w/o problems it almost has to be a situation like a seals/sealant deteriorating and producing the nasty stuff.i plan on saving $250 and clean it all and see if things improve. The pump is only available from ford(interesting).ford needs to do somthing about this before they allow somone to get killed out there on the hiway.i just purchased this vehicle used a month ago for my 15 year old daughter. I should have done better research first.
Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.
While drivingat any speedengine hesitated intermittently. As a result,vehicle was almost rear ended. A recall was issued for the engine stalling, however this vehiclewas not included in the recall due to vin.
The vehicle stalled on two separate occasions.the speedometer in the vehicle always reads zero.the milage erase on their own and pop up again days later then disappear again.the consumer stated that he has to turn the vehicle off and turn it on again to read the gas gauge.automatic locks engage 20 minutes after the consumer has started driving.the vehicle steering wheel became hard to move as the vehicle loss power and shut down on several occasions. *tc
Thermostat housing has started leaking coolant.this is reportedly a common failure on focus with 2.0l dohc engine (zetec).the thermostat housing failure may or may not be a connection to the valve cover leaking oil onto the thermostat housing and hot exhaust manifold which produces a faintly noticeable burning smell when driving.
- 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 and the vehicle would sputter and lose acceleration , then lost power. The contact stated that the engine would stall, but the car would still be driving until the contact applied the brakes. The contact hadthe mechanic changed the spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter, but the problem persisted. The contact called the manufacturer, and they toldhimto take it to the ford dealer to get it diagnosed. The mechanic stated that it was a failure in the fuel distribution system, but the parts were on nationwide back order.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the engine began to idle excessively high.on a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power steering.the driver experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle and had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation.the failures occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they wanted to charge the contact for a diagnostic; however, the contact refused due to the cost.the technician refused to repair the vehicle unless the aftermarket parts were replaced by the manufacturer.the parts consisted of thepcv valve and fuel filter.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer conducted a campaign (03v-482) to address the stalling in the vehicles.the contact experienced the identical failures mentioned in the campaign, but the vin was excluded.the failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 119,000.
The valve cover gasket leaks prematurely, which causes oil to drip onto the exhaust manifold.the burning oil creates fumes.the poorly designed seals around intake air box allow fumes from the engine compartment to enter the passenger compartment.these two design failures combine with each other to expose passengers to burning oil fumes.now, i have to replace the valve cover gasket to avoid exposing myself to burning oil fumes.
Consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. Vehicle's engine stalled causing steering and brake failure causing a collision into the side of a mountain.air bag equipment failed to deploy on impact.*mr
Events leading up to the failure: check engine light came on has never gone off since, highly increased running noise, engine hesitation that at highway speed it causes the whole car to jerkfailure: i took the car in and they told me i needed a new head that ford had redesigned a new one and it would cost $1000. The one i currently have deposits carbon and will keep doing so until it eventually gives out. The thing that irks me is ford obviously knew there was a design flaw if they designed a new one, therefore i feel they should be covering this.corrections: none, cannot afford. Will have to drive it until the car gives out.
While at a stop sign or drivingvehicle stalled.consumer restartedvehicle.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The driver heard a humming noisecoming from the front of the vehicle.the noise escalated while the vehicle accelerated.check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, andhad it towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined thatdriver's side wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to corrosion.also, the engine needed a sensor.
While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a pinging sound coming from the engine compartment.several moments laterconsumer heard a loud popping sound and the engine died. Consumer found out that the engine had thrown a rod through the engine block.
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 25 mph and approaching a traffic light, the battery light illuminated.the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and then flames appeared.she stopped and exited the vehicle when it became completely engulfed in flames.the police and fire departments arrived and a report was filed.the vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 52,899. Updated 04/11/08 the dealer stated consumer had vehicle in a pinch bolt torqued and a zetec engine cable routing. The dealer also replaced both front coil springs. Updated 04/11/08
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
We sued ford via the magnuson moss warranty act.the focus had been sold prior to the filing of the law suit.we reached an out of court settlement of $3500.the problem with the car was intermittent stalling.the local ford dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
On hot days after the car has been brought up to operating temperature and is restarted it goes into a mode where it consistently stalls at idle and low rpm.it has a manual transmission.this is an intermittent problem and only occurs some of the time.nether ford or independent mechanics have been able to diagnose and fix the problem.intermittent and unexpected stalling is a significant safety problem.
Consumer complained aboutan ongoing hesitation problem. Vehicle had been todealer on several occasions, but problem recurred.
Vehicle was taken to the dealershipfor a routine general maintenance, and mechanicdetermine that engine was leaking oil. Service manager indicated to the consumer they will fixthe problem for$100.00.but he had tosign an agreement if the job was not satisfactory dealership was not responsible. The settlement hadto be resolvedby a local arbitrator. Vehicle was still leaking oil.
While driving the vehicle it gears down very hard and jerks. The power shuts down and the illumination of the dash board gets very dim. Took to dealer, problem still exist. Please provide any further information. Ph
My main complaints are the power windows, air conditioning, fuel system issue3 of the 4 power window mechanism in my car have broken and two are wedged up, which wasn't a huge safety concern to me because i rarely have people in the rear seats.now, i have to decide if i should fix my driver window or wedge it.it is a safety concern for me because if i get into an accident and cannot open my window then i might make it out alive.my a/c is broken as well so in the summer months, i need to choose to either fix my a/c or fix my power window so that i can have ventilation.also, i have been trying to get an issue fixed with the fuel system as it sometimes lurches in the middle of driving.it hasn't stalled on me yet in the middle of an intersection like it has for some people, but i am worried it will happen soon.i am hopeful ford will fix my window issues as this is a direct cause of cheap parts.
After three unseccessful attempts to have my ford focus repaired for engine stalls(while on the highway with the kids in the back seat,with 18-wheeler behind me).iionce again took my car to ford for warranty work.they found that the fuel pump was not suppling enough pressure and fixed it i thought,when at work with the car running and the exhaust at running temperature,all the fuel leaked out and could of very easily caused a fire which could of caused a great lose of life not only for myself but also for my wife and kids who always drive the car
2001 ford focus. Original owner. Maintained. Spark plug blew out of cylinder. Dealer suggested most expensive fix - new cylinder head and spark plugs. Not covered by warranty. Will instead just get spark plugs rethreaded and trade in car asap before any other major issues. Car lost power. Was at a stop light and then made a right turn. Lost power and loud explosive noises resulted on freeway access road. Police had to come out until tow. Dangerous situation.
Check engine light illuminated and the emergency brake failed.*dt *nlm
The engine snaped and now the car is no longer working. However prior to that it would idle acting as if it was stalling out and making noises.
On 7/27/2012, the car caught on fire while being driven. The smoke started coming into the interior through the vents. When attempting to pull over,there was no brake (my guess is that the brake line had melted.). My husband used the e brake and park to stop and someone yelled...get out of the car.my husband and son jumped out and the car became engulfed. There is nothing left. He told me that just before that it started hesitating some,like it was going to cut off, but didn't. For a more detailed statement please contact him. I am so thankful that they got out...thank you,
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the front driver's side floor mat became wet. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the condenser box to the air conditioning unit was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown.
Engine light on.jerky gear engaging.choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on"corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on,"wire fell off alternator"airbag light on then off
My 2001 focus zx3 will sputter, lose power, and threaten to stall. This occurs at any speed. It has stalled and left me stranded once. When towed to the dealership, nothing could be found wrong with it and so i was charged nothing. It started up again just fine, but periodically threatens to stall again. Also, the paint over the driver side rear wheel is bubbling up and coming off.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact pulled over and when he restarted it, the vehicle functioned properly. The dealer, when contacted, stated that they were unaware of such a problem. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The current mileage was 130,275.
Vehicle shut off while driving at any speed. Dealer has inspected several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
The reason some of these are not dated is because the problems keep on persisting they say they can not find out what the problem is. My car dies on me and the can not find the cause. It makes a winding sound when i take off and still they can not find the cause. My gears always wind and as soon as i get it out of the shop about one to two weeks later it is doing it again, when i am driving it jerks like it wants to die or go out of gear(keep in mind i have had these problems a couple of months after i bought it). I have had to replace the tires two times i am on my third set of tires and they are messed up now. I am not a bad driver i know it is not me i have a child that is constantly with me i do not drive crazy to make all of these problems happen. I have had the brake replaced once already and now they are sqeeking again. My car cigarette lighter keeps on burning out. I just get so frustrated that i am spending all of this money for them to work on my car with the warranty and then tell me they don't know what the problem is and now the warranty is out i have to pay for this peice of junk. I have had 2 other cars and they never gave me any problems and know i am stuck unhappy everyday with this car i can not stand to drive, i feel unsafe in it everyday.
- the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3.the contactpurchased the vehicle ,and two weeks later the heat stopped working.the contact stated that she took the vehicle to thedealer for repairs, and they did an incomplete repair job.the dealer got the heat to work but it only worked when the contact turned the heat on high.the contact stated that on a really bad snow day she smelled rubber burning and turned the heat offand opened the window.she had to shut the window and turn the heat back on, and when she did fumes began to gather in the vehicle, and the entire vehicl was filled with smoke.the contact continued to drive home when the car shut down entirely. Ford and toyota gave her the run around concerning replacing the vehicle and a trade in.the contact was instructed to continue using the vehicle while a trade in was being negotiated.when the contact went to sign negotiation papers she was declined.the consumer stated after picking up the vehicle, all the lights illuminated, the consumer was told it was fixed. The salesman test drove the vehicle and it cut off in the middle of the steet. Updated 03/30/07.
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.
My car just started to stall out.. I had ford replace thew fuel filter and pump still has that problem.
I am experiencing problems consistent with ea02-022 concerning vehicle stalling at any speed. Although the car has not yet completely stalled out while driving, it has felt as though it may do so at any time.numerous repair attempts including replacement of the oxygen sensor and fuel pump have not remedied the problem.as ford recognizes that this is a progressive problem, i have to worry every time that i drive the vehicle that this will be the timewhen i completely lose power.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled. The contact tried to restart the vehicle after a minute it would not start up. The contact then noticed smoke emitting from the hood which soon became a fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The current and failure mileages were approximately 93,000.updated 6/21/10 updated 06/24/10.
Engine suddenly had no oil in it. In turn, the engine is now blown.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall, stutter, skip, and not run when the tank reached a quarter tank.initially, the contact was informed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced.then she was informed that the timing belt, gear, pulley, and tensioner needed to be replaced.the components were replaced.finally, the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.ford stated that the vehicle was manufactured too late to be included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the purchase date and speed were unknown.the current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 83,073.updated 03-04-08 \the fuel pump was replaced.
Car suddenly stalls when taking a sweeping right hand turn. Power steering is inoperable, leaving auto in middle of road or highway ramp.
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.
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.
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 friendhas 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.
Vehicle overheats while driving, the consumer has to pull over to let the vehilce cool down before continuing to drive. *nlm
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.
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.
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Puddle of coolant on daily basis.slow but continuous leak.had to have thermostat housing replaced.part made of plastic rather than metal.
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 01/30/13the consumer stated the dealershipfound pcv hose at the back of the engine collapsed (repaired), performedfuel induction sytem flush, aaa replaced entire cooling system. The vehicle has been repaired as a whole. Updated 2/5/2013
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 reportedno problem with the vehicle. Car was regularly serviced.
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, iwas 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 the speed i was because as it was dying i was able to maneuver over to the side of the road.joe machens again fixed it and said that it was the fuel pump.they replaced my fuel pump and my fuel filter on june 8, 2004.on my way home from columbia, mo on june 11, 2004 it stalled again.as of now i have not sent it any where to get it looked at because this happened last night on my way home from college.this will now be the fourth time this has happened with no results.
2001 ford focus z3 cooling low speed fan system resistor failure, hot lead wire in plastic shielding melted ,insulation melted from socket to source socket.contacts overheated/melted, circuit'sfuse did not blow. High speed fan continues to operate when air conditioner is turned on.car overheats in traffic because low fan motors do not come on, never noticed problem as air conditioner usually on all the time. Has been ongoing for past 6 months.just now checked resistor and found burned wiring. No fire, no injuries but given different circumstances could be a fire problem.the fuse should have protected the circuit but hasn't.
Vehicle stalled and shuttered as if it was going to cut off.
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
While driving and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and it will be hard forconsumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.
I was driving my 2001 ford focus i just bought from an independent dealer and 3 or 4 days later the engine started stalling out of the blue.i didn't think anything of it until my engine light came on while driving. I got it tested and it said cylinder 2 misfire. I got the spark plugs and wires changed and it didn't do it anymore. Then a week later it started doing it again. This time with my wife driving the kids to a doctor appt. Everything seems to be ok with the car except the stalling. When i turn the ac on the stalling seems worse. I have had the car for 4 months and have tried everything i can to get the problem fixed. But, no one can seem to figure it out. There have been a lot of close calls with accidents.
I just purchased a 2001 ford focus for my daughter a month ago and have had a problem with it stalling at unpredictable time. I did a little searching and found this is a problem thatothers are having and the nnhtsa is currently investigating.this is a very serious issue especially for a young, new driver. It can be deadly.please give me an update on this investigation and add my complain to the data. I hope you pursue this issue before ford allows someone to die from it. Ms.*la
While driving vehicle stalled, and the engine check light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic did an inspection and found no problem.
Car stalls without warning at various speeds on various occasions.
Engine failed at 109,000.it threw a rod and destroyed the engine with no warning.
When accellerating fast either from stop or while shifting into second gear...engine makes a clunking sound.took it to the dealership and the technician said to be a motor mount.he said it wasnt stiff enough, but that new ones would elicit same occcurrance.car does not have to be driven hard to get clunking sound.dissatisfied with reaction and lack of action.
After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart.sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering.the owner has contacted the dealership.*mr*scc
Car stalls when coming to a stop. *nlm
Ford focus 2001, excessive rocking of the engine, replaced motor mount.when the consumer went to the dealer the third time, new bushings wereput on the front of the vehicle.when the consumer applied the brake at a very low speed, the wheel vibrated and the body of the vehicle appeared to stop at a slightly slower speed than the wheel and there was a jerking a reaction.the mechanic believed there was a problem with the rear center motor mount and the lack of an a frame brace, which was causing the problems with the wheels.
While drivingthe vehicle stalled.the driver was able to drive it to dealer for inspection. The mechanic could not duplicated the problem.the driver informed the mechanic that this problem still occurs, and has not been resolved.please provide any additional information.*tc
The vehiclestalled. Consumer pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. At the stop light the motor blew out which caused the vehicle to stall.the #4 valve set dislodged some how most parts stayed in #4 and #3, but got in every part of the head.the service quote need replaced engine withlong block.vehicle need engine assembly complete- remove and replace.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle stalls.after one hour the vehicle restarts.the dealer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, cam, oxygen sensor, fuel sensor, fuel line, coil tech, and vacuum hose; however this did not remedy the problem.
Nar 03/05/2003 the vehicle enginesped out of control by itself with a hugh burst of speed, and the car ran into the shrubbery at the edge of the parking lot.
The vehicle started to buck/hesitate.the consumer checked the vehicle over and decided to replace the fuel filter, however the problem continued.
The vehicle stalled without warning, and did not restart.
My vehicle feels like it's missing or about to stall and i have taken it to ford and they say they can not do anything for me.they say it's a characteristic of ford focus 2001 with just over 19,000 miles. It is so bad that i feel like running it into a tree sometimes. Please help me!!!!!!! thank you.*la
Engine stalls and power loss and brakes not responding resulted in rear end collision with another vehicle.
While driving at any speed vehicle would suddenly stall. This almost resulted in a rear end collision. Dealership had done a diagnostic test on the vehicle, but no failure was found.*ph
While driving the consumer noticed that the instrument panel gauges were in operative. She could not tell how fast she was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the instrument panel needed to be replaced.on some occasions when the speedometer failed the odometer also stopped working and the vehicle idled erratically.at times when the clutch was pressed while stopping the engine would die which resulted in loss of power.the fuel gauge was also unstable and as a result the consumer is never sure how much fuel is in the vehicle.
While driving at any speed and withno warning the vehicle stalled and was difficult to restart.*nlm
2001, ford, focus stalled while merging into traffic from on ramp.
While driving, the vehicle stalled and did not restart.
My 2001 ford focus has stalled numerous times and died once while i was getting on the highway. It usually dies when it has a quarter tank of gas or less but still not on empty. I have replaced the fuel filter and had the injectors cleaned. I also took it in and had the recalled bolt fixed.none of these things have fixed the problem.
Consumer states:starting to have engine hesitation,loss of power, some surging. The check engine light has been on for a few days.the engine sounds rougher but there is no knocking.
The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to correct the problem.
While driving vehicle stalled , resulting in loss of brake and steering functions.as a result, consumer collided with a truck.ph
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires.*mrthe consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem.currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.*sc
Since the warranty on the vehicle expired, consumer would have to pay a service fee to get the engine stalling recall performed. (nar)*ph
I bought a 2001 ford focus.the throttle was sticking and was hard to take off and then it would lurch forward all of a sudden. I took it to the dealer and they oiled the cable and it worked for a few hours and got stiff again. I took it to another dealer and they replaced the throttle body. That problem was fixed. Now when i drive it the check engine light comes on and then it dies. I had to have it towed back to the dealer. I feel this car is not safe. *nlm
I own a 2001 ford focus.problems started one month after purchase.window wiper motor blew but was under warrenty.then after warrenty expired everything started to go wrong.trunk hood would not latch closed, then door latches started to stick ,then had to climb into passenger seat to open drivers side door because it would not unlock and door handle plays games and opens door when it wants to.fuel pump had a recall, thank god because i kept stalling on highway.then while driving home from work the back passenger side door flew open on highway, almost caused accident.then engine blew with only 123,000 miles on it.i have all oil change records to prove engine oil was changed every 3,000 miles give or take 20.engine had to be replaced and that left me without a car for a week.paid$1900 for an engine from a totaled focus. Called ford motor company and they told me to hold my engine receipt so that when and if they get any complaints maybe in 2 years or so i'll get a refund.total money that i have put in car is over $4,000.00 and it's still not paid off yet.now i need a new front axle because that is going bad.why can't ford help me when i have questions and why is it when i go to a dealer and they can't help and then i call company itself they go and call dealer i went to and they go by what dealer mechanic says and not customer.i will never buy another ford again. And now the dealer i bought it from went of of business.
Vehiclehesitated/lost power.when turningthere was a loud clumping sound.
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 prior failures.the contact drove approximately 1/2 mile to her residence.the mechanic stated that the bottom piston failed in the engine.the current and failure mileages were 93,000.
When trying to start the vehicle, consumer noticed a bit of hesitation on the engine.as driver started to back-out of the garage and headed on to the neighboring street, vehicle stalled and died.(nar)*la
Brakes had to be replaced at less than 24,000 miles; continues grinding and squeaking continue even following brake replacement and turning of rotors; at have replaced all four tires two times, with less than 20,000 miles on each set of tires; ignition switch malfunctioned - i could get the key into the ignition, but it would not rotate; now at only 41,000 miles, the engine attempts to stall in idle - the whole car shudders - and has stalled twice while i was stopped at traffic lights.this presents a dangerous situation, not only for myself, but for my two children and others on the roadway.in reviewing this site, i am obviously not the only one experiencing these same problems.why doesn't the nhtsa issue recalls on ford focus for these and other problems?ford should recall the whole line and issue refunds to customers or cancel their remaining loan payments.i am a single mother with two children, who cannot afford costly repairs.the attitude of the service personnel at the ford dealership here is awful, and they have treated me badly every time i have gone in there, so that i don't even want to take the car in with this latest problem.
Vehicle shakes and dies erratically. Took to dealer for fuel pump assembly recall. Repair has not fixed. Driving on highway, step on gas all the way and car decelerates and loses speed. Intermittently dies when this happens. Also shakes violently while stopped leading to stalling. All of the above have happened on several occasions in the past couple of months. I thought the recall for fuel pump assembly would fix it, but it has not. Getting progressively worse.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. She received a recall notice for the rear door handles which were repaired at the manufacturer's expense (see nhtsa campaign id 05v030000). The front passenger door came open due to a defective door handle while the contact was driving. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer where they would further investigate the defect. Repairs to the passenger door were scheduled with the dealer at the owner's expense. She also stated that the engine failed and was replaced perthe extended warranty. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
I was turning a corner to merge on to highway and car stalled and died on me in traffic. I was almost rear ended.
While driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed.the dealerships mechanic has been notified but did not resolve the problem. The same incident occurred when the consumer's son was driving the vehicle.(the vehicle died while in heavy traffic) *sc
When on a cloverleaf interchange from freeway to freeway, right when i begin to accelerate again, the car begins to shake violently back and forth.also, when i then try to accelerate by pushing the gas pedal, the car slows down or stalls.the only way to correct the issue is to stop the car, turn it off, and restart it.this is particularly frequent when coming off mn-100 and getting onto i-394.i have taken it to the dealer twice.they keep saying it's the tires.i have paid over $500 to have it fixed now and the car still malfunctions.in addition, the check engine light has been on the entire time.
Problems similar to ea02-022.stalls (enigine shuts off) while driving on freeway or at any speed.fails to start in driveway or parking lot, then car gets towed to repair shop and car works fine with no problem found.replaced fuel filter with no effect on problem.verified spark works and relays are closing when car would not start.happens very frequently.about once per week.car now has 58,000 miles on it and problem started to occur around 32,000 miles.please fix this is dangerous!!stalls occur without warning.stalling this often makes this problem higher risk than an occasional stall.
The engine stalled without warning.
The engine mount broke from the vehicle.
Just driving to the bank and the car started to sputter as if it was losing power when i came to a stop at a red light.i have replaced the air filter and the fuel filter.i checked all fuses.when braking i have to have one foot on brake and other on gas to give it a little gas so it doesnt stall.
It is a 2001 ford focus with 50,000 miles.the engine began stalling.we took it to our dealership and they indicated that we had not done anything wrong and that is was just a defective engine.it is going to cost us $1,700 to fix. According to research i have done, many investigations have been conducted and complaints have been made. *nlm
While driving vehicle will stall out. Engine cylinder blew out. Dealer contacted.
The vehicle shut off while driving at various speeds and the exterior lights shut off as well.the consumer managed to avoid a collision.this happened nine times.the dealer attempted to fix the problem three times but the problem had not been determined. *nlm *scc
Oct. 13-14, 2004:engine would crank and crank and not start after sitting overnight or for several hours.after much cranking, engine finally would start.oct. 14 - personal mechanic identified that fuel pressure was bleeding off - fuel was not remaining in fuel rail.directed me to take it to ford dealer for fuel pump recall 03v482000.oct. 18 - to solve the problem, related to ford's recall program #03n01, ford dealership replaced fuel pump.in conjunction with the fuel pump replacement, dealer recommended fuel filter also be replaced, at a cost to me of $62.95 plus tax.i approved this.dealer (suntrup ford) also recommended fuel cleaning induction service, done for $127.88.oct. 28 - returned to dealer for repair.car had sputtered at stop light twice, and idle when stopped had changed from what was normal.dealer could not duplicate concern, and reprogrammed the car's computer for $119.90.nov. 16 - on two occasions car sputtered after starting when engine was warm.on second occasion, car was extremely difficult to start.after it finally started, i drove about a block, and it stalled without warning and without sputtering.car was towed to private repair shop nearby, where on nov. 17 mechanic indicated he could not duplicate the condition.mechanic promised to look at car again on nov. 18.consequences of failure - inconvenience, potential dangerous condition, out several hundred dollars for recommended repairs (related to recall) and for towing.car still not diagnosed because condition has not been duplicated.
While traveling on the highway the vehicle will hesitate and shut down without prior warning.dealer is aware of the problem.
My daughter was driving around 30 to 40 mph and when she hit or tap the brake thecar would vibrate and try to cut off. The car did cut off and would not start . I towed the car to a shop and found that the valve seat came loose and fell on the pinions, therefore, destroying the engine. The valve seat was totally gone and went through the exhaust. Ford mechanic recommended replacing with new motor and manifold plenum since they would not be able to get all the metal from the valve seat out of the plenum.i could get a used motor but found other on the internet that had the same problem, therefore the problem could happen again.
3 major complaints for 2001 ford focus zts1.)front suspension needs a right arm replacement2.)engine light turned on and was turned off when brought to ford dealer shop.3.)on a separate occasion, car stalled while driving.
Was driving for a few minutes engine light came on. Had takenvehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that cause of engine illumination was not known.
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 at highway speeds has me worried about an eminent stall.i have had the fuel filter changed as well as the egr valve and egr pressure flow sensor and nothing has solved this problem.*mn
This vehicle has suddenly died dozens of times since april of 2011. It dies when applying the brakes on the interstate, it dies when braking in a parking area. There is no specific speed when this occurs. The vehicle starts back up after two or three times while giving it gas. It happens when the gas tank is full or low and our very reputable mechanic can find no cause. This is extremely dangerous, especially in high traffic areas and i have seen where numerous complaints have been filed online and i hope reporting this will show a pattern with these vehicles.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving at any speed, the vehicle would begin to stall and then shut off.the vehicle would also stall and then regain power.the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer.the failure mileage was 86,000.
Dealership tested the fuel pump and indicated that it was defective, but didn't replace it. 120 miles laterenginemisfired. Dealership replaced the fuel pump, and determined that it was not the cause of engine misfiring,consumer indicated engine wasn't misfiring or showing any other sign of problems until dealership started working onit.
When driving there is a hesitation. Consumer feels that engine may shut off.
While driving, the vehicle would intermittently stall. The consumer would have to depress the gas pedalin order for the vehicle not to stall. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership was notified, and the problem was resolved. *ph
Dt: while drivingvehiclestalled and operated at a reduced speed. Wentback and forth eventually allowing the engine to die.this happened at all speeds.there was loss ofpower. The vehicle could not restart easily.itmay take 20-30 minutes to restart the engine.the vehicle has not been to a dealer.no repairs were made.the consumer has no idea why this happened.the consumer believed this vehicle was included innhtsarecall, nhtsa03v482000 concerningthe fuel system.the consumer contacted ford, and ford stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
When accelerating vehicle completely shutsdown without warning due to carbon getting into cylinder head or dirt getting intofuel pump.please give any further details.
2001 ford focus - engine stalls, car only runs 2-3 mph.
Consumer stated dealership was having a problem getting the correct motor mounts for vehicle. Consumer wasafraid that the motor will fall out of the vehicle.
I had experienced a loss in acceleration and my car stalled. I started the vehicle again, it ran for about one mile and then it stalled again, this time there was a clicking noise from the engine. I could not get it started again and i called for a tow to the dealership. After they ran some tests and took apart the engine, they found that a valve had broken in the cylinder and damaged the piston and the head/head gasket. The car is a 2001 ford focus that i had purchased new and i dont understand how this could have happened to the engine since it is less than 3 andyears old.
I have a 2001 ford focus zts.with a 1/2 tank of fuel or less, my car stalls in mid acceleration, while going around curves, due to what feels like lack of fuel.i have had to pull off to the side of the road when this happens because once the curve is passed, i do not immediately get fuel back to the engine.i have avoided several accidents because of this.this has been a recurring issue for a couple of years, but it's getting worse.it originally started with a 1/4 tank or less.now it's a 1/2 tank or less.it's starting to worry me.this happens at normal driving speeds and is much worse when trying to accelerate into traffic from an off-ramp.
Vehicle was rear ended on highway after engine died.*mrconsumer took vehicle to the dealer twice prior to the accident. Both times the dealer couldn't duplicate nor correct the problem.(attorney on behalf of client mr. Munroe) *ph
When i driving more than 40 miles continually the engine stalls, i have to wait and make several tries to restart it again, some times while i in the highway its make me lose the control of the vehicle due to the lost of acceleration.
Whiledriving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that engine and transmission failed.
I have a 2001 ford focus which is stalling in traffic. The motor accelerates while driving, making the transmission shift hard while driving. The vehicle drops speed while driving without any indications. Vehicle stalls if the air conditioner is turned on when the outside temperature is 75 degrees or more. This problem has been going on with the car three weeks after purchasing the car may, 2002. And to date, april 19, 2003, it continues. The vehicle has been serviced numerous times for the dash lights blinking which also caused the car to stall in traffic when temperatures above 75 degrees. During the winter months the car did not have stalling problem, only the lights blinking. Since the weather is getting warmer, the vehicle is stalling with the above problems again.
Vehicle stalls when turning in either direction. Dealer has replaced the fuel filter twice, but the problem still occurs.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while attempting to accelerate at any speed, the vehicle hesitates for several seconds before eventually accelerating.the failure occurs everytime the vehicle is driven.the vehicle has not been in any crashes due to the failure and has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 100,000
2001 ford focus - 23,000 miles. Engine stalls without warning.i have taken the vehicle to 4 different mechanics and the problem is not located.
At start upvehiclewill die.dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle will either stall or come close, fluctuating between 700rpm and 230rpm. Has happened in this manner since purchase and have had it to dealer on four separate occasions, they could not duplicate the concern or fix it. My vehicle is equipped with a manual trans and installing aftermarket intake and pcm programing have had no effect on my concern. I am a member of an organization called focaljet and have heard concern from approximately 80-90 percent of owners with the same issue most were equiped with manuals but not all.
I'm from canada ignore the last half of address thanks engine sputtered then stalled would not start. Noticed round silver dome attached to gas line near the firewall under hood was very very hot. The air conditioner was also on just before it stalled. The car would not run right until i cooled off that silver dome thing attached to the gas lines. It was so hot i thought it was going to explode. We left the car alone for about 30 minutes then put cold compress on that silver dome to cool it off. Went to dealer they thought i was nuts. I never use the air conditioner again and in the summer i often stop to cool down that silver dome. This sould be a safety recall before some focus blows up. Even now the car still idles ruff and stalls when it gets hot using the air conditioner gets the engine even hotter ,the car stalls easier.dt
While drivingvehicle stalls outwithout anywarning. Had vehicleserviced 7times,but problemstill occurs. Dealer contacted.
The problem is that the car always shakes when its in park or at a stop light and it stalled 2 time. Have taken it to dealer numerous times and still cant find the problem.
At 75 mphengine light come on, and then vehicle started to stall. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
The vehicle engine stalls without warning.the initial occurrence resulted in my wife crossing into the left lane due to her inablity to drive or brake effectively without the power assist.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
While driving 35-40 mph vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, causeunknown.dealer cannot identify cause.please give any further details.
The car is popping in front, scrubbing in rear, hesitates, loosing power, friendship ford of bristol could not find the problem while it was under warranty.now that it's out of warranty i'm giong to have to pay for it, because of there screw ups and it's not right ford should stand behind there vehicles.dt
Water in the engine, technician could not find any mecahnical reason for it to get in there, need a brand new engine, warranty will not cover it, estimate is $4000.
Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 mph. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.the spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation.it was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer.the engine stalls.*jg
When coming to a stopor slowing down vehicle will stall.consumer loses all power. Contacted dealer, but no result.
Car has cut off 5 times in last year at speeds of 55mph without warning. The last time caused my daughter to lose control and run over a medium. She was lucky that she did not cross it and kill herself and someone else. Ford knows there is a problem but refuses to fix it as "they cannot recreate the problem." when will the nhtsa do something? after several people are killed?
While traveling at highway speeds vehicle would suddenly stall out for no reason in the middle of traffic.problem of stalling could happen while at a stop light or sign. Whenever trying to restart vehcle, it would be flooded. Not able to restart after 24 hrs. Later, problemwas intermittent. Vehicle has been towed 7 times after stalling.at dealership mechanic could not locate cause of stalling. Was even test driven, but stalling did not occur.
Vehicle is losing power at 35 mph and stalls when approaching intersections.i have taken this vehicle to the dealership once, with them unable to locate the problem.also the vehicle has no power except for in the passing gear with the a/c running.i believe these two problems are linked together.
Consumer states his auto cuts off on him all the time, it started around june of last year. He states the mechanic told him that they could not find out exactly what the problem is.nlm
My car began having problems at 2,500 miles. I have had it 8 months and it has broken down 5 times. The car dies while driving posing a serious risk of crash, injury and death. The defect remains unresolved. There is no warning that the car is about to go dead other than sputtering then dead. The car has an erratic idle, dies while driving at any speed, dies in park, dies at stop signs and at red lights. I have filed formal complaints to my dealer prior to filing here. No one will help me or take me seriously. Put it like this, the car can either be repurchased and ford lose $17,000 or me and my child get killed and my husband sue ford for millions, and he would win. I have a small child and i don't want her to be harmed or myself or other motorist for that matter. I have had my car repaired four times and this time makes the fifth. I fear for my safety and will no longer drive the car. I am currently pursuing action under the "lemon law" rights. I have read other complaints with cars just like mine. My heart dropped when i saw so many other people having the same problem as me and saw that their problem was going unresolved as well. I pray that you will give us all help. It is rediclous that someone has to get seriously injured or killed before the motor companies will admit there is something wrong. I don't know how they sleep at night.
The car completely stalls (dies) randomly.this has happened 5 times thus far.2 times the car has died on the freeway going approxamitely 70 mph.3 times it has died going about 10 mph and lost its power steering at the same time.it is a major safety hazard.
Engine experiencing several problems, vehicle is stalling and then not starting, oil is leaking, the engine races, and vehicle runs hard.
Consumer states while pulling off from a yield or stop vehicle will lose power.vehicle chekced by dealer who could not determine cause of problem.consumer stated that this problem seems to happen when slowing down or accelerating from a stop or yield, the dealern replaced mass air flow sensor and pcv valve but this did not correct the problem. *nlm
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost total power and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a part that needed to be replacewas a processor. Ph
The car has completely shutdown without any warning on three occasions.the first time while driving at approx. 25+mph...the car started to stall and i hit the curb (right tire/wheel hit the curb), both airbags went off (why????) and burned my arm (really bad) and broke the windshield.i did not report the problem because i found out that geico (insurance company) had lost (or not received) my online application so i had no coverage and therefore i would have to pay for all the repairs myself. New windshield, airbag, wheel... Cost $3000+ i'm still paying for the repairs. The second time it happened when i stopped on red light (i just thoght i was running out of gas...), then;yesterday 06/28/02 i was driving home on hwy 192 at approx. 45mph and the engine lost all power (no warning) , i got scared and hit the brakes and pulled over almost causing an accident in the intersection.it's been raining here in fl almost everyday, i am glad the road was not wet when it happened... It could've been much worse. My car is a 2001 ford focus zx3 with only 7500 miles, so it's not an old car.after some quick research i found out this problem has been happening for a while now... And many of my focaljet.com (online ford focus club) friends had the same problem. So, i have to respectfully ask you and everyone else reading this;when will you (and/or ford) do something about it?i've just found out that i am paying ($3000+, and i only make min. Wage) for and small accident that could have been avoided...sorry, i am really upset, i almost caused a high-speed/multiple-car accident in the middle of hwy 192and i as well as other people could have been hurt.please help ! ! !
Vehicle hesitates after driving long distances, finally stalled while traveling at 65mph in the left lane of a three lane highway.
The check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset, the problem has not yet been resolved. *scc
Engine stalling problem.at a running speed of approx. 45 mph the car started to buck and sputter and after managing to pull it off to the side of the road, it finally stalled.after letting it sit for a few minutes i was able to start it and drive it on without incident.the problem has occurred before back in september of this year.it is my hope that the nhtsa will have ford recall the car so the problem can be fixed before it causes me to have an accident.i've checked online and apparently i'm not the only one with this particular problem.please help us all.sincerely, [xxx] dtinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
Engine stalled 5 times while driving under normal conditions. Mr
While driving at highway speed and without any prior warningthe vehicle stalls resulting in loss of all power. This problem has 0ccurred during early start up, and when vehicle has been driven over an extensive period . Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced fuel pump and filter but the problem still occurs.*nlm
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine hesitates.ts
My vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning, for the same repeated problem of engine check light coming on while driving vehicle. This is our 5th visit, and we are on our 4th egr valve. Same complaint, the car drives sluggishly, shutters and about 2 months ago shut off while driving. This happened while my 14 year old daughter were driving the vehicle traveling through a major intersection at night.we were in the process of a left hand turn, at this particular intersection, 2 lanes of traffic are turning left at the same time.we were on the inside lane, making our turn and the focus shut off.we were nearly rear ended, and barely avoided a large intersection accident with traffic behind us quickly braking and swerving into the other lane. It was terrifying! we have had the fuel pump replaced, and each time of our complaint, the dealer cannotdiagnosis the direct problem.i have read numerous articles regarding other ford focus vehicles having similar problems. Just recently have read about the paint chipping offfrom the inside of the gas tank, causing a blockage, so that fuel cannotflow through into the pump. There is a definite problem.how many other focus owners are experiencing these same repeated difficulties?i purchased this vehicle for a good reliable car for my 16 year daughter to eventually have, and considering the experiences i have had with shuttering, shut offs..do not want to put her behind the wheel of this car for safety reasons.our paperwork from the dealership seems to accumulating, with no direct answers.
Car is sluggish and sputters when speeds of 45 and above are reached. The engine feels like it is going to drop out. Car has stalled once at a complete stop.car has been seen by dealership twice and they cant find anything wrong. Contacted ford company and was told that the engine has what they term as the v-tech blues. This has something to do with the engine and the ac not working well together. Car has trouble both w/ and without ac on. Told that this was just how this car runs. Nothing they can do about it.
The car has been taken in twice and it still stalls, loses brakes and steering.
Vehicle intermittently stalls while slowing for a stop resulting in the vehicle loosing all power, the vehicle will restart but will continue to stall, ford was contacted and replaced fuel pump, but problem still exists. *nlm
Vehicle stalled 4 times, always when slowing down to come to a stop. Dealer cannot findcause.
Consumer states that while driving the vehiclestalls.dealer was notified.*mr
I was stopped, proceeded to make a left hand turn, engine died without warning.the car has done this twice to me.the car was only 6 months old at the time of the first occurrence.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. Dealer has replacedcomputer chip and fuel pump. Both timescruise was on, but not set.
Vehicle stalls at various speeds,taken to dealer 3 times. Dealer cannot find cause.
Vehicle was going 20 mph and engine stalled with no warning. Vehicle restarted but stalled when put it in drive. Had to be towed to dealer. Dealer insisted that no problem could be detected. The dealer uplugged throttle position sensor to correct the vehicle's stalling but, and problem had never reoccurred.
Consumer is concerned about recall on ford focus 2001 for engine fires.
Vehicle first started to "chug" for several days of driving and finally stopped while driving at 65 mph about a week later.
While driving vehicle will stall out at anytime without any warning.
The vehicle stalled out when driving at high speeds.the vehicle has stalled out several times, most often when coming off of a right turn ramp.*scc
While drivingvehicle stalled out at 50 mph, causingconsumer to lose power. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything.
Whileexiting a ramp vehicle completely shutdown. Cause unknown.as a result,steering and brakes went outandvehicle coasted to a stop. Please provide any further information.
Servere bucking/jolting a steady speeds, when a/c is turned on, when slowing down, when stopping, and when shifting gears. Radio turns off by itself, gets loud by itself, and sometimes, you can't turn it off. Popping noises when putting into gear.grinding noises and knocking noises when driving. Car vibrate uncontrolably at times. When increasing speeds, car wants to stall out and not shift gears. Almost lost control serval times because of jolting problem. Ford doesn't care, doesn't want to fix and has refused to contact us after 2 certified letters were sent.
When driving onto an on ramp or accelerating vehicle stalled out.driver had to leave vehicle on side of the road.
Vehicle would shutdown without warning while driving.vehicle been todealer shop on three occasions, and still unable to resolve problem. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Second failure occurred 11/15/02; engine hesitates and stalls when gas tank is btw 1/4 and 1/8 full.dt
Vehicle stalls at freeway speeds - restarts poorly and runs rough.happens when gas tank about 1/4 full (about 7 gallons fills tank.vehicle then runs ok.
While driving, insured noticed smoke coming from the floor of the vehicle, and then smoke began coming from under the hood, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#11-3852-491)
Manual transmission makes clattering noise at idle speed.transmission difficult to shift and grinds gears.when coming to a stop, engine sputters as if it is going to stall.instrument lights flicker due to low alternator rpm.idle then increases.
Engine stalls while driving first time at 35 mph and second time at 70 mph. Dealer can find nothing wrong.
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. The vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult.
While driving vehicle stalledwithout any warning. Fuel pump had a leak and all thegas leaked out.
When idling vehicle will start to shake intermittantly, beginning at engine and working it's way back towards rear of vehicle.. Dealer cannot find a problem. Nlm
Sudden engine stall while driving at 65 mph.unable to restart car for 5 minutes.then car started and have had no recurrence of problem.dealer was unable to find cause.
Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road.cause is unknown. Jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. Now the vehicle gives them 180 miles.the vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling.the dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
Twice since buying this car experienced complete stalling on the hwy--almost lost control and nearly had a fatal accident
While driving 60mph at night lost all power.currently, vehicle acts as though it is out of gas.vehicle will just stop running with no prior warning.please add vin.
After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart.sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering.the owner has contacted the dealership.*mr*scc
2001 ford focus engine stalling.
While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank.after letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart.this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle.*jg
Car has stalled out on three separate occasions for no apparent reason. Dealer(s) could not identify problem. Car still sputters frequently. May or may not be related to problem experienced with transmission over memorial day weekend when "check transmission" light came on; that was fixed by dealer. Last incident was friday, june 7, 2002 when car stalled out.
On two occasions vehicle had cut off while parked andidling.dealer was notified, and informed consumerthat itwasdue toengine being broken in.
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Car stalled while on highway on 2 different occasions.also was getting poor gas mileage. Brought in for service problem solved after second service.
While driving my 2001 focus wagon on interstate off ramps it starts to stall and hesitate. The rpms drop out with absolutly no power. This has happened numerous times and is really scary. The last time it happened was yesterday while iwas merging from a ramp and my car died out infront of a semi trying to get onto the ramp.i pulled over as far as i could to get out of his way he locked up his brakes. I take this same ramp all the time since its onmy way home from work. This problem starts if i let the gas get below a 1/2 tank. I been to the dealer and they can't find anything wrong. I am bringing it back tomorrow again to have they find the problem. I am at my wits end with this. I told my family about the problem and said if i get killed in an accident on a ramp it because of the problem of it dying. And to go after ford for this. My family has been in the car when this happens so they know what i am talking about. I went over your other complaints about this vehiscle/ it is unreal the amount of problems that i have in common with them, it worrys me. I was going to give this car to my daughter to drive she 16 but not now. I want her to come home in one piece. I have had a water noise in the dash they cant find, sticking gas pedal now fix for noe after 2 times in the shop. The oil smell in the car. Leaking oil i see in in the driveway but can't seem to find where its comming from. I wish i knew more about the lemon law a couple of months ago. It doesn't apply to me now because of my mileage. I drive about 100 miles a day. If you have any question please contact me. Thank you.
While driving, insured noticed smoke coming from the floor of the vehicle, and then smoke began coming from under the hood, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire. (claim#11-3852-491)
Engine stalled 5 times while driving under normal conditions. Mr
While driving on an interstate highway the car began to surge and loose power. Eventually the car stalled completely.this happened while traveling in normal conditions at ~65mph.the date given is the most recent occurrence. This same situation occurred once before ~1 year ago under the exact same conditions.engine surge has been a persistent problem with the vehicle since it was new (~6 years).
3/07/02 engine failure at 35 mph -- 3/14/02 engine failure at 65 mph on interstate 95.fuel pump replaced after 3/07 failure -- returned to dealer after 3/14 event -- dealer states 'could not verfy cust concern at this time' -- have seen other concerns on your site -- please look into this before someone is seriously injured or dies.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Sudden loss of power with tachometer dropping to zero or near zero when accelerating between 40 to 60 miles per hour 6 times.
Car made squealing sound from the engine compartment.they checked, and found that serpentine belt was loose.they replaced under warranty at 31500, but it is totally rare for a serpentine belt to go bad that early.
I was stopping at a light to turn. As i was slowing down i heard a big clunk. I thought i ran over something so i checked but nothing was there. I noticed my battery light was on but the light turned green to turn so i started to go and had no power steering. I pulled over at the liquor store and had my friend look under the hood. Upon pulling on the serpentine belt, the tensioner pulley fell right out of the bottom of the car. After looking over the incident we found a snapped off bolt in the street. Snapped neatly at the beginning thread. Also on the pulley, the mounting arm was snapped in half. I know ntsa is investigating many parts on the focus, so i thought i'd give a heads up about this just incase it could pose any serious problems later on. Thanks and have a nice day.
First time dealerreplaced the serpentine belt, and second time dealer replacednuts and bolts andserpentine belts. But squeaking noise still occurring.
My security system basically went nutty...it even sounded funny when the horn sounded, the cruise would also stick or not work at all when it should have been turned on. I have had the hego sensor or the front oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, one at my own cost...i had a huge bulge pop out on my tire early on, firestone replaced it at no cost...the brakes have intermittantly squealed since the vehicle had few miles on it, when i took it in to get it fixed, it basically felt like they had loosened them because you had to press on the pedal harder to stop, soon after they started squealing again, all ford will tell me is that i need new brake pads at my cost because it is road hazard...should a car with 40,000 miles need brake pads? i think not. The last complaint that i have is that the car will stall with no apparent reason why...no matter what the speed is or if i have just started it or have driven it all day it does not matter, i will just be stuck until it decides to start again.
The ignition switch was locked in place and would not move. This caused the steering wheel to be locked.also,exhaust sensor had to be replaced three times because it did notregister properly.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
The dealer changed thefront and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued.consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle.. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
Iown aford focus 2001,zx3 for 59,000.thecheck engine light came on 6 times now! 2 for a dpfe sensor out, 2 for egr presser valve.also started to stall,buck and surge at 35,000 miles,andfound out the fdm had to be replaced. That lasted for a short time which the symptoms came back, and the fdm was replaced again. I have had to deal with inconvenience and the last repair which was dpfe sensor which ford picked up 50% of cost but this car is a lemon! i also had to replace the ignition switch when the key would no longer go in.now the check engine light is on yet again and i have to go back to bob baker ford.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
Engine floods and stalls at idle or in motion.emissions light comes on wen it stalls.owners manual states ifemission light comes on, it indicates that catalytic converter is hot and cancause a fire. Vehicle doesn't start back up once it stalls, it has to be towed.there isa gasoline smell before it stalls.dealer has tried to remedy problem 6 times. Dealer hasacknowledged of other vehicles withsame problem. Dealer removedfuel pump drained it and cleaned it.dealer hooked a computer tovehicle socode would show how to repair it.
Have had numerous problems with the car hesitating and stalling.have taken the car in a total of 7 times.5 of which were related to hesitation.3 of the those 5 times they found problems with the car. 2 times for an egr emissions sensor and 1 for a fuel pump (they think).the other two times they coulndt find anything wrong at the time.i have called ford directly and they can do nothing about the car, because they say it is repairable.i have had the car back now for a little over a week since they have replaced the fuel pump. Seems to have a little hesitation still, but has not stalled.we have had the left rear tire replace once for cupping of the tire.ford dealership wasnt sure what caused it, but they say i could have run over something hard.the new tire starting cupping like the one they replaced, then that is when the recall for the rear wheel bearings was issued.no problems since then with the tires.
Dt:the consumer's daughter drove to austin texas, when she entered the vehicle the ignition would not turn.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the consumer's house due to the dealer being closed.the consumer heard of a recall on ford focus zx3, which was having what consumer believed to be the same problem.the consumer contacted ford who said that this vehicle was not part of the recall.the consumer statedthat one week after he bought the vehicle the service engine light came on.the consumer had the erg valvereplaced.the consumer believed that this may have been a false reading.the nhtsarecall campaign02v288000 was directed towards the electrical system;battery/cables.*sc
Dt: contact statedcar would not go over 60 mph.she tookvehicleto a dealer, and they told her the egr valve was bad. She had not had the valve replaced yet. She noticed the problem on 7-23-05. She has been on the internet and foundlots of fuel related problems; but nothing specific to the egr valve.
My vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning, for the same repeated problem of engine check light coming on while driving vehicle. This is our 5th visit, and we are on our 4th egr valve. Same complaint, the car drives sluggishly, shutters and about 2 months ago shut off while driving. This happened while my 14 year old daughter were driving the vehicle traveling through a major intersection at night.we were in the process of a left hand turn, at this particular intersection, 2 lanes of traffic are turning left at the same time.we were on the inside lane, making our turn and the focus shut off.we were nearly rear ended, and barely avoided a large intersection accident with traffic behind us quickly braking and swerving into the other lane. It was terrifying! we have had the fuel pump replaced, and each time of our complaint, the dealer cannotdiagnosis the direct problem.i have read numerous articles regarding other ford focus vehicles having similar problems. Just recently have read about the paint chipping offfrom the inside of the gas tank, causing a blockage, so that fuel cannotflow through into the pump. There is a definite problem.how many other focus owners are experiencing these same repeated difficulties?i purchased this vehicle for a good reliable car for my 16 year daughter to eventually have, and considering the experiences i have had with shuttering, shut offs..do not want to put her behind the wheel of this car for safety reasons.our paperwork from the dealership seems to accumulating, with no direct answers.
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedlocking mechanism in steering column. The fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700.
After starting the vehicle consumersmelled exhaust fumes inside/outside the vehicle. Dealership repaired the gas recirculation valve (egr) valve.
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 rising from the engine and the vehicle shut off.approximately 5 minutes later, she was able to restart the vehicle.the dealer stated that the egr valve caused the failure and they replaced the valve and the hose assembly.the contact stated that the vehicle drove roughly after the egr replacement.she returned to the dealer and they stated that the engine caused the failure.as of september 5, 2007, the dealer had not replaced the engine.the failure and current mileages were 141,000.
On several occasions while driving would feel nauseous and begin vomiting.manufacturer diagnosed problem with egr pressure sensor causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle's interior cabin. Ts
While driving 70 mph gas pedal fell tofloor. Consumer had no control over accelerator, there was a sound like an explosion ingas line. Dealer stated egr valve needed replacement.also, numerous times before when driving between 30 - 40 mph engine sounded like it was accelerating, but speed stayed the same. To dealer 5 times, could not remedy problem.
My 2001 ford focus engine light came on a week or so ago, so i took it to autozone and had them check out my computer, and see why the light came on. The culprit was my egr valve. It said that the was low or no flow to the valve so i cleaned the egr valve ports and replaced the valve with a new original ford egr valve. The light stayed on and it is still acting up. It is hesitated with acceleration, it is stalling and cutting off on my at low speeds, and my gas mileage has dropped big time! also, my left-rear tire had warped drastically even despite rotating my tire often, it all ways seems to keep on warping my back left tire.
Consumer stated that vehicle surged/hesitated and stalled. She took the vehicle to the dealer, and they did not see any problem.consumer received a recall notice, and tried to get an appointment to get the vehicle repaired, but wasput off.dealer stated that the recall had nothing to do with the problem she was having.consumer later took the vehicle to a local mechanic because engine" check light came on, andshe was told that the egr sensor needed to be replaced.
I have a 2001 ford focus and there is an exhaust tube that runs off the right side (looking from the front) of the manifold which broke from rusting. I searched some forums online and found that many other people are having the same problem. My car only has 60000 miles on it so i don't believe it should of rusted and cracked like it did.
Service bulletin for oil leaking into air conditioning from manifold. Ford says do not smoke in vehicle. Dealer offered to spray with deodorant.
The consumer noticed that thevehicle jerked, stalled, and vibrated. The vehicle also made a loud noise while driving.the dealership serviced the vehicle and indicated that the manifold needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information.
I tried to start my car and the key wouldn't turn in the ignition, therefore i was unable to start my car.it has only occurred this one time, i am having the ignition replaced.
The ignition will not turn without large amounts of spray lubricant and pummeling the key while in the ignition to cause the tumblers in the cylinder to fall into place.this is a major safety issue, because it happens without warning, and right now, during these epic blizzards we are experiencing, it has caused me to be in danger.this problem is common among owners of this vehicle. Many people have developed ways to temporarily fix it since they don't have money available fix this unexpected safety issue, which is not part of preventative maintenance of an automobile.... While others have opted to just get the car towed to a dealership, which replaces the ignition assembly with the same faulty parts, and then charges up to $500.this ignition needs to be recalled by ford, and it needs to be replaced free of charge with a reliable ignition assembly.this morning, after having to find other transportation to work for two days, i finally dedicated three hours to getting the ignition to turn. I had to leave the key in the ignition, because i cannot afford to lose my job by being absent or tardy. I am in an initial probationary period at my job, and i think it goes without saying that if i had enough money to fix ford's mistakes, i would probably just go and buy a different car altogether.
Turned off my 2001 ford focus (with only 36,320 miles on it) as usual and when i returned to car and attempted to start it up, the key would not turn in the ignition.had to have it towed to the dealership where they had to drilled out the tab, and build and install new key cylinder for a total of $427.84.they did not offer the old part to me and i didn't think to ask for it. Thankfully, it happened during the day while i was at my dentist's, and not at night after work.have since found out that a class action law suit has been filed in california.there should be a recall of these cars.
2001 ford focus se 4 door sedan. 67,140 miles. Turn signal will not turn off automatically once turn is completed either turning left or right. Have to now turn off the signal manually. Happened on my way home from work on 7-19-2011. Nothing yet has been done to correct the failure other than an internet search to determine what might be wrong.
The a/c evaporator core leaking refrigerant into vents of car.fumes making driver and passengers nauseous as well as a/c failure.
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I havehad to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has 63,498.8 miles .
The vehicle has been serviced for the air conditioning twice.nothing can be found that is causing the problems or the leaks. The consumer states that the freon leaks for no reason.there was smoke coming from the dash inside of the vehicle.(the consumer guessed that it was freon escaping from the air conditioner, since there was no smoke coming from under the hood.*scc
A/c fan switch burned along with the connecting wire block, puttingsmoke into the vehicle, if the vehicle hadn't been turned off after seeing smoke could have resulted in fire.
My 2001 ford focus se 4dr tends to stall out after using the air conditioner. The stalling behaviour starts after the a/c has been on for a while and continues after the a/c is turned off. The engine sputters and will stall while driving at highway speeds.
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 garage and they told me i needed a new compressor which would cost 1000 dollars..i found a garage that would do it for less using a used one...my problem was this would happen every time i turned the air or the defroster on. I was afraid i would cause an accident..and am still afraid today when i drive it far..wondering if it will stall out at high speed again and cause me to have an accident. I also have had problems with the key jamming and not turning and my newest problem is i stopped for gas and when i tried to start it all i got was a clicking sound..
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
2001 ford focus air conditioning was repaired due to leak, consumer would like to be reimbursed for parts.***nar***the evaporator and heater core was leaking.
2001 ford focus wore through an air conditioning hose.***no answer required*** the consumer stated the air conditioning hose was designed poorly.it hangs down between the front tires and if the tires come up against a curb, it smashes the hose into the alternator pulley.not only that, if the hose breaks, it leaks oil and then a belt has to be replaced.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
Purchased 4-30-2001.upon driving vehicle home, noticed oil/gasoline burning odor from air conditioning vents and loud thump and groaning noises from front suspension/brake areas.
My security system basically went nutty...it even sounded funny when the horn sounded, the cruise would also stick or not work at all when it should have been turned on. I have had the hego sensor or the front oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, one at my own cost...i had a huge bulge pop out on my tire early on, firestone replaced it at no cost...the brakes have intermittantly squealed since the vehicle had few miles on it, when i took it in to get it fixed, it basically felt like they had loosened them because you had to press on the pedal harder to stop, soon after they started squealing again, all ford will tell me is that i need new brake pads at my cost because it is road hazard...should a car with 40,000 miles need brake pads? i think not. The last complaint that i have is that the car will stall with no apparent reason why...no matter what the speed is or if i have just started it or have driven it all day it does not matter, i will just be stuck until it decides to start again.
We sued ford via the magnuson moss warranty act.the focus had been sold prior to the filing of the law suit.we reached an out of court settlement of $3500.the problem with the car was intermittent stalling.the local ford dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
When transmission shifts into 3rd gear it freewheelsand or will not pull
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedlocking mechanism in steering column. The fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700.
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 display also disappears from the panel. After 10 minutes or longer the clock display will return to the screen - with the correct time and the radio/cd portion can be turned back on as if was turned off.during these "shutdowns" i can not do anything to make the unit work. This includes using the on off buttons and any and all of the other control option/buttons.this has happened three times that i am aware of since i have been driving this 01 focus 4 door model. Starting in april of this year 2006.
Radio repaired and replaced 4 times for same problem: radio sound cutting in and out intermittently.
My headlight fell out of the housing and melted the housing around it.it no longer works as a result of this.... There were no events leading up to the failure of this part.i would not know why the lamp it's self would just fall out of the housing.i have asked if there was a recall on this but was told no by the local ford dealership but you can't trust what they say because they told me years ago there was no recall on my fuel pump and there was, they are just rude there.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalls and makes a thumping sound.all of the exterior lights flicker when they are activated.the dealer was unable to find any failures.the vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current mileage was 40,003 and failure mileage was 37,000.
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 inthe 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 and while the ignition is on.finally, none of the warning lights on the instrument panel are functional.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
The dealer changed thefront and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued.consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle.. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
No dash light tail lights or markrr lights
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving various speeds at night, the low and high beam headlights failed to illuminate brightly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to metro ford of madison (5422 wayne terrace, madison, wi 53718, (608) 246-3600), but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Bought vehicle 2nd hand, cash, everything worked fine. Now, i have no brake lights, & my door locks no longer work on the remote, or the "all lock/unlock" button, & now my trunk latch is not working correctly. The door locks are self locking (meaning that they lock at any given time whenever they please.) the brake switch has been replaced, all bulbs have been checked & replaced, fuses keep getting blown. Cannot locate fuse for the door locks. Ford has a campaign for the year 2000 for a door latch issue, campaign #05s27 nhtsa id# 05v-030. Also, campaign #05s50 nhtsa id #00v-411 for a tail lamp issue. There are no recalls on this yet after doing weeks of research i am finding that it is an issue with the ford focus from 2000 to current. After calling several dealers, none of them would tell me anything, & that "they didn't recall any problems before from anyone else". How is it that i can find this issue on the internet but the dealers "never heard of it"? why is there no change in the indicated issue of the wiring harness to the rear tail light assembly? wouldn't this be a hazard? i didn't know they weren't working until i got pulled over by law enforcement. So, this issue happens while the vehicle is being driven!!! therefore, a diligent owner who checks their lights regularly will not know it happens until (a) said person gets hit from behind, or (b) gets pulled over by law enforcement. Here are a few links for your reference: link: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t574_ds546293. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=2146e9390be4cc339ae4f6438baf3812&t=104972. Link: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1250643. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149053. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268411. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206427
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and making a left turn, he heard noises. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the left rear coil springs had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that there was a problem with the headlight lenses which became foggy over time. The dealer stated that they had changed headlight manufacturers because of the problem.the failure mileage was approximately 81,800. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 03/25/11
Headlight failure.with engine running, when the headlight switch is turned on, the headlights (both) do not always go on.also, after being on for a while (often within 10 minutes, almost always within 20 minutes), both headlights will suddenly turn off on their own.when headlights go off, dashboard lights, and other outside lights, remain on. When the switch is on, but headlights have gone off, if the high beams are toggled on and then off, the headlights will go on (for a while).this sequence occurs repeatedly.unless it is dark (e.g. If in twilight or in daytime rain), or unless i can see the headlight reflections, i have no way of knowing the status of my headlights.dealership initially replaced a relay, without solving problem.dealership then replaced the "multi-function switch" controlling turn signals and high beams, with seeming success.i am in possession of the failed original-equipment "multi-function switch".dealership was understanding and helpful, but would not treat this intermittent, sudden, repeated headlight failure as a critical safety issue under warranty.this vehicle has been subject to gas pump failure, and to front suspension spring breakage, which were covered under warranty.[note also that car design does not allow headlights to turn on or stay on when engine is off - this may save accidental battery drain, but deprives operator of illumination or signaling ability that may be needed in emergency situations.]
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.
The light bulb and fuses of the rear turn signals and brake lights melted together making it impossible to replace the lightbulbs, thus the entire tail light had to be replaced because when it was finally able to come out the plastic on the light was broken.
2001 ford focus sw right rear brake light quit working.tried to follow the procedure in the owner's manual to replace bulb.took the opportunity to try to replace left bulb.neither bulb socket would come out of their respective lamp assemblies.accidently broke-off the bulb holder from the left socket.the bulb and its holder fell into the lamp assembly. This exposed the lamp assembly fitting to view.it was melted.therefore, it is impossible to change a burnt bulb because the lamp assembly was too distorted from melting to free the socket.the lights were subject to normal use.the terms socket and lamp assembly are as used in the owner's manual.
Dt: contact states a local service dealer said theinsulation on wires from the trunk lid to the inside has been scraped off in the factory.this did caused a short in the wires, leading to the loss of abrake lights.
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car.if most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon.unfortunatley they have been since that time.most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time.i went through over 3 full sets of tire in less than a year and a half.and less than a year ago i got pulled over by the police because i had absolutely no lights in the back of my vehicle.ford dealer charged me to replace the rear light housing and some wire that had shorted out.
Consumer states that the brake lights on the vehicle have stopped working. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot figure out why it stopped working. Nlm
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 that the cruise control was unoperational.
The contact owns a 2001 ford taurus.after starting the ignition, the gear shifterlevel could only be placed in drive, after shifting from neutral. Also the rear exterior brake lights failed to function.his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch).no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 102,000.the current mileage was unknown.the vin was unavailable.
Headlight lenses have turned opaque and make it very difficult to see at night. This could lead to an accident.
I purchased a 2001 ford focus in august 2001.in sept. 2001 with only 2240 miles on the cartransmission seemed to be slipping and the car failed to accelerate properly.had it towed to the dealership and they said there was a leak in transmission line.this was repaired.in oct. 2002 at 16416 miles headlights would not come on when i turned the switch. Switch was replaced.about this same time new brake pads were required.nov. 2002 at 17871 miles the ignition cylinder locked up.car was towed and ignition cylinder replaced.august 2003 at 26757 miles ignition cylinder locked up again.once again the car was towed to the dealer and ignition cylinder was replaced.now i have a bubble in one tire and my brakes are squealing.what's next?not once have i picked my car up from the dealer and it been washed or vacuumed out.i bought a new car because i needed reliable transportation.now i feel like taking it back to the dealer and letting them keep it.i wonder how many ford employees would buy a focus?.
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.
While driving at night unable to see as a result of headlights not being bright enough, the consumer was told that the head light on this model vehicle cannot be adjusted, also the key cannot be removed from the ignition every time the vehicle is stopped, at times the vehicle has to be restarted before the key can be removed, intermittently the trunk will not open on the first attempt. *nlm
Dt: the rear tail lights do not come on when lights are turned on.the dash panel lights also do not come on when headlamps are on.the turn signals work, and rear tail lights do work when brake pressure is applied.the consumer replaced a fuse several times, and it continued to blow out, indicating a short in the electrical system.between the hatch and the body there is wiring harness, and inspection of that wiring harness discovered that the shielding of the wiring separated or cracked, indicating the wires arestressed.the consumer feels this is a problem indicated on a recall for prior model years.the consumer contacted ford, who said this was not covered under warranty, and was not involved in a recall.the consumer has not taken vehicle to a dealer at this time.there have been no repairs or corrections madeother than the electrical tape that was placed on the exposed wires by the consumer.
Headlight lenses have turned opaque and make it very difficult to see at night. This could lead to an accident.
The plastic sockets in the rear taillight lens assembly melted.(these sockets hold the taillight bulbs in place.)the taillight lens assembly was obviously made from inferior plastic material, because even the back-up light socket; which isn't used very often; was also melted.the ford dealership wanted to charge $89.00 just to look at the taillights, and just automatically stated that they weren't under warranty and that it would be around $250 for new lens assemblies, and another $45 to install them.
Dt: went to replace the left tail light and the plastic housing was completely melted. Then,checked right and it started to melting.contacted dealership, and saidwarranty expired,nothing they could do.
Dt: the rear tail lights do not come on when lights are turned on.the dash panel lights also do not come on when headlamps are on.the turn signals work, and rear tail lights do work when brake pressure is applied.the consumer replaced a fuse several times, and it continued to blow out, indicating a short in the electrical system.between the hatch and the body there is wiring harness, and inspection of that wiring harness discovered that the shielding of the wiring separated or cracked, indicating the wires arestressed.the consumer feels this is a problem indicated on a recall for prior model years.the consumer contacted ford, who said this was not covered under warranty, and was not involved in a recall.the consumer has not taken vehicle to a dealer at this time.there have been no repairs or corrections madeother than the electrical tape that was placed on the exposed wires by the consumer.
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car.if most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon.unfortunatley they have been since that time.most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time.i went through over 3 full sets of tire in less than a year and a half.and less than a year ago i got pulled over by the police because i had absolutely no lights in the back of my vehicle.ford dealer charged me to replace the rear light housing and some wire that had shorted out.
Dt: contact complained about a fuel injection system problem. When the car cameto a full stop the engine turned off. An independent mechanic advised the contactto take the car to the dealer, which she has not done. Additionally, the turning lights were not returning to the original position when used. She purchased the car from a family member.therefore, she did not know the dealer's name.
The ignition locked and the key became stuck, sometimes the ignition would not turn over at all..the turn signals will not turn off.
Turn signal fails to turn off after the turn is completed.
Consumer states that the blinker stuck activated to the left and stayed running for over a week.
The consumer stated that the turn signal would not turn off automatically.the spring assembly was replaced.this is connected to the horn,air bag and turn signal.the turn signal clock spring assembly was installed, product code#047-002. *sc
Turn signal came on and off when used. Dealer was aware that the problem was intermittent.
2001 ford focus se 4 door sedan. 67,140 miles. Turn signal will not turn off automatically once turn is completed either turning left or right. Have to now turn off the signal manually. Happened on my way home from work on 7-19-2011. Nothing yet has been done to correct the failure other than an internet search to determine what might be wrong.
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
Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway.however, it gradually worsened and resulted in surging and loss of power.the throttle because totally unresponsive and i had to coast to a stop on the side of a busy highway. The car is in the shop presently.given the amount of data out there to show this is a common defect for the 2001 focus, i expect ford to cover the repair.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the current and failure mileage were 53800.while driving at 35 mph under normal driving conditions, the engine stalled without warning.the contact was able to roll the vehicle into a parking lot.after about five minutes the contact was able to start the vehicle again.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed.same problem as nhtsa recall # 03v482000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. She was informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 04/30/13*lj
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Similar description with nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000, but no match on vin [xxx]. Updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that fuel was not flowing into the engine properly. When he first started the vehicle it began to function properly, however within a few minutes the vehicle would hesitate. The contact changed the fuel filter and the vehicle functioned normally for a few days. The contact noticed that the vehicle would hesitate, lose power and stall whenever it was driven for more than an hour at 40 mph. He had to shift into neutral gear and then back into drive gear in order to temporarily fix the failure.when the contact called the manufacturer about recall 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), he was informed that his vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
There is a recall program on the 2001 ford focus that i own which i was notified of in writing by letter.(03n01) the letter states that the fuel pump is faulty and needs to be replaced if the car is exhibiting stalling, sputtering, cutting off, etc.my car did all of those things.the letter also states that the repair should take 1/2 day. When i took the car to be repaired the dealership did not acknowledge that there is a problem and repaired something totally different at my expense despite the fact that i have a letter.the repair they did also took 4 days.i was out of pocket for the repair.the car is now stalling and cutting off constantly putting my family and myself in a great deal of danger.i called the number on the letter i received about the recall.the representative named mohammed was of no assistance telling me that i needed to have the problem diagnosed at the dealership.i explained to him that i did already take the car and have it diagnosed with the symptoms described on the letter paid for the repair that was done though the dealership refused to replace the fuel pump.i am afraid that if the car is not repaired soon, at ford's expense there is the possibility of danger to my family or myself.lyndon, mohammed's supervisor also spoke with me and repeated the same things i told him over and over offering no assistance.
After three unseccessful attempts to have my ford focus repaired for engine stalls(while on the highway with the kids in the back seat,with 18-wheeler behind me).iionce again took my car to ford for warranty work.they found that the fuel pump was not suppling enough pressure and fixed it i thought,when at work with the car running and the exhaust at running temperature,all the fuel leaked out and could of very easily caused a fire which could of caused a great lose of life not only for myself but also for my wife and kids who always drive the car
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph uphill, the vehicle hesitated and operated at a reduced speed.the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection.the dealership determined the fuel delivery module was blocking the flow of fuel to the engine.there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v482000, regarding the fuel system.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
My second 2001 ford focus station wagon(# )has just started to lose fuel pressure sporadically when driving.several times it has caused a loss in break-ability, since the engine isn't running smoothly when the pressure drops.it definately causes the car to stall and not run as well, which could lead to a wreck.my first 2001 ford focus wagon (#) had the same issue, and it was repaired by ford under the nhtsa 03v482000 recall, yet ford is denying the second wagon for a recall repair.i hope to resolve this issue quickly, as it may cause harm to someone if i leave this intermittently-bad pump in the car.this fuel pump pressure failure occurs almost every other day now, which makes the car unreliable to drive in heavy traffic.i would like ford to consider this car as they do my other car, and fix the fuel pump problem that is definately a manufacturing issue.this car has less than 70,000 miles on it.it shouldn't have a fuel pump problem already.i will see what i can do to fix it; and i will keep the old part for reference and possibly refund if you are able to research this and hold ford accountable for their fuel pumps that don't produce adequate fuel pressure consistently.
I bought my focus used, it had 38,000 miles, on a trip the engine began to act up. It was revving all the way up but would not go above 40 mph. After calling a tow truck the check engine light came on, the dealership that i took it to had it for over a week and had difficulty locating the problem. It started and drove just fine for them. I had the fuel pump and filter replaced, as well as the fuel system flushed. While it was there they performed recall work on my battery cable routing, and my one of my engine control arm bolts. Everything was fine for a few months, then i had a tire throw tread, the front passenger side. 1 week later it was back to get the other tire replaced because it had a bubble in it, after learning that i got the rest of the tires replaced. A few weeks ago my brakes started squeling, i had the pads checked they were fine, after they kept making noise i insisted that they were changed. After driving about 100 miles i started hearing a spinning thump. That became very loud. Back into the shop, they replaced a brake caliper, and also i had to get yet another fuel filter, it was begining to become restricted, again. The brake problem even though it had been doing it for a while since i did not have a ford dealership do it was not covered under my warranty, and i am sure that something else will go wrong. Yay!
The contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being dragged underneath the vehicle. She immediately stopped the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank on the ground. She called the fire department to get permission for triple a to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the bolt that holds the arm in place on the fuel tank had no thread remaining.
Going uphill on freeway, the car started lurching. The lurching was intermittent as it would run smooth again and started lurching. I experienced a loss of power going uphill until i went down to 3rd and second gear. I had the fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pump relay replaced. The symptoms are very similar to recall number#03v482000(2001 ford focus fuel system recall). I called ford about this recall, they looked up my vin number and said told me there is no recall for my vehicle.
Dt*:the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine stalled completely.the vehicle was restarted, and stalled a second time.the vehicle was shifted into park, and would not start back up for 3 days.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump had failed.there was a nhtsa recall# 03v482000 which pertained to the gasoline fuel system.the fuel delivery module had previously been replaced 3 times with no success.the manufacturer was also notified, who informed the contact that there was nothing that could be done.
I have a fuel pump problem with my 2001 ford focus station wagon.if the gas gets below 1/2 tank, the engine stalls and the motor starves for fuel, but there is about 1/2 tank of gas in the car.this has happened to me twice now in 30 days.
Car began to hesitate and stall.multiple start failures.dealer repeatedly failed to fix the problem even though it was under recall for exact issue (csp 03m01).this issue started in january of 2009.the dealer stated it was a vapor management vacuum leak and "repaired".issue not resolved.fuel filter replaced again in march of 2009.issue not resolved.in may of 2009 dealer did multi-point inspection found no cause for problem.issue not resolved.november of2009 back at dealer for inspection still no cause found.april 2010 car back to dealer had computer tested still no cause found. It's shocking to me that this car had a csp on it for the very issue i was having...and it was never resolved.now the car is out of fords 10 year recall and they won't fix the know defect.seems like ford and the dealer delayed repair until after recall coverage!
Dealership refused to perform the stalling recall 03v482000 repairs unless the consumer paid $165.00 for a diagnostic. The vehicle was repaired at another dealership at no charge.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the engine hesitated and the speed decreased to 30 mph. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and after waiting fifteen to twenty minutes the vehicle resumed to normal operation. The failure occurred approximately between every 10 to 40 miles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the sensor and fuel filter were replaced. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3 (na). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel system stalled and he was unable to move the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel was not being pumped to the engine which caused the failure; the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and advised him that his vin was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank.after letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart.this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle.*jg
At 75 mph in interstate traffic, vehicle engine missed then lost power.engine would not rise above 1000 rpm.narrowly avoided collision in merging out of traffic.engine would not accelerate above 1500 rpm, eventually stalled.after 15 minutes, restarted and operated normally for 5 minutes before stalling again.
The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling.this is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced.a recall was issued regarding this problem. Recall campaign # 03v482000.there was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 mph. *sc
Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road.cause is unknown. Jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. Now the vehicle gives them 180 miles.the vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling.the dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
2001 focus faulty fdm was replaced. This caused vehicle to hesitate, surge, stutter, and lose power during acceleration. ***nar***the consumer discovered a recall had been issued, but was told his vehicle was not included. The consumer later discovered his vehicle was manufactured at the exact plant that was included in the recall.
My main complaints are the power windows, air conditioning, fuel system issue3 of the 4 power window mechanism in my car have broken and two are wedged up, which wasn't a huge safety concern to me because i rarely have people in the rear seats.now, i have to decide if i should fix my driver window or wedge it.it is a safety concern for me because if i get into an accident and cannot open my window then i might make it out alive.my a/c is broken as well so in the summer months, i need to choose to either fix my a/c or fix my power window so that i can have ventilation.also, i have been trying to get an issue fixed with the fuel system as it sometimes lurches in the middle of driving.it hasn't stalled on me yet in the middle of an intersection like it has for some people, but i am worried it will happen soon.i am hopeful ford will fix my window issues as this is a direct cause of cheap parts.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph. The engine loss power without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred whenever traveling at the speed rate of 65 mph. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 120,000. The current mileage was 128,000.
After taking vehicle for recall repair, engine light came on after it hasn't been driven for two days.when it was taken to dealership it was found that there was an excess leak in the solenoid canister. *laafter repair on solenoid canister, check engine light reappeared.consumer took vehicle back to dealership, light goes off.consumer went back and forth to dealership because check engine light kept appearing.also, consumer experience loss of fuel.consumer fulled gas tank and after being driven 51 miles, tank is half full.*la
Sticking accelerator pedal2001 ford focus se. 2.0ll4 dohcdriving down the interstate heading to work and was going to set the cruise.i couldn't get it to activate tried speeding up and slowing down and setting - didn't operate.a few moments later a car merged in front of me from the on ramp.i slowed down let traffic on the left go by.i then merged to left lane and depressed the accelerator and it stuck at/near full throttle.i tapped the brakes to see if the cruise had engaged - no change, looked to see if there was an obstruction by the pedal - none found, tried pulling pedal back with my foot - no effect,tried stomping on accelerator to see if it would unstick - no change.i was now going over 80 mph and close to rear ending a car in front of me i stepped on the brakes hard, it didn't slow down.at this point i turned the ignition off and merged to the right and off to the emergency lane. I opened the hood and inspected the accelerator linkage at the throttle plate.found the cruise control cable had disconnected and got lodged between the cruise control cable mounting bracket and the throttle plate actuator keeping the throttle plate at or near full throttle.i reconnected the cruise cable went to work returned home andhave set the car aside for further inspection.
While driving vehicle would intermittently leak gas. Owner would smell gas fumes inside of vehicle when turning it on. Noticed on rearview mirror a trail of gasoline. Had taken vehicle to dealership 3 or more times for gas leaks. Mechanic could not locate cause of the leakage, which still leaked after repairs were completed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 40 mph, the vehicle would vibrate and the engine stalled.the vehicle would restart and backfire before accelerating.there were no prior warning indicators.the dealer diagnosed the failure as the fuel system, but the contact was unsure about what they said needed to be repaired.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 79,000.updated 05/07/08 updated 05/07/08.
Vehicle surges and lacks power or engine dies. When doing online research of these symptoms. I found a recall that is expired for the vehicle. (recall # 03v48200) i believe the recall should be extended indefinitely do to the nature and scope of the problem. This vehicle is reliable other than that and can provide many more years of use. Also, these are generally good starter vehicle for young drivers, and could prove to be a safety issue for inexperienced drivers, including their personal safety if the vehicle leaves them stranded beside the road.
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedlocking mechanism in steering column. The fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700.
Consumer states that the gas mileage has decreased, also when fuel goes below half a tank the acceleration is decreased.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving between 5-10 mph, the engine shut off without warning.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer for repair.the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be repaired.the contact paid for the repair.he discovered a recall for the fuel pump, but the dealer did not inform him of the recall.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure mileage was 55,000.
Car suddenly stalls when taking a sweeping right hand turn. Power steering is inoperable, leaving auto in middle of road or highway ramp.
My 2001 ford focus zx3 has stalled around turns and when it gets below 1/3 tank consistently since i got it, and in mid march it completely stalled out as i was driving down the road and took nearly 20 minutes to restart.i just visited fords web site to find out any recall information and it came up with no recalls for this problem, or any other problem.
When tank is half way full or less, vehicle will stall when trying to accelerate. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause.consumer stated the engine light illuminated and a senor was replaced however that did not remedy the stalling problem.
2001 ford focus, sever gasoline leak, when noticed half a thank had leaked in 1 hour. Stopped car, had it towed after allowing the leak to stop. Could had get on fire, road got covered with gas. Dealer found disconnected gas line to gas pump on gas pump. Could not connect the gas line back since neck was damaged, replaced gas pum and gas line. Pump was changed by same dealer on 2005 after car died because pump broke, recall was in effect and pump changes as recalled.
2001 ford focus recall for faulty fuel pump. *njthe consumer stated over the last few months the vehicle has stalled several times. The consumer discovered a recall, but the dealer wanted to charge 95.00 just to perform a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem and the test would only detect a faulty fuel pump when it was in failure mode. The test would not reveal a problem since the failure only occurred on the road and on an intermittent basis. Updated 04/20/10the consumer stated for years his daughter had problems with the vehicle stalling.updated 05/07/10.
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again.this is about the 4th time.local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump.dealership claims that is only battery replacement.i have all old parts from recent service at dealership.i would like to see this vehicle recalled.found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model.http://www.theautochannel.com/f/mania/repair/news.html?mania.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving 5 mph and applying the brakes for a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure would occur intermittently and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repairs. The dealer advised the contact that there was a leak in the pcv hose. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) that could potentially be the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,500.
Bad egr system followed by battery ground failure. Ph
We sued ford via the magnuson moss warranty act.the focus had been sold prior to the filing of the law suit.we reached an out of court settlement of $3500.the problem with the car was intermittent stalling.the local ford dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle stalls.after one hour the vehicle restarts.the dealer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, cam, oxygen sensor, fuel sensor, fuel line, coil tech, and vacuum hose; however this did not remedy the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. He then informed the contact of nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel delivery module) and referred the contact to the manufacturer.the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall.the contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer replaced the fuel delivery module.the had not experienced any failures with the vehicle following repairs.the failure mileage was 92,400.updated 10/04/11updated 10/05/11
I have a 2001 ford focus. Over the past 1 1/4 years, my car has experienced intermittent engine problems. The car experiences a loss of power, "bucks like a bronco", and eventually stalls within a matter of moments. This has occurred three times on hilly state highways where the speed limit is 65 mph. If the car is allowed to sit, it will typically restart after a hour or so. Last week this occured on flat terrain with the air conditioner running and the car going approximately 40mph.i had the car towed to the dealership, however they did not look at the vehcile until the next day and advised me that it was most likely the fuel pump however, they were unable to guarantee that replacement would correct the problem. I advised the dealership of nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 and was advised that it did not pertain to my car. I contacted ford and was advised that unless the dealership could duplicate the problem, the fdm would not be replaced under the program.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated thatwhen sitting stationary with the engine running, the vehicle would stall. The contact was able to prevent the stalling if keeping slight pressure on the accelerator but once the pressure was released, the engine would idle and then stall. The contact believed the failure was directly related to nhtsa recall campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) but had not confirmed if his vehicle was included in the recall as of yet. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
Extremely poor gas mileage on my 2001 ford focus, . Hesitation started over the last couple of months. Had a full tune up. Now the car hesitates at all speeds and it seems like it is going to stall at any moment. Did a recall search and found out that the fuel pump is on recall for that particular model and year so i am heading to the dealer the first of the week to get it done. Fingers crossed.
On 2 occasions my car has failed to start and cut off.leading up to this the car was working fine and just all of a sudden just stopped.the 1st time it started with the hesitation and stuttering of the engine.where there was a recall on the gas line which the dealer fixed.the 2nd time it just keep cutting off everytime i put the car in drive.i took it to the ford and they said they could find nothing wrong with the car but i have a feeling it is going to do it again and i will be stranded by the road again.everytime it happens ford can't find anything wrong or aren't looking well enough. *la
2001 ford focus. Consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgwthe consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. The fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. As she began to drive, the vehicle began to surge again and finally the vehicle shut off. After doing some research, the consumer discovered the vehicle was built using a faulty fuel pump which was found to be a safety issue.nhtsa required ford to issue a csp 03n01 which replaced the fuel delivery module.the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included, but because the vehicle was built two months after the end of the csp production date range ford would not replace the fuel pump free of charge.
Vehicle sluggish when gas pedal pushed, finally stalled out and wouldn't start for a period of time. When started only ran for a moment then stalled again. Vehicle towed to dealer where fuel pump and filter were replaced.
Vehicle stalls when turning in either direction. Dealer has replaced the fuel filter twice, but the problem still occurs.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and shaking and shut completely off when turning.the failure only occurred once.the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer.nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system) was referenced.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 105,000.updated 12/12/07
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact noticed that while attempting to make a right turn, with a quarter tank of gas or lower, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning.the dealer was notified who informed the contact that they were aware of the failure and that the manufacturer had issued a silent recall for the fuel delivery module.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle needed an entire fuel pump assembly.the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not repair the vehicle under campaign id number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline).no repairs were performed.the current and failure mileages were 115,101.
While passing a car while driving down a two lane road, my accelerator pedal continued going down to the floor on its own.i tapped the brakes, checked to see if there were any obstructions by the pedal, tried everything i could to free the accelerator pedal but nothing worked. By this time the car was traveling in excess of 80 mph and applying the brakes were not slowing the car down at all.finally i put the car in neutral and while the engine kept racing at full throttle, i turned off the ignition and coasted to the side of the road.my husband returned to look at the car and found the accelerator cable disconnected and lodged between the mounting bracket and the throttle actuator, jamming the throttle at full throttle.fortunately this happened about two miles from the house.he was able to reconnect the cable and drive the car home, but he said that while driving back, the throttle was slow to throttle down when he released the pedal.once back home he found the cable had disconnected again.we are going to contact ford to see if there has been any recalls on this for the 2001.we found recalls on the 2000 model but none on the 2001.we also found one complaint that was described exactly as ours with the cable disconnecting and hanging up on the bracket.
Vehicle hesitated and stalled due to a contaminated fuel tank.*ph the consumer has since received a recall notice, and after reading the notice she realized the vehicle had the same problems.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus se.the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and loose power while driving.the failure occurred without warning.the dealer replaced the fuel filter, but the failure persists.the contact stated that the failure has been ongoing and resulted in a vehicle crash.the manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included as part of any recalls.a valid vin, the engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current mileage is 110,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
2001 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for fuel pump replacement *tgwthe consumer stated her mother had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall. However, in feb 2011, the vehicle came to a dead stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station, because it couldn't be restarted. The problem was soon diagnosed as a fuel pump failure and subsequently it was replaced. The consumer's mother contacted the dealership and was told she was eligible for reimbursement. But, soon after the statement was retracted. Ford stated the replacement coverage was for a period of ten years from the original warranty start date on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning.the contact stated that the failure would only occur when the fuel tank was one half full or more. In addition, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally and would often hesitate. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle had no recalls associated with it. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
The dealership refused to perform the engine stalling recall 03v482000 unless the consumer purchased a fuel filter for $42.00.
We have a 2001 ford focus that would cut out and die during acceleration.we found that this model had a recall notice on it and took it to the local ford dealership, jack kissee ford, and was told that it was not covered.the findings that they returned to us was that it needed the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced, the same as the recall.we took in the safety recall information from your website with all relevant information.
2001 ford focus customer states that the fuel pump and fuel filter are bad an needs to be recalled**ccafter the repairs were made in late summer of 2004, the consumer experienced the same problems in march 2007 the pump was replaced again.the manufacturer referred to the problem as a safety and customer satisfaction issue not a recall.updated 06/26/07.
The same as eveyone else. The vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump.i am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue. They would have to charge me 75 bucks to check it out (because according to ford, it has to be done by them regardless of my qualifications) then if it's not having the performance problem at the time they would not be able to verify it's the fuel pump. Since it's intermittent i chose to pull the tank and investigate my self. I agree "kinda" that it's a fuel pump issue. The reason i say this is because i pulled the tank tonight, disassembled the pump/sending unit assembly and found a large amount of sediment in the base and around the sides of the body the pump sits in. Additionally the screen/sock on the inlet side of the pump motor was almost completely clogged with the stuff,. The tank itself had a light film of the brown stuff which easily is wiped with a clean rag.looking at the gunk, it would seem to me to be very bad gas, but why just the focus. I put the same stuff in both my other two vehicles and no problems. I can't analyze the stuff to determine what it is for sure but can assure you it's only a matter of time before it caused enough cavitation for the pump to heat up burn out. I did not see evidence of any gaskets or anything else internal attached to the tank going bad, but since i use the same fuel else were w/o problems it almost has to be a situation like a seals/sealant deteriorating and producing the nasty stuff.i plan on saving $250 and clean it all and see if things improve. The pump is only available from ford(interesting).ford needs to do somthing about this before they allow somone to get killed out there on the hiway.i just purchased this vehicle used a month ago for my 15 year old daughter. I should have done better research first.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
While driving, the vehicle hesitated/stalled. This was caused by a fuel system sensor.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms.the failure has occurred twice while driving.the vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed.after waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/29/08updated 08/07/08the dealer lowered the fuel tank, removed the old fuel pump and found the screen in the bottom of the tank. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. Updated 08/07/08
I own a 2001 ford focus,i was coming back from dallas and my car lost power. I had to get onto the shoulder,it would not go faster than 20 miles. I had surges in power. I did make it home without an accident. Next day car would not start. Called and had it towed to my mechanic. My mechanic said it started fine,i left it there ,next day it would not start. Mechanic called and said it needed a newfuel pump and filter. I then called spikes ford in mission tx. They said my vin # was not on the recall. So i called fordmyself,computers were down,they said to have it fixed and call them back.they will not do anything.
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also malfunctioning. I could not get the wipers to turn off at times. I would turn the headlights off and back on again, and the wipers would turn off. This would also work at times when the wipers would not turn on, but not always. I never noticed an absolute consistency as to what would get the wipers to function properly. They also would not function at the correct speed. They would go fast when i wanted them to go slow and vice-versa. I had taken the car in twice to have this problem fixed. They replaced the multi function switch both times.a week following the second visit, i noticed they would not work again. I scheduled an appointment for the third time. In between the time i scheduled the appointment and the actual day of the appointment, i noticed the gas light had come on when i still had about 36 miles worth of gas left in my car. I noticed the light was on for a bit and then it went off. So, i told them about that problem as well when i took the car in. They replaced the fuel pump and sending unit assembly. Also they replaced whatever wires were causing the multi function switch to go out again and again. I left the dealership and made a stop at a convenience store. When i tried to start my car, it would not start. Not a sound or anything. The car was totally dead. I called ford to have them tow the car.this time, they claimed they needed to replace the clutch safety start switch, which they did. My breaks also squeak constantly. They adjusted the breaks and clean them up. They claim the squeaking breaks are normal.do not buy a ford.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving the vehicle loss power and stalled. The speed is unknown. The vehicle was towed to the nearest repair shop where they advised her that the fuel pump failed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on her vehicle. Recall nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000, fuel system, gasoline is related to the failure; however, her vin was not included. The vehicle was repaired for over $650 at the owner's expense. The current and failure mileages were under 120,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus . The vehicle intermittently exhibits a no-start condition.a technician from the dealer concluded that her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall #03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). Her vehicle remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was 83,000.
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
The consequences described in the stalling recall 03v482000 occurred on numerous occasions, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *al
Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. Brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...
Fuel pump failure at only 65297 . Fuel system has no sign of foreign matter in tank. Car was running fine before fuel pump failure. Cost to replace fuel pump and labor cost of dropping exhaust system and protective metal shield to gain access to fuel tank . Fuel tank must be removed to repair. No engine light came on prior to car not starting while in my driveway. This is a outrageous repair for a car with such good maintenance . I request an investigation into defective fuel pumps on this year and model car.
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.she had her vehicle repaired according to recall# 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). After the repair while at a local gas station she saw a puddle of gasoline from under the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and an updated version of the component was installed. Years later, while driving the driver-side head light failed. She pulled over to a local store and turned the vehicle off. Minutes later smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle, and then flames erupted. The fire department extinguished the flames and cut the battery cables. A fire fighter speculated that the battery caused the fire. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall #: 02v288000(electrical system:battery:cables). Upon contact she was advised that her vehicle identification number was excluded from the vin range. She was in the process of sending correspondence to the manufacturer that exemplifies the failure. The failure mileage was . The current and failure mileages were 115,000.
Also nov/20/01 my electric windows stopped working once again.....warrenty covered that.
After the fuel delivery module recall 03v482000 was performed thereplacement part failed. This was verified by the dealership after inspection.
The 2001 ford focus had five recall notices.the vehicle would not start.the consumer needed a new fuel pump.the vehicle displayed a strong fuel smell.the fuel cap light had come on.the replacement fuel pump was defective.refer to recall campaign# 03v482000. *sc
I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as i did 2 weeks apart from me. He has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. I need help.
My vehicle, 2001 ford focus, displays all the symptoms regarding a faulty fuel pump fuel delivery module. At one-quarter tank, the engine will stall on right turns.during extended driving, the vehicle will surge and stutter eventually stalling, and during idling, the vehicle will drop power requiring constant pressure on the accelerator.i took the vehicle in for service on feb 7, 2007 and was told that my vehicle came off the assembly line three months too late to have fallen under the extended warranty.i am furious that ford would provide a 10yr extended warranty on it's vehicles - regardless of mileage, but would exclude models that have vin numbers just outside the window of "known occurrence of problem".the vehicle had stalled on a major highway (us95 in las vegas clark county), and fortunately no one was hurt.the vehicle had over $1300 of service completed during this incident, but the issue has now re-occurred.symptoms began in late september, and have gotten progressively worse.i do not feel safe driving long distances, as the vehicle has begun stalling around corners and during idling.i currently can not afford payments on a new vehicle, and want ford to honor its pledge for safety by admitting more vehicles under its extended service warranty.ford's technical service bulletin regarding this defect is 03n01 and ford claims that over 671, 000 vehicles are affected.i suspect very few 2001 focuses are still on the road, and fewer ever received notice regarding this "recall".i find it hard to defend their patronizing position that "(they're) sorry, but there is nothing that can be done".i have spent thousands of dollars to keep this vehicle road worthy, i and i refuse to spend one penny more.for a vehicle model that has had so many flaws, i am appalled at the lack of support actually provided.i will note, that ford was very helpful in replacing the ignition assembly-three times. Thanksrecall id from nhtsa: 03v482000ford tsb 03n01.
When exiting a corner or banked turn at any speed, the car will sputter and then shut off when gas levels approach 1/4 tank.the car will either coast and then regain power or completely die and come to a stop.at freeway speeds this is extremely dangerous to the occupants and passing traffic.the car will also sputter during bursts of quick acceleration.
Starting at about 39,000 miles (october, 2002), whenever my car had a quarter tank or less of gas, the car would start choking and feel like it was going to stall.if i stopped and let the car sit for a few minutes, it would be ok for a few minutes and then it would happen again.this continued after i had the fuel filter replaced, and a mechanic couldn't figure out the problem.it has happened at many speeds, but most often while on the freeway. Today, at 49,000 miles, i have more than half a tank of gas, going about 35 mph, and the same thing happened.*nlm
Vehicle engine rpm was running high and low while idling.then car completely shut down and would not restart.previously had similar problem and replaced the fuel pump with ford pump in 2007 and was told that the pump is bad again.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitates as if it will stall.after several months of experiencing this issue, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer.a mechanic replaced the fuel delivery module according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), which corrected the failure.currently, four years later, the failure has recurred.the dealer stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired and was only covered for 12,000 miles, they would no longer be responsible for any new repairs.the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and immediately restarted independently. The failure recurred intermittently when driving various speeds and occasionally, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the failure was caused by the fuel system. The dealer was unable to determine the exact repair the vehicle would need in order to remedy the failure.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.approximately two years ago, the contact noticed that her gas mileage was significantly lower than other 2001 vehicles of the same model.the dealer stated that recalls were issued for the ford focus, however, the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls regarding gas mileage.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.*updated 12/27/07 *ljupdated 12/12/07
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. The vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that when driving 5 mph and attempting a turn, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated that the failure was possibly caused by the fuel system failing to transfer to the engine. The vehicle was not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileages were approximately 78,000.
My2001 ford focus zx3( manual transmission )with over 105,000 miles on it has had a electronic throttle problem since it had 30,000 miles on it. Intermittently the engine speed would not decrease when your foot is taken off the accelerator pedal. The car would act like the cruise control was engaged. The car could be controlled by heavy braking or depressing the clutch. It was taken into three different ford dealer at least seven different times only once did they claim to see the problem. That time the mechanic show me disconnecting a electrical plug under the hood caused the throttle controls to go to a fail safe mode making the problem disappear for period of time(days).i was told to bring it back in when it happened again. I did that, mechanic was know longer with the dealership. Several parts were changed several different times but did nothing to correct the problem. When the problem is present the engine speed will decrease to a fast idle once the car comes to a complete stop. The problem will go away sometimes after shutting off the engine and restarting but not always.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the engine warning indicator light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle surged forward.while idling at a stop light, the engine shut off.the dealer stated that the fuel delivery module malfunctioned and they made the replacement.prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was previously serviced in 2004 under nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000.
Events leading up to the failure: check engine light came on has never gone off since, highly increased running noise, engine hesitation that at highway speed it causes the whole car to jerkfailure: i took the car in and they told me i needed a new head that ford had redesigned a new one and it would cost $1000. The one i currently have deposits carbon and will keep doing so until it eventually gives out. The thing that irks me is ford obviously knew there was a design flaw if they designed a new one, therefore i feel they should be covering this.corrections: none, cannot afford. Will have to drive it until the car gives out.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitates, stalls, and has to be restarted each time.the vehicle was taken to ford at least 12 times; however, they could not duplicate the failure.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he discovered that the fuel pump failed.his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the vehicle was returned to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty.the current mileage was 72,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.
The consumer received a recall letternhtsa: #03v482000concerning fuel delivery problem.the vehicle was taken tot he dealer but the dealer refused to honor the recall indicating there was not recall at this moment.the consumer was asked to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test which would cost $90.00.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that thisvehicle is performed similar to the information found in nhtsa recallm campaign # 03v482000.the ford manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was excluded from the recall.the current and failure mileage were 61,000.
Engine stalls at any speed, during any weather conditions. A engine light with an 'exclamation point' comes on, the red light near the hazards button comes on, and the fuel light comes on while this stalling happens. About two weeks prior to the car beginning to stall, the check engine light had come on. I took it to the dealership and they replaced a valve (rtc, i think) in the fuel system and said i needed a new fuel filter and the fuel infectors cleaned, all for about $200. I had the fuel filter replaced at an independent garage and used techron fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank. The da i left the dealership, however, the car began to stall and it cotinues to do so.
My car stalled after coming around a sharp right hand turn. I restarted the engine and carried on a few more yards when the engine stalled again. I tried to start the car several more times because i was stuck at the entrance to the freeway on-ramp in very busy traffic. I could not get the car started and had to get it towed away. The mechanic at the repair outfit replaced the fuel filter and said that the old one was clogged up with dirt. This has never happened to me before. I did some research on the internet and found that i am not the only focus owner with this problem. I think this relates to recall #03v482000.
Fuel system,gasoline: delivery problem.
Related to nhtsa action #ea02022 2001 ford focus with 38,000 miles; fuel starvation, sometimes to the point of stalling.occurs when making long right turns (interstate on & off-ramps) - prevents me from merging safely into traffic.problem is most severe with less than 1/2 a tank of gas.*nlm
Problem is ongoing.when the gas tank is less than 1/4 tank full, the engine hesitates, as if it's not getting enough fuel, when i try to resume speed after dropping from highway speed of 40+ to anything below that and then try to accelerate again. Problem typically occurs when merging onto a thruway from an access ramp. My mechanic speculates that fuel pump in gas tank doesn't get enough fuel because what fuel is left sloshes away from pump. Problem is long-standing, fuel filter has been replaced but didn't help. I chose to keep the tank full rather than spend $100s of dollars investigating problem.special note: model is a station wagon with a manual transmission.
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Vehicle stalls underway due to clogged fuel filter.i have replaced the fuel filter three time in the last 10,000 miles.appears to be clogged with black material.believe this could be related to ea02022. This last time my 17 yr old was the driver.
When the vehicle was in reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled.the dealership refused to evaluate the problem because the vehicle started after being towed. All three incidents occurred when the gas tank was 1/4 full or less. All three incidents occurred when the vehicle sat overnight and was started in the morning. *ph
- 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 and the vehicle would sputter and lose acceleration , then lost power. The contact stated that the engine would stall, but the car would still be driving until the contact applied the brakes. The contact hadthe mechanic changed the spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter, but the problem persisted. The contact called the manufacturer, and they toldhimto take it to the ford dealer to get it diagnosed. The mechanic stated that it was a failure in the fuel distribution system, but the parts were on nationwide back order.
Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling.vehicle experienceda hesitation/stallingproblem, andloss of power.dealer was notified,and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
I have a 2001 ford focus zx3.around approximately 36,000 miles i started noticing the engine missing.shortly after when the gas tank would be 1/4 full and below the car would experience what felt like fuel starvation, frequently in coordination with a sharp turn.the car would spit and sputter for a few seconds and then it would clear up and be fine. This usually occurred when accelerating on an interstate on ramp and was (and still is) potentially dangerous.the severity and frequency of the car stalling gradually became worse over a few months time.now the car has approximately 46,000 miles on it.on november 9, 2003 while on the interstate traveling at 65 mph with 1/2 tank of gas the car started going through fuel starvation.it last a few seconds and then cleared up.this is a major safety hazard.before the last incident, i thought that if i made sure the gas tank was not low the car would be okay.i did some research on this incident after the last incident.i searched the nhtsa site and focaljet.i saw that many people were suffering this problem and learned what the probable cause was.i believe the problem is the lining of the gas tank coming loose and keeping the fuel delivery module from taking up as much gas as the car needs to keep running.i contacted the local ford dealership on november 11, 2003.the service manager told me he had heard of the problem, but had never had a customer that had a problem with it.i am taking the car in on november 18, 2003 to get repaired.to be clear, the car has not totally stalled due to this problem.it acts like it is going to die and the rpms go down.pushing in the accelerator pedal does not make the rpms go up.the car runs very rough for several seconds (spitting and sputtering is how i describe it) and then clears out.*la
History of fuel system problem:11/25/03: engine hesitation, loss of power, engine stall (pd repair cost- diagnostic test; no problems found). 2/04: received recall letter from ford regarding fuel pump in my vehicle. 3/8/04: recall work performed(replaced fuel delivery module - n/c). 3/9/04: same problem re-occurred(replace dpfe sensor and clear dtcs - n/c). 6/04: same problem re-occurred (diff. Dealer - replaced fuelfilter- pd repair cost). 8/5/04: same problem re-occurred (broke down in ohio - replaced vacuum hose - pd repair cost).vehicle has stalled at least 20 times while operating.2 close-calls: 8/5/04 in ohio- stalled in busy intersection while turning. 9/04: almost hit child on bike in neighborhood due to vehicle stall and loss of assisted steering.
Car lost fuel pressure and would not drive. After waiting until car cooled down car will start and drive. Car only has this problem when the tempature is above 90 degrees.
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the fuel pump is restricting the fuel flow and causes the stalling. Nlm
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 number 03v482000 (ford recall 03n01), for the fuel filter, but did not contact the manufacturer to see if the vin was included.
Vehicle stalled without warning when driving at any speed. The problem occurred more frequently when making turns or reversing.vehicle was almost rear ended when it stalled while merging onto the highway. Dealership replaced the fuel pump 3 times, butproblem still exists. Also,while driving at any speed vehicle will suddenly surge and accelerate at a high speed. The brake pedal was depressed to disengage the excess speed.the cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined.
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 to his workplace approximately 20 miles and on the way home, vehicle simply stalled, jerked and as i stepped on the gas....nothing.cars swerved around me as i struggled to pull off to the right.i was nearly hit by three different vehicles.it was very dark and i was alone in the car.i managed to walk to a gas station/store and called my daughter.her husband helped me tow the vehicle to kearns auto center near where the car had stalled.the fuel pump had to be replaced.manager advised that the fuel pump shield was a 2002 addition, even though vehicle was sold and manuals distributed was for a 2001 ford focus.the shield had allowed gas to leak until it totally destroyed the fuel pump itself.there was no disclosure, vehicle was bought brand new with 8 miles showing.manual and care schedule was for that of a 2001.vehicle mileage at the time of incident was 47,312 miles...ford customer service, and two dealers in the salt lake city area were notified of the situation, none have responded.
Consumer experienced sudden lost of power and surging at different levels of speed.*phthe consumer received a recall regarding the fuel pump, the vehicle was inspected and it was discovered there was a problem with the pump.the consumer was informed the part was not available and had to be ordered. The consumer was told the pump and filter would be replaced, however the filter was not included in the recall and would cost $40.00. The consumer requested reimbursement.
The car began chugging as if having bad gas.while on rte 40w in texas, the car died and the power steering failed when the car died.i was traveling at apx. 75 mph when this occured.i was towed into nm and had the fuel pump replaced.ford will not honor the recall of my fuel pump and they insist that the recall only extends up to 2000 models.i have a 2001 focus zx3.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning.the contact drove to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced several parts; however, the failure was not corrected.the fuel pump was eventually determined to be the cause of the failure.the dealer and manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the current and failure mileages were 83,000.
2001 ford focus. Consumer states faulty fuel pump *tgwthe consumer stated as she was driving, the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle began surging to the point where she had to press the accelerator all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle was still barely maintaining power to get out of the way of traffic. The fuel filter was replaced and she was able to get the vehicle back onto the highway. As she began to drive, the vehicle began to surge again and finally the vehicle shut off. After doing some research, the consumer discovered the vehicle was built using a faulty fuel pump which was found to be a safety issue.nhtsa required ford to issue a csp 03n01 which replaced the fuel delivery module.the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included, but because the vehicle was built two months after the end of the csp production date range ford would not replace the fuel pump free of charge.
While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank.after letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart.this has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle.*jg
Engine floods and stalls at idle or in motion.emissions light comes on wen it stalls.owners manual states ifemission light comes on, it indicates that catalytic converter is hot and cancause a fire. Vehicle doesn't start back up once it stalls, it has to be towed.there isa gasoline smell before it stalls.dealer has tried to remedy problem 6 times. Dealer hasacknowledged of other vehicles withsame problem. Dealer removedfuel pump drained it and cleaned it.dealer hooked a computer tovehicle socode would show how to repair it.
I have a 2001 ford focus zts.. In the last few week i notice that when i make a right turn with 1/4 tank the car wants the stall and seem running out of gas...after i put more gas in the tank i didn't get any problem..as some of the ppl who drive focus they have the same problem.
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 ford dealer has been checking the spark, fuel injector and other systems looking for the stalling issue. It seems like it would stall only when you teen drivers were behind the wheel, only happens in the summer and always on crowded highways in rush hour traffic.tuesday we goggled ford focus fuel pump and found that ford won a lawsuit not to recall 2000-2002 focus for stalling issues related to the fuel system.we are shocked that ford would put that many drivers at risk. The focus being a cheap small car is driven by mostly young inexperienced drivers. My kids have had this car stall several times on the busy interstate around milwaukee and green bay.our local dealer replaced the bad parts n/c but the point is that lives were put at risk. If a focus is run over by a semi because of stalling out in traffic, who would know the real issue or be able to recreate the circumstances that lead to the accident.the little car and driver would be crushed.
While trying to start vehicle, engine would start to turn over and then cut off, when attempting to restart vehicle, a high-pitched whirring sound was heard, vehicle had to be towed, dealer found the electrical supply to the fuel pump had become disconnected.
I had received a letterin january 2004 from mr. Frank m. Ligon, director of service engineering operations of the ford motor company.the letter stated that in accordance with program 03n01 (engine stalling in 2000-01 ford focus vehicles) customer's vehicles "may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms ultimately causing the engine to stall completely...as a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters."..."ford is offering to replace your vehicle's fuel pump (parts and labor), at no cost, if your vehicle exhibits any of the above conditions...valid for a period of 10 years from the original warranty start date, with no limit on mileage." ...i had been experiencing the above forementioned safety issues with my 2001 focus, and took the car to the dealership for service. The dealer had to replace the fuel pump and filter, originally stating that it was covered under this program, but called back later and ultimately changed their mind. The explanation given was that this program was no longer "open."since the company has acknowledged this particular safety concern, confirmed the letter being sent and my vehicle fitting the program 03n01 guidelines of make, model, year, and timeline (10 years unlimited mileage), and has refused to repair this defect free of charge, as stated in their letter, ...i would like to file an official complainton this issue...and i would appreciate your assistance in resolving this runaround that the ford motor company has given me.i got the letter, had the problems and safety issues as stated in that letter, it hasn't been 10yrs, so why did i have to pay for their defect?thank you for your time and assistance!
The vehicle was taken for repairs after the consumer received a notice of possible problems from the manufacturer.vehicle started to have symptoms with the engine light coming on, power lost and stalling. *la the consumer had an accident as a result.the consumer also requested reimbursed.recall#03v482000 *sc
2001 ford focus developed problems with the fuel pump.*mrthe consumer son received recall 03n01 on the fuel pump and had it replaced at the dealer.several months later the problem recurred.on september 6th the vehicle was taken to naples ford and the consuemr's son was told that the fuel pump had indreed failed again.the dealer was informed the consumer that they could not replaced the fuel pump again free of charge.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.on may 25, 2008, the vehicle would not move when the contact attempted to accelerate.he took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed.the mechanic further stated that the part could not be replaced because he did not have the proper tool to remove the fuel pump.only the ford dealer was equipped with the tool.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the estimated repair cost would be $1,000.the manufacturer confirmed that the vin was not included in the recall and would not assist with the repair.the current and failure mileages were 59,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 70 mph theengine hesitated, sputtered, and completely shut off.the engine warning light illuminated immediately afterwards.the contact stated that the engine was warm and there was approximately 1/4 of a tank of gas in the vehicle.he had to wait approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle.a defect investigation recall campaign # 03v482000 included similar symptoms.the dealer stated that the failure was the fuel pump.the fuel pump was replaced, and no other failures have occurred.the current mileage is 40,500 and failure mileage was 39,800.ak
This vehicle has hesitated/stalled at various speeds since new.finally in may, 2002, the engine quit while my wife was in traffic on a two lane highway, with no shoulders.the dealer replaced the fuel pump.in less than a week the engine hesitated again, and has done so several times.the dealer states they can find nothing else wrong.after looking over the number of similar complaints on the nhtsa website, i find it difficult to believe nothing has been done to address this issue.since our warranty will be up in a few months, i guess this is what they are waiting for.why are you waiting?
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus that suffers from a clogged fuel pump. Because of this issue, my vehicle was rear ended when i lost power and stalled making a right hand turn. This clog is the result of some material used in the fuel tanks of '99, '00 and '01 ford focus. Ford is aware of the problem and the stalling symptom in an ssb issued to all ford dealers service centers. The repair is to replace the fuel pump and clean the tank at an expense of $500-$1000+ to the owners. This matter has been an issue and discussed by thousands of focus owners around the country on such sites as http://www.focaljet.com and focus forums on http://www.yahoo.com.since ford only issued an ssb and not a recall, we feel this is of great safety concerns as it can and has resulted in accidents. *nlm
Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. Dealer determined the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow, causing stalling.
Recall 03v482000concerning stalling.dealer indicated to the consumer thatrecall repairs will only be done when the vehicle experiencing problems with the recalled part.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the engine hesitated, and the vehicle lost power, surged, and experienced other similar symptoms.the failure has occurred twice while driving.the vehicle became sluggish and stalled at any speed.after waiting 20 to 40 minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and took it to the local service station for a diagnostic.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/29/08updated 08/07/08the dealer lowered the fuel tank, removed the old fuel pump and found the screen in the bottom of the tank. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. Updated 08/07/08
Engine starts to stall with 1/4 to 1/2 tank of fuel when going round right hand bends (such as freeway ramps). Can even occur at junctions (right turns).occurs every time without fail unless one drives very slowly - less than 30 mph.have spoken to dealers and read many reports of this failure and i am not the only one with these symptoms. *nlm
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage.please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
I have a 2001 ford focus -- clogging of the fuel delivery module (fdm) filters in the subject vehiclesleaded to stalling and other related symptoms. These symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving. Stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.
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 toldthe consumer that the steering column may have been damaged. In addition,ford was replacing the fuel pump and seat belt.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Possible defect with clip/clamp on fuel pump.*mron jan 20, 2004 the fuel pump was replaced per recall, the mileage at the time was 18446.on june 7, 2004 the clamp or hose from the fuel pump detached which resulted in the vehicle not starting.the consumer also saw a sizeable amount of fuel under the vehicle after she attempted to start the vehicle, mileage at that time was 20640.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the clamp must have became loose after the vehicle hit a pothole.
I had just finished fueling up the car and pulled away from the pump when the car died in the gas stations entrance. The car would not restart. We had the car towed to a ford dealer who stated the fuel pump was defective. The car had 53,000 miles on it at the time and ford only agreed to pay for 1/2 the cost of the repair. This vehicle has never come close to getting the gas mileage that ford says it should. My v6 honda accord gets better gas mileage than this 4 cylinder focus?*la
Consumer stated while traveling and without any indicationengine stalled. Technician service d vehicle, and noticed thatfuel pump needed to be replaced. While stopped at a gas station consumers check engine light and gas light came on consumer turned car off and back on gas needle fell to empty.the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.the consumer believes this part failed prematurely. *nlm
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow and causes the stalling. Nlm
Consumer states that the vehicle without any warning will stall out the consumer also smells gas. Contacted dealer and the dealer replaced the fuel pump. Nlm
3/07/02 engine failure at 35 mph -- 3/14/02 engine failure at 65 mph on interstate 95.fuel pump replaced after 3/07 failure -- returned to dealer after 3/14 event -- dealer states 'could not verfy cust concern at this time' -- have seen other concerns on your site -- please look into this before someone is seriously injured or dies.
Ignition failed on my 01 ford focus. Key wouldn't turn. Steering wheel was locked up. Vehicle had to be towed. Just owned this vehicle 2 weeks. A few days before this incident i was broke down due to a defective fuel pump.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall intermittently without warning. The dealer made three attempts to replace the fuel pump however, the vehicle continued to stall without warning. The failure began five months ago and the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current mileage was 65,622 and the failure mileage was 63,739. Updated 5/2/11 updated 05/16/11
Car stalls around right turns.
Car sputtered on a sunday morning (11/2004).on monday night the car died. Could turn ignition, but no fuel got to engine. Called ford serice center, they were closed. Had problem fixed (new fuel pump) at another service station ($594). Found letter dated 1/2004 stating ford was aware of faulty fuel pump, and was offering replacement coverage for 10 years. Have tried to get ford to reimburse me, but they deny the claim, stating it was not an emergency.
While traveling approximately 60 mph vehiclesputtered and stalled. It took approximately 20 minutes to start again.
While traveling on highway vehicle will stall and shut down. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving at 45 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership indicated that this was caused by fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced.also,vehicle failed to start. Driver was unable to turn key in ignition,it was stuck in the lock position.
I have a problem with my 2001 ford focus zx3.it has the zetec engine and the mtx75 5 speed manual transmission.the fuel pump for this vehicle is in the fuel tank (i have had the car in for fuel gauge repair a couple of times).the problem occurs whenever there is half a tank or less showing on the fuel gauge.when taking a right hand turn - i.e. Expressway on/off ramp - the car engine will stutter and die. This only happens turning to the right.the lower the fuel gauge reading, the more severe the problem becomes. Turning left has no ill effect on drive ability. It seems the fuel pump is not at fault.only under the right turn conditions do i experience any loss of fuel to the engine.could this be a design flaw in the fuel pick-up system?i have heard of many complaints on this very issue. Thank you for your time.tim ruiter - michigan certified master mechanic # m140125
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 the right. Ford will not fix the problem because they claim to have reached a solution on vehicles assembled after june 13, 2001. My vehicle was assembled june 19, 2001. Since it exhibits the same symptoms, they had not corrected the problem by june 13, 2001. According to nhtsa documents ford didn't start installing redesigned fuel pumps until sometime in 2004. Nhtsa should require ford to extend the program to all focus vehicles that used the poorly designed fuel pump and display failure symptoms.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at temperatures above 85 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,182.upated 9/4/14 updated 1/8/2015
While driving 30 mphthe vehicle stalled.the consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed.the dealership repaired the fuel pump.*sc
2001 ford focus - stalls in corners and going uphill- just looses power and dies. Sounds like fuel pump problem that many other focus owners have had.*nlm
I own a ford focus wagon 2001.i am writing to complain about a fuel pump problem that should have been corrected duringrecall#03v482000.i had this recall performed on my car in 2002.this past month the pump failed and i had to replace it.after reading your discription of the origonal problem with the fuel pump i realized ford never corrected the problem.i experienced the exact problem with the supposed corrected fuel pump. I tookthe car to my mechanic and he confirmed that the fuel pump was clogged and had to be replaced.he said it was due to a design flaw and the new fuel pumps had been changed.once i realized this had been involved in a recall i contacted ford and they refuse to help with this problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While engaging the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shut off due to the fuel pump. The manufacturer stated that they were unable to provide any assistance. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the failure could potentially cause a crash. The current mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.
Recal 03v482000 subject: concerning stalling.dealer indicated to consumer thatrecall repairs will only be done when the vehicleexperienced problems with the recalled part.
The consumer stated the fuel pump hesitated. This problem occurred intermittently.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The problemdid not duplicate itself and they told the consumer that there was nothing else they could do. The consumer later contacted the manufacturer and they too told theconsumer that there was nothing they would do. Provide further details.
Have had numerous problems with the car hesitating and stalling.have taken the car in a total of 7 times.5 of which were related to hesitation.3 of the those 5 times they found problems with the car. 2 times for an egr emissions sensor and 1 for a fuel pump (they think).the other two times they coulndt find anything wrong at the time.i have called ford directly and they can do nothing about the car, because they say it is repairable.i have had the car back now for a little over a week since they have replaced the fuel pump. Seems to have a little hesitation still, but has not stalled.we have had the left rear tire replace once for cupping of the tire.ford dealership wasnt sure what caused it, but they say i could have run over something hard.the new tire starting cupping like the one they replaced, then that is when the recall for the rear wheel bearings was issued.no problems since then with the tires.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall, stutter, skip, and not run when the tank reached a quarter tank.initially, the contact was informed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced.then she was informed that the timing belt, gear, pulley, and tensioner needed to be replaced.the components were replaced.finally, the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.ford stated that the vehicle was manufactured too late to be included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline).the purchase date and speed were unknown.the current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 83,073.updated 03-04-08 \the fuel pump was replaced.
Vehicle starts to lose power. Engine misfires, then stalls. After sitting a few minutes, car will restart fine. Will then repeat.
Vehicle stalled with no warning and would not start back up for about 5 minutes,it seemed as if the accelerator was not pumping because gas seemed to not get to the right place.i was also driving at a high speed with my foot on accelerator and the gauge went down.it also happened at a lower speed.
Our car currently has 40,000 and the fuel pump has gone out.the problem with the car was the fuel gauge was not reporting the correct amount of fuel and at times the car would not go forward when the accelerator was pushed.my wife almost had an accident because the car would not accelerate.
The fuel pump in my 2001 ford focus se (2.0 spi engine) failed while driving. This resulted in loss of power and limited vehicle control. My vehicle had 39000 miles on at the time of the failure. Ford refused to provide any support for this dangerous mechanical failure.
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 failed.the current and failure mileages were 84,000.
While driving 55 mph vehicle started jerking.dealer determinedfuel pump had to be replaced.
Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. Dealer determined the fuel pump restricts fuel flow, causing stalling. Nlm
Consumer received nhtsarecall03v482000 concerningfuel pump problem. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer replacedfuel pump, charging $25.00for parts and $40.00 do for labor.total charge was$75.00.consumer objected paying for labor because the recall letter indicatedit was free of charge.*sc
Malfunction of fuel filter.was replaced on two different occassions.malfunction of steering assembly.was replaced twice on two different occassions.malfunction of braking system.was replaced on two different occassions.all within a 16 month period after purchasing the automobile in may of 2001.it is a 2001 ford focus zx3.
Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. Dealer determined the fuel pump restricts fuel flow, causing stalling. Nlm
I have had numerous stalling condition while driving that have been frightening.several fuel modules have been replaced as well as harness repairs.the dealer has finally replaced the harness going to the fuel pump stating it had been rubbing against the body and grounding out.i am not sure this will fix the problem since it is intermittent.it appears the dealer has done several wiring harness repairs leading to the fuel pump.
Vehicle starts surging and losing power2 days later, vehicle stalls in left turn lane and continues at every stop(i have to double peddle to keep vehicle running).found recall on nhtsa website take vehicle to dealership however, i am told that my vehicle doesn't fall under nhtsa:03v482000.i am filing this complaint to have the plant my vehicle was built in to be re-evaluated i am having the same exact problem that the recall describes.
I own a 2001 ford focus that i purchased in nov. Of 2001.i have had intermittent stalling problems with this car starting about 2 yrs ago.i have replaced fuel filter, spark plugs etc assuming these were the causes of the problem.about 2 weeks ago, i was driving on i-90 in new york state when the car suddenly stalled while driving at about 65 mph.i was forced to pull off the road from the passing lane with a tractor trailer behind me.fortunately, that driver was able to avoid me.i was able to limp off the road at an exit about 1/4 mile down the road.i filled the car with gas and the symptoms went away.the car was below 1/4 tank of gas at the time.i have had one more episode of this problem a few months ago on another trip (also below 1/4 tank of gas).i filled the car with gas and changed the spark plugs at that time.however, that situation did not involve a near miss of an accident.in my research of the problem, i discovered this is a common problem with ford focus vehicles.my car was made in the "interim period" mentioned on the nhtsa website.i contacted ford's customer service line, but was told my vehicle was not involved in the service bulletin although my symptoms seem to be identical.i typically keep my tank filled except on longer trips which probably hid the symptoms up to this time.at this point, it appears that the fuel pump will need to be replaced.
Engine light comes on andstays on. Vehicle will not accelerateproperly, and has a rough idle. Replaced sensor and fuel pump.
The consumer received notification about the fuel pump problem on 2000 and 2001 ford focus.ford dealers and service didn't know about the problem. *la the consumer discover that if she refilled the tank before the vehicle ha 250 miles, the problem would not occur.the first time the problem occurred the vehicle sputtered and eventually stalled.it felt like a fuel problem per consumer, in which she placed "stp fuel injection" in the tank and filled it which stopped the problem.recal#03v482000 *sc
My vehicle, 2001 ford focus, displays all the symptoms regarding a faulty fuel pump fuel delivery module. At one-quarter tank, the engine will stall on right turns.during extended driving, the vehicle will surge and stutter eventually stalling, and during idling, the vehicle will drop power requiring constant pressure on the accelerator.i took the vehicle in for service on feb 7, 2007 and was told that my vehicle came off the assembly line three months too late to have fallen under the extended warranty.i am furious that ford would provide a 10yr extended warranty on it's vehicles - regardless of mileage, but would exclude models that have vin numbers just outside the window of "known occurrence of problem".the vehicle had stalled on a major highway (us95 in las vegas clark county), and fortunately no one was hurt.the vehicle had over $1300 of service completed during this incident, but the issue has now re-occurred.symptoms began in late september, and have gotten progressively worse.i do not feel safe driving long distances, as the vehicle has begun stalling around corners and during idling.i currently can not afford payments on a new vehicle, and want ford to honor its pledge for safety by admitting more vehicles under its extended service warranty.ford's technical service bulletin regarding this defect is 03n01 and ford claims that over 671, 000 vehicles are affected.i suspect very few 2001 focuses are still on the road, and fewer ever received notice regarding this "recall".i find it hard to defend their patronizing position that "(they're) sorry, but there is nothing that can be done".i have spent thousands of dollars to keep this vehicle road worthy, i and i refuse to spend one penny more.for a vehicle model that has had so many flaws, i am appalled at the lack of support actually provided.i will note, that ford was very helpful in replacing the ignition assembly-three times. Thanksrecall id from nhtsa: 03v482000ford tsb 03n01.
While driving at 5mph a frontal collision occurred. Upon impact, both air bags voilently deployed causing major injuries to driver, there was minor damage to the vehicle. Vehicle stalled due to fuel system failure.fuel pump has been replaced.*jg *nlm
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 once a week at the most. Now when i drive it, it does it about every 10 seconds. It has lead to my car failing to speed up, the engine kicking and stalling while driving and the car altogether failing to drive while on a busy highway. It is now nearly undrivable. The car will be looked at in the following week but ford says that while they have recall for the problem on the same year and model of vehicle, it does not include my vehicle because of the manufactured date.
2001 ford focus se: taken in for service to investigate engine light problem - joe meyers ford supposedly found pcv valve problem and attendant hose - removed and replaced - performed addtional maintenance associated with ford alert related to fuel pump failures - two weeks later, engine light reappears - vehicle returned to joe meyers ford and repairs affected to correct shoddy workmanship or other seal leak associated with previous fuel pump repair - less than two weeks later fuel system failed spraying entire fuel tank contents across underside of vehicle while driving.
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires.*mrthe consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem.currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.*sc
I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as i did 2 weeks apart from me. He has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. I need help.
While commuting home from work on interstate 95 south in the hov lanes my car began to lose power.at the time of the incident, i was traveling approximately 55 - 60 mph, and i noticed the car starting to slow down.i had two other passengers comuting with me, and had to pull over onto the shoulder lane before the car completely stopped.while the car was losing its driving power i immediately looked at my dash panel to see if any indicator lights were lit ,and there was no indicator light to give me notice of what was going on with my vehicle.as i pulled over to the shoulder the vehicle eventually stalled and finally the entire dash panel lit up.i consider myself fortunate that my vehicle was not struck by another car due to the speed of other vehicles on the road.contacted the seller dealer , and had my vehicle towed to sheehy ford for diagnosis and repair.the service representative contacted me the following day and advised me that my fuel system needed maintenance, and my fuel pump had to be replaced. The service representative also informed me that my extended warranty had expired , and told me that needed reparis were not covered under warranty. Upon picking up my car after repairs were done, i reviewed the invoice and noticed that unauthrized work was performed in addition to the fuel system repair and fuel pump replacement.i immediately contacted the manager and disputed the extra charges.the manager did remove the additional charges.the total cost of this service was $261.20.on apr 25,2005, i contacted ford motor company to inquire about the service, and i was informed that services should have been covered under 03n01and therefore no serivce charges should have been charged to me.this recall maintenance covered parts and labor.
Dealership tested the fuel pump and indicated that it was defective, but didn't replace it. 120 miles laterenginemisfired. Dealership replaced the fuel pump, and determined that it was not the cause of engine misfiring,consumer indicated engine wasn't misfiring or showing any other sign of problems until dealership started working onit.
Fuel pump failure at 22,000 miles.dealer refused refund due on extended fuel system warranty stating that the warranty covered the fuel tank only. *la
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 side to get of the road, the engine light came on and didn't start till 30min later.i had to turn back around and head home and the car continued to stop and start over 20 times till i made it home. At times it would not pick up speed or it would decrease. 07-26-07 i took it to a ford dealership service center and they brought up that the problem was in the fuel pump, fuel filter and pc valve and other items that did not pertain to the problem but needed future attention.the lady who helped me told me i need an updated version of the fuel pump and was charged $590.43 for everything including fees. August 1st, 2007 a friend had told me that a dealership in his area was replacing all fuel pumps for ford focus 2001 that failed within an extended warranty of 7 years under 100,000 miles and that the company was not telling anyone until the part failed and they brought it in for service. I looked up the claim on the internet and found that it was true. I got information from the dealership and company that my particular vehicle number , was not included in the replacement program.i still have no answer as to why my vehicle was not selected when my car clearly showed symptoms of the defected fuel pump.the answer i receive was that it could be a variable of reasons including where it was made and where the part was made. I was also told that my car has a 3yr warranty and there is nothing that they could assist me with.the more i tried to get answers about the program and the cars involved, who i can speak to or what can i do to solve this issue the more the representatives got aggravated and rude.since ford would not provide me with details or help with my fuel pump defect i wanted to seek help through the nhtsa to do an investigation of my vehicle in order to push a recall for my model.
I own a 2001 ford focus zx3 with a manual transmission. The car will stall out in moderate to hard right or left hand turns (ie on or off ramps) i lost control of the vehicle once due to instant loss of power/weight transfer another time i was lightly rear ended buy a motorist behind me.this problem is due to what i have found to be a fuel pump/tank issue.my car has 39,000 miles on it and ford doesn't want to do anything to repair this very unsafe condition. *nlm
Consumer received a letter concerning fuel pump filters. *phon several occasions the transmission failed leaving the consumer stranded. The dealership replacedthe part but the transmission failed again.
My mother has a ford focus zts 2001 and she complained about going around turns the car would stop working even getting on the on ramp of a highway the vehicle doesn't work...i can say that i drive spirited but this is my mothers vehicle and i value her a lot. I also have a ford focus zx3 2002 no such problems. I just want ford to fix it before anything happens to a family member or even someone else's life is more valuable than a part please i plead with you that you have ford do a recall...*nlm
Fuel pump failed on 2001 ford focus zafter only 48000 miles. Stranded in desert near barstow california. This is a knoiwn and common problem with the focus.
Vehicle is sputtering in warm weather, like it was going to stall. Vehicle has not been taken to dealer yet.nlm
Nhtsa recal 03v482000concerning stalling. Recall remedy was performed on february 17,2004.since then,vehicle has stalled four times.while acceleratingvehicle hesitated,and then stalled in the middle of an intersection.consumer contacted the dealer who charged the consumer to do a diagnostic test. *mr
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
I have a 2001 ford focus. Over the past 1 1/4 years, my car has experienced intermittent engine problems. The car experiences a loss of power, "bucks like a bronco", and eventually stalls within a matter of moments. This has occurred three times on hilly state highways where the speed limit is 65 mph. If the car is allowed to sit, it will typically restart after a hour or so. Last week this occured on flat terrain with the air conditioner running and the car going approximately 40mph.i had the car towed to the dealership, however they did not look at the vehcile until the next day and advised me that it was most likely the fuel pump however, they were unable to guarantee that replacement would correct the problem. I advised the dealership of nhtsa campaign id number 03v482000 and was advised that it did not pertain to my car. I contacted ford and was advised that unless the dealership could duplicate the problem, the fdm would not be replaced under the program.
Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. Dealer determined the fuel pump restricts fuel flow and causes stalling. Nlm
I have a 2001 ford focus zx3, and just had to have the fuel pump replaced. Upon investigation on the internet, i found that this is a common ailment for ford focuses, and is currently under investigation at nhtsa as a faulty part. I wish to add my complaint to the data accumulating on this subject, in hopes that ford does a recall for this mechanical flaw.my dealership simply told me that the problem was that the 'fuel pump went bad' and needed replacing. *nlm
While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled.the dealer informed the consumer that the fuel pump module was defective.also the brakerotors pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.the engine light had come on due to the fuel pump being inoperative.ford made the repairs but failed to replace the o rings which caused the pump to fail again.ford had fuel pump recall #03no1 but the same exact part went bad.the rotors were warped due tothe calipers seeping fluid, binding the pistons. *sc
I have a 2001 ford focus zx3. My wife and i were on a cross-country move from michigan to arizona. We were in new mexico (in the middle of the desert) when the vehicle began to jerk/pulse at 70 mph, and then the vehicle proceeded to stall. All vital systems were fine. Oil was okay. We had a little more than half a tank of gas. The engine was not overheating. We proceeded to drive at 35 mph to the closest ford dealership which was jack key, in deeming, new mexico. They did a diagnostic, and came to the conclusion that it was the fuel pump and filter. They were able to repair the vehicle, but we had to stay in town overnight. After the incident, i thought that it was a little bit bazaar that a car less than ten years of age would loose it's fuel pump and it had just over 78,000 miles on the car. I began to do some of my own research and found that my vehicle was manufactured in august of 2001. In june of 2001, they started to change the fuel pumps. So any car made before june was recalled, but however, mine was not since the car came off the line in august. So, nicely enough, i'm left with a hefty bill...and if it was made only 2 months earlier, ford would have replaced the part for free. Maybe ford didn't weed out all of their issues with the 2001 fuel pump??
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 and was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure.the contact restarted the vehicle and drove away, only to encounter the same failure.a different dealer replaced the fuel pump assembly.this is the second time the fuel pump assembly had been replaced.the first time was in 2004 at 40,000 miles.the engine size was unknown.the current mileage is 72,000 and failure mileage was 71,000.updated 06/26/07
Consumer received a recall notice but due to the vehicle having a "branded title", the consumer had to pay $430.48 for the fuel pump replacement. (nar)*ph
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine would stall.the vehicle also decelerated without the contact removing her foot from the accelerator pedal.she did not hear any noises or notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.he notified the dealer and manufacturer and they stated that the problem was due to the fuel pump and that his vehicle was not included in the extended warranty.the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 104,000.
I have had 3 fuel pumps installed in 5 weeks. This is more than just a recall problem - this is a defective component. How do i document this for the lemon law in the state of michigan.
The fuel pump was defective, which caused the vehicle to stall.
This defect occurs when making sweeping right hand turns or going up steep grades with less than half a tank.the most dangerous occurred when i was in the passing lane trying to get over when the pump failed and was almost rear ended.
Vehicle stalls in warm weather at any speed. Dealer determined the fuel pump is restricting fuel flow causing stalling. Nlm
While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of a busy intersection. The dealer stated the fuel pumpmalfunctioned and was not sending fuel to the engine. Please provide additional information.
Six months ago i had my 2001 ford focus in the shop.the complaint was the check engine light was on and i was having trouble starting my car.it was like the car had run out of gas and it wouldn't start till you filled it up.i couldn't let my gas go below 1/4 of a tank.the car dealership hadn't found any problems at the time but over the next six months it kept getting worse.eventually you had to have at least 1/2 a tank of gas in order to not have a problem starting it and it began sputtering and bogging out.eventually it got to the point that even with a full tank of gas the car would not run right meaning it bogged out and jerked and sputter everytime you pushed the gas to go up hills or when you first pulled out somewhere. It finally let me sitting in pittsburgh going through oakland i started to pull out from a stop light and when you gave it gas it just made all these funny sounds and it tried to move but wouldn't then shut off right there in traffic.i had it to the shop and they found out that the fuel pump went bad and in my home town they don't even have the part in stock anymore because they have changed so many of them in the last few months.
Consumerreceived a recall on his daughter's vehicle for the fuel pump.consumer took the vehicleto the dealer,and left it there for 2 days.when consumer picked up thevehicle he found that dealerdid not replacethe partsthat should have beenreplaced.also, consumerdid not think thatmechanic actually checked the vehicle after doingrecall repairs. He stated that the recall called for the replacement of the fuel pump with fuller.vehicle wasstill doing the same thing, hesitating and stalling.
Vehicle hesitated upon starting.consumer replaced the battery.but, vehicle would not start.finally, dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v482000 due to vin.
2001 focus fuel pump failed.the fuel pump failed while the vehicle was being driven and had to be towed to the dealer.the service dept manager shared a recall with the consumer which was given to them jan 2004 regarding a recall of the fuel pump.the consumer never received that recall notice.the dealer replaced the fuel pump free of charge.the consumer requested reimbursement.
2001 ford focus, had to replace fuel pump (the car just died) with a little over 40,000 miles on car; told at the time the repair was not covered and was not a recall issue; went on line and did a search for "problems with ford focus"; found several similar complaints; had fuel pump replaced at my own expense at pacific coast ford in federal way, wa; also, brakes have always squeaked. *la
Vehicle sputters in warm weather like it is going to stall. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.nlm
First occurrence happened when my wife and daughter were driving in the baltimore tunnel and the engine started to stumble and loose power finally stopping soon after they exited the tunnel allowing them to pull oven onto the shoulder. If the engine died 30 seconds sooner who knows what could have happened, there is no place to pull over in the tunnel. She managed to get to a gas station to fill the tank and then the car ran fine. It was at 1/2 a tank when it died. When she got home i changed the fuel filter and we had no more problems for 3 months. The second occurrence happened when i was driving the car to clemson sc for my daughter to use while attending college. I ran the tank to almost empty and noticed some loss of power but i thought i just got to close to empty, filled it up and all was fine again. While i was passing an 18 wheeler, fuel at 1/2 tank, the car started bucking violently and loosing power. I had to wait for the truck to go by and then make an extremely aggressive move cutting off the car that was following the truck so i could get to the shoulder. Once again after sitting for awhile the car started and i was able to limp to a gas station fill it up and it was fine. My concern is for public safety and a company the does not support the products that they sell. Ford has been aware of this problem forever and sent letters to almost 600,000 owners telling them of the possible problem and giving them an extended warranty on the fuel delivery system for up to ten years with unlimited mileage. What about the rest of us? we don't deserve the same consideration? i had to pay $500.00 to fairway ford in anderson sc because my vin number wasn't included in the replacement program. Ford, and all there talk of quality, ?q1? flags flying at all of their facilities, seems to be more concerned with share holder value, than the safety of their loyal customers.
2001 ford focus recall for faulty fuel pump. *njthe consumer stated over the last few months the vehicle has stalled several times. The consumer discovered a recall, but the dealer wanted to charge 95.00 just to perform a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem and the test would only detect a faulty fuel pump when it was in failure mode. The test would not reveal a problem since the failure only occurred on the road and on an intermittent basis. Updated 04/20/10the consumer stated for years his daughter had problems with the vehicle stalling.updated 05/07/10.
The small plastic clip on the fuel pump broke, which resulted in a fuel leak. Vehicle wouldn't start. *nlm
My vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning, for the same repeated problem of engine check light coming on while driving vehicle. This is our 5th visit, and we are on our 4th egr valve. Same complaint, the car drives sluggishly, shutters and about 2 months ago shut off while driving. This happened while my 14 year old daughter were driving the vehicle traveling through a major intersection at night.we were in the process of a left hand turn, at this particular intersection, 2 lanes of traffic are turning left at the same time.we were on the inside lane, making our turn and the focus shut off.we were nearly rear ended, and barely avoided a large intersection accident with traffic behind us quickly braking and swerving into the other lane. It was terrifying! we have had the fuel pump replaced, and each time of our complaint, the dealer cannotdiagnosis the direct problem.i have read numerous articles regarding other ford focus vehicles having similar problems. Just recently have read about the paint chipping offfrom the inside of the gas tank, causing a blockage, so that fuel cannotflow through into the pump. There is a definite problem.how many other focus owners are experiencing these same repeated difficulties?i purchased this vehicle for a good reliable car for my 16 year daughter to eventually have, and considering the experiences i have had with shuttering, shut offs..do not want to put her behind the wheel of this car for safety reasons.our paperwork from the dealership seems to accumulating, with no direct answers.
While driving my 2001 ford focus over a 6 lane suspension bridge from pa to nj, my car started to act as if it was running out of gas. Car slowed without warning then died,this happened as a 18 wheel truck was baring down on me at a high rate of speed. Sitting as a dead duck the truck barely made it around me nearly causing a multi car accident. After restarting the car (barely keeping it running) i slowly made it to the top as it died again , i glided down the bridge in neutral, i pulled over at the end of the bridge and restarted the car again, this happened 3 times on the highway, each time having to pull over and restart the car.. I have had this problem about a year ago and had to fight ford to replace the fuel pump, which seemed to solve the problem until now.. This time i almost got killed.. There is no warning when this happens! please do something about this before someone dies.
I had received a notice that my car may need to have my fuel filter replaced due to possible hesitation; however, i was not to have this done unless the system failed.on my way home for thanksgiving, i was traveling on the interstate, and my car started to slow...i let off the gas, pressed on the gas, and frantically pumped the gas as cars passed me going 80 mph.when the system failed, i was out of state, 400 miles from home, sitting along side an interstate full of holiday traffic,but ford does not consider this a safety concern.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. Dealer has replacedcomputer chip and fuel pump. Both timescruise was on, but not set.
My 2001 ford focus zx3 stalls on curves and hesitates at wide open throttle, and has been to the dealership for this issue 4 times and nothing is being done to correct the problem. Almost got rear-ended by another vehicle on one occasion because my speed dropped rapidly on a corner. Ts
Consumer stated that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow, causing the stalling. Nlm
Took vehicle in for replacement of fuel pump thatwas on recall program number 03n01 due to having the vehicle stall on me twice in a single day.dealership did replace fuel pump but stated the stalling problem was due to the pvc valve was collapse and shutting off the air supply to the engine. That had to be replace at my expense at a cost of over $200.
While driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled without warning.thedealership was contacted and the technician replaced the fuel pump.the vehicle is now on it's third fuel pump. Please provide any additional information.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle shuts off while driving.there are no warning lights and this occurs at various speeds.an independent repair shop determined the fuel pump needs to be replaced.the contact received a recall letter, #03v482000, for the filter in the fuel delivery module.the recall work has not been performed, because the dealership inspected the vehicle and determined this vehicle is not having the problem associated with the recall.
While driving, the fuel pump failed, which caused the vehicle to stall.the consumer was backing out of the driveway when the incident occurred. *scc
On several occasions the engine my 2001 ford focus stopped while i was driving down the road.i was able to restart the car but it got to where i could only go a mile or two and then the engine would die again.the ford dealership replaced the fuel pump to the tune of $450 but i have seen numerous references on the web to other focus owners having this same problem and i think ford should have recalled the car and taken care of this problem.i have a long commute in heavy traffic and i definitely think that getting run over by some other vehicle because my car stalled out in front of them is a "safety" issue.
While driving at any speed engine would either surge or stall without any warning. Dealership was contacted, and informed the consumer thatfuel pump needed replacement.
I have a 2001 ford focus and it is stalling and/or hesitating when going around right turns when the tank is less than 1/4 full. A few days ago it actually died while my wife was driving it. Luckily no one was injured. I have read many complaints regarding this issue on this site and feel a recall should happen from it. Please look into this matter. Thanks.
2001 ford focus problemsproblem 1 - in the past, whenever i would transition between freeways, my car would begin to stall.i push the gas pedal, and nothing would happen for at least 10 - 15 seconds.it happened mostly on a circular on ramp.and i think this problem lead to the next issue.problem 2 - i had to replace the fuel pump (which was expensive).i think this issue happened due to this statement i read "nhtsa investigators said the alleged engine stall problem may be caused by debris accumulating in the gas tank, blocking fuel from being delivered to the engine."eventually, this "debris" problem causes strain on the fuel pump.and now, my check engine light came on.i checked the issue, and they said it's a gas vapor leak or something to that affect.they told me to keep an eye out for a gas leak.that issue maybe from the mechanic who fixed it, but if ford would have put a recall for that issue, i wouldn't be having this problem.problem 3 -i took my focus into ford to get a "buzzing" sound checked out.they fixed the bearing problem because my car was under warranty.now, 2 years later, the sound is back.i read a statement "...a rear-wheel bearing failure that could lead to a wheel falling off..."i am afraid that this noise i hear today is due to that same problem 2 years ago.i called ford and they told me it was going to cost me close to $400 to repair it.first of all, that's a lot of money to me.secondly, i'm very afraid for the safety of my wife.i'm afraid something might happen when she drives the car.third, i don't think it's fair for me to have to repair something that is "faulty" due to the manufacturer.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
I took my vehicle to the ford dealership in december of 2003 for the so called "recall" of the fuel delivery module because my vehicle was experiencing the listed symptoms among other issues.the dealership kept my car for 2 days and drove it less than a mile and determined that my vehicle was not affected by the fuel pump problem and charged me for a diagnostic test.since that time i have had several other repairs due to exhaust problems and fuel problems.now my vehicle will not start due to a faulty fuel pump which should have been replaced when i requested it to be done.now i have to get my car towed to the dealership to benefit from the 10 year warranty that they put on the fuel system.my vehicle would sometimes have small surges.on july 15, 2005 it surged while at a red light and caused me to hit another vehicle from behind.now my insurance may increase.i am a teacher and we don't make a lot of money.i have spent more than $1600 in repairs not covered in my warranty since i purchased this vehicle brand new in 2001.
While driving vehicle stalledwithout any warning. Fuel pump had a leak and all thegas leaked out.
My automobile stalled and then the engine completely shut off while driving between oregon and hailey, idaho.the cause was determined to be a defective fuel pump.the auto was towed to the local ford dealer who informed me that a nationwide shortage of ford focus fuel pumps existed because the defect was so widespread.
While driving vehicle stalled, and the engine check light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic did an inspection and found no problem.
Failure of fuel pump caused vehicle to stall and die in the middle of a street without warning, causing vehicle to have to be towed in for repairs. Ford paid to replace the pump but refused to pay to replace the defective filter or reimburse towing expenses. Fuel filter problem is documented on a so-called recall notice no. 03n01, but ford is advising dealers to replace part only if it fails and will not stand by it's consumers for full reimbursement of expenses associated with defective part.
Recall 03v482000 concerning stalling.while driving on the highway vehicle stalled. Driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. Dealer indicated to the consumer no problem could be found.the consumer showed the dealer a letter from ford about the fuel delivery pump.the dealer told the consumer that the repairs would not be done unless it happened again.no repairs were done to the vehicle.roper ford honored the recall on 1/29/04.
Fuel pump failed on interstate - ford has replaced at no cost, but i wouldn't have known about free replacement if i had gone to an independent garage. Also, we were traveling at 70mph when it failed - not much traffic or this could have been an issue.
Check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.
My car has had several issues with the engine stalling and shutting off...i encountered my first incident just recently, about a week ago. My car shut off and would not start while i was driving. It happened right as i was changing lanes. I thought i needed a jump but when that did not work i had my car towed to a mechanic. They told me that my fuel system was clogged/blocked, i don't remember the exact statement, but they told me that i needed a fuel system flush, a fuel filter, and a new fuel pump. I checked the recall list and saw that my card make and model were on the recall list for fuel system failure and when i called the dealership they tell me that my car does not qualify. I tell me that my issue was caused by something else...this is the first major problem that i have had with this car and now ford is trying to say my car was not a part of the recall and are refusing to fix the problem.
Intermittently vehicle stalled. The first timethe vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for service and thedealer replaced the fuel filter. The vehicle stalled again. At this time the dealer replaced the fuel pump at the consumer'sexpense. The manufacturer denied there was a recall on the fuel pump.
Vehicle intermittently stalled. Vehicle was serviced on 3 separate occasions for this problem by 2 different ford dealerships. Yet, the same problem recurred.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and then shut off a few minutes later.the vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed.the mechanic replaced the fuel pump.the contact received a ford recall notice (03n01) in january of 2004 and took the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer informed her that they would not change that part until the failure occurs.currently, the contact is experiencing difficulty receiving reimbursement from the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 86,781 and current mileage was 87,800.
Fuel pump failed again at 78,501. This time car quit and while i was trying to restart it fuel started pouring out of the rear of the car. Luckily a nice lady ran over to my car and alerted me. Car was towed to same ford dealer that had replaced the pump 8 months prior. Fuel pump failed again according to the dealer. This time ford offered 100% of repair costs (minus the tow, of course). I could have died and taken many innocent people with me if that car had exploded. My 2 year old son rides in this car with me every day...i'd like to see him grow up. Let's make ford come up with a permanent solution that we all can "live" with.*la
My 2001 ford focus zx3 had a problem with the fuel pump pickup being clogged with debris from the inside of the gas tank. The car was stalling and losing power on right hand turns. Dealer refused to fix, so i did it myself; found the fuel pump screens very clogged. Car runs fine now. *ph
Engine hesitation, loss of power, smell of gas inside while driving, engine dies while idle, sputtering upon startup, engine light on.the car was serviced on 3 different occasions and getting worse. Fuel pump has been replaced. Fuel injector checked, wires checked and battery checked. Ford dealership not able to duplicate. As of today the car will not start. Ford service advisor recommend the car be towed to their dealership.
2001 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for fuel pump replacement *tgwthe consumer stated her mother had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall. However, in feb 2011, the vehicle came to a dead stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station, because it couldn't be restarted. The problem was soon diagnosed as a fuel pump failure and subsequently it was replaced. The consumer's mother contacted the dealership and was told she was eligible for reimbursement. But, soon after the statement was retracted. Ford stated the replacement coverage was for a period of ten years from the original warranty start date on the vehicle.
Complaint regarding ford's decision to issue only an extended warranty warning rather than a recall concerning potential failure of the fuel pump in its 2000 and 2001 ford focus.*mr the consumer stated while driving 70 mph, the fuel pump failed causing an immediate stall of the vehicle.
When accelerating vehicle completely shutsdown without warning due to carbon getting into cylinder head or dirt getting intofuel pump.please give any further details.
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the fuel pump restricts the fuel flow and causes the stalling.nlm
When accelerating in various inclines or decline my car chokes and hesitates as if it has water in the gas line or the fuel filter is clogged.it starts to jerk and sputter and refuses to accelerate if i push on the pedal instead it chokes out.either the car dies right there or i manage to pull it over and let it die on its own as soon as i come to a stop.trouble restarting the car as if to much air intake to choke it out.finally it starts and it runs after blowing the lines before putting it into drive it's good fro maybe another 10 15 miles and the again it starts puttering and wanted to die no choice but to let it die to restart. Car has been in the shop numerous times have had a collapsed fuel line and has been replace but still the problem persists again when it's in the shop it does not happen and yet they do not drive it at the time its normally driven or at the extremes of the traffic while it happens so as to see what it does. A best explanation you can find from a mechanic is no problem seeable.and yet there is one from us the purchaser.
When at a stop the fuel tank started to leak. The consumer was unable to accelerate and had to pull to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed.the dealership inform the consumer that the problem was pertaining to the fuel line. The dealerships mechanic was unable to resolve the problem.
While parked vehicle caught on fire. Mechanic indicated fire was caused by malfunction on inertia switch.consumer further states that after the front end impact accident, the inertia switch failed to shut off the fuel injection system, causing the car to burst into flames.
Upon accelerating from a complete stop vehicle wouldn't accelerate.fuelleaked out the fuel tank. Dealership indicated that it was caused by a leak in the fuel line, and serviced the vehicle. The leak recurred within 3 weeks of the repair.
Upon accelerating from a complete stopvehicle wouldn't accelerate.fuel had leaked out the fuel tank. Dealership indicated that it was caused by a leak in the fuel line, and serviced the vehicle. The leak recurred within 3 weeks of the repair.
While driving consumer's wife made a left turn andfront wheels locked.then, vehicledrifted and hit the curb and a pole. Both, consumer and wife had their seat belts on, but sustained back and leginjuries.also, a recall was issued on the fuel lines. Insurancecompany had the vehicle towed, and was told by the insurance company thatvehicle was totaled.
First my gas pedal stuck while driving. Then a couple of days later it just broke. It was like i had no gas pedal. Was very fortunate that someone did not rear end me. Had i been on the expressway i would probably be dead because car would not go.
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 01/30/13the consumer stated the dealershipfound pcv hose at the back of the engine collapsed (repaired), performedfuel induction sytem flush, aaa replaced entire cooling system. The vehicle has been repaired as a whole. Updated 2/5/2013
1. Without crash or other damage, fuel began to leak out of the top of the gas tank and down the tank onto the undercarriage. Occurs only when ignition is on and vehicle is driven.2. Failure appears to be a seal on siphon/fuel line going into top of tank. Consequences are potential serious fire/explosion hazard, unpredictable loss of power when driving.awaiting service on the vehicle.
Started car and drove 1/4 mile, smelled gas, continued for another 1/4 mile and noted gas smell stronger.pulled over and noted wet trail behind vehicle and gasoline pouring out underneath vehicle.in less than 5 minutes, half a tank of gas (almost 10 gallons) was discharged from the vehicle.gas leaked only when ignition was on.had vehicle towed to dealership.tow truck driver commented this happens all the time with these vehicles and that it was a seal on top of the fuel tank that failed.dealer commented much the same.had fuel pump replaced by dealer after premature failure 8 months earlier.
Consumer was complaining of aproblem with the fuel line.vehicle was turned off and there was a strong smell of fuel. Also,there was fuel under the front of the vehicle.
Vehicle stalled with no warning and would not start back up for about 5 minutes,it seemed as if the accelerator was not pumping because gas seemed to not get to the right place.i was also driving at a high speed with my foot on accelerator and the gauge went down.it also happened at a lower speed.
Ford has to many problems with the focus to let them get away with it. 3 times key cylinder has broke. Fuel pump, filter, egr valve, 2 tires replaced at 10,000 miles. And more.mr
Car stalls at speeds from 45-55.
The car initially stalled upon starting in may of 2002.the dealer was contacted and a new fuel pump was placed on the vehicle.the vehicle was then driven until october of 2002, at that time, it stalled in slow traffic two times in one day.the dealer was contacted and a second fuel pump was placed on the vehicle.approximately one week later, while traveling at 70 mph, passing a semi-tractor trailer on the interstate,the car stalled.it took 15 minutes to restart and was driven immediately to the ford dealer.the car was in the shop from october 24th until nov 12, 2002.at that time, they were unable to duplicate the failure, they then placed another fuel pump on the car and removed the gas tank.contamination was found in the fuel tank.it was cleaned and a new screen placed on the car.on november 4, 2002, the service manager contacted me and said that he could not find the problem. Two days later i read the odi resume on the ford focus investigation ea02-02basis pe02-040.dt
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford focus.there isnhtsa recall03v482000 regarding the fuel system for this year, make, and model vehicle, but this vehicle is not included in the recall. .he experiencedloss of power while driving.the vehicle stalled four times.there was hesitation and a vibration withbefore it lost power.the vehiclestalled approximately 50 times before thecontact could actually drive the vehicle after it was parked.this usually happened after the vehicle has been parked overnight. But it does happen sometimes at random.no warning lights illuminated, indicating that there is a problem with the vehicle. .the service dealer states that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle and can not offer any assistance.the manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included in the recall because it had a different fuel delivery system.they referred him to the dealership to have the vehicle repaired at hisown cost.
Consumer noticedfuel rail system was leaking gasoline, resulting installing. Independent shop cleaned the fuel injection an throttle cable. Dealer was notified.
Dt: contact complained about a fuel injection system problem. When the car cameto a full stop the engine turned off. An independent mechanic advised the contactto take the car to the dealer, which she has not done. Additionally, the turning lights were not returning to the original position when used. She purchased the car from a family member.therefore, she did not know the dealer's name.
When fuel tank registers 1/4 tank or less, car loses acceleration after climbing a 6-8% grade with a curve. Car continues to run, but only at idle speed. Car will regain power after 10-15 seconds.
Oct. 13-14, 2004:engine would crank and crank and not start after sitting overnight or for several hours.after much cranking, engine finally would start.oct. 14 - personal mechanic identified that fuel pressure was bleeding off - fuel was not remaining in fuel rail.directed me to take it to ford dealer for fuel pump recall 03v482000.oct. 18 - to solve the problem, related to ford's recall program #03n01, ford dealership replaced fuel pump.in conjunction with the fuel pump replacement, dealer recommended fuel filter also be replaced, at a cost to me of $62.95 plus tax.i approved this.dealer (suntrup ford) also recommended fuel cleaning induction service, done for $127.88.oct. 28 - returned to dealer for repair.car had sputtered at stop light twice, and idle when stopped had changed from what was normal.dealer could not duplicate concern, and reprogrammed the car's computer for $119.90.nov. 16 - on two occasions car sputtered after starting when engine was warm.on second occasion, car was extremely difficult to start.after it finally started, i drove about a block, and it stalled without warning and without sputtering.car was towed to private repair shop nearby, where on nov. 17 mechanic indicated he could not duplicate the condition.mechanic promised to look at car again on nov. 18.consequences of failure - inconvenience, potential dangerous condition, out several hundred dollars for recommended repairs (related to recall) and for towing.car still not diagnosed because condition has not been duplicated.
Consumer had the fuel system serviced on a fuel rail recall.vehiclewasshaking, and will not go over 20 mph.
Car would lose power, buck and surge, stall on highway and side streets. When taken to dealership, tech couldn't give explanation for what particles were that clogged fuel pump.charged for over $900. Tech said warranty didn't cover vandalism. However, my insurance company ruled out vandalism upon investigation to the parts and fuel sample.bottom line, i had to pay $900 for someting that at the time wasn't ruled a "model" problem.now i think i should be reimbursed. Fuel pump had to be replaced, lines flushed, and "contaminated" fuel to be exposed of.
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. The vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult.
I have 18-2001 ford focus' and 7-2000 focus'. I live in erie,pa. When the outside temperature goes up 25-30degrees fast the car starve for gas. Last year champion ford and ford fleet acknowledged the problem. This year they blame it on the "gas station" and because i didnt bring all my maintenence work to them. 5 of the 18-2001 have broken down for this problem this year. Last year 6 out of 7 car broken down for this problem. Need help. Please supply information if you have any. Please call 814-461-2451. Thank you. John simmons.
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 dragged underneath the vehicle.she immediately stopped the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank on the ground.she called the fire department to get permission for triple a to tow the vehicle.the contact stated that the bolt that holds the arm in place on the fuel tank had no thread remaining.she filed a complaint with ford and they stated that they could not be of assistance.the current and failure mileages were 87,000.updated 12-12-07.updated
1. Without crash or other damage, fuel began to leak out of the top of the gas tank and down the tank onto the undercarriage. Occurs only when ignition is on and vehicle is driven.2. Failure appears to be a seal on siphon/fuel line going into top of tank. Consequences are potential serious fire/explosion hazard, unpredictable loss of power when driving.awaiting service on the vehicle.
The engine light came on exactly 1 week after i bought the car.it was returned to me 2 days later and 1 week after that the light came on. Both times the car stopped cut off.the dealer replaced the the main computer.i returned the vehicle in november of 2001 for the same problem.they said they fixed it and i returned again in another week same problem.this time they said there was a leak around the seal on the gas tank.they returned it to me.infebruary or march, i brought it back again (the engine light comes on the car cuts off).again they said it was the main computer and they replaced it and returned it to me.i have talked to a ford rep and they refuse to acknowledge there is a serious problem with this vehicle and even offered to sell me another one!this is my first and last ford!
I had received a letterin january 2004 from mr. Frank m. Ligon, director of service engineering operations of the ford motor company.the letter stated that in accordance with program 03n01 (engine stalling in 2000-01 ford focus vehicles) customer's vehicles "may experience engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms ultimately causing the engine to stall completely...as a result of contamination of the fuel pump filters."..."ford is offering to replace your vehicle's fuel pump (parts and labor), at no cost, if your vehicle exhibits any of the above conditions...valid for a period of 10 years from the original warranty start date, with no limit on mileage." ...i had been experiencing the above forementioned safety issues with my 2001 focus, and took the car to the dealership for service. The dealer had to replace the fuel pump and filter, originally stating that it was covered under this program, but called back later and ultimately changed their mind. The explanation given was that this program was no longer "open."since the company has acknowledged this particular safety concern, confirmed the letter being sent and my vehicle fitting the program 03n01 guidelines of make, model, year, and timeline (10 years unlimited mileage), and has refused to repair this defect free of charge, as stated in their letter, ...i would like to file an official complainton this issue...and i would appreciate your assistance in resolving this runaround that the ford motor company has given me.i got the letter, had the problems and safety issues as stated in that letter, it hasn't been 10yrs, so why did i have to pay for their defect?thank you for your time and assistance!
Fuel pump problems related to 2001 ford focus zx3.began to stumble when at 1/4 tank and turning right and has progressed that at any time im at 3/4 tank or less i can not turn right at any reasonable speed without fuel cut.this is related to a known defect of fuel tank liner that they refuse to warranty or recall.has left me many times merging onto highway with nearly stalled engine.ford is aware and issues bulletin to dealerships but refuses to acknowledge problem to public.
Gas tank leaks while driving.
I have contacted ford motor company.they have told me " they have no repair procedure" at this time.the washer tank vent is located such that it allows up to 3 quarts of fluid to drain out of the tank.we have had the car to coleman ford twice and they did replace the tank and check the system.the problem will continue until the tank vent issue is corrected is what i was told at coleman ford.
While driving on highway, vehicle just stalled out without any warning.the vehicle stalled as if it had run out of gasoline with an almost full tank. After letting the engine sit for a few minutes, the vehicle would restart. This has occurred several times within a few days and at various speeds from 15 to 65 mph, causing loss of control of vehicle. Dealer was notified, inspected the car, and said that there was nothing wrong.dt
2001 and up ford focus fuel pump & gas tank recall request. The fuel tank is made from a material that frequently flakes off and clogs the fuel pump very often. I have had 3 fuel pumps replaced already, and my car has less than 21,000 miles. Due to the inferior design of the tank and fuel pump, the pump clogs too easily, then burns out leaving the car stranded. The design of the pump has a fine mesh screen before the larger screen so the large mesh screen is simply useless! the small screen clogs up from large flakes that would have been caught by the large screen if the pump had not been designed by retards.
Problems similar to ea02-022.stalls (enigine shuts off) while driving on freeway or at any speed.fails to start in driveway or parking lot, then car gets towed to repair shop and car works fine with no problem found.replaced fuel filter with no effect on problem.verified spark works and relays are closing when car would not start.happens very frequently.about once per week.car now has 58,000 miles on it and problem started to occur around 32,000 miles.please fix this is dangerous!!stalls occur without warning.stalling this often makes this problem higher risk than an occasional stall.
Consumer states fuel fill door snapped off in his hand, dealer states it is not a covered item, and to replace it will cost over $100.00.
Consumer stated there was a roaring and grinding noise coming from the front wheels, dealership was aware of problem.consumer stated the fuel cap was loose and not fully installed which caused the check engine service light to come on, front and rear brakes are noisy upon application and there is a vibration when braking. *yd
No crashes or injuries, however ther could have been since the car stalled several times while my wife was driving it. Some months ago the "check fuel cap" light appeared. This had never been a problem, as i always turn the cap several times after fueling. I had a local auto parts store reset the light. This happened again so i switched gas caps with the other 2001 focus i own. The light came on again, followed by a "check engine" light. When i had the auto parst store check it before resetting the lights their readout stated "large vacuum leak". Since the car ran ok and there was no noticeable drop in fuel economy, i felt there was no problem, until my wife drove it and came back very upset that it had stalled several times and she had to use the gas as well as the brake to get home. Upon taking it to the dealership, i was advised that there was a leak in the fuel fillerneck and that the part as well as the $30 fuel cap needed replaced at a cost of over $350. I explained the filler cap switch (the other focus has not had the problem since it was built in michigan and not mexice) and they only replaced the fuel filler neck to the tune of $324.65 while this vehicle has 60,000 miles on it i do not feel that this was a cost that i should have absorbed.
Problem is ongoing.when the gas tank is less than 1/4 tank full, the engine hesitates, as if it's not getting enough fuel, when i try to resume speed after dropping from highway speed of 40+ to anything below that and then try to accelerate again. Problem typically occurs when merging onto a thruway from an access ramp. My mechanic speculates that fuel pump in gas tank doesn't get enough fuel because what fuel is left sloshes away from pump. Problem is long-standing, fuel filter has been replaced but didn't help. I chose to keep the tank full rather than spend $100s of dollars investigating problem.special note: model is a station wagon with a manual transmission.
Was driving vehicle home early in the morning of the 12th when i heard a loud clunk, and then the sound of something dragging under my car.i pulled over to see my gas tank had fallen out and was being dragged under the car. Another car pulled up behind me because he had seen sparks coming from the mounting bracket as it was being dragged along with the tank.a policeman also pulled up behind me and looked at the car, then helped me move it out of the street.later that morning my father temporarily wired the gas tank to the frame so we could bring the car home.he put it up on ramps and looked underneath to see that the bolt which held the gas tank in place had stripped completely out.he spent the next 3 hours remounting the tank.it was a blessing that the sparks from the broken frame did not ignite the gas tank.if it had, my car could have either caught on fire or blown up and i could have been seriously injured or killed.
While driving my 2001 ford focus back in november of 2008', i experienced the engine stalling while driving on the freeway. The headlights started to flicker along with the dashlights going haywire. I then drove the vehicle home and had it towed to my auto repair facility. They found nothing wrong and could not do what i described to them. Approx. 1 week later it did the same thing again, this time the check engine light stayed on, and they were able to receive some diagnostic codes. They cleaned some ground wires but stated that was all they could find, the same thing happened a few days later, i called my mechanic, and we both agreed that i should send it to the ford dealer. I had it towed again, this time to the ford dealer where i stated that the problem only occurs while it is being driven.after approx. 1 week, the dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem, but they advised me that the alternator dropped to 11.5 volts. I advised them to replace with a new alternator. They advised me that they were sure that is what the problem was. On or about 1/2/09, i experienced they same electrical problems that i have been having over the last 2 months. I drove it to the dealership immediately and advise them i was having the same problem and that it was not the $ 550.00 alternator that i paid for. I again reiterated to them that it has to be driven, to have the symptoms occur. Since i had the new alternator installed i only put on 325 miles. My service manager kory foster with gosch ford in hemet, ca has only called me twice since 1/2/09. When he calls he has always stated that he cannot find anything and he does not no what the problem is he has not heard of this type of problem with the ford focus. I have told him everytime i have seen him and when he calls to drive it ! it is the only way to get it to stall out. The last time he called me which was last week sometime, that i could come get my car if i needed it. I advised him to keep it until it is fixed.
After car has warmed up for 30 minutes approx. It restarts after turning engine offbut will not idle on it's own. The driver must keep there foot on the gas pedal at all times, except when car is moving and engine is engaged. The car has a standard transmission. This doesn't happen everytime. But after car has warmed up and has had the engine turned off 2 or 3 times this accores. If the engine is allowed to cool down for 15 min. To 45 min. The car will idle again. The time is dependent on the outside temperature.
My daughter was driving on the freeway when her car just died, while driving.it started up again immediately, but it has happened several times in the last month.i went online to view recalls, and it stated that 2001 ford focus had a recall on this issue.i also found 2 other items that are happening to this vehicle that were also recalls.i made an appointment with the dealer to have these recalls fixed, but when they pulled up the vin number, they said that there were no recalls for this particular car.the other recall i found was the electrical system, and battery failure.i have already burned up one battery because of this issue.the recall states that the cabes overheat and may melt.this vehicle did this as well.the other recall is where the latch on the back door begins to not latch properly, causing the door to come open while driving.the back door will not latch properly on this vehicle either and at times we have to open and close it several times in order to get it to latch.these 3 recalls are all things that have happened on 2001 ford focus vehicles, which our vehicle is, but because our vin # doesn't match the recalls, they refuse to fix them.these are true safety issues.my daughter could be killed because of these issues.how can i have my vehicle added to these recalls?i am extremely upset and concerned that these items will not be addresses when ford knows that they are a problem on other 2001 focus vehicles.i will sue should something happen to my daughter due to this issue and fords unwillingness to correct the problems.
I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving-- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous "flickering" of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side;(5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly , he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here.in other words, the 2001 focus that i purchased from town & country ford, inc. Only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission.this is clearly a defect. It has to be! i cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.
Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin:in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve.ford wanted $1,000 to fix this.the problem happened on other ford focus models.i was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty.after discussing this matter, i got price down to $150.
My 2001 ford focus exhibits all the symptoms of the faulty fuel module.however, when i contacted ford, they said that my vin was not one of the vehicles affected.i'd like the fuel module replaced, as it is faulty.can you please help me?
Vehicle will stall out oncegas gauge reaches a quarter tank.also, keeps getting a power surge.policemanofferedconsumer assistance, and moved her vehicle.noticed that every time she turned ignition switch, odometer would increase several thousand in mileage. Please describe details.
Car has stalled while driving on several occasions on the freeway and in residential neighborhoods.the car has also been in several times for excessive break noise.on one occasion the rear drums had to be turned due to drums being glazed over.dealership either changes out the pads or adds an additive to soften the pads to stop the noise
I bought this car in jul07.in dec07 started having problems with car surging/jolting while driving on highway (55-65 mph) then car would just stall, completely die.engine light would come on, no power steering no lights.i would manage to get it over to the side of the road narrowly avoiding accident and car would not start.after sat for about 10 mins it would start.it would drive ok for about 10-20 miles and then surge and die.it happens periodically and in between the car may drive fine for weeks.service center can't find anything wrong with it.it just happened again 3-18-08 while i was driving on interstate at 65mph, jolted twice and completely died.i was nearly killed as a semi was behind me and another beside me.i had to fight the car to get it off the side of the road and narrowly missed the semi running up over the top of me.after sitting for 10 min it started again but would not reach full power.i could only get it up to about 50 mph, then started jolting and died again after about 6 miles this continued for 30 miles.engine light was on.i had that read by adv auto later and it was two codes one for mass airflow sensor.it has been in service garage since then.they can't find anything wrong with it.i did notice that this seems to only be happening when it rains.they sprayed water today on the front of the car while it was running and it died in their shop.they still have no idea what is wrong with it.it also has a loud vibration/noise in front end.motor mounts have been changed, new alternator, new battery, new belt replaced dec 27,07.the vehicle died again feb 5, 2008 6 times.it dies at all speeds and sometimes stalls at stop lights/signs.i am extremely frustrated with it and need a reliable car to get to work and am making car payments on a car that has been in the shop 36 days in the last 90.also very concerned about causing an accident or killing myself, my kids or someone else.
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 friendhas 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.
Loss of power due to poor fuel circulation. Car consistantly cuts out and dies. According to russ dean ford in pasco wa, the dpfe sensor is bad.
While merging into traffic 2001 ford focus stalled.*mr(nar) defective fuel delivery module.
When fuel tank registers 1/4 of a tank or less, car loses acceleration when going up a hill that curves to the right.car stalls but will start again after a few minutes.later that same day the car stalled and would not start again had to have vehicle towed.mechanic registered no problem and could not find anything wrong with car after driving it and checking on computer.car drove fine for two months then started hesitating when trying to accelerate.car stalled and would not accelerate, even with a full tank of gas, car had to be towed to a mechanic who checked fuel pressure, said was fine and car drove with no problems.they could not pin point problem and computer registered no problems.why hasn't this problem been fixed when so many people are experiencing the same problem?
I was taking the south i-75 exit ramp to east m-59 and experienced a stall out at the bottom of the ramp - where you merge with traffic going 65 mph.this is a wide, sweeping right hand turn. I drive the route often, and had experienced hesititation on previous occasions, but this was the first time the car stalled.the tank was 1/4 full.after rolling to a stop under the i-75 overpass bridge, i placed the car in neutral and it started.i proceeded without further incidence - counting my blessings i had not been rear-ended.i took the car to my regular mechanic, and he replaced the fuel pump which is located in the tank.he showed me how the filter was designed and became easily clogged.he also said that ford had other complaints on this situation, but there was no recall.i believe this to be a design defect that must be corrected, or i will be relacing the fuel pump in another 30k or so miles.it's not only the $300, but the thought of being rear-ended that should concern ford motor company, as well as the authorities.
2001 and up ford focus fuel pump & gas tank recall request. The fuel tank is made from a material that frequently flakes off and clogs the fuel pump very often. I have had 3 fuel pumps replaced already, and my car has less than 21,000 miles. Due to the inferior design of the tank and fuel pump, the pump clogs too easily, then burns out leaving the car stranded. The design of the pump has a fine mesh screen before the larger screen so the large mesh screen is simply useless! the small screen clogs up from large flakes that would have been caught by the large screen if the pump had not been designed by retards.
Fuel pump in my 2001 ford focus failed and had to be replaced. Ford offered me no reasonable solution for this problem. My car has only 26,000 miles, and is 1 month outside the warranty. Ford apparently has a recall for just this problem, but claimed that my car is not affected.
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus. I have had a problem with lugging and sputtering upon acceleration. 1/24/05 my vehicle would not start. I contacted braeger ford milwaukee wi, the car went there for service. They told me that the problem was a defective fuel pump. I received a safety program notification that stated a dealer will replace the fuel pump at no charge to you program 03n01. Braeger charged me $511 saying that the pump replacement was not part of the program even though it was clearly stated on the information sent to me by the motor company.
Fuel pump failure. Total loss of power. Created a very dangerous situation as it failed while driver was attempting to merge onto a busy highway.
Initially the problem seemed to be hesitation in the transmission at high speed on the highway.however, it gradually worsened and resulted in surging and loss of power.the throttle because totally unresponsive and i had to coast to a stop on the side of a busy highway. The car is in the shop presently.given the amount of data out there to show this is a common defect for the 2001 focus, i expect ford to cover the repair.
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, iwas 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 the speed i was because as it was dying i was able to maneuver over to the side of the road.joe machens again fixed it and said that it was the fuel pump.they replaced my fuel pump and my fuel filter on june 8, 2004.on my way home from columbia, mo on june 11, 2004 it stalled again.as of now i have not sent it any where to get it looked at because this happened last night on my way home from college.this will now be the fourth time this has happened with no results.
While driving down a freeway off-ramp, my 2001 ford focus zx3 started to buck and hesitate, eventually stalling and causing a dangerous condition due to sudden decceleration and loss of power steering and brakes.luckily the vehicle had enough inertia to coast down the ramp and eventually i was able to pull it into an emergency lane using the remaining assist left in the brake booster.there, i attempted multiple times to restart the vehicle and it finally started.it had a half tank of fuel so low fuel level was not the cause and i had only driven 163 miles since the last fill-up so i knew the fuel guage was operational.i attempted to drive to the nearest gas station to fill up just in case and as i as about to turn in the car died again.it restarted after multiple attempts and i waited a long time for traffic to get as clear as it would on this busy road.then, as i attempted to turn in, creeping forward and fearing the worst, the car died again, but luckily i had not yet begun to impede oncoming traffic.if i had been, an accident would likely have resulted.after multiple attempts, the vehicle did start and i pulled in, filled up, and drove home uneventfully to do some research.on the message board at focaljet.com i read about other focus consumers encountering a similar problem with a defective fuel pump and some sort of degradation of a material lining the fuel tank causing the condition i experienced.i feel it is a safety concern of high priority and should be brought to ford's attention immediately.i am angry that my life was put in danger running the most mundane of errands and i will let them know about it tommorrow.
Thrilled w/ford's semi-sort-of recall on their focus fuel pumps due to "progressive contamination."had mine replaced at 17,500 miles, and not covered under warranty because of supposed comtaminated gas.the dealership is telling me i am not elegible for reimbursement because of contaminated gas.ford tells me that poor design is causing filter/pump to become clogged.can someone tell me what is clogging the latter if not for "alleged" contaminants in the gas?
I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving-- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous "flickering" of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side;(5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly , he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here.in other words, the 2001 focus that i purchased from town & country ford, inc. Only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission.this is clearly a defect. It has to be! i cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.
Car would lose power, buck and surge, stall on highway and side streets. When taken to dealership, tech couldn't give explanation for what particles were that clogged fuel pump.charged for over $900. Tech said warranty didn't cover vandalism. However, my insurance company ruled out vandalism upon investigation to the parts and fuel sample.bottom line, i had to pay $900 for someting that at the time wasn't ruled a "model" problem.now i think i should be reimbursed. Fuel pump had to be replaced, lines flushed, and "contaminated" fuel to be exposed of.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle began surging and then stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined that the fuel delivery module failed. The mechanic told the contact that there was a recall for the fuel delivery system, but when the contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number:03v482000 (fuel system) they were told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.
On 7/27/2012, the car caught on fire while being driven. The smoke started coming into the interior through the vents. When attempting to pull over,there was no brake (my guess is that the brake line had melted.). My husband used the e brake and park to stop and someone yelled...get out of the car.my husband and son jumped out and the car became engulfed. There is nothing left. He told me that just before that it started hesitating some,like it was going to cut off, but didn't. For a more detailed statement please contact him. I am so thankful that they got out...thank you,
Driving on 4 lane highway, car sputters and stalls as if out of gas. Coasted off road, and after a few minutes car started and ran fine. Car has been doing this every few weeks. Changed coil,plugs, plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, cat converter and stillstalls. This car is dangerous when it stalls in fast traffic. We only drive it now during daylight and short trips because it is not dependable.
I have a 2001 ford focus lx with 199,871 miles on it and its my first ford car. I have owned many of ford trucks in my life and always fixed problems with them myself. But with my focus, every time in the past 4 years when i turn a corner roughly around 15 mph or over, it cuts out and the car bogs out and jumps like the engine is going to jump out then i get a bad smell almost like sulfur coming from the car. All fluid levels are good with a full gas tank. This happens whether the car is hot or cold. Usually i can just punch the gas pedal to the floor and it will eventually gain rpm's again and go with no problems until i turn sharp again. I have recently replaced spark plugs and cables, alternator, transmission and clutch plate, fuel pumpand various pcv valves and hoses. Had the fuel pressure tested and it was fine. This problem has been consistent like this for the past 4 years with no other problems. I have always been a ford guru but this car is making me think twice. I have 2 small children that go with me almost everywhere with me and just today as i turned a corner getting on the highway ramp, it bogged out worse then ever with many angry drivers on my tail. I thought i was going to crash the car into the guard rail. I hit the pedal to the floor like i usually do and it started going again, but in fifth gear it kept jumping and cutting out. I turned off the side of the road to turn the car off then back on and it ran fine all the way home. I have read many forums with the same issues on my make and model and tried many solutions with no luck.with your expertise, do you have any ideas why this is happening. I see this problem allot with focus but never any working solutions.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the roadway for a brief moment. The failure recurred sporadically over a span of four years. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel delivery would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline), which the vin was included, however the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was displeased to know that he was not notified of the recall in a reasonable time for the vehicle to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the battery and oil warning indicators flashed on and off. The vehicle was pushed by a bystander to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a unknown local ford dealer and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle was consuming far more fuel than rated. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The technician and mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) that might be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically at various speeds. The failure occurred when making a right turn or when low on fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Slow acceleration, loss of power, surging, hesitation, stalling.
Keeps shut off n over heating
Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off.had a complete tune up.going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/2018 on my way again to the va hospital, start car check engine light came on again.please advise, since it very difficult to miss and reschedule appts at the va hospital. Thank you.
When vehicle has ideled or traveled at slow speeds for a long period, the vehicle will not accelerate. It will also stall has lost fuel efficiency and driver can smell fuel.mechanic states the fuel rail pressor sensor is leaking. Mechanic states part is on national back order.one can only assume that back order is caused by same or simillar malfunction.
1.engine fades or loses power rapidly during execution of freeway- speed turns (off ramps for example) without braking; i have gone from 50 to 20 mph within 1-2 seconds while in front of another vehicle and semi (very dangerous). The vehicle was tuned and typical parts replaced for smog check a few months ago and passed smog check without comments. This problem started around 100k and has happened to other drivers who borrow my car. The ford dealership (serramonte ford) was unable to recreate the problem so i paid 150 dollars for a can of fuel additive and lost use of the car for 8 hour even though i was asked to drop it off start of morning.2. Now it stutters or hesitates during high acceleration (ie passing lane or going uphill) on highway; the vehicle is no longer reliable esp. If you should need to rapidly increase power. I have read of possible connection related to either a fuel pump or debris from the fuel tank inner coating/material composition degrading over time.
As described in nhtsa action number ea02022, car stalls at below 1/4 tank, particularly on right hand turns.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 127,598.
Had good tune up,car was doing good and now just as i have read problems with the fuel system,is exactly what happened out of nowhere starts giving me issues starting and staying running.after testing i have 90%of fuel pressure which should only be 40-45 max????was checked in shop over a week and looking through recalls i believe it is a defect in the fuel system the fuel is going somewhere but not allowing car to run.to take off there is no taking off ,like the oedal does nothing just for looks.would like to hear back.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was traveling 30-60 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when driving in warm, humid conditions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.
Car will not idle when stopped at a lightin the city, when shifting into drive from park, runs rough at low speeds while in traffic and going though parking lots. Started one morning, ran horribly, stalled and hasn't started since. The back door doesn't stay latched when shut.
Tl * the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, she attempted to make a right turn when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but after driving for a several minutes the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 162,000.
This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while i'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary i've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face.im so scared that i can't drive it,i've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.i just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent.i'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.
2001 ford focus zx3. The key will go in the ignition but it wont turn, and i googled it and this is a very commen occurance with the focus. In this situation i was lucky cause the car was at my house and not somewhere else with my fiance or my 5 year old daughter and 5 month old son that could have been very unsafe.
My son & i got done eating i left the restaurant parking lot & thought i would stop by the next place when my rear passenger side door opened up out into traffic.lucky no one was riding in the back. And no accident happen.after several attempts of playing with the lock i got it to close & haven't used that door since.i made several attempts in contacting ford directly and all i got was a survey form which had nothing to do with my problem.back in 2005 when they recalled my car for failure on door locks i had taken it to valley view ford and had it serviced. Now three years later the problem exists and nobody wants to do anything about it.maybe it takes someone to die and sue them. Very unhappy with ford, i now will never buy another ford again.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The passenger side doors would not open. There was a recall for the unlatched doors that was repaired by the dealer; however, the failure has occurred again. The drive side and rear right passenger windows have failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her that the plastic clip that holds the windows together was broken and to contact the manufacturer regarding the repairs. The driver seat would not move back and forth because the seat handle was stripped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
On 10/7/2009 my 2001 ford focus se wagon ilc (ignition lock cylinder) would not break to start car.i have tried everything and still will not budge.i just found out on many web forums that this is a common problem and needs to be recalled by the ford manufacturing dealerships. Now my car is stuck up at the billings airport at wok and i don't have the time or money to get this fixed.i feel and all ford focus owners from year 2000 to 2003.need this repaired fast.it is totally '!@#$%!!
2001 ford focus ignition lock up.
Rear door will not stay latched and swings wide open.
The latches on three of the doors either do not latch which makes the door fly open or it latches and doesn't open, after inspection the latches are so corroded with rust that they do not work at all.before i realized that the door wasn't latching i had a propane tank for a grill in the back seat when i made a right hand turn and it hit the door and the door flew open and the tank went flying down the street and almost hit a pedestrian.there have been recalls on this but my vin # isn't on the recall but should be! i was quoted over $800 to fix the doors.this is a safety issue and i shouldn't have to pay for it.
Key won't turn in the ignition.has gotten progressively worse over a week and now won't turn at all.
Driving down the highway our children rolled down the back power windows and they would not go back up - swerved into other lane trying to contain the situation because of the noise from the traffic has to exit the highway immediately to note that the windows would no longer go up - had to manually push them up to keep them up - although while driving they will go back down - which cause a jump in reflexes. To temporarily fix the problem we have applied duct tape.also when it rains there is now water accumulating on the passenger floor board and spreads to the back seat floor board - has door seals checked and will replace although this is a real health concern because of rust and mold.
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I havehad to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has 63,498.8 miles .
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the latch on the rear driver and passenger side doors would not close properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v030000(latches/locks/linkages: doors:latch). The failure recurred seven years later. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they previously repaired the vehicle under the recall and would not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Ford focus 2001.ignition locks up requiring new tumbler.key won't turn in the ignition.the car won't start nor can you get it in neutral to push it off the road.it is a known defect but not remedied by ford.
I inserted the key into the ignition of my 2001 ford focus zx3 and the steering wheel locked up and the ignition would not turn.
The right front door lock is jammed or stuck, i cannot open the door from the inside or outside,the other 3 door locks work fine.
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus and have always had problems with it.on 10/28/2004 i stopped for gas with my two small children.after re-fueling, we all got back into the car to leave and the key wouldn't turn.my whole stering column had locked up-the steering wheel wouldn't budge, the shifter was locked as well as the brake pedel.although many strangers tried to help me start my car, me adn my children were stuck at the gas pump for over an hour.after having my car towed the driver told me that this was his seond focus that day with the same problem and his company tows several a month.
I parked my car on the side of the street and turned it off. When i came back to it about 20 minutes later i put the key in the ignition but it would not turn. The key would not turn forward or backward at all. I tried moving the steering wheel back and forth to try and get the key to move but then my steering wheel completely locked up as well. I was then unable to move anything on my car and it was stuck on the side of the road in a metered parking space. I had to call a tow truck which cost $69. I had it taken to the nearest ford dealership and they replaced the ignition lock which cost me $530.73. This is the second time my ignition has been locked up.
My 17 year old daughters' 2001 ford focus had her stranded after work august 13 when she put her key in the ignition, but it wouldn't turn. We called aaa, and they couldn't 'fix' it, so we had it towed to the nearest ford dealer only to be told the repair will cost between $450.00 and 1000.00!!!i'm a single mom and my daughters' still in high school for gosh sake. I thought this vehicle would be a safe and dependable one.i spent a lot of my savings on this car and insurance for her. I don't know what to do now, i've got a vehicle we can't start.
Bought vehicle 2nd hand, cash, everything worked fine. Now, i have no brake lights, & my door locks no longer work on the remote, or the "all lock/unlock" button, & now my trunk latch is not working correctly. The door locks are self locking (meaning that they lock at any given time whenever they please.) the brake switch has been replaced, all bulbs have been checked & replaced, fuses keep getting blown. Cannot locate fuse for the door locks. Ford has a campaign for the year 2000 for a door latch issue, campaign #05s27 nhtsa id# 05v-030. Also, campaign #05s50 nhtsa id #00v-411 for a tail lamp issue. There are no recalls on this yet after doing weeks of research i am finding that it is an issue with the ford focus from 2000 to current. After calling several dealers, none of them would tell me anything, & that "they didn't recall any problems before from anyone else". How is it that i can find this issue on the internet but the dealers "never heard of it"? why is there no change in the indicated issue of the wiring harness to the rear tail light assembly? wouldn't this be a hazard? i didn't know they weren't working until i got pulled over by law enforcement. So, this issue happens while the vehicle is being driven!!! therefore, a diligent owner who checks their lights regularly will not know it happens until (a) said person gets hit from behind, or (b) gets pulled over by law enforcement. Here are a few links for your reference: link: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t574_ds546293. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=2146e9390be4cc339ae4f6438baf3812&t=104972. Link: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1250643. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149053. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268411. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206427
My ford focus 2001 se will suddenly lock all the doors and i can't get back in.i bought the car 3 weeks ago and was only given one key.now they want $78 for another key.i think if that is the only key that works, i should have 2.the doors will lock without me pushing the lock button. *nlm
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus se. The contact stated that the driver side rear door would not latch. The dealer was contacted who advised that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch) but the vehicle was not included and the recall had since expired. The manufacturer was contacted who stated offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.
2001 ford focus.key won't turn in ignition, won't budge.i tried moving the steering wheel, tried using the other key, tried pressing the key in harder- nothing.ignition has given me problems before: it would take two or three tries before it would turn, but it's never refused to move like this.also, there were times when it didn't want to give the key back; i would have to jiggle and turn it, but it always came out after a few seconds of struggling.
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 friendhas 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.
Driver's side door on 2001 ford focus hatchback will not unlock and open. Stays in locked position and driver has to exit through passenger's side.
The ignition cylinder on my 2001 ford focus locked up last night and will not allow me to start the car.the steering wheel is locked, and the key will not turn.the dealership says i need to replace the lock cylinder.after doing some research on the internet, i can see that this is a very common problem happening to many people, and sometimes it happens more than once.if this is the case, ford needs to offer a recall.paying $300+, plus towing is not something i was planning on paying.
Turned off my 2001 ford focus (with only 36,320 miles on it) as usual and when i returned to car and attempted to start it up, the key would not turn in the ignition.had to have it towed to the dealership where they had to drilled out the tab, and build and install new key cylinder for a total of $427.84.they did not offer the old part to me and i didn't think to ask for it. Thankfully, it happened during the day while i was at my dentist's, and not at night after work.have since found out that a class action law suit has been filed in california.there should be a recall of these cars.
I own a 2001 ford focus.problems started one month after purchase.window wiper motor blew but was under warrenty.then after warrenty expired everything started to go wrong.trunk hood would not latch closed, then door latches started to stick ,then had to climb into passenger seat to open drivers side door because it would not unlock and door handle plays games and opens door when it wants to.fuel pump had a recall, thank god because i kept stalling on highway.then while driving home from work the back passenger side door flew open on highway, almost caused accident.then engine blew with only 123,000 miles on it.i have all oil change records to prove engine oil was changed every 3,000 miles give or take 20.engine had to be replaced and that left me without a car for a week.paid$1900 for an engine from a totaled focus. Called ford motor company and they told me to hold my engine receipt so that when and if they get any complaints maybe in 2 years or so i'll get a refund.total money that i have put in car is over $4,000.00 and it's still not paid off yet.now i need a new front axle because that is going bad.why can't ford help me when i have questions and why is it when i go to a dealer and they can't help and then i call company itself they go and call dealer i went to and they go by what dealer mechanic says and not customer.i will never buy another ford again. And now the dealer i bought it from went of of business.
My daughter was driving on the freeway when her car just died, while driving.it started up again immediately, but it has happened several times in the last month.i went online to view recalls, and it stated that 2001 ford focus had a recall on this issue.i also found 2 other items that are happening to this vehicle that were also recalls.i made an appointment with the dealer to have these recalls fixed, but when they pulled up the vin number, they said that there were no recalls for this particular car.the other recall i found was the electrical system, and battery failure.i have already burned up one battery because of this issue.the recall states that the cabes overheat and may melt.this vehicle did this as well.the other recall is where the latch on the back door begins to not latch properly, causing the door to come open while driving.the back door will not latch properly on this vehicle either and at times we have to open and close it several times in order to get it to latch.these 3 recalls are all things that have happened on 2001 ford focus vehicles, which our vehicle is, but because our vin # doesn't match the recalls, they refuse to fix them.these are true safety issues.my daughter could be killed because of these issues.how can i have my vehicle added to these recalls?i am extremely upset and concerned that these items will not be addresses when ford knows that they are a problem on other 2001 focus vehicles.i will sue should something happen to my daughter due to this issue and fords unwillingness to correct the problems.
Dt: company name is prime health medical, inc./ [xxx]. Got recall letter on may 6, 2005 on part she has already fixed, and was denied reimbursement because she did not take it to a dealer, the part failed before she receivedrecall letter. Called dealer, and was told they had on parts . Paid $148.58 for rear door latch that was in the recall. Was told recall part was not available untilmiddle of may 2005, and needed to replace parts as soon as possible because of business and safety reasons. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 dealership determined the door latches must be replaced.
Brought 2001 ford focus in for recall on rear door latch, campaign id: 05v030000.dealer at enfeild, ct ford would not honor recall for the rear latch door which had the same failure and failed open while at highway speeds.they claimed the recall only covered the rear passenger doors and not the rear hatch of a wagon.
Consumer was unable to open both rear doors, and the frontal driver's door from the outside. To unlock the doors consumer had to go through the passenger's front door and unlock it from the inside. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
2001-ford focus, drivers side rear door lock is difficult to open after being unlocked. I have not taken the car back to dealer to have it fixed yet due to the expense.
2001 ford focus electronic door lock failure. Consumer states that the driver side electronic door lock failed, causing the door not to be opened with a key or keyless entry.the dealer stated driver door latch and right rear door lock actuator were frozen, which caused the central security module to short out.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. She stated that her door handle came off since the latch was not locking or unlocking all four of the doors.recall number 05v030000, latches locks linkages, doors latch is related to the failure. The dealer repaired the latches but are not required to repair the handle. The contact wants the dealer to also replace the handle. The ford manufacturer stated that they would not replace the door handles.the failure mileage was 107,000.
After opening the right rear door at a store i drove out of the parking lot before the door came open and the door light came on.after parking again i was not able to close the door, the latch seemed to be stuck in the open position.opening the handle, moving the latch fork back and forth did not allow the door to close.after using a screw driver to pry the latch stamping it returned and latched the door closed.i have not opened the door since.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear passenger door latch failed to latch and remained opened. The door was forced closed by the use of ropes and a seat belt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear door latch needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 108,900.
Consumer was not able to lock orunlockbothrear doors from the inside nor outside of the vehicle. Consumer had to hold the door withtwo loose cords.dealerships indicated to the consumer the latch mechanism broke.
Dt: contact states: the dealer first said it was their responsibility to fix the latch ,and then reversed thedecision. The dealer did offer to provide a rental car, but he refused.
The rear door latches failed, the doors would not stay latched and would open unexpectedly.after a $300 repair one door will not open.*sc
Rear doors very difficult to get to stay closed.when slammed,they do not latch shut.on one occasion, it took over 30 minutes slamming the doors before they finally stayed shut.
Dt: when openingthe trunk the latch will not lock the trunk. The light on the dash stays on all of the time, and iconsumer to go out and play with the trunk to get it to close.
Door handles on both front door failed and do not open the car doors. Failed within 2 weeks of each other.
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage.please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
While driving right rear passenger door opened.the latchrusted from rain coming in.
Dt: driver's side electrical door lock failed in the locked positionand could not open the door. Consumer had to open manually. If one needed to exit the car in an emergency fashionhe would have to crawl over something to get to another door. The other doors did work. The owner has already notified the dealer and the manufacturer. The latch had been replaced. They were prior problems with the lock. The door locked the wife inside, and she had to crawl over the seat to get out of the passenger door. *sb
The driver side door latch failed,causing the door to open with out warning. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the rear door latch. It will not close or latch safely. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was given an estimate of the repair. The vehicle is no longer under warranty.provide further details.
While driving, the door opened constantly.also, the plastic door handles were loose.the left door would not stay shut and the locks on the inside would work intermittently. *sc
The rear driverside door of my 2001 ford focus se began to not work.i noticed the door was ajar while driving down the road. I pulled over to close it and it woudl not close.it continued to bounce open.i took it to a ford dealership.they explained to me that the latch was broken and needed to be replaced for $204.00.i used the door maybe two times a week.the mechanic then proceeded to tell me that the latches on the focus are not working correctly.he said they rust out to the point of not working. Of course i'm a little peeved.i bought my first brand new car and the door lock rusts out after three years!i've owned 10 year-old cars and never had a problem.i think it's a defect of ford and they should cover the cost.i'm just thankful, no one had to ride in my back seat and have the lock fail.
Complaint received via e-mail.rear passenger latch on my wife's car broke after opening the door, only 15 times.i am good with my cars, and some elbow grease corrected the problem. However the front and reardriver's sidelatch broke.the problem seemed to be that the spring that dropped the tumbler down onto the latch pin fixed to the cars body did not engage when the door was shut as it normally should.
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 and i was informed by the dealership that the locking mechanisms we "frozen".to this date i have not been able to get the doors fixed must leave window down to reach to the inside to open the doors in that fashion.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with door handle.manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was no recalls on the vehicle.
After completing my shopping, i returned to my car.opened my rear left door to put down my bags.come to close the door, but it would not shut and after trying for 40 minutes, the door finally latched shut.tried to remedy the problem at home...but was faced with the same problem, this time it took even longer to shut.since the summer, i have not opened the door.came online to check for a recall/defect.
The rear passenger door latchrusted. The dealership was aware of the problem, but did not resolve it.
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 last long. My two front doors do not open from the outside. My rear passenger door does not close. I have also had problems with the rear drivers side door not closing. On several occasions i have not been able to open the drivers door from the inside. Ford has made a terrible product and i imagine many people are out of a lot of money due to ford's carelessness. I will never buy another ford as long as i am driving and i will encourage others to do the same. I consider the ford company to be careless business people. Their first concerns should be safety and quality. If my son were to ever get hurt because of their lack of concern, it would become an extreme issue. I would like ford to either fix the problem with my car or buy it back because i simply do not want it.
The passenger side rear door of the consumer 2001 focus opened while driving.this is the third door the consumer has experienced problems with.the first door was replaced under recall.the second door (driver's door) had a similar problem with the latch and handle.the consumer paid for that repair.the consumer called the manufacturer to request that they pay for a new latch for the rear door but the refused.
The consumer stated the two back doors on the vehicle has a defective lock and the door will not stay locked and shut. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was nothing they could do because it was past the warranty period and that the vehicle should have been looked at earlier to prevent the problem. The rear drivers side passenger door was the original problem, three weeks later the other rear door latch/lock displayed the same problem. *sc
I bought my focus brand new in 2001.after about a year i noticed the two back doors were difficult to open and close.there was minimal use of the back doors until about one year ago.i began to use them frequently noticing the interior light remaining on while driving and the doors slightly open. On a couple occasions, a door would swing open while driving. I was able to open them when they were locked b/c they never were shut completely.i went to the dealership to have them look at them and they said if was $300 a door to have the latches replaced.i bungeed the doors shut and refuse to fork over the money to replace the latches.i have put so much money into this car since the warranty has been up and feel that ford should recall this item so i can drive safely in their focus.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. She received a recall notice for the rear door handles which were repaired at the manufacturer's expense (see nhtsa campaign id 05v030000). The front passenger door came open due to a defective door handle while the contact was driving. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer where they would further investigate the defect. Repairs to the passenger door were scheduled with the dealer at the owner's expense. She also stated that the engine failed and was replaced perthe extended warranty. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving at various speeds, the rear door latch malfunctioned.the rear latch light illuminated to indicate that the door was ajar.the contact also experienced difficulty closing the rear latch.within the last sixty days, the malfunction occurred approximately twenty times.the vehicle was previously repaired in 2005 for nhtsa campaign id number 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch).the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 54,143 and failure mileage was approximately 53,800.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear driver's door latch ceased to function. The failure occurred without warning. Kunes ford was contacted (1234 e geneva st, delavan, wi) and referred the contact to nhtsa. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
The right side doors failed to open or close on its own. Driver tried to open the door while existing and was not able to do so. But was able to exit on the driver's side door.driver took vehicle vehicle to the dealer, andmechanic determined that thedoor mechanism neededto be replaced.
The vehicle's tailgate unlatched and opened.the dealer was contacted.please provide any additional information.
Power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. Consumer and child were stuck insidevehicle for at least two minutes trying to manually unlock the doors.horn started beeping/ headlights and hazrards lights wouldn't go out, and trunk wouldn't open. An electrical burning smell was entering vehicle. Two days priordoor key code would take 3-5 tries to unlock the door. Dealer was aware and inspected vehicle. Please provide more information.
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
While driving at night unable to see as a result of headlights not being bright enough, the consumer was told that the head light on this model vehicle cannot be adjusted, also the key cannot be removed from the ignition every time the vehicle is stopped, at times the vehicle has to be restarted before the key can be removed, intermittently the trunk will not open on the first attempt. *nlm
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage.please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
Parking brake latch failed at 35000 miles, prevented driver from securing vehicle.
Check engine light illuminated and the emergency brake failed.*dt *nlm
Emergency brake will not work, button onhandle stays in, does not engage brake. First dealer simply popped button out. Thisdid not remedy problem, it happened again after that. Consumer has appointment with another dealer at this time.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
While applying the brake the vehicle has a squeaking noise coming from the rear wheel.please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.ph
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving 20 mph when she noticed that the vehicle would not acclerate before stalling without waring. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted they advised that the vehicle was not under recall and provided no further assistance. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
I purchased a 2001 ford focus se 4-door sedan in november 2002.the car was a manufacturer buy-back from the original owner and had a small warranty left.at the end of november 2002, i brought the car back to the dealership to have the spark plugs, spark plug wires and a faulty belt replaced. At the end of december 2002, the car was making a strange noise and the engine light was on, so i returned the car to the dealership.a day or so before my appointment with the dealership, i received a recall notice from ford regarding the pinch bolt.unfortunately, i received that recall notice too late the faulty pinch bolt had already failed and caused so much damage to the rack and pinion that it had to be replaced. I have since replaced the front brakes.i also experienced a faulty valve in the heating system that was allowing water to flow into the car's cabin and soak the carpeting. Getting to the transmission problem, about a week ago, the car refused to accelerate going up a hill and instead the engine revved.no matter what i tried, i could not get the car to accelerate past 30 mph.since the car is now long past its small manufacturers warranty, i had an independent mechanic look at the car.he recommended that i flush the transmission and see if that would help the problem.i spent $100 on a transmission flush.that didn't work and the problem continues.i called ford motor company to complain about the car and to ask for a buyback, but my request was refused.i then took my car to wiscasset ford.they diagnosed the problem(s) with the car (at no charge).i need a new transmission.they gave me two options for payment.1) pay for the new transmission out-of-pocket, estimated cost at $2500 - $3000; 2) buy an extended warranty on the drive train for $500.i am planning on purchasing the extended drive train warranty which will allow wiscasset ford to replace my transmission and will also give me an extra 15k miles for the drive train.
The car jerks when i put it into reverse. The cars stalls when i put it into drive. I have to take off in 2nd gear. Then i can put it into drive and it takes off just fine.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and changing gears from second to third, the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The vehicle was not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Engine light on.jerky gear engaging.choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on"corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on,"wire fell off alternator"airbag light on then off
I was stopped at a red light, when the light turned green and i engaged the gas pedal the car began to clank and jerk loudly and violently.i drove' the car about two feet before the steering seized up, the car could not be put into neutral, died completely, and had to be pushed to the side of the road. One of the pistons, cylinder # 1, was extensively damaged, due to the valve seat failure which shattered the piston, broke off pieces of the piston skirt, and bent the connecting rod.no damage was done to the cylinder wall, but pieces of the piston skirt were found in the oil pan, and pieces of the piston crown were found in the bottom of intake manifold.valve seat breakage in the older model focus, is so common thataera engine rebuilders association issued two bulletins (tb 1725 & tb 1939) to alert the industry to this issue. These bulletins state that the 'intake valve seats are made of a powdered metal that shatters easily'.on october 29, 2012, after the vehicle had been repaired, i phoned ford to request a refund for the cost of the parts and was informed, that since there was no recall no refund could be issued.the valve seats have subsequently been modified from the faulty powdered metal type, this shows that ford is and was aware of this issue. Internet entries that outline this problem on the 2001 model can be found at numerous websites, including: http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/focus/2001/.
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While traveling 65 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel had suddenly jerked to the right without warning, seconds later the contact noticed that the traction control light had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 137000.
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
Saturday may 04/2013 my car killed over 30 times driving about 5 miles. Thishappened last year doing 60mph on the freeway. It is impossible to restart a manual transmission at this speed. In this case,i drove into the service department of ford of bellevue and it continued to kill while there trying to move it. The service personblew me off wouldn't even take the time check it out or even listen. As i was driving out it killed too many times to count. The sales manager said to bring it in monday. Sunday it stopped killing. When i brought it in monday, i asked for the service manager, the service employeewent to find him & it took about 10 minutes, that was curios as the place was deserted.when the service manager arrived, he refused to discuss the matter only saying we were busy. I had contacted ford as well as the franchise holder auto nations previously but nothing was done. Last week i sent a letter tothe chief engineer at ford but i suspect nothing will be done at that level again.in my research i found the following information today that was posted by another individual " the vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump. I am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then i called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue..."there is more to this posting but the bottom line ford knew of this problem all along and chose to ignore it.this is an accident waiting to happen & it could be a killer.
When transmission shifts into 3rd gear it freewheelsand or will not pull
I have a 2001 ford focus lx with 199,871 miles on it and its my first ford car. I have owned many of ford trucks in my life and always fixed problems with them myself. But with my focus, every time in the past 4 years when i turn a corner roughly around 15 mph or over, it cuts out and the car bogs out and jumps like the engine is going to jump out then i get a bad smell almost like sulfur coming from the car. All fluid levels are good with a full gas tank. This happens whether the car is hot or cold. Usually i can just punch the gas pedal to the floor and it will eventually gain rpm's again and go with no problems until i turn sharp again. I have recently replaced spark plugs and cables, alternator, transmission and clutch plate, fuel pumpand various pcv valves and hoses. Had the fuel pressure tested and it was fine. This problem has been consistent like this for the past 4 years with no other problems. I have always been a ford guru but this car is making me think twice. I have 2 small children that go with me almost everywhere with me and just today as i turned a corner getting on the highway ramp, it bogged out worse then ever with many angry drivers on my tail. I thought i was going to crash the car into the guard rail. I hit the pedal to the floor like i usually do and it started going again, but in fifth gear it kept jumping and cutting out. I turned off the side of the road to turn the car off then back on and it ran fine all the way home. I have read many forums with the same issues on my make and model and tried many solutions with no luck.with your expertise, do you have any ideas why this is happening. I see this problem allot with focus but never any working solutions.
I was driving to work and i turned on my cruise control, i had to barely brake for a caution when a car was coming in my lane, once i went around them...i left the cruise control off....but the car sped up on its own...approximately 65-70 miles an hour.my brakes were working just fine.i called my dad to see what he wanted me to do....i drove on to work (approx 20 more miles) and didn't have my foot on the gas pedal the whole time....the cruise was off...the pedal was stuck and the car continued going 60 miles per hour....once i came to my exit, i took it out of 5th gear (manual transmission) and the car revved up horribly...i pulled into work and shut it off.restarted it and it was doing the same thing.these cars need recalled!!!!
Vehicle will stall out oncegas gauge reaches a quarter tank.also, keeps getting a power surge.policemanofferedconsumer assistance, and moved her vehicle.noticed that every time she turned ignition switch, odometer would increase several thousand in mileage. Please describe details.
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
The reason some of these are not dated is because the problems keep on persisting they say they can not find out what the problem is. My car dies on me and the can not find the cause. It makes a winding sound when i take off and still they can not find the cause. My gears always wind and as soon as i get it out of the shop about one to two weeks later it is doing it again, when i am driving it jerks like it wants to die or go out of gear(keep in mind i have had these problems a couple of months after i bought it). I have had to replace the tires two times i am on my third set of tires and they are messed up now. I am not a bad driver i know it is not me i have a child that is constantly with me i do not drive crazy to make all of these problems happen. I have had the brake replaced once already and now they are sqeeking again. My car cigarette lighter keeps on burning out. I just get so frustrated that i am spending all of this money for them to work on my car with the warranty and then tell me they don't know what the problem is and now the warranty is out i have to pay for this peice of junk. I have had 2 other cars and they never gave me any problems and know i am stuck unhappy everyday with this car i can not stand to drive, i feel unsafe in it everyday.
On several occasions, when exiting freeway or fast lane consumer states that vehicle would not shift properly and hesitate for several seconds, the transmission fluid pan was removed, at that time the consumer noticed pieces of material in the oil pan after the service the vehicle continues to hesitate. *nlm*dt
The transmission and steering column failed at a low mileage.
Vehicle shook severely for no apparent reason while driving10 mph.vehicle could not accelerate anymor, and itfinally died.
Transmission makes noise whether at idle or when shifting. The dealer checked out the problem several times and maintained that it was a normal function of the transmission to make noise or clatter.
I purchased this ford focus in march 2001.in may 2001 i went back to phil long ford because the car was not performing properly.periodically i would be driving along and the car would act as though the transmission was slipping.the customer service rep at phil long that i spoke with at this time went with me for a test drive in this car and everything was fine.he said nothing could be done unless they could experience what was happening with the car.i told him the car was slipping, skipping, and twice while driving along the car lost power.he told me what i had said did not make sense and unless they could experience this malfunction they could only guess it was one of the computers in the car adjusting for a road condition.this service rep dismissed me as being a stupid woman.today, december 31, 2001, i went to my car at 7:00am this moring to go to work and when i touched the gas pedal it went right to the floor and would not come back up.i managed driving at 2mph to phil long ford where i sat for 2 1/2 hours before they told me the problem with the car is a broken cable.i am so furious with phil long ford i filed a complaint via e-mail with ford motor co.as i thought more about this situation throughout the day i realized how fortunate i was that the cable broke while i was sitting in the parking lot where i live.suppose this had (and it probably has to others) occurred while i was driving along.suppose this had happened one of the two times this car lost power as i was driving along a very busy road?i would have been involved in a serious accident.i think ford should take responsibility for my losing at least one vacation day for work possibly two or more days because phil long can not give me any guarantee when this car will be fixed because of the holiday.this is inexcusable on ford and phil long ford part.
While driving vehicle stalled , resulting in loss of brake and steering functions.as a result, consumer collided with a truck.ph
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 inthe 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 and while the ignition is on.finally, none of the warning lights on the instrument panel are functional.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
The transmission failed, before the first oil change was performed.
The transmission on my 2001 ford focus failed after my owning it for less than 2 1/2 years and it's around 58,000 miles. I bought it new. The dealership is surprised and said they've never seen this before; it's only partially being covered by warranty.
Dt: when driving a certain speed the vehicle will jerk, usually between 35-45 mph,. It is worse when trying to go up hill. The consumer contacted the dealer that replaced parts 2 different times, there was a recall on the fuel pump, and they replace it. The dealer thought that may solve fproblem, but it did not.
Transmission jerks when going from reverse to park.
The brakes went out and transmission went out at the same time.
Whiledriving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that engine and transmission failed.
Consumer received a letter concerning fuel pump filters. *phon several occasions the transmission failed leaving the consumer stranded. The dealership replacedthe part but the transmission failed again.
I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving-- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous "flickering" of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side;(5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly , he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here.in other words, the 2001 focus that i purchased from town & country ford, inc. Only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission.this is clearly a defect. It has to be! i cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.
I own a 2001 ford focus automatic transmission. I was parked on a flat surface, when someone backed up into my car,they only moved 3 feet didn't do any damage to teh bumpber, but from that slight hit it sent my car free wheeling in park 175 feet, across a road, and slamming into 3 trees totalling out the rear of the car.luckily no one was hurt nor in the car at the time fo this accident. When i got into my car i expected to see the geer shifter broken but it wasn't it still worked. My car was the way i left it just 175 feet down teh road.this is not right! two of teh main safety feature failed on this car. Ford sent out an investigartor who looked over the car, pushed on the car with their hands, but never took the transmission aprt to see if there was any damage. Now ford said there is nothing wrong with my car and it is perfectly safe.i am very unhappy, i am stuch with a car i don't want any more, dont trust, and now becuase of the damage unable to trade in. I have only owned this car since oct of 2000. I feel that this is a major defect in the car and ford is just trying to cover it up.
When accelerating in various inclines or decline my car chokes and hesitates as if it has water in the gas line or the fuel filter is clogged.it starts to jerk and sputter and refuses to accelerate if i push on the pedal instead it chokes out.either the car dies right there or i manage to pull it over and let it die on its own as soon as i come to a stop.trouble restarting the car as if to much air intake to choke it out.finally it starts and it runs after blowing the lines before putting it into drive it's good fro maybe another 10 15 miles and the again it starts puttering and wanted to die no choice but to let it die to restart. Car has been in the shop numerous times have had a collapsed fuel line and has been replace but still the problem persists again when it's in the shop it does not happen and yet they do not drive it at the time its normally driven or at the extremes of the traffic while it happens so as to see what it does. A best explanation you can find from a mechanic is no problem seeable.and yet there is one from us the purchaser.
There was nothing in particular that led to the failure.car is driven under both highway and in-town conditions, and temparatures range from below freezing up to 100 f.the vehicle when shifting on the highway often shifts into neutral, revs up, and may finally shift into a higher gear.sometimes you have to take foot off gas and re-push in order for it to shift. Then when it shifts into gear, it jerks into gear.secondly, when car is driving in town and is given a small amount of gas to accelerate, the vehicle shakes and shudders until you let off or give it more gas.it has not led to any particular injuries or consequences, other than being unable to accelerate on the highway causing slowdown.
While merging onto the highway the car shifted into neutral and had no way to accelerate and causing a hazard by slowing traffic and having to go to the side of the highway.
Consumer was shifting gears and transmission failed on its own. Transmission was unable to shift properly, and was unable to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, andmechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the vehicle would go backwards in reverse after a lot of jerking.after several attempts the vehicle would not go back at all.*tc
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
Vehicle sliped out of park and into drive, while car was running, i was out of the car aproxmently 15ft away checking in on the cookout that was going on at the shop.. At which time i heard like a shifting noise or loud click from the car, i look over at the car an noticed the vehicle started forward an crash into to corner of building causing some minor damage to the right front fender of the car nothing to building. When i got into the car the console gear selector was still in park. Inotified great lakes ford about what happen, i have to bring it in on 09/25/2002 to have the transmission look at. I just hope i dont get the run - around treatment.. I feel after reading other complaints on your web pageof this type of car and year having simular problemsford should be notified and a letter sent out to the customers notifing them of the possible problem with automatic transmission. And a recall notice should be issued. Thanks ray scott.nlm
Consumer states that the vehicle, on numerous occasion has been stuck in park position that no matter how hard the consumer trys the vehicle will not move out of gear. Contacted dealer.nlm
Consumer states that the transmission slips, causing a delay in acceleration, the gear shift will stick without any pressure being applied.
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. The vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult.
While driving 30 mph transmission slipped gears. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
Servere bucking/jolting a steady speeds, when a/c is turned on, when slowing down, when stopping, and when shifting gears. Radio turns off by itself, gets loud by itself, and sometimes, you can't turn it off. Popping noises when putting into gear.grinding noises and knocking noises when driving. Car vibrate uncontrolably at times. When increasing speeds, car wants to stall out and not shift gears. Almost lost control serval times because of jolting problem. Ford doesn't care, doesn't want to fix and has refused to contact us after 2 certified letters were sent.
Consumer was not able to shift from drive to park, only able to shift from drive to neutral. The vehicle is at the dealer. Nlm
Dripping from pass. Side heat vent during a/c use or rain,severe rattling from transmission during acceleration or at idle with clutch out, when clutch is pressed the noise goes away,front end out of alignment, pulls to the right.
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Car jumps at highway speed. Checked with ford dealership in regard to problem, and no one can give me an answer.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart it, but was unable to do so.the check engine light appeared on the vehicle and remained on.the consumer also noticed a loud clicking and banging noise was heard coming from the front.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the consumer that the shift solenoid switch needed to be replaced.please fill in additional information.
I took my car to sequioa national forest on memorial day weekend. My car was acting great til i til the grapevine my car suddenly did not want to change gear it would get stuck making my rpm really high i was afraid i was going to burnout my engine after i got into into the mountains the car was fine again maybe cause i was driving under 30 mph but as soon as i got into the highway again i was fine as long as kept the same pace of the car which was 80 mph as soon as i got like 85 or lower to 65 mph it would get stuck. Unfortunetly all of this happen when my warranty expired by 1000 miles. I thought ford would be understanding but unfortunetly they didnt give a rats behind. So now im stuck with a "dependable" car with a crapped out transmission. Thank you ford you always make good cars (sarcasm by the way) next time ill get a real dependable car like honda or toyota. You suck ford motor company.
Was driving home from work last thursday (10 minutes on the interstate, 97 degrees, full ac), when the car started to lose power followed bytransmission lurching and engine trying to die. Pulled the remaining block into my apts and opened hood expecting to find overheated engine, and ended up see a bunch of flame and signing my thumb. Got fire extinguisher and put it out, and called fire dept. No work was done to engine other than a new air filter 4000 miles ago. So far the ford dealer wants to write it off as complete loss and leave it to my insurance. Took out my air intake, melted battery, melted battery wires, ruined hood, scroched headlight, smoked interior, and who knows what got sucked into engine through the intake. Dealer wouldn't tow because "warranty tows have to be called in through ford customer service". Photos are up at http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn. Contact me for more information.
Car has been in the shop 37 days since bought new. Still having problems with brakes.
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, iwas 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 the speed i was because as it was dying i was able to maneuver over to the side of the road.joe machens again fixed it and said that it was the fuel pump.they replaced my fuel pump and my fuel filter on june 8, 2004.on my way home from columbia, mo on june 11, 2004 it stalled again.as of now i have not sent it any where to get it looked at because this happened last night on my way home from college.this will now be the fourth time this has happened with no results.
Transmission slips in first gear, and dealership can't find the problem.
Car was parked, transmission was in "park"keys out of car.a car backed into my parked car hitting the front bumper. My car was only 3 feet from the rear of the car that hit me and the backing car backed up slowly and only causing a small scrach on the bumper. After the 2 cars bumped, my car began to roll and continued to roll down a slow grade and picked up speed. The driver of the other car atempted to stop my car but was not able to get in sence the doors were locked. He also atempted to get the front tires to turn and could not. My car then struck a stand of trees distorying the rear end. My car rolled over 120 feet from the spot it was parked in. When i got into my car, i checked the shifter to see if it had been moved out of "park"it was still in "park" and i shook it to make sure it was. I then started the car with out any problem and moved itback to were it was parked. The car drove and acted fine, i even had 2 other people rock the car to see if we could get it to jump out of gear and it would not. I then called a ford deal where i was told "thats not a problem, if your car gets hit it can jump out of park". Being a police officer my self for over 18 years and in that time with all the accdents i have see i have yet to see one where a car with a automatic transmission was hit and cause it to come out of "park" even when it was hit at over 50 miles an hour. My car was hit at less than 1 mile an hour and it jumps out of gear? but i really can't say it jumped out of gear sence it was still in park the hole time it was rolling down hill and was found in "park" after it came to a stop. This is a major safety problem and i thank god my car was not parked where it could of rolled out into a major intersection and cause the death of one of mine or someone elses family member.
Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road.cause is unknown. Jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. Now the vehicle gives them 180 miles.the vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling.the dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
Dt: contact statedthe dpfe sensor went out. She said it went out 2 years ago and she had it replaced. She saidit cut out while she was going 40-60 mph. She describedit as jerking. She noticed this a couple of weeks ago. The service departmenttold her that it was a weak sensor, and a lot of people had to get it replaced.
Consumer states that the transmission fails to shift, causing hesitation, while traveling 40 mph and slowing to 20 mph, consumer attempted to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated badly and about 2-4 seconds later the vehicle finally took off. Problem has not been remedied.
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 friendhas 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.
Consumer states that the transmission fails to shift, causing hesitation, while traveling 40 mph and slowing to 20 mph, consumer attempted to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated badly and about 2-4 seconds later the vehicle finally took off. Problem has not been remedied.
I purchased a 2001 ford focus in august 2001.in sept. 2001 with only 2240 miles on the cartransmission seemed to be slipping and the car failed to accelerate properly.had it towed to the dealership and they said there was a leak in transmission line.this was repaired.in oct. 2002 at 16416 miles headlights would not come on when i turned the switch. Switch was replaced.about this same time new brake pads were required.nov. 2002 at 17871 miles the ignition cylinder locked up.car was towed and ignition cylinder replaced.august 2003 at 26757 miles ignition cylinder locked up again.once again the car was towed to the dealer and ignition cylinder was replaced.now i have a bubble in one tire and my brakes are squealing.what's next?not once have i picked my car up from the dealer and it been washed or vacuumed out.i bought a new car because i needed reliable transportation.now i feel like taking it back to the dealer and letting them keep it.i wonder how many ford employees would buy a focus?.
Avance trac control doesn't engage and/or mulfunctions-disabling it total. Many elect problems.twice it has shut down on interstate i40 at rate of speed of 50 and60 and once at maybe 5 mph in the driveway. When it shuts down there is no warning. Other problems w/this carhave been radio had to be replaced, fuel pump module, key gets stuck and key willn't turn.
Gear shift locked without warning.asa result,vehiclebecame inoperative.
Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road.cause is unknown. Jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. Now the vehicle gives them 180 miles.the vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling.the dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
The contact owns a 2001 ford taurus.after starting the ignition, the gear shifterlevel could only be placed in drive, after shifting from neutral. Also the rear exterior brake lights failed to function.his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch).no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 102,000.the current mileage was unknown.the vin was unavailable.
At highway speeds vehicle will suddenly slam into park.consumer has smelled wires burning.dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Some of the brake components are covered in rust, dealer stated that this is a common problem due to a protectant not being used during manufacturing, rust is very severe and alxes are beginning to rust, consumer is very concerned, dealer will not make repairs unless consumer pays for costs or until a recall is issued.
Told waldorf ford that the car was leaning was told this is normal. Went out of town and a family member looked at it and said, "did you know your rear axle is bent and the wheels are brring inward." i told them what we were told, they said we need to take it back & have ford fix it. Ford refuses to take our calls to make appointment to fix.
The bushings failed ruining the back tires. The door locks have a mind of their own which could be dangerous in an accident and ford has been unable to diagnose the problem. The steering column was loose and they discovered broken parts in there. There is an undiagnosed problem with as scraping noise as i turned a corner into a parking lot. We are afraid to drive it, every time we do something else happens to it.
I first noticed a roaring sound coming from my right front wheel about 2 weeks ago.i took my car in today to the local ford dealership and was told that the entire right front axel assembly needs to be replaced.i asked how this could have happened and they couldn't tell me.i was told by the dealership that my car was unsafe to drive.i don't feel that this is something that just happened over the last 2 weeks nor do i think i did anything to cause something like this to happen.after reading other complaints on this site i realized it could possibly be a manufacturing defect.i called the ford company in michigan and asked what they do about vehicles that are unsafe to drive and was basically told that there was nothing they could do. I did tell the gentleman about the complaints that i had seen on this site and again he told me there was nothing they could do.i guess if someone gets killed due to these "unsafe" vehicles then someone would do something about it which is a shame.
When the vehicle was in park, the left axle snapped which caused the vehicle to roll backwards and caused an accident.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle began vibrating and jerking.she pulled over and stopped the vehicle.she noticed that the front passenger side tire was sideways.no one has inspected the vehicle yet, but the contact was informed that the axle split in half.the purchase date and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 30,050.
I just bought vehicle used in november with 13k on it.the trunk latch was the first thing that wasn't working right.it woudn't work unless i shut it really hard.the split rear seat doesn't latch either.now after15k miles andthree months have passed and i keep loosing brake fluid.i took it to the dealer and a tech found that the clutch master cylinder is leaking fluid.i wonder if that is why my clutch is slipping?
Clutch pedal failed due to failed/defective weld, leading to damage to clutch master cylinder. Weld showed indication of insufficient heat penetration. Defective part should have not passed quality inspection. Defective part available.car stranded in gear.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The cv-joint makes a noise when the vehicle made a right turn at approximately 5 mph. The dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. An independent mechanic stated that the cv-joint was defective. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 40100 and the failure mileage was40000.
There is slippage ondriveshaft at very low speeds which can cause vehicle to speed up. Contacted dealer.
Driveshaft broke after braking and swerving at 50 mph.
Manual transmission makes clattering noise at idle speed.transmission difficult to shift and grinds gears.when coming to a stop, engine sputters as if it is going to stall.instrument lights flicker due to low alternator rpm.idle then increases.
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.approximately one minute later, there was an explosion.the fire investigator stated that the fire may have been caused by the transmission.the fire destroyed the vehicle.the failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 09/12/07
Transmission is slipping.
The gear box cracked.the consumer could not drive the vehicle in reverse, and could barely drive the vehicle forward.*scc
My transmission in my 2001 ford focus blew up before that i went and checked my fluid in it and there was nothing in it its a 5 speed and i never tampered with it so i put fluid in it that ford recommended after telling me its not fords fault there was no fluid in my car and after i put the fluid in it it blew up no gears nothin just grinding
Have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion, transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low yet so many problems with the car.dt
Whenever the manual transmission is engaged (clutch pedal not depressed), and the gear selection is in neutral, a loud, vibrating, and metalic sound is audible coming from the manual transmission housing.occasionally, the noise continues while in gear, through approximately 30-40 m.p.h. Of speed.
Ihad my car in the shop five times for transmission problems. The fourth time they replaced the transmission. When i got it home the fluid was all over the place. So i took it back the mechanic, and now i have to wait for another transmission.
The reverse gear takes effort to put it into its component.*jg
I was driving, and wanted to shift to lower gear (from 5th to 4th - manual transmission) for braking.the transmission was stuck in the 5th gear.i used the clutch to coast to a safe stop and had the car towed to a service location.the mechanic diagnosed it due thebroken cables from the shifter to the transmission.the mechanic replaced these cables and the car is ok.we did not save the cables.
Manual transmission is loud and coarse.gear clatter prominant at all speeds.occasionally difficult to shift into gear.
Started to notice that the transimission would clatter at any speed.clatter became pronounced and took the car in and it had a bad bearing.this problem seems to be a common one.while the car has 60k on it all the miles are highway as i drive it 100 miles round trip per day.
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 toldthe consumer that the steering column may have been damaged. In addition,ford was replacing the fuel pump and seat belt.
Subframe is rusted through.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated thefront 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.
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 inthe 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 and while the ignition is on.finally, none of the warning lights on the instrument panel are functional.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
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.
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.
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.
Front passenger seat belt failed to latch. Brought to garage and had to get it replaced... At a cost of over $190.00. Now, only about 2 months later, the rear passenger and middle seat belts are not latching at all. My children use these belts for their booster seats. It is extremely dangerous and a definite safety hazard. I am not wanting to have to pay another $400 or so to get these fixed as well.
Driver's seat belt broke and did not secure the consumer. Also,the air bags deployed, breaking the windshield afterconsumer's vehicle was rear ended.
While driving at 72 mph c onsumer lost consciousness and vehicle took a nose dive off the inner state, rolling over, and landing on another road up side down. Upon impactair bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. Driver sustained 11 staples to the back ofhead, stitches and cuts to the left eye and left arm and other upper, and lower bodily injuries. The vehicle is totaled.
Consumer states that the seatbelts lock up when driving.
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Consumer was in an automobile accident.upon impact the passengers seatbelt did not lock, allowing passenger to move forward hitting the windshield, face first.the air bag deployed after the initial impact of the accident.resulting in facial swellling of the passenger and 3 loose teeth.consumers air bag opened later also, but the seat belt locked and consumer only suffered a badly burned thumb.*jg
Vehicle was involved in a minor collision in which driver and passenger's air bags deployed, and passenger sustained major injuries.dealer has been notified.consumer also stated the seat belts did not perform properly. Yh
Driver's side seat belt at times will not lock and holdconsumer in place. Please provide further information.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
The dealer changed thefront and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued.consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle.. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
I wear my seat belt every time i drive my car no matter where i go,lately i have noticed it is very hard to buckle the seat belt,it doesn't slide in easy like when i first bought the car,i have to miss with and it is quite hard to get it to click together.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage.please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
Passenger's side seatbelt will go inside ofretractor, andseat belt will not come back out.
Front passenger seat belt failed to latch. Brought to garage and had to get it replaced... At a cost of over $190.00. Now, only about 2 months later, the rear passenger and middle seat belts are not latching at all. My children use these belts for their booster seats. It is extremely dangerous and a definite safety hazard. I am not wanting to have to pay another $400 or so to get these fixed as well.
Dt: the contact stated the rear seat belt on the driver's side locked into position while securing a child safety seat.the seat belt failed to releasewhen she tried to unlock it. The seat belt had to be cut to get the child out of the child safety seat. The child sustained minor injuries because the seat belt kept getting tighter. There had been no prior problems with the seat belt.the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership, and the manufacturer has not been contacted.
Rear seat belt extender gets stuck during cold weather,notbeing able to useseatbelt.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
When driving at an undetermined speed, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the rear driver's seat. The consumer noticed that, the instrument panel lights would flick on and off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. Please provide any further details.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The passenger side doors would not open. There was a recall for the unlatched doors that was repaired by the dealer; however, the failure has occurred again. The drive side and rear right passenger windows have failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her that the plastic clip that holds the windows together was broken and to contact the manufacturer regarding the repairs. The driver seat would not move back and forth because the seat handle was stripped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The front passenger side airbag malfunctioned in that it deployed without reason. I was driving (in motion) straight down a city road. It made an extremely loud noise that affected my hearing, expelled a lot of white powder that smelled bad, and tore up the side of the passenger seat. The airbag warning light went on.
When returning from being out owner was backing vehicle into driveway when it suddenly accelerated rearward.vehicle struck the wall, and then bounced back into street, hitting a pole.driver's seatbackcollapsed in the process.please describe details.
While backing vehicle into the driveway, the engine surged and the vehicle shot back toward the house hitting it.the vehicle then shot forward bending a metal fence.consumer suffered injuries to the neck, also, in the accident the front seat broke, putting consumer into a 45 degree angle.*jg
The back seat handle on the passenger seat broke off in consumers hand, consumer states that the metal is still stuck inside.
It start with door busting all the time ,then i switch it off ..now it want crank ,just bust.
Tested my brand new focus rear seat release in the trunk and had trouble releasing the 60 of the 60/40 seat.when it did release, i had trouble securing the seat into the latch.the latch didn't seem lined up.went to the dealer, waited on a new latch.the latch didn't fix it so they're going to try a new cable.
This complaint is being written to inform nhtsa about a potential failure i believe that my 2001 ford focus 4 door has lingering about in it.the potential failure is the back seat bottom (the part your rear end sits on) does not catch on the three lip edges attached to the car body. The metal base of the back seat bottom has three holes, one on each side and one in the middle.they correspond to the lip edges for which they do not catch on.i spoke with the general manager at the dealership regarding the issue after several attempts to get it fixed through the dealership service department. The service department told me that nothing was wrong with the back seat on several different occasions. The car was purchased containing all the child safety features available. Window locks, door locks, interior trunk release and the safety seat latch system.the service department told me that the back seat does not catch on the lip edges unless in an accident, then they should slide forward and catch, and that is only if someone is buckled down to the seat. Well, now i have an infant daughter to travel around with in my back seat. The general manager got the same answer from a ford contact as i did from the service department. However, should my car be hit from behind and the back seat is empty and the question is does it catch on the lip edges or not. I fear that it will fly forward slamming the back of the driver and passenger seats and crush or push me into the steering wheel or through the windshield. The main concern i have is for the safety of my child. I believe that the seat should catch on the lip edges at all times and not just in an accident. Ford told the gm that they have never had a report of it being a problem nor did it ever occur in a crash test. I told the gm to give it to me in writing should an accident ever happen. I don't know what to do from this point. Please advise if necessary.
Consumer's vehicle experiencedthe same defect as mentioned in nhtsa recalls 0v418000:vehicle description:station wagons and 3-door vehicles.the subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge. Dealer stated sorry this vehicle was not included in the recalldue to vin.
I was driving to work and i turned on my cruise control, i had to barely brake for a caution when a car was coming in my lane, once i went around them...i left the cruise control off....but the car sped up on its own...approximately 65-70 miles an hour.my brakes were working just fine.i called my dad to see what he wanted me to do....i drove on to work (approx 20 more miles) and didn't have my foot on the gas pedal the whole time....the cruise was off...the pedal was stuck and the car continued going 60 miles per hour....once i came to my exit, i took it out of 5th gear (manual transmission) and the car revved up horribly...i pulled into work and shut it off.restarted it and it was doing the same thing.these cars need recalled!!!!
Before i finalized the purchase of the car, it was examined thoroughly by a mechanic. The 2001 ford focus' title was transferred to me a week and a half prior to the accident. On the day of the crash, it was a misty day and there was a fair amount of traffic. I slowed down when i saw an accident on the side of the road. While in the process of coming to a stop, the brakes failed and i crashed into the car in front of me that had come to a sudden stop. There would have been enough space for me to stop safely, but i slid. The airbags deployed when the collision occurred, which smashed the windshield. Shortly afterward, the person from whom i purchased the vehicle had mentioned she hadn't liked the performance of the brakes, even when the car was new.
Was driving my car at 55 mphat11:20 pm on way home from workcar made jerklost all powerno brakesno steeringblack smoke coming through vents to inside of carand flames coming fromunder hoodcarfully engulfed in flamesblew up.
After driving from work to home, about 4.6 miles, i turned right into my parking space in front of my home when the brakes failed while the car accelerated directly into the rock wall that serves as a barrier between the parking, walkway and building; i immediately pulled up the emergency brake, put it into park and turned the car off. I had it towed into my mechanic and was notified that they found"throttle cable was bound up" and they "re-routed cable properly."i would like to know if anyone has ever had this experience with their vehicle accelerating when brakes are applied on this model. I would like to know how the cables can become bound up. This was a very frightening experience. I have taken very good care of this automobile and havemaintenance performed according to manufacturer suggestions in their guide book.
Bought vehicle 2nd hand, cash, everything worked fine. Now, i have no brake lights, & my door locks no longer work on the remote, or the "all lock/unlock" button, & now my trunk latch is not working correctly. The door locks are self locking (meaning that they lock at any given time whenever they please.) the brake switch has been replaced, all bulbs have been checked & replaced, fuses keep getting blown. Cannot locate fuse for the door locks. Ford has a campaign for the year 2000 for a door latch issue, campaign #05s27 nhtsa id# 05v-030. Also, campaign #05s50 nhtsa id #00v-411 for a tail lamp issue. There are no recalls on this yet after doing weeks of research i am finding that it is an issue with the ford focus from 2000 to current. After calling several dealers, none of them would tell me anything, & that "they didn't recall any problems before from anyone else". How is it that i can find this issue on the internet but the dealers "never heard of it"? why is there no change in the indicated issue of the wiring harness to the rear tail light assembly? wouldn't this be a hazard? i didn't know they weren't working until i got pulled over by law enforcement. So, this issue happens while the vehicle is being driven!!! therefore, a diligent owner who checks their lights regularly will not know it happens until (a) said person gets hit from behind, or (b) gets pulled over by law enforcement. Here are a few links for your reference: link: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t574_ds546293. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=2146e9390be4cc339ae4f6438baf3812&t=104972. Link: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1250643. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149053. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268411. Link: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206427
As i was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as i was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just rolled down the street about a half-a-block. A man came out noticing the tire roll pass him, helped me retrieve it and get it back to my car. Looked at the wheel and car axle i guess that's what you call it, and told me my wheel bearings were gone.
Brakes replaced at 48,763 miles we are now at 77,000. For the last 2-3,000 miles if feels like air in the line when you step on the brake peddle it does not immediately engage, there is a gap before the brakes engage & the gap is growing a potential safety issue. There is no noise associated with the brake actions.
In dec,of 2003 i had cause to go to ford and complain about the brakes on my car,this was the 4th time i had complained to them. At this time they said the front brakes were worn to 0.i was into ford just 2 months before for the same thing and nothing was said at the time,now they decided that we were going to pay for the whole thing rotors included i was shocked because i was told that the cheap brakes that ford puts on only last for less then 12,000 miles we paid to have them replaced because ford gave us no choice,now we are having problems with the back brakes making a loud squiling noise i am so unhappy that they choose to do nothing.
Consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. Vehicle's engine stalled causing steering and brake failure causing a collision into the side of a mountain.air bag equipment failed to deploy on impact.*mr
Car was turning right while leaving wal-mart parking lot onto 4 lane highwaywhen steering and brakes failed.front left wheel had turned sideways in wheel and the brake line was broken.driver was unable to control vehicle and it crossed highway and came to stop on raised concrete median. Damage to the under carriage of vehicle was significant.dt
Excessive wear on the front brake pads and rotors,only 16,900 miles on car
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the brake pads are rubbing causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Dealer replace numerous of times before. Ts
I have had "brake issuessince day one of owning my 2001 ford focus station wagon. From the very beginning there was moaning sounds when i braked. The salesman & service dept told me "it's because they are new", @ around 13,000 miles they began to make more prominant "moans" i was told that it's "normal". At 16,500 miles severe moaning & grinding, then not being able to stop easily, i brought it in to an independant mechanic , since my bumper to bumper warranty does not cover "normal wear & tear items" such as brakes & i was told i would have to pay a diagnostic fee,also not in my warranty, to determine what the issues are,& this mechanic told me that i was metal to metal, i needed new front rotors & pads, $250.also that the focus has brake problems & was not designed well. Here it is 3 months later & @19,800 miles my back brakes start squealing & screeching loudly, i bring it in again & the shoes are completely worn down & i needed the rotors machined, it was another $135 (which was i bargain since i called the ford dealer & they wanted @$300 for that work).he told me that his shop does all the fleet work for a neighboring enterprise rental car office & the focus' are constantly in there for brakes. I called ford's customer satisfaction line & reported the issue. I am mailing a letter to ford's dispute resolution board & i am hoping that you will help us focus owners with bad brakes get retribution from ford for this faulty system. Thank you
Front brakes and rotor with premature wear
I have had "brake issuessince day one of owning my 2001 ford focus station wagon. From the very beginning there was moaning sounds when i braked. The salesman & service dept told me "it's because they are new", @ around 13,000 miles they began to make more prominant "moans" i was told that it's "normal". At 16,500 miles severe moaning & grinding, then not being able to stop easily, i brought it in to an independant mechanic , since my bumper to bumper warranty does not cover "normal wear & tear items" such as brakes & i was told i would have to pay a diagnostic fee,also not in my warranty, to determine what the issues are,& this mechanic told me that i was metal to metal, i needed new front rotors & pads, $250.also that the focus has brake problems & was not designed well. Here it is 3 months later & @19,800 miles my back brakes start squealing & screeching loudly, i bring it in again & the shoes are completely worn down & i needed the rotors machined, it was another $135 (which was i bargain since i called the ford dealer & they wanted @$300 for that work).he told me that his shop does all the fleet work for a neighboring enterprise rental car office & the focus' are constantly in there for brakes. I called ford's customer satisfaction line & reported the issue. I am mailing a letter to ford's dispute resolution board & i am hoping that you will help us focus owners with bad brakes get retribution from ford for this faulty system. Thank you
Consumer states vehiclehas problem with pads & rotors, dealer notified. Please provide further information,
Violent shaking of stearing wheel when breaking due to warping of break roters. Roters were replaced at 5000, 11,000, 20,000 miles and recently turnrd at 31,00miles. The rate of failure of the roters is unacceptable and a hazzard.
Brakes squeal at least 4 times now. It will be going back for a fifth time next week. The dealer tells me this is normal. I am very embarrassed to drive this car being so noisy. Ts
I have had "brake issuessince day one of owning my 2001 ford focus station wagon. From the very beginning there was moaning sounds when i braked. The salesman & service dept told me "it's because they are new", @ around 13,000 miles they began to make more prominant "moans" i was told that it's "normal". At 16,500 miles severe moaning & grinding, then not being able to stop easily, i brought it in to an independant mechanic , since my bumper to bumper warranty does not cover "normal wear & tear items" such as brakes & i was told i would have to pay a diagnostic fee,also not in my warranty, to determine what the issues are,& this mechanic told me that i was metal to metal, i needed new front rotors & pads, $250.also that the focus has brake problems & was not designed well. Here it is 3 months later & @19,800 miles my back brakes start squealing & screeching loudly, i bring it in again & the shoes are completely worn down & i needed the rotors machined, it was another $135 (which was i bargain since i called the ford dealer & they wanted @$300 for that work).he told me that his shop does all the fleet work for a neighboring enterprise rental car office & the focus' are constantly in there for brakes. I called ford's customer satisfaction line & reported the issue. I am mailing a letter to ford's dispute resolution board & i am hoping that you will help us focus owners with bad brakes get retribution from ford for this faulty system. Thank you
The dealer changed thefront and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued.consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle.. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also malfunctioning. I could not get the wipers to turn off at times. I would turn the headlights off and back on again, and the wipers would turn off. This would also work at times when the wipers would not turn on, but not always. I never noticed an absolute consistency as to what would get the wipers to function properly. They also would not function at the correct speed. They would go fast when i wanted them to go slow and vice-versa. I had taken the car in twice to have this problem fixed. They replaced the multi function switch both times.a week following the second visit, i noticed they would not work again. I scheduled an appointment for the third time. In between the time i scheduled the appointment and the actual day of the appointment, i noticed the gas light had come on when i still had about 36 miles worth of gas left in my car. I noticed the light was on for a bit and then it went off. So, i told them about that problem as well when i took the car in. They replaced the fuel pump and sending unit assembly. Also they replaced whatever wires were causing the multi function switch to go out again and again. I left the dealership and made a stop at a convenience store. When i tried to start my car, it would not start. Not a sound or anything. The car was totally dead. I called ford to have them tow the car.this time, they claimed they needed to replace the clutch safety start switch, which they did. My breaks also squeak constantly. They adjusted the breaks and clean them up. They claim the squeaking breaks are normal.do not buy a ford.
Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. Brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While attempting to depress the brake pedal at speeds of 5 mph, the pedal fell to the floorboard and would not engage. The emergency brake was utilized in order to bring the vehicle to a halt. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the rear-brake knuckle line had failed. The repair was performed at the owner's expense. The dealer was contacted and advised filing a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 149,000 and the current was 152,000.
I was driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of me slowed, therefore, i used brakes.the brakes failed.i had barely enough time and space to move to the next lane and thereby hitting other vehicle.the car was towed to the repair garage and body shop.the repair shop determined that the driver side rear brake cylinder blew out and therefore brakes failure.there was brake fluid on the freeway.i avoided killing myself and others due to my safe driving training at the barber school, given to me by my parents when i turned 18.please do something to recall these vehicles so other people will not die or get seriously injured.
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
My ford focus has been having abhorred brake wear. I have put 50,000 mile on it and had to replace the rotors and pads 3 times. I know of cars going 80000 with no problem. There has got to be something wrong i have had no problems of this nature with any other vehicle. *nlm
Consumer stated the battery light indicator illuminated, just as stated under recall#02v288000, howeverdealer would not repair because the vin was not included. Ts.consumer stated the dealer did fix the battery indicator problem at no charge, also the brakes and rotors was replaced.
This car has been returned to the dealership on three occasions for brake squeal. Sounds like metal to metal. This is a major squeal not just a squeak. Dealerships repeatedly refuse to fix the problem because they say it's a "normal noise". I've driven cars for 20+ years and never has a brake squeal been normal. It's been taken to the dealership at 7,000, 15,000 and 16,500 miles. *nlm
Brake pad and rotor failure.
Engine stalls and power loss and brakes not responding resulted in rear end collision with another vehicle.
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
Ignition not turning on 2001 ford focus. I have read a message board that this has been happening a lot with this type of vehicle. Also, brakes have been a constant problem.i have been a loyal ford buyer but am considering changing to a different make.
I have 22,000 miles on my 2001 ford focus, i have just been informed that i need to replace the brakes and rotors.that's ridiculous for such low miles. After a little research, i see that there is a class action lawsuit against ford. The lawsuit is for exactly my problem.*nlm
While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping. *nlm
I purchased my 2001 ford focus on august 6 2002.in the last year i have had to replace all brakes and now my ignition is stuck. I took the car to my dealership (citrus ford in ontario california) and after spending an extra 1200 on an extrended warranty when i purchased the car, they told me the ignition cylinder was not covered under my warranty.have they looked at the number of people that are having this problem.i am now spending about 595.00 for a new ignition cylinder.this is a very common problem for all focus owners.why has there not been a recall or at least an amendment so the warranty will cover the cost.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures.the main failures were the electrical system, brake system, bent tie rod, shaking and vibrating, rear window mechanisms, and flooding after it rains.the leak occurs on the passenger side and the water rises 2 to 3 inches.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer due to the inspection costs.the failure mileage was 130,473.
I have a ford focus with only 35,000 miles on it.it is used for light driving, but my rotors and pads are completely worn.i've never had a car that has such a bad brake system.ford should be responsible for putting such poor quality brakes on a car.it is a safety hazard. *nlm
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
The vehicle is in need of front and back brakes. The brakes are noisy andconsumer feels that this is premature.*jg *nlm
My warranty was 36,000 which is up.fixing the brakes was no problem but i dont feel my wheel bearings need replaced this quickly without having some kind if default in them from the start.my car is making this loud, roaring sound, which is driving me crazy.i'm writing to see if there's anything the headquarters of ford can do.there are recalls on 2001 ford focuses but just so happen not on my car and why is that when im having complications with it.it sounds like a tractor and ive only had the car for 16 months.i was a student in dallas and that was the only traveling i did.i'm not hard on vehicles at all.the wheel bearing are gone bad on my car and i hope there's something someone can do.its the front ones.by the way it doesn't seem as if my transmission is changing the correct # of gears.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled.the dealer informed the consumer that the fuel pump module was defective.also the brakerotors pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.the engine light had come on due to the fuel pump being inoperative.ford made the repairs but failed to replace the o rings which caused the pump to fail again.ford had fuel pump recall #03no1 but the same exact part went bad.the rotors were warped due tothe calipers seeping fluid, binding the pistons. *sc
I was driving from home to go to my parent home.i had to slow down due to traffic.my brakes failed.i was able to slow down by down shifting and hand brakes and had the car towed to the repair garage.the repair garage found that the passenger side rear brake cylinder had blown out and was squirting brake fluid all over.this the second time this had happened.the first time was in july 2007 when the driver side rear brake cylinder had failed on the freeway, causing major damage - odi # 10304293.please investigate and take action to recall this serious life damaging component on a otherwise good vehicle.
At any speed when brakes are depressed a grinding noise is heard. Owner has contacted the dealer, cause of failure undetermined at this time.
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires.*mrthe consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem.currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.*sc
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb.when the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off.a tow truck took it to the ford dealership.they said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans pan and inner tie rod.they concluded it was in an accident and it was her fault and the cost would be $2,387.77 just for the mechanical only.she purchased the car september of 2002, putting over $8,000.00 down on the day of purchase with a remaining balance of $6,000.00. At the time of the accident she had no insurance.i beleive there was a problem with car to cause it to go out of control, and feel ford needs to address it.
Squeaking brakes.
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I havehad to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has 63,498.8 miles .
2001 ford focus has a defective brake system.this causes the brakes to wear prematurely.
Consumer states while driving 50 mph the brakes failed causing the driver to press the brakes real hard causing the air bag to depoy and had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Mr
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling.this is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced.a recall was issued regarding this problem. Recall campaign # 03v482000.there was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 mph. *sc
While driving t at normal speed, vehicle caught on fire, causingbrakes and steering to fail,resulting ina front collision. Dealer notified.
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rainedor when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
While driving vehicle the brakes squeak very bad. Took to the dealer several time for repairs, the brakes have been replace and now the same problem occurs. Please provide any further information.mr
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning.another vehicle jumped in front of the consumer's vehicle, and caused the consumer to hit the vehicle. On two separate occasions, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle.
I bought my focus used, it had 38,000 miles, on a trip the engine began to act up. It was revving all the way up but would not go above 40 mph. After calling a tow truck the check engine light came on, the dealership that i took it to had it for over a week and had difficulty locating the problem. It started and drove just fine for them. I had the fuel pump and filter replaced, as well as the fuel system flushed. While it was there they performed recall work on my battery cable routing, and my one of my engine control arm bolts. Everything was fine for a few months, then i had a tire throw tread, the front passenger side. 1 week later it was back to get the other tire replaced because it had a bubble in it, after learning that i got the rest of the tires replaced. A few weeks ago my brakes started squeling, i had the pads checked they were fine, after they kept making noise i insisted that they were changed. After driving about 100 miles i started hearing a spinning thump. That became very loud. Back into the shop, they replaced a brake caliper, and also i had to get yet another fuel filter, it was begining to become restricted, again. The brake problem even though it had been doing it for a while since i did not have a ford dealership do it was not covered under my warranty, and i am sure that something else will go wrong. Yay!
We purchased our 2001 ford focus zx3 in october of 2001.during the first year we experienced several problems with the brakes.these problems included the brakes grabbing at very low speeds, squealing and noise issues, and low performance braking.we have taken the vehicle to the dealership of purchase several times for repair.the dealership finds and repairs the problem every time without charge.the reason for this complaint is that on may 13th 2003 the brakes temporarily failed to engage making the vehicle un-safe to drive.i have contacted the dealership's customer relations manager and i am waiting for a resolution.i wanted to relay a message to the nhtsa now due to the fact that several repairs have been made and something other than a repair should have been done to fix this problem at an earlier time.
The reason some of these are not dated is because the problems keep on persisting they say they can not find out what the problem is. My car dies on me and the can not find the cause. It makes a winding sound when i take off and still they can not find the cause. My gears always wind and as soon as i get it out of the shop about one to two weeks later it is doing it again, when i am driving it jerks like it wants to die or go out of gear(keep in mind i have had these problems a couple of months after i bought it). I have had to replace the tires two times i am on my third set of tires and they are messed up now. I am not a bad driver i know it is not me i have a child that is constantly with me i do not drive crazy to make all of these problems happen. I have had the brake replaced once already and now they are sqeeking again. My car cigarette lighter keeps on burning out. I just get so frustrated that i am spending all of this money for them to work on my car with the warranty and then tell me they don't know what the problem is and now the warranty is out i have to pay for this peice of junk. I have had 2 other cars and they never gave me any problems and know i am stuck unhappy everyday with this car i can not stand to drive, i feel unsafe in it everyday.
While driving andupon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. The bushings weretoo small.upon turning the steering wheel leftone could see the front wheels moving back. Consumer statedvehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. Dealerput replacement parts five times. Tires had to be changed between ten to thirteen thousand miles, and tires were under warranty for 30000 miles.also,ignition switch had been changed twice, but problem recurred.
My security system basically went nutty...it even sounded funny when the horn sounded, the cruise would also stick or not work at all when it should have been turned on. I have had the hego sensor or the front oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, one at my own cost...i had a huge bulge pop out on my tire early on, firestone replaced it at no cost...the brakes have intermittantly squealed since the vehicle had few miles on it, when i took it in to get it fixed, it basically felt like they had loosened them because you had to press on the pedal harder to stop, soon after they started squealing again, all ford will tell me is that i need new brake pads at my cost because it is road hazard...should a car with 40,000 miles need brake pads? i think not. The last complaint that i have is that the car will stall with no apparent reason why...no matter what the speed is or if i have just started it or have driven it all day it does not matter, i will just be stuck until it decides to start again.
Consumer reported battery failure.on another occasion the brakes failed.
Front breaks squeaked. Brought to dealer. Put in front brakes and pads. Still squeaked. Back to dealer. Told me now i needed rear brake shoes and the drum needs to be sanded. Car is driven normally and only has 14,000 miles on it.
Nary 02/28/2003mr new front brakes replaced at 29 thousand miles.
When applying brake vehicle veers sharply to the left. This causes the rear driver side tire to wear prematurely, tire was replaced twice. Dealer found no problem.mr
Front brakes do not work properly. Also extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
The brakes went out and transmission went out at the same time.
While driving 50-55 mph consumer applied force to brakes to avoid a collision.driver's side brakes locked up, causing vehicle to sway off the road into a ditch, andvehicle struck a tree head on.upon impact,air bags failed to deploy.
This car has been taken back for brake failues multiple times.each time the dealer informs me that a switch has failed and my brakes are just fine.i have blown through lights going 45+ miles an hour.the dealer has failed to even inspect the brake system for any failures.
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 reportedno problem with the vehicle. Car was regularly serviced.
While applyingbrakes pedal is hard, and stays up. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
My wife owns a 2001 ford focus zx3 with anti-lock brakes. It now has almost 29,000 miles and the front brakes are still squeaking and grinding almost with every use. It has been to 2 different dealers since it was purchased in july 2001. They have made 4 repair attempts under warranty, but the brakes still make a lot of noise and brake dust. The pads and rotors have been replaced and various other brake parts also. The service manager (richard) at adams ford in belton, mo informed me today they would do no more to fix the problem. He laughed and said feel lucky you don't own a mercedes because their brakes sounded like a dump truck stopping.
Brakes had to be replaced at less than 24,000 miles; continues grinding and squeaking continue even following brake replacement and turning of rotors; at have replaced all four tires two times, with less than 20,000 miles on each set of tires; ignition switch malfunctioned - i could get the key into the ignition, but it would not rotate; now at only 41,000 miles, the engine attempts to stall in idle - the whole car shudders - and has stalled twice while i was stopped at traffic lights.this presents a dangerous situation, not only for myself, but for my two children and others on the roadway.in reviewing this site, i am obviously not the only one experiencing these same problems.why doesn't the nhtsa issue recalls on ford focus for these and other problems?ford should recall the whole line and issue refunds to customers or cancel their remaining loan payments.i am a single mother with two children, who cannot afford costly repairs.the attitude of the service personnel at the ford dealership here is awful, and they have treated me badly every time i have gone in there, so that i don't even want to take the car in with this latest problem.
While driving 35 mph, brakes malfunctioned, resulting in an accident. Both driver and passenger were injured.
At a routine oil change/alignment i was informed that my front brakes were 95% worn and that they and the rotors needed replacing.at first i thought i was being had -- i've only put 24,000 miles on my car, all very gentle driving.then i discovered that i'm one of the more fortunate -- many ford focus owners are replacing brakes and rotors at 15,000 miles!there wasn't an accident, but there certainly could have been a brake failure if my mechanics had not alerted me to the problem.
Anti-lock braking system works on a intermittent basis. Dealer has been contacted, but has been unable to remedy problem.please provide further details.
Dt:2001 ford focus the actual brake pedal bolts broke, causing the consumer to crash. She states that while her son was driving the vehicle the bolts that holds the pedal onbroke off, causing the actual pedal to swing. The consumer says that she still owns the vehicle. The air bags deployed, and the car is now totaled. His neck is fractured due to the accident. Police report is available as well as photographs.
While driving 75 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that brakes and tires needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred.
Stopping distancehas increased, andbrake pads are wearing out at only 13000 miles. Contacted dealer.
Whenbrakes were applied at unknown speed pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. No injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
Whenengine was started andgear shift was put intodrive position vehicle started rolling backwards unexpectedly. Dealership examined vehicle for this problem ,and replaced throttle. Afterdealership made these repairs and drove onhighwaybrakes failed to stop vehicle when pressure was put onbrake pedal. Driver for tow truck examinedvehicle and determined there was no brake fluid in the vehicle (this diagnosis was confirmed by the dealership. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
The brakes make noise and vibrate while driving, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three occasions but there was no problem found with the brakes.nlm
Consumer state while traveling when applying the brakes vehicle started acceleration at high speed consumer had to apply force to brake pedal to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Malfunction of fuel filter.was replaced on two different occassions.malfunction of steering assembly.was replaced twice on two different occassions.malfunction of braking system.was replaced on two different occassions.all within a 16 month period after purchasing the automobile in may of 2001.it is a 2001 ford focus zx3.
Brakesneeded to be replaced due tobrakes making noise when driving and extended stopping distance.
Some of the brake components are covered in rust, dealer stated that this is a common problem due to a protectant not being used during manufacturing, rust is very severe and alxes are beginning to rust, consumer is very concerned, dealer will not make repairs unless consumer pays for costs or until a recall is issued.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the brake having to be replaced every two months dealer was contacted and stated that is the way the vehicle is made. Ts
Consumer states that brake pads and rotors were replaced, while braking at high speeds, the steering wheel will shudder.
Consumer stated there was a roaring and grinding noise coming from the front wheels, dealership was aware of problem.consumer stated the fuel cap was loose and not fully installed which caused the check engine service light to come on, front and rear brakes are noisy upon application and there is a vibration when braking. *yd
When i bought the car they said they programmed the aut. Door locks. There were none. I was told to take or leave it. The door clip is broken, tapes are chewed, brake lights failed on hwy.,complained of brakes @5k miles - down to rotor -they said it will be every 15k miles. "not our prolem." this car is a dangerous lemon. I don'twant to die! fan belt is loose/needs reeplacement. My warranty is up soon. I wanted what i paid for -safety, and have a "death trap". Ford says "we cannot lose any money" to me. I informedd my insurance company because i am afraid, and do not wish to be blamed for ford's poor quality workmanship. Exact dates can be found.(tiresize: 185/65r14) (tiresize: 185/65r14)
Brake system is again failing. Private shop told me that the whole system is failing.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
Brake pads and rotors wearing at an unusual speed.(model-zx3)scc
Brake failure only on rainy days, loosing air pressure from same wheel(passeger side)vibrating on steering& brake, strong vibration going over 60 miles car drives from side to side.
Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 mph. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.the spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation.it was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer.the engine stalls.*jg
While driving applied brakes, they went to the floor and didn't hold.
The brakes fade during moderate to sever use, on one occasion the rear brakes faded away but the front brakes were holding, but they seemed weak. *nlm
While driving 65 mph consumer applied brake, vehicle did not slow down. Consumer had to shut off engine to stop vehicle. This happened 4 times. Dealer replaced servo speed control.
Ford says there is not problem with brake failure of rotors, pads and calipers at 30000 miles, and refuses to warranty repairs under the 36 mo/36000miles bumper to bumper plan. This brake job will cost me in excess of $300. I drive mostly highway miles to an extent of 100 per day. I have never owned a vehicle that needed complete brake service at such low mileage. With the amount of complaints of this nature i believe the file for recall on this vehicle should be re-examined.
After only 15000 miles brakes are squeaking, andthere is extended stopping distance.contacted dealer.
Brakeswill make squeaking noises when applyingbrakes. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
Brakes are not working properly, pedal stiffens up and consumer cannot press down on pedal to apply brakes. Contacted dealer. Master cylinder replaced. But problem still exist.
The front brake pads wore out with only 11000 miles on the car.unacceptable for a new car.dt
2001 ford focus w/just over 13000 miles i am told by ford repair in antioch, ca i need new rotors, shoes, etc...i initially reported concerns about brake noise, wear when i first purchased but i was told was all normal stuff!it is not, they have defective parts & too many people having problems!
Steering wheel vibrates violently when applying brakes at more than 55mph.took to dealer when car had 10k miles on it.dealer replaced front pads and machined rotors.i asked dealer why were the rotors not replaced, was told the rotors were fine.problem started again about 3 months later (at 16k miles)was not able to take car to dealer until august.car now has 22k miles.dealer advised that warranty will not cover, probably rotors are warped.explained to dealer that rotors should have been replaced at the same time the pads were replaced and dealer insisted that the rotors were fine.submitted this same info to a law firm in california that has class action lawsuit in progress against ford for faulty brakes and/or inferior materials used.
While driving a grinding noise was heard when depressing the brake pedal.dealer replacedfront brakes and rotors.the problem occurred again ,and the dealer determined thatvehicle needed new front wheel bearings.
Felt steering wheel vibration at start of braking around 45mph. This started occurring around 9,000 miles. At 15,000 miles car was taken to dealer for service. Dealer inspection concluded that the brake pads & rotors needed replacment. From what i understand rotors should not be worn at 15,000 miles.
I originally took the car in back in october but they found no cause for the noise the brakes were making at the time. No repairs were done then.dt
Brake light came on.next day, consumer started hearing a grinding noise. Dealer stated that there were bad brake calipers on vehicle. Dealerreplaced calipers. Six months later, problem reoccurred. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated thatbrake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Replacement of both driver and passenger side brake rotors and brake pads atlow milage. Symptoms such as brake squeal and steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes at highway speeds due to rotor warpage with less than 5,000 miles on the car. One week after repairs the same problems are once again present.
We take the car to albany ford for every major serviceing. When we started to hear the grinding noise, we reported it to the servicing personel. They felt it odd that the brake pads as well as the rotors should fail at 22000 miles but refused to replace saying that the warranty will not coveras this wear and tear. Also when we took the care for servicing at 5000 miles, the brake pads were 10 mm and when we took the car back at 14000 miles, the pads were 5mm. Nobody at the service center informed us that the brake pads will need to be changed sooner as they are wearing out faster than usual. At that time they did not feel it was odd. They really should have warned us, but instead they put the blame on us saying we were braking hard. We donot drive the car very much as we have good public transportation in the area we live.i contacted other repair shops and one of them, at midas said that she was seeing this as a third case of brake system problem in two weeks. The other two cars were mustang. We tried getting in touch with a supervisor, but they always seem to call us back at the time when we are not available. This is not the only problem, the left side brake light seemed to have stopped working. How do we get the ford people to take our complaints right away.
My brakes started grinding at 25000 miles and i needed new pads and rotors, this shouldn't happen to a car with that low of a mileage, i had a ford escort which i would still drive had i not been rearended that i never needed to replace the brakes on and it had 140,000 miles when i was hit. The brakes started grinding and after taking it to the dealer, they needed to replace both front rotors as well as the brake pads. I also have had problems with the firestone tires the vehicle was sold with, they were so uneven and warped that they caused the entire car to shake about a month after i bought it that started. It really is ridicouous, i pay more for reparis in a month than i do for a car payment.
Brakes have failed to stop the car, they didn't lock, and i don't have abs.radio loses power intermittently.then clears up and is good for a while.had incidences of car jerking/stuttering when coasting at surface street speeds has happened three times.have taken car to dealership and told nothing wrong.deal with jones west ford, bought car from internet auto sales.dt
Car has many issues in regards to the braking system. Car has been to the shop on more than 10 occasions. The front brakes have been replaced 2 times in 3 months. Finally i was told my master cylinder was bad. It apperently was replaced, when i drove the car after this repair my brakes 'went to the floor' i alsmost rammed into another car. The brakes are completley messed up and a safety danger. I was told by brian the service advisor at titus-will ford that my brakes are safe, however he would not back it in writing. This shop refused to service my vehicle in regards to this issue according to them nothing is wrong. So beware in tacoma, i have unsafe brakes. I have been in contact with ford and they are useless also.
Front brakes are putting out too much carbon dust and making noise when brake are applied.dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Front brake has a squeaking noise while applying the brakes with a jerk.
Dealer and ford did nothing to try to correct the various problems i have had with the front brakes, and i have had to replace them at my own expense.
Front brakes do not work properly. Also extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
There is premature wear of front brake pads and rotors.dealer has replacedbrake pads and rotors. Please provide additional information.
On nov 6th 2002, i had the ford focus inspected at a new york state inspection center to meet state inspection.no problems were detected at that time in the operations or consistion of the brake system.on nov. 11th returning from a 500 mile trip the brake sysytems failed with total loss of front brakes and a sever grinding in the front drivers wheel.upon inspection the rotor was severly damaged resulting in brake failure.i called the new york state inspector concerning the problem and was told that the brakes were in spec. On nov. The 6th, 2002.i can only assumed that i experianced a total brake failure due to poor quality of materials used in the brake system of the ford focus.dt
When braking there is a grinding noise.took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was normal wear and tear.please provide any further information.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
This vehicle was listed as used but had only 600 miles on it when we purchased it.we have not suffered significant damage, but i feel that the brake system should not need to be replaced at 14,800 miles on a new car.the service manual states that you do not need a brake inspection until 15,000 miles, however, my car already has rotor damage.the dealer as well as ford motor company told me it was my problem and the dealer said the manual is "wrong."i feel that this is a safety concern when brake systems give out, without warning, well before the industry standard.i am having my brakes fixed today elsewhere since the dealership wanted to charge me $500 to fix the damage.there is a website out there called www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com where you can find a large amount of consumers suffering the same problems with their ford focus.
I have reported numerous problems to you with this lemon.the dealer was told when the car had 5000 miles, that there was a brake problem.several experts have noted that there was a faulty caliper causiing the brakes to fail and the tires to continually blow out, resulting in numerous roadside emergencies.the dealer has reused to either repair, or replace the car from the beginning stating they will not lose money and that the same thing has not occurred often enough.the car is inoperable since the defective caliper, the rotors, and the shoes are all severely worn. The repair shops state that the car is too new to get the parts and that only fordd can get the parts.they want me to pay $200 minimum for each item of at least four, saying they will have nothing to do with it.this is what they have been stating since my complaints began. I have reported these facts to you before, numerous times, as well as by telephone. I have gotten no results.i am disabled and have spent the last week home alone without the ability to get my medical care, and other needs.this cannot go on.
A/c tends to have smoke and very bad smell coming from vents, brakes constantly squeal and grind, vehicle doesn't always want to start, no pickup or stalling when stopped at lights, etc. Engine makes loud grinding noices, engine also makes loud reving noises like it can't get into gear. Front passanger seatbelt tightens and locks for no reason. Ford manufactor notified via certified letter twice, no contact to date. Waldorf ford refuses to fix saying, "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." both refuse to fix anymore. In last year in shop 10 times, for over 45 days, and no resolution.
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage.please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
Dt: the contacthad to replace the brake pads, calipers and rotors at 30,000 miles in october 2003.then at 47,000 miles on july 29. 2005. The brake pads wore out and the rotors rusted and pitted.the service dealer stated this was normal. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer.
I own a 2001 ford focus zx3. I have put 17,100 miles on it since its purchase in may, 2001. At the last service, just before christmas of 2002, the ford mechanic at price ford in millington, tn. Stated that my front brakes & rotors would have to be replaced soon. There is no way on earth this amount of wear and tear can occur on a car with only 17,100 miles! i have owned 9 automobiles in my life and i have never heard of brakes wearing out in under 20,000 miles! this must be a defect, or engineering mistake with ford's brakes!i initially thought the mechanic was high or something because there's no way the brakes can be worn out, but i have nearly wrecked 3 times since then due specifically to the brakes having no affect on the speed of the car. I'm looking at a minimum of $400 to get new rotors and pads and labor to install the new parts. This is crazy!you need to investigate this to see why me and many others are experiencing these issues!
Front brakes and rotor with premature wear
Brakes have had to be replaced twice in the past year.dealership refuses to replace them the second time.brakes are totally unsafe.
The consumer stated that the front brake pads on the vehicle were wearing out prematurely.the consumer stated that the pads were wearing down at less than 8000 miles.the dealer stated that it was normal wear for this type of brake pad.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
Rear brake pads had to be replaced by the dealership because the consumer would hear a squeaking noise when braking.
Dt: the contacthad to replace the brake pads, calipers and rotors at 30,000 miles in october 2003.then at 47,000 miles on july 29. 2005. The brake pads wore out and the rotors rusted and pitted.the service dealer stated this was normal. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer.
Stopping distancehas increased, andbrake pads are wearing out at only 13000 miles. Contacted dealer.
Brakes made noise at 2057miles on 6/22/01 - dealership advised me after inspection "cold pads" - brakes made noise at 2383 miles on 7/3/01 - dealer advised me after inspection "glazed pads" - now at 16,000 miles - (always made noise) brake pads gone - rotors ruined - (tom rivers) at dealership refuses to replace.
The rotors and pads had to be replaced at a low mileage......
Purchased the car in october 17th 2002.i drive usually highway to work on a straight road.my brakes squealed frequently.changed brake pads and rotors at 19700 miles at the inspections.they started to squeal noisely again 31500 miles.there is always dust in the front wheels.probably next year, i need to replace them around 38-39 thousand for the second time.
I own a 2001 ford focus zx3. I have put 17,100 miles on it since its purchase in may, 2001. At the last service, just before christmas of 2002, the ford mechanic at price ford in millington, tn. Stated that my front brakes & rotors would have to be replaced soon. There is no way on earth this amount of wear and tear can occur on a car with only 17,100 miles! i have owned 9 automobiles in my life and i have never heard of brakes wearing out in under 20,000 miles! this must be a defect, or engineering mistake with ford's brakes!i initially thought the mechanic was high or something because there's no way the brakes can be worn out, but i have nearly wrecked 3 times since then due specifically to the brakes having no affect on the speed of the car. I'm looking at a minimum of $400 to get new rotors and pads and labor to install the new parts. This is crazy!you need to investigate this to see why me and many others are experiencing these issues!
Problem with the 2001 ford focus brakes!!! many complaints.
Front disc brake pads are worn and must be replaced after 15,000 miles. Ford dealer claims the premature wear is normal and not covered by warranty.the vehicle is driven gently in a combination of city and open road driving, without any unusual braking requirements.we live near some mountains, but this vehicle is almost never driven in the mountains. There have been no unusual events that might have damaged the brakes. Therefore the pad and/or rotor are defective in design or manufacturer.there is no way that total wear of the brakes should occur in only 15,000 miles of normal driving.
I have a ford focus se 2001 and there is a design flaw in the front brake pads. The pads are not sufficient enough to support the weight of this vehicle, therefore the brakes are wearing at a rapid rate in 8 to 10,000 miles. I had an accident in july of 2003 because the brakes wore almost gone and i could not stop in time and hit a vehicle in front of me. The brakes on the focus need to be investigated and i am sure i am not the only owner who is having problems. So far ford has replaced my brakes twice and my car has 33,000 miles. Now they are lying to me and telling me my brakes are fine and i know that they need to be replaced, but they won't do it again under warranty. I have service records to prove that the brakes have been a problem since i bought the car. Please investigate this problem these should be recalled and ford needs to design a brake pad to support the weight of this vehicle. This is a serious issue and i could not prove my accident was a result of these faulty brakes.
The vehicles brakes squeaked frequently. The dealer stated that the front pads needed to be replaced at 37000 miles.the consumer stated it is to early to change pads. Both tires also need to be replaced.*nlm
Vehicle was making loud grinding sounds when brake was engaged, so i took it to dealer to have it checked and was told that brake pads and rotors were worn and would have to be replaced.parts were not replaced because, according to ford, this is normal wear.at 32,500 miles, rotor damage is not normal wear, especially when grinding sound begins once failure has occurred. *la
On 11-12-2001 i purchased a new ford focus at a ford dealership.on 5-13-03, the front wheels began to make a loud grinding noise and the brakes failed to operate normally.the car had only 18411 miles on it and when taken to the dealership where it was purchased, they said the brake pads and rotors were shot and needed to be replaced.i complained that no vehicle brake systems should fail that early at that low mileage but the dealership would not assist me in any way, instead charging me $469.57.the vehicle was not misused and was driven under normal conditions by mature drivers.this year/model ford focus was manufactured poorly and i have read of numerous other complaints about this vehicle.there was a problem when ford built the car and they should be held responsible for correcting the problem.*la
Vehicles' brake pad deteriorated, they were only at 20% stated the mechanic.please provide more details. Ph
Consumer states that since purchasing the vehiclerear brake pads wore out at 8000 miles.front rotors and pads have been replaced twice. Once at 12000 miles, and 34000 miles.needs toreplace themagain.
The front brake rotors have worn excessively along with pads with low mileage .nlm
At around 36,000 miles i was told that my ford focus needs new rotors with the brake job. This is the first time i hear of rotors needing to be changed at this low milage. I had to pay for the new rotors.
The rotors and pads had to be replaced at a low mileage......
I purchased a 2001 ford focus in jan/2001. After 16000 miles my rotors cracked and had to be replaced along with other brake partsthis repair was done on 10/15/02 and was covered by my warranty. After 30000 miles i began to hear a squeaking noise whenever i applied the brakes. At 30528 miles, on 03/05/04, i was informed by the oasis ford dealership (old bridge, nj) technician that my rotors had to be replaced along with other brake parts and because this was a wear problem, it was not covered by my very expensive warranty. I told him that the rotors were replaced only 14000 miles ago. He said that the problem was with the rotors provided by ford motor company. He said they were too thin and could not be machined because that would reduce them below "specs". This repair would cost me $360.00 now and, presumably, any future brake repair. The rotors appear to be of inferior quality and perhaps a safety issue. Please investigate. I am available for any follow-up questions you may have. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, ed barry.
Left brake pad and rotor completely worn after 24000 miles of gentle driving.ford refused to cover the pads and rotor under the warranty. Customer service was not helpful or flexible.
Car is a 2001 focus with 21,000 miles.upon braking, steering wheel shudders and vibrates.was told that car needed new rotors as these were warped.no resolution through ford motor company.no car should require brakes and rotors after only 21,000 miles of driving.car actually started doing this at about 19,000 miles and has staedily worsened.
On 11-12-2001 i purchased a new ford focus at a ford dealership.on 5-13-03, the front wheels began to make a loud grinding noise and the brakes failed to operate normally.the car had only 18411 miles on it and when taken to the dealership where it was purchased, they said the brake pads and rotors were shot and needed to be replaced.i complained that no vehicle brake systems should fail that early at that low mileage but the dealership would not assist me in any way, instead charging me $469.57.the vehicle was not misused and was driven under normal conditions by mature drivers.this year/model ford focus was manufactured poorly and i have read of numerous other complaints about this vehicle.there was a problem when ford built the car and they should be held responsible for correcting the problem.*la
At a routine oil change/alignment i was informed that my front brakes were 95% worn and that they and the rotors needed replacing.at first i thought i was being had -- i've only put 24,000 miles on my car, all very gentle driving.then i discovered that i'm one of the more fortunate -- many ford focus owners are replacing brakes and rotors at 15,000 miles!there wasn't an accident, but there certainly could have been a brake failure if my mechanics had not alerted me to the problem.
2001 ford focus, w/ only 17,900 miles - brake pads and rotors shot.ford will not cover under warranty, because they haven't determined this to be a defect.ford focus break/rotor defect.
2001 ford focus front brakes and rotors severely worn after 25,000 miles.rotor and brake pads had to be replaced on both front tires by ford dealer.
I own a 2001 ford focus zx3. I have put 17,100 miles on it since its purchase in may, 2001. At the last service, just before christmas of 2002, the ford mechanic at price ford in millington, tn. Stated that my front brakes & rotors would have to be replaced soon. There is no way on earth this amount of wear and tear can occur on a car with only 17,100 miles! i have owned 9 automobiles in my life and i have never heard of brakes wearing out in under 20,000 miles! this must be a defect, or engineering mistake with ford's brakes!i initially thought the mechanic was high or something because there's no way the brakes can be worn out, but i have nearly wrecked 3 times since then due specifically to the brakes having no affect on the speed of the car. I'm looking at a minimum of $400 to get new rotors and pads and labor to install the new parts. This is crazy!you need to investigate this to see why me and many others are experiencing these issues!
Purchased the car in october 17th 2002.i drive usually highway to work on a straight road.my brakes squealed frequently.changed brake pads and rotors at 19700 miles at the inspections.they started to squeal noisely again 31500 miles.there is always dust in the front wheels.probably next year, i need to replace them around 38-39 thousand for the second time.
Front brakes and rotors;i had 21k+ miles on my 2001 ford focus, the car would vibrate when braking, and specially downhill. I was informed by the dealer that i needed new brake pads, and "most likely rotors". That's ridiculous for such low miles. Fearing for my family safety i did replace the pads and rotors, but not with the dealer.
Premature brake pad and rotor replacements on front of ford focus sedan. Brakes replaced at 21,000 miles. I have never had to replace rotors on any car this early. Ford owners of focus have listed this problem hundreds of times. Yet i know of no recall for this problem. Some have had it in less than 10,000 miles. This really needs to be looked into.
Apple ford service department inspected my brakes and told me that the rear brake rotors were shot and needed to be replaced.the service department also told me all the brake pads, front and rear, had to be replaced. I have never had a new car whose rear brake rotors failed and needed to be replaced. My focus was less than 2,000 miles out of warranty and ford motor co. Refused to help with the bill, $643.00.
Consumer states that since purchasing the vehiclerear brake pads wore out at 8000 miles.front rotors and pads have been replaced twice. Once at 12000 miles, and 34000 miles.needs toreplace themagain.
The rotors had to be replaced at a low mileage.
Noise in left front. Pedal pulsation. Dealer turned rotors. Noise didn't leave, pulsation did. 3k miles noise still there, pedal pulsation again. Replaced rotors. Noise didn't stop, pulsation did. 4.9k miles noise and pulsation, dealer replaced rotors and left caliper.both stopped. Add'l 200 miles, noise began. 6.7k miles pulsation is back. Dealer says problem not with car but will investigate.
Vehicle was making loud grinding sounds when brake was engaged, so i took it to dealer to have it checked and was told that brake pads and rotors were worn and would have to be replaced.parts were not replaced because, according to ford, this is normal wear.at 32,500 miles, rotor damage is not normal wear, especially when grinding sound begins once failure has occurred. *la
While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle.the pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise.the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint.(may not have the proper torque)there was a problem with the front end and rear.the wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam worked okay.the vehicle made noise when released from park mode, stop, and was intermittent.(has been adjust 3-4 times but would go back to the same thing) *scc
Brake rotors needed to be turned at 18000 miles and failed at 23,300 miles.at 23,300 miles the rotors were below the minimum thickness requirement.the brake pads, however, showed only minimal wear. The dealer refused to award warranty to the brake components.*la
Front brake pads and rotors for my 2001 ford focus wagon need to be replaced after just 37,700 miles. The brakes on the car have squealed almost since day one (we purchased it new in august 2001), have had it in to the dealer for checking and repairs numerous times (mcmahon ford, norwalk, ct) and they said it's normal for brakes to squeal, or that they can't replicate the problem, or that it's due to dust, or denied that they squealed at all. The repair place says the rotors cannot be turned and that the brakes were made to barely minimum standards. They are returning the worn parts. There was never any indication that the brakes were failing (for one thing, because of the permanent squeal) and the dealership did not find this problem the last time we had it in for a checkup before it went out of warranty, which is of the most concern to me.
2001 ford focus rotors (front driver and passenger side) were shredded.the brake pads were only half worn.*mr
Brakes made noise at 2057miles on 6/22/01 - dealership advised me after inspection "cold pads" - brakes made noise at 2383 miles on 7/3/01 - dealer advised me after inspection "glazed pads" - now at 16,000 miles - (always made noise) brake pads gone - rotors ruined - (tom rivers) at dealership refuses to replace.
I have had my certified preowned ford focus zx3 for 10 months now. I have run it under normal driving conditions. I started having a a noise coming from the engine compartment and noticed a slight vibration on the steering wheel. I continued to drive it for a week, thinking that it may be a hard spot in the brak pad. I took it to a dealership a week later to have them inspect it, while it was still under new car warranty, and they stated that i needed new pads and rotors, service charge :$10. I checked them myself and noticed that the pads were still at 50%. I replaced the pads and rotors. The noise is still persistent, but the noise, according to ford is normal. I wish there would be an investigation brought forward and a recall for all ford focus trim levels to service brake issues, such as premature wear (states on ordfocusbrakeproblems.com).
Dealer indicated that front rotors were defective, having deep ridges, causing different thickness through the rotors. Rotors couldn't be turned due to such bad shape.brakes were squeaking excessively prior to takingvehice in. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide more information.
When braking vehicle would vibrate, dealer replaced front rotors due to warping. Then replaced rotors again on 15 sep. 2001 for the same problem.nlm
The vehicle brake rotors are wearing and when the brakes are applied a heavy vibration can be felt followed by extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.*nlm
Dt: the contacthad to replace the brake pads, calipers and rotors at 30,000 miles in october 2003.then at 47,000 miles on july 29. 2005. The brake pads wore out and the rotors rusted and pitted.the service dealer stated this was normal. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer.
While driving a grinding noise was heard when depressing the brake pedal.dealer replacedfront brakes and rotors.the problem occurred again ,and the dealer determined thatvehicle needed new front wheel bearings.
Consumer complained aboutbrake rotors problem.rear brakes rotors were replaced on three separate occasions, but problem recurred.
Problem with the 2001 ford focus brakes!!! many complaints.
2001 ford focus serious brake problems. I bought a new 2001 ford focus se in may 2001. About 6 months after purchase i noticed a grinding noise. Ford replaced "cracked brake shoes" on the car and said it was covered under warranty. Its now october 2003, my air conditioning suddenly stopped working. Also my car was again making little squeaking noises when braking. So, itook it to a local ford dealer who told me that at 22,000 miles my car brakes were totally shot, that it was completely unsafe to drive, i needed all new brakes and rotors immediately, and that i should not drive anywhere. There are several websites all with hundreds of other ford focus owners having the same problems. Some brakes are totally failing on cars! www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com for one with links to several others. This needs to be investigated fast!thanks in advance for your time!
Brakes were applied at 35 mph, andbrake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was forced to down shift to first gear to avoid an accident, and come to a stop.
While braking, the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the brake rotors. The dealership informed the consumer thatthe frontbrake rotors were worn. The mechanic tried to repair the vehicle, but the problem continued.
Front wheel rotors had to be replaced at 20,598 miles. Brakes were squealing from the time of purchase (new car), but we were told that they would "loosen up" and be okay --- they never did stop squealing..when we inquired about any recall, we were told there were no recalls from the factory where the car was manufactured.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, andmechanic determined that the rotors and master cylinder needed to be replaced, and replacedthemthree timesdue to worn out parts.
Tired of going to dealer for warranty work on brakes on new car.dt
Brakes worn out at 140000 miles.this is ridiculous! ts
Consumer states that brake adjusters on the rear brakes having been adjusting improperly causing the brake pads to wear out several times. Nlm
When brakes are applied there is an extended stopping distance. Ford has repaired vehicle once under aversive recall. Consumer states that brakes were completely worn out again at 33000 miles. The manufacturer refused to fix the problem.
Brakes & switch done - 2 vin's- many reports to nhtsa - no forms/response or action. Inoperable.impounded.
Brakes make noise when brakes are apply.afreind of my has the same kind of car took it back to his dealer medford ford in medford nj.they told him there was a silent recall on the brake system ,and on the rear spindels that hold the back brake drums on.the nut that holds brake drum on can back off an drums an wheel assembly can fall off. His car was repair& he told me about the problem,and said all dealers know about this silent recall i have been to two other dealers near my home an neither one knows about the problem they said if it not on recall they will not fix.was wondering if you heard anything about this problem.
Brakes make noise when brakes are apply.afreind of my has the same kind of car took it back to his dealer medford ford in medford nj.they told him there was a silent recall on the brake system ,and on the rear spindels that hold the back brake drums on.the nut that holds brake drum on can back off an drums an wheel assembly can fall off. His car was repair& he told me about the problem,and said all dealers know about this silent recall i have been to two other dealers near my home an neither one knows about the problem they said if it not on recall they will not fix.was wondering if you heard anything about this problem.
2001 ford focus requires complete brake replacement (including rotors) every 20,000 miles.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
2001 ford focus rear brakes squeals loud noise.sound likes metal to metal, i replaces brakes pad had the creep and groan removed, lube job and etc.ford brake shoes cost over 130.00, not affordable for customers.squealing about to drive me crazy.need a recall, my friends own 2001 - 2003 focus's same problem.something need to be done about the front and rear brake squealing and wearingr of pads and etc. Fast.
2001 ford focus 34500miles; automatic transmission unexpectedly drops out of gear at highway sppeds and under load .also brakes and rotor shot at 345oo miles.ford claims this is normal.cannot believe it.
My wife called me at work and said she had no brakes and ran through a stop sign. She was able to go to my job.after looking for the problem, i noticed that the driver's side front wheel well had been rubbing on the front brake line.it had worn itself into the wheel well about a 1/4 inch.it finally cracked the brake line, causing fluid and loss of pressure.i am in the process of ordering a new brake line to install,and have a very hard time finding this part.
While at a stop with foot on the brake, consumer stated that brake pedal suddenly went to the floor and the consumers vehicle hit another vehicle.upon inspection the consumer noticed that brake fluid was all over the ground.*nlm
Brake line failure, bracket fell off and wore brake line in two no warning.brakes failed on freeway at 70 mph.no previous indication of problem, total brake loss.2001 ford focus 120000 miles.i could have been killed or killed someone else due to this failure.
Car has many issues in regards to the braking system. Car has been to the shop on more than 10 occasions. The front brakes have been replaced 2 times in 3 months. Finally i was told my master cylinder was bad. It apperently was replaced, when i drove the car after this repair my brakes 'went to the floor' i alsmost rammed into another car. The brakes are completley messed up and a safety danger. I was told by brian the service advisor at titus-will ford that my brakes are safe, however he would not back it in writing. This shop refused to service my vehicle in regards to this issue according to them nothing is wrong. So beware in tacoma, i have unsafe brakes. I have been in contact with ford and they are useless also.
While getting on the off ramp when i went to stop the brakes *popped* and failed completely.i had to stop the car with the hand brake. Had it serviced by ford and it was a master cylinder failure.
Driver experienced catastrophic brake failure resulting in crash.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, andmechanic determined that the rotors and master cylinder needed to be replaced, and replacedthemthree timesdue to worn out parts.
The vehicle engine stalls without warning.the initial occurrence resulted in my wife crossing into the left lane due to her inablity to drive or brake effectively without the power assist.
Due to a brake booster defect consumerwas not able to stop the vehicle until it hit another vehicle. The police did arrive and apolice report was issued.there were no injuries.
So many problems don't know where to start, ok lets talk about the doors. We bought the car new in 2001 and almost immediately started experiencing difficulties. The trunk wouldn't latch and the door light would be on or it would latch but wouldn't come open we complained to the dealer they would "adjust"it. However, the problem would be back in a day or two, and it was getting worse. The doors started to jam,and fly open while moving. Took it to the dealer and they told us to call ford company complaint line and they said it was a mileage problem,and they explicitly said they would not help. We have called the dealer and the ford motor co. Many times and they are no longer helping,even though the mechanic at the dealer said the doors had internal damage.please understand this has been an on-going problem and the last time our 9 yr.old would have fallen out of the car had he not been wearing his seatbelt. Oh,yes then there is the seatbelts,brake lines, door knobs,brake rotors,fuel pump,wheel bearings the list goes on we have a lemon please contact us to help.
Ford focus sped up for no reason and then veered to left crossing left lane and went into ditch which had a culvert and the car then bounced into a cornfield. Airbags deployed for both driver and passenger. Driver had broken ribs and other bruises. Passenger had chest injuries from which he diedcouple hours later. The inspecting officer said witnesses insisted they did not see brake lights, and if there was anything wrong with the car the driver would have hit the brakes. Driver remembered the accident, and was awake and talking to passenger. She was hospitalized and had neurological tests and did not have a stroke.
I've had numerous problems with my ford focus and despite regular maintenance i've been stranded on the side of a highway countless times.thus far i've replaced the engine twice. Twice i've had to replace the alternator. My throttle does not return to idle and has unexpected moments of acceleration and i've had to replace the engine throttle sensor. Both of my front coil springs have broken and were very close to puncturing my tires. After taking my vehicle to numerous mechanics none of them have been able to diagnose why my car shakes so badly. I have very poor visibility at night with the exterior lighting which is significantly less compared to other vehicles. My fan has had to be replaced since it was malfunctioning and my car was having problems overheating as well. During the course of all of these car malfunctions, i've been in dangerous situations on the side of the highway and in risky neighborhoods at night. This car has proven to be very unreliable and unsafe.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures.the main failures were the electrical system, brake system, bent tie rod, shaking and vibrating, rear window mechanisms, and flooding after it rains.the leak occurs on the passenger side and the water rises 2 to 3 inches.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer due to the inspection costs.the failure mileage was 130,473.
I purchased a 2001 ford focus se 4-door sedan in november 2002.the car was a manufacturer buy-back from the original owner and had a small warranty left.at the end of november 2002, i brought the car back to the dealership to have the spark plugs, spark plug wires and a faulty belt replaced. At the end of december 2002, the car was making a strange noise and the engine light was on, so i returned the car to the dealership.a day or so before my appointment with the dealership, i received a recall notice from ford regarding the pinch bolt.unfortunately, i received that recall notice too late the faulty pinch bolt had already failed and caused so much damage to the rack and pinion that it had to be replaced. I have since replaced the front brakes.i also experienced a faulty valve in the heating system that was allowing water to flow into the car's cabin and soak the carpeting. Getting to the transmission problem, about a week ago, the car refused to accelerate going up a hill and instead the engine revved.no matter what i tried, i could not get the car to accelerate past 30 mph.since the car is now long past its small manufacturers warranty, i had an independent mechanic look at the car.he recommended that i flush the transmission and see if that would help the problem.i spent $100 on a transmission flush.that didn't work and the problem continues.i called ford motor company to complain about the car and to ask for a buyback, but my request was refused.i then took my car to wiscasset ford.they diagnosed the problem(s) with the car (at no charge).i need a new transmission.they gave me two options for payment.1) pay for the new transmission out-of-pocket, estimated cost at $2500 - $3000; 2) buy an extended warranty on the drive train for $500.i am planning on purchasing the extended drive train warranty which will allow wiscasset ford to replace my transmission and will also give me an extra 15k miles for the drive train.
The vehicle hit a ditch in the road and front suspensionfailed completely. .................
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving, the vehicle pulled to the right independently and the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm, ball joint assembly, and axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact did not know if the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 02v289000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,611.
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. The vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult.
Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. Brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...
The steering wheel wandered to the left and right.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left without warning.as a result, the vehicle sideswiped a parked vehicle.the mirror was damaged.the police was not called to the scene.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been repaired.an independent mechanic stated that the steering control arm disengaged, which caused the failure.the failure and current mileages were 93,000.
Defective front coil springs fractured, wedged against tire, causing partial loss of steering control. Right side fractured july, 2005, left side fractured may, 2008. Coil spring & related parts replaced both times.
When attempting to start vehicle consumer statesthat sometimes the engine will not turn over. Steering wheel gets stiff and it locks up sometime.took to dealer and they replaced the ignition switch.please provide any further informaiton. Ph
When going around a slight curve steering and brakes failed causing impact with curb and permantly disabling the steering. The car is undrivable and had to be towed. Recall was issued 11/06/02 but ford states that i will not be notified until 01/03. I must wait until then or pay to have car looked at to determine if faulty part is contained in the most recent recall.dt
The key for my ford focus will go into the ignition but not turn. I have tried to turn the steering wheel but it still won't get the key to turn in the ignition. After doing some research, i am finding that this is a major and very common complaint with ford focus owners and ford will not issue a recall. The car is not drivable and in order to get it to a repair shop we will have to tow it which will be another expense.if ford is aware of this problem and will not do anything to recall it, something needs to be done.
My daughter was driving 2001 ford focus se wagon approximately 45mph when she described steering locked up in turn then she heard tires squealing and vehicle jerked hard left causing her to go off the road, hit a rock wall and flipped the car end over end. The air bags did not deploy. She landed upside down but was able to exit vehicle through broken window. She received cuts and bruises and was taken to emergency room for x-rays where they said she had no serious injuries and was released. On scene investigation by police and tow truck operated suggested ball joint failure or other steering/suspensionfailure. Car was totaled.
As i was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as i was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just rolled down the street about a half-a-block. A man came out noticing the tire roll pass him, helped me retrieve it and get it back to my car. Looked at the wheel and car axle i guess that's what you call it, and told me my wheel bearings were gone.
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 common problem with the focus.this problem will occur out of the blue and now i am beginning to think that it isn't just my key.there is a problem with this lock design. Ford needs to recall this.
Hydroplaines at certain speeds even with new tires and alignment! (originally submitted december 17, 2002)
Owner says there is to much play in the steering wheel. Driver must turn the wheel several inches before the steering wheel will turn the tires in the direction. Provide further details.
My 2001 ford focuszx3 has always had problems with the steering column locking and the key refusing to turn in the ignition.i have usually been able to get it to release after a few tries.recently, it's gotten worse.i have had several incidents where i was not able to get the key to turn for a few minutes, leaving me with fears of being stranded.unfortunately, my luck ran out yesterday.i tried both keys, i tried just letting it sit, i tried tapping the keys lightly with a hammer, as did the tow truck operator.now i'm out $125 for the tow to the dealership, $500 for a new ignition lock, and $180 for two new keys, because of the wear on the old keys.i am shocked both at the price, and at how frequently this seems to happen.i have been a proud ford focus owner for 9 years, but the ongoing problems with this car make me leery about ever buying ford again.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the engine began to idle excessively high.on a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power steering.the driver experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle and had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation.the failures occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they wanted to charge the contact for a diagnostic; however, the contact refused due to the cost.the technician refused to repair the vehicle unless the aftermarket parts were replaced by the manufacturer.the parts consisted of thepcv valve and fuel filter.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer conducted a campaign (03v-482) to address the stalling in the vehicles.the contact experienced the identical failures mentioned in the campaign, but the vin was excluded.the failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 119,000.
The events leading up were intermittently spaced this has been happening since i purchased the vehicle from a private owner in 2004. When i would put the key in the ignition the wheel would not turn and feel locked i would sit for 10-20 minutes and work on it by pushing the key in hard and turning the wheel as hard it would come loose and the ignition would turn.this impacted my life as a nuisance. Recently in dec of 2010 the occurrences became more frequent two to four times a week constantly being stranded until i could get the ignition and wheel to turn. Happening frequently while at the store, work or somewhere away from home and again causing a great nuisance and frustration as it has made me late for work several times, allowed me to be vulnerable in situations that could have been avoided with proper recall.then around dec 20th 2010 the ignition stopped working. I was at work leaving for the day and i sat there for over an hour, not knowing any of this was a normal recurrence with other ford focus owners. After working on this myself i had to contact my spouse to come and try and he was unsuccessful as well. I have kept up the maintenance on my focus and it is in very good condition for the year. Currently it has not been fixed only towed to my home residence. The cost is so high for the ignition replaced i have been given estimates of $500 plus extra for towing. This cost comes after months previous i had replaced the radiator tank at a $400 cost. This car seems to have some of the highest amount of recalls and service bulletins and i do not understand how the main power to the car, the ignition, is not seen as a hazard to the public who purchased these vehicles.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall# 02v289000 repairs concerning steering pinch bolts.the remedy for this recall is inadequate because the control arm continues to loosen from the steering knuckle, causing difficulty when steering the vehicle.
Driving on 4 lane highway, car sputters and stalls as if out of gas. Coasted off road, and after a few minutes car started and ran fine. Car has been doing this every few weeks. Changed coil,plugs, plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, cat converter and stillstalls. This car is dangerous when it stalls in fast traffic. We only drive it now during daylight and short trips because it is not dependable.
We bought our daughter a 2001 ford focus. All the reviews stated that the car was a good, economical, safe car.we purchased the carused in 2004.since the purchase her steering and ignition system has locked up on her twice.after reading many sites it sounds like this is a common problem with ford focus.this is an economical car that many parents are relying on to get their college aged children to and from school.ford needs to recall all ford focuses so they can all have new ignitions installed.the safety of our children is most important here.parents should not have to continually worry thattheir 22 year old daughter may be stranded somewhere without help due to fords lazy attitude.please recall these cars that so that parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are safe.
Was driving my car at 55 mphat11:20 pm on way home from workcar made jerklost all powerno brakesno steeringblack smoke coming through vents to inside of carand flames coming fromunder hoodcarfully engulfed in flamesblew up.
While drivingsteering becomes erratic. Also, slides in wet condition.front end feels very loose while driving. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
My last oil change i was inform the front subframe is badly rusted, to the point the mechanic could push a screw driver through it in spots. He informed me that driving it was a major safety risk, as the frame could fail, causing an accident. He said ford has not issued a recall. They must be waiting for a higher body count when the front end of the car fails while going down the interstate.
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rainedor when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also malfunctioning. I could not get the wipers to turn off at times. I would turn the headlights off and back on again, and the wipers would turn off. This would also work at times when the wipers would not turn on, but not always. I never noticed an absolute consistency as to what would get the wipers to function properly. They also would not function at the correct speed. They would go fast when i wanted them to go slow and vice-versa. I had taken the car in twice to have this problem fixed. They replaced the multi function switch both times.a week following the second visit, i noticed they would not work again. I scheduled an appointment for the third time. In between the time i scheduled the appointment and the actual day of the appointment, i noticed the gas light had come on when i still had about 36 miles worth of gas left in my car. I noticed the light was on for a bit and then it went off. So, i told them about that problem as well when i took the car in. They replaced the fuel pump and sending unit assembly. Also they replaced whatever wires were causing the multi function switch to go out again and again. I left the dealership and made a stop at a convenience store. When i tried to start my car, it would not start. Not a sound or anything. The car was totally dead. I called ford to have them tow the car.this time, they claimed they needed to replace the clutch safety start switch, which they did. My breaks also squeak constantly. They adjusted the breaks and clean them up. They claim the squeaking breaks are normal.do not buy a ford.
While placing the key into the ignition switch the vehicle froze up there were no steering.please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
While in curve driving 50 mph steering locked up, not sure if car cut off but i was unable to straighten out wheel resulting in accident where i hit telephone crushing pelvis, and breaking my left arm.. I spent 37 days in hospital and now have plates and screws in my pelvis and arm.it has been a month since the accident and i am now in a wheel chair for 2 months healing time before i can start therapy to begin walking, and doctors say i will have to have a hip replacement in the next 2 to 5 years. Help me please ford is responsible for this i am 24 years old..
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while backing out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the contact turned the steering wheel and heard a noise.the steering wheel became inoperative.the vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft failed.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 89,000.
While driving at 15mph on flat surface and with no warningsteering wheel locked up, resullting inan accident. Dealer notified.
Consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. Vehicle's engine stalled causing steering and brake failure causing a collision into the side of a mountain.air bag equipment failed to deploy on impact.*mr
No events to indicate failure.went to vehicle after working to after dark.put key into ignition and key would not turn.simply would not turn!several attempts were made over a 20 minute period. I, fortunately, was leaving my place of employment. However, it was still cold outside, dark and not a safe environmental situation.i feel fortunate that i was not stranded.
My ford focus ignition just stopped working! no problems before, the key would only go in half way, then i got it to go in with a slight tap of a hammer! then the key would not turn over! this is a major problem!! got it towed to the dealership, they said this problem is very common! a common problem that cost me $426.27!
Having problems when i put my key in the ignition (2001 ford focus). My steering wheel gets locked or something. I would get this problem every so often no i've had it since friday.it is very frustrating!!!
Steering wheel locked and key would not turn wheel startvehicle. Happened 3 different times car had to be towed into dealership twice and each incident was close to a 300 dollar bill each incident.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
Vehicle lost steering while turning right.vehicle was taken to the dealer.please provide details.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.in an attempt to drive the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the steering wheel locked and the key would not turn.the failure occurred twice.the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 93,750.
When trying to start the vehicle the key did not turn in the ignition. Dealerreplaced the steering column four times, but the problem still occurs.
The device in the steering wheel housing that cancels the turn signal has failed for the third time since i bought the car.the part is obviously defecting in design.this failure results in my reluctance to use the turn signals since i must turn them off manually after completing the turn.and not using turn signals compromises driving safety.
Steering wheel lock problem.i parked my vehicle in a parking space as normal, placing it into park, and turning off all electrical items. I then excited the vehicle. Upon return, i slid the key into the ingnition, and then it happened.at happened? absolutely nothing. The wheel was totally stiff, and the key would not move in either direction. I was stuck in this position for at least 3 hours, try after try, still no movement.this has caused a major inconvenience to me, and i now have to bring the car into a dealship to have the problem, whatever that may be repaired.there should be a recall of some sort or reimbursement for this procedure, for i have read many complaints regarding to the same nature.2001 ford focus se.
The entire steering column had to be replaced after it broke. *ph (nar)the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of replacing the steering column and enclosed is a copy of the safety recall issued in regards to the steering column.
Common problem with steering column being locked and key will not turn after being inserted. Hundreds (perhaps more) of people have been writing about the problem on the net.
I am the owner of a 2001 ford focus and have always had problems with it.on 10/28/2004 i stopped for gas with my two small children.after re-fueling, we all got back into the car to leave and the key wouldn't turn.my whole stering column had locked up-the steering wheel wouldn't budge, the shifter was locked as well as the brake pedel.although many strangers tried to help me start my car, me adn my children were stuck at the gas pump for over an hour.after having my car towed the driver told me that this was his seond focus that day with the same problem and his company tows several a month.
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car.if most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon.unfortunatley they have been since that time.most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time.i went through over 3 full sets of tire in less than a year and a half.and less than a year ago i got pulled over by the police because i had absolutely no lights in the back of my vehicle.ford dealer charged me to replace the rear light housing and some wire that had shorted out.
Key will go in ignition, but will not turn.steering wheel is locked, gear shift is locked.
Ignition key didn't turn on my ford focus 2001 at november 2003. Mileage was 42,000 at that date. I've spent half of hour to leave my field work place. Because of repair is too expansive, i've bought a new ignition lock cylinder for $84 and drilled oldone by myself.
This morning when we were starting our ford focusit would not allow us to turn the key.the ignition was locked up.you cannot do anything when that happens.we found out that ford is well aware of this inherent defect in the ignition system in the focus but has never recalled them for it. All locksmiths and other mechanicscan no longer buy ignition switches from ford to rectify the problem and ford service centers want an arm and a legto do the work from $169- just unde r$300 if they have to drill it out.this can be dangerous if it failsin a bad spot and you get stuck.it is very unsafe for women who have to drive alone somewhereorsay someone with small children who gets stuckon the highway or anywhereon either a hot day or cold day as nothing will work.you need to have the vehicle towed.we were lucky in tha tmy husbandkept at it until it didwork;but have heard it can happen anytime,anywhere again;and tha tsome people who had theirs fixed had it happen more than once.i have high blood pressure and if it happened to me when alone it would make that skyrocket ,endangering my health.ford is well aware of the defect and they admit it can happen in any focus.they will not recall it unless yourdeptpushes them to do this.
Steering wheel locks when key is put in the ignition. The ignition switch and clock spring were replaced twice before. Vehicle will be taken to dealerfor repairs again.
Key can not turn ignition cylinder.this is the issue every time i try to start the car.
I own a 2001 ford focus.the ignition key tumbler has been replaced twice in the last year.
I don't think that the problem that i am having is life threatening. My problem is as folllows: i purchased a 2001 ford focus zx3 and for some reason this particular car has a problem that the steering wheel locks by its self. About 2 years ago it happend for the first time and i had to have tow truck take it to the service department since it was still under warranty. The problem is back again and i no longer have warranty on my car. I just think that there should be a recall for this particular problem that this car has. After reviewing other peoplethat own a ford fucus and that have the same problem i really believe that a recall is necessary because this is a manufacture defect. Anyways, i went to the service department to see if they could fix the problem without charging me since the car had the same problem before when it was under the warranty. But they said that since it happen about 2 years ago they couldn't do it under the warranty. I wanted to know if anyone in your deparment could have any information on warranty. I just think that why should i have to pay for something that is a manufactur defect and that this problem happen before and they should be able to fix it at no charge.
Ingition switch stuckand will not turn at all to turn on the car.
Focus zx3 has 20,000 miles, steering column locked, entire ignition locked, couldn't turn key, had to be towed and took a day to repair.this is the second time this has happened.
My 2001 ford focus ignition swith has locked up leaving my car completely out of service and me stranded, the sterring wheel as well as everything else locks up. This has happened 10 times three times resulting in towing and complete removal and replacement of the ignition switch. Ford has done nothing except replaced the problem part each time resulting in failure again.it is also not covered under my extended warrenty.
Vehicle delivered on 6/1/01. Soon afteri started experiencingproblems with thesteering gear not being stable. The car and steering wheel would shakeonceiwould beginpicking up speed atapproximately 60 mph.the vehicle was taken into the dealershipfor repairs on two occasionsfor front end repairs on 8/16/01 & 2/14/02.on 5/26/02 iloss control of the vehicle and had an accident on the expressway, hit the median and totaled the vehicle. Prior to the accident inoticed a great deal of vibrationon the steeringwheel/column and the car was shaking.
Malfunction of fuel filter.was replaced on two different occassions.malfunction of steering assembly.was replaced twice on two different occassions.malfunction of braking system.was replaced on two different occassions.all within a 16 month period after purchasing the automobile in may of 2001.it is a 2001 ford focus zx3.
After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart.sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering.the owner has contacted the dealership.*mr*scc
While driving 40 mph, the consumer lost steering control. This caused a minor crash, and the vehicle went into a ditch.the consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve. Please provide more information.
2001 ford focus suddenly loses power when taking a sweeping right hand turn.power loss makes power steering inopearble and car comes to rest in middle of road or highway ramp.
While driving at any speed and vehicle hits a bump steering is difficult to maintain. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly from side to side.dealership has examinedvehicle several times.shocks and tires were changed twice.please provide any additional information / documentation.
While driving t at normal speed, vehicle caught on fire, causingbrakes and steering to fail,resulting ina front collision. Dealer notified.
While in motion consumer lost power steering.while at the service station, the mechanic explained the power fuel container was dry and that a new pump might be sufficient. The serviceman who wrote up the invoice only reported that the power steering was hard to turn.consumer requests help in this situation.*jg
Steering wheel produces a whine noise when turning. *mrthe whine would be present when the vehicle was turned.this was an intermittent problem.the dealer also noticed the noise and diagnosed the problem as friction in the steering mechanism and lubed the steering.the noise continued intermittently and the dealer had become unable to duplicate the problem. *sc
When the vehicle exceeded more than 40 to 50 mph, the rear end vibrated, the dealer stated the recall regarding the steering linkages, was not in their system, and therefore they refused to repair/replace.
When the vehicle exceeded more than 40 to 50 mph, the rear end vibrated, the dealer stated the recall regarding the steering linkages was not in their system, and therefore they refused to repair/replace.
When the vehicle exceeded more than 40 to 50 mph, the rear end vibrated, the dealer stated the recall regarding the steering linkages, was not in their system, and therefore they refused to repair/ replace.
I have a recall on my 2001 ford focus.my husband is in the military and we are currently living in london, england.we have tried numerous times to get the recall taken care of, but no one will help us.we have taken the vehicle to a ford dealer in the uk, and they told us that they will fix the recall, but they cannot order the part because it is an american car.i have contacted ford about 15 times, and each time have been given the run around.i have about 6 different phone numbers that they have given me to try and each time, the person that i talk to says that they cannot help me.the recall is for rear wheel bearings and pinch bolt.i have a 16-month-old son that has to ride in that car, and i have tried to explain to them that i am afraid for his safety, but even that has not helped to get me any satisfaction.i will appreciate any and all help that can be given.thank you, heather hundley.
When the vehicle exceeded more than 40 to 50 mph, the rear end vibrated, the dealer stated the recall regarding the steering linkages, was not in their system, and therefore they refused to repair/replace.
Please advise if you have had any other problems or complaints in this area. No safety defect listed.
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 if something is loose under the vehicle.he also stated that when he drives between 50-75 mph, the vehicle vibrates and the steering wheel shakes.he had the tires rotated and balanced and the front end aligned, however, the mechanic stated that those were not the cause of the vibration and noise.the contact found nhtsa recall number 02v289000 (steering: linkages).the contact stated that his vehicle would not start and he had the battery inspected.the mechanic stated that the battery was fine.the vehicle started when the contact looked under the hood and moved the battery cable.upon closer inspection, he realized that the cables looked and smelled burnt.he then discovered nhtsa recall number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables).he notified ford about the two recalls and was informed that his vin was excluded from both.the contact feels that his vehicle should be included since he is experiencing the same failures.the current mileage was 43,800 and failure mileage was 38,000.
I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as i did 2 weeks apart from me. He has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. I need help.
In june 2004, i took my 2001 ford focus into sunset ford in westminster, california complaining about a vibration and rattle in the front end of my car. They charged me $80 and told me there was nothing wrong with my car. Again, on august 12, 2004, i took my 2001 ford focus into sunset ford complaining that the vibration and rattle were still there and getting worse. They again charged me $80 for a diagnostic and told me there was nothing wrong with my car. In the early morning on october 2, 2004, i started to slowly accelerate from a complete stop and my car for no reason at all turned sharply and struck a curb. There is now major structural damage to my car that will cost thousands of dollars to repair. The estimate for the repairs point to the same type of parts as another recall made by ford for this same year of the focus.i contend that this major damage was caused by fords negligence in not finding and fixing the original mechanical defect that i reported to them twice. I also contend that the symptoms my car was exhibiting were the same as described in your nhtsa campaign id #02v289000.(please note that i am re-entering this complaint as i incorrectly stated the year of the ford focus as 2000 instead of 2001 in complaint #10093930.)
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When the vehicle exceeded more than 40 to 50 mph, the rear end vibrated, the dealer stated the recall regarding the steering linkages, was not in their system and therefore they refused to repair/replace.
When the vehicle exceeded more than 40 to 50 mph, the rear end vibrated, the dealer stated the recall regarding the steering linkages, was not in their system, and therefore they refused to repair/replace.
While driving 15mph power steeringmalfunctioned andvehicle lost control. Please provide any additional information.
While having the brake pads changedservice man noticed that the left front steering knuckles wore out,and needed to be replaced. This resulted in loss of steering while driving. Also, front end problem.
While driving the tie rod broke causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail.
Have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion, transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low yet so many problems with the car.dt
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
Consumer states that thereis water leaking from under the dashboardthatwill flow into the vehicle and get the interior wet and produces mildew. This is the second vehicle that this has happened to the first vehicle was a fordfocus 2000 coop. Dealer unable to fix problem. Nlm
Ford focus 2001, excessive rocking of the engine, replaced motor mount.when the consumer went to the dealer the third time, new bushings wereput on the front of the vehicle.when the consumer applied the brake at a very low speed, the wheel vibrated and the body of the vehicle appeared to stop at a slightly slower speed than the wheel and there was a jerking a reaction.the mechanic believed there was a problem with the rear center motor mount and the lack of an a frame brace, which was causing the problems with the wheels.
After washing the car noticed water in the floor board 2 to 3 inches deep, on the passenger side.it came through the firewall.start home an half an hour later, made a sudden stop and the car went out of control very sparodic and would not stop. Vehicle crossed five lanes of traffic hit the divider concrete wall and bounced off, crossed three lanes spun around crossed the same three lanes and came to a stop on the left shoulder, the computer is located in the fire wall where the water leaked detected.
Water leaks into passenger floor when it rains i have had to dealer twice still not fixed now warranty has run out.
Front passenger floor fills with water when it rains.
Driving down the highway our children rolled down the back power windows and they would not go back up - swerved into other lane trying to contain the situation because of the noise from the traffic has to exit the highway immediately to note that the windows would no longer go up - had to manually push them up to keep them up - although while driving they will go back down - which cause a jump in reflexes. To temporarily fix the problem we have applied duct tape.also when it rains there is now water accumulating on the passenger floor board and spreads to the back seat floor board - has door seals checked and will replace although this is a real health concern because of rust and mold.
Sun rays were reflected from the top of the dashboard and onto the windshield. *mr model zxe. *scc
The first problem that i started to have with my 2001 ford focus began less than a year after i bought it.the left rear window went out first, then about a week later the right rear window went out.i think the gears were faultily manufactured.when at a ford dealership for a recall, i was told i would have to pay about $350 per window to fix the problem, money i do not have because i have to save up to fix another problem with this car.the second problem is concerning the electrical system.everything in my car powered by electricity flickers on and off.when i try to roll up my remaining windows or turn on the a/c, the radio will go static, the headlights flicker, the abs light pops on, etc.i have talked to numerous focus owners who have had similar problems.they have been told by ford dealers that it is this or that and paid a lot of money to fix the problems, but the problems never went away.i am just waiting for my ignition to go out, that is another common problem i have heard of with this lemon of a car.the ford focuses need to be recalled, we should all get our money back!how many people is ford going to rip off and kill before they are finally held accountable?i cannot afford to fix all the problems i am having and will have in the future, especially since my warranty was conveniently up just a month before i started having these problems.i would like to be e-mailed back with some information on what i can do.can i declare this car a lemon and make them buy it back from me?i have corresponded with ford via e-mail and it has gotten me nowhere.please help us!!!
My driver side passenger door has been acting up for many years now and ford will not fix it.now my door will not close.many of the 2001 ford focus have been recalled for this issue and they say my vin no. Is not one of them.please help me get my door fixed.when i went to get it inspected on 11.2.18 they opened my door and now it will not close and again they say that i have to fix it.as mentioned, this has been an issue for years and i am still dealing with it.my car is in excellent condition and do not want to get rid of it.i believe that ford is responsible for fixing the latch.my car has had a few recalls that were fixed, one of which was a few years ago that they honored.i hope to get this issue resolved quickly and they will not pass my car for inspection and i need my vehicle.thank you.
The floor board on the passenger's side had two inches of water on the floor.the driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis.the mechanic noticed that the water was coming in through thecowling.*ph
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact observed that the crossmember failed without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact, who was an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Sunday 05 jan 2014i had recently parked my car, turned it off, and was outside of my vehicle (2001 ford focus) when i began to notice smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. I was confused at first, as the car was completely off for a few minutes before any problems began.within a matter of two minutes the smoke had increased, thickened, and began to smell.my friend was nearby and had noticed that something was not right.he came over and we both took a couple steps toward the front of the car to figure out what was going on.immediately flames burst up from the hood.at this point we instantly ran from the vehicle, dialing 911.the flames got worse as we waited from a distance for the fire department to arrive.at this point i was unsure as to whether the car would completely blow up or not, as the flames became worse with every minute.the fire department arrived within approximately five minutes.they were able to put the fire out in a few minutes, but had to break the window and then pry the hood open in order to do so.after the fire was completely out and the scene was safe i was able to talk with the firemen.they showed me under the hood and said the fire seemed to be something electrical and looked as if it had started near the front right of the vehicle under the hood (somewhere close to the passenger headlight). They also explained, as i had already assumed, that the vehicle was unsalvageable.
Excessive dust and dirt entering car. Believed to be coming in through the rear doors. Have had the car at the dealership 5 or more times for repairs for the excessive dust problem. Dealership has failed to fix the problem... Car is now just above miles for warranty coverage and ford will not respond to phone calls.there is a serious defect in the structure causing inside of rear doors to be covered in dust and as driving car dust leaks into car creating a circulating cloud of dust floating inside the car. Daughter has allergies and causing major problem. Hard to even breath while driving car down 1 mile of gravel road.dealership says they have done all they can and ford is refusing to even look at the problem being that the car is now out of warranty. Problem first begain shortly after purchase.dust continued to worsen so reported to dealership may 2002.dealership has worked on vehicle 5 times since may 2002. Dust continues to worsen.ford refusing to help.cannot keep anything in car or will be layered in dust.rear doors becoming impossible to open unless oiled at least once a week... Must clean car (dust interior) at least once a week if not more often due to so much dust layering inside of doors, seats are full of dust.
Car will not idle when stopped at a lightin the city, when shifting into drive from park, runs rough at low speeds while in traffic and going though parking lots. Started one morning, ran horribly, stalled and hasn't started since. The back door doesn't stay latched when shut.
Water leaks onto the passenger side floor in the front.. Apparently from a defective seal on the bottom of the windshield.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the liftgate wires failed. There was also a crack in the seam of the liftgate window and rain water was able to enter the veihcle. The failure caused the wires to short and melt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the wiring needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.
On our ford focus, the exterior door handle, on the front driver's side does not work. You can reach in the window (or lean over ctr console) to pull the handle and open it. The handle on the outside is stuck in the full pulled out position, and cannot be pushed in. The back driver's side door started periodically started having problems opening. I thought the problem with the back door may be due to the child safety locks being engaged. I opened the rear door, inserted, and rotated the key. As far as i could tell, there was no change. You could pull the handle on the inside, and outside, and the mechanism seemed to be working, so i closed the door ....before changing the rotation back. Now, the door will not open any, from the inside, or outside. This is a great concern because if there was an accident, or fire, the person in the back seat may not be able to exit this vehicle. I would like to know: is there a way to reset the child safety locks, without opening the door (since this door will not open)?
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 shop, possible defective body panel issues?
On our ford focus, the exterior door handle, on the front driver's side does not work. You can reach in the window (or lean over ctr console) to pull the handle and open it. The handle on the outside is stuck in the full pulled out position, and cannot be forced in even. The back door started not working periodically. I thought the problem on the back door may be the child safety locks being on. I opened the rear door, inserted the key, and rotated it. As far as i could tell, there was no change. You could pull on the inside, and outside handle, and the mechanism seemed to be working, so i closed the door ....before changing the rotation back. Now, the door will not open from the inside or outside. This concerns me if there were an accident, or fire, the person in the back seat may not be able to exit. I would like to know if there is a way to reset the child door locks-without opening the door (since the door will not open)?
Takata airbag deployed after the car had come to a stop. Ali stopped to avoid hitting a car that had suddenly braked in front of her. There was no damage to the car in front her as ali was able to stop in time, but there was major damage to her car. When the takata airbag deployed it burnt her left forearm/hand and incurred $107.00 in medical expenses. Caliber collision says that to repair the car it would cost ali $7,639.37.
My question regards to see if there is a recall about water in the passenger side floor. But there is nothing wrong with the car. Its just that water comes into the passenger floor when it raining. Example= driving for a while when it is raining the floor becomes wet. But after it dries out, there is no water. Even on sunny days. I hope what i've typed makes since. Because that is the best that i can explain it.thank you for your time. Rodney ray note''''' there was no accident so the one that is in the incident date is not for real''''''''''''''''''''because this site won't lety me pass without one.
While driving a 2001 ford focus se and navigating a curve, the rear drivers side door failed to remain secure and suddenly opened while vehicle was in motion.upon attempting to close the door, it appears the door latch does not engage and the door cannot be closed secure.upon further inspection, there is significant corrosion around the latch mechanism.the door must be manually restrained with ropes to remain closed.
Driving ford focus slowly in snow,a jeep spun out of control hit the drivers side front of car spun around and hit us again from the rear.airbag deployed and it my passenger full in face. Damaged her face with chemical burns and created a coroidital tear in her eyethat is permanent and permanentvision loss in one eye.the impact of the airbag jarred her brain and she now has a brain injury called chiari malformation,
Bought the car from karlson motors in ketchikan ak where we reside at.on june 7, 2002 needed to take the car to the dealership for a water leak on the front floorboard on the passenger side.on july 8, 2002 had to take the car back to the dealership for another water leak in the trunk. On augus 9, 2002 had to take the car back to the dealership for another water leak on the front floorboard on the passenger side.on august 22, 2002 called the dealership for yet another water leak on the front floorboard on the passenger side.however the service department was not able to get the car into the repair shop until august 27, 2002.we have had rain now for 5 consective days.the water is thick and smells really bad inside the car.now i want to know what is the water damage to my carpet and under the carpet.i have requested for a different vehicle preferbly one that doesnt leak water.i live in ketchikan ak where it is a rain forest.it rains over 200 inches a year.i also have asthma and allergies, mold and mildew are not kind to my body.i needed to do a breathing treatment to assit with my asthma so that i can breathe more easliy.i have called and talked to the dealership and they said there is nothing that they can do except keep fixing my car.i called the headquarters of ford and that was the same comment.i dont feel that they are treating this properly.the car was close to $16,000.i dont feel that i should have to keep taking it to the dealership to keep getting it fixed.for the price of the car it shouldnt have any problems in the first place.i feel that i have bought a lemon and no one in the ford company wants to listen.i am hoping that this goes in the correct hands and something can be done about this.
Rear door will not stay latched and swings wide open.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
The latches on three of the doors either do not latch which makes the door fly open or it latches and doesn't open, after inspection the latches are so corroded with rust that they do not work at all.before i realized that the door wasn't latching i had a propane tank for a grill in the back seat when i made a right hand turn and it hit the door and the door flew open and the tank went flying down the street and almost hit a pedestrian.there have been recalls on this but my vin # isn't on the recall but should be! i was quoted over $800 to fix the doors.this is a safety issue and i shouldn't have to pay for it.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. Upon driving over a speed bump at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle swerved. After reaching her destination, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the subframe was completely corroded. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjustor who confirmed that the rear subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,909.
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 cars. I'm lucky to be alive but it was very dangerous as the flames reached about 10 feet high. Luckily it did not catch anything near by on fire.
The left side bumper plastic rattled and the tail pipe hit the bumper whichmade a rattle noise. The dealer placed a rubber spacer between the bumper and the body, the bumper was now lower and hitting the tail pipe even more because of the rubber spacer, which was falling out.the screws which held the bumper and body togetherwere visibile.finally the consumer was told it was the design of the vehicle and the problem could not be corrected. *scc
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 friendhas 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.
While driving 35 mphdriver's side door flew open.
Consumer states that the passenger side door clip has fallen off twice.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Under normal use the exterior door handles on three of the four car doors broke.within a week's time all three broke and the only way to open the doors was to reach through an open window and pull the interior handle.at my expense the ford service dept. Replaced the broke handles, however the right rear part couldn't be located to repair it.this should have been a safety recall. Should their have been an accident prior to my replacing the handles, someone trying to help a person stuck inside wouldn't have been able to get the passenger out of the vehicle. When i looked online to read about these handles i found that this was a bad design year for door handles and after about 3 years it was then redesigned.why not a recall then?
The passenger side rear door fails to stay shut, even when locked. The door flings open while driving.
Power door locks failed to open after the vehicle was turned off. Consumer and child were stuck insidevehicle for at least two minutes trying to manually unlock the doors.horn started beeping/ headlights and hazrards lights wouldn't go out, and trunk wouldn't open. An electrical burning smell was entering vehicle. Two days priordoor key code would take 3-5 tries to unlock the door. Dealer was aware and inspected vehicle. Please provide more information.
Power door locks have activated incorrectly.while outside the car scraping the windshield, car running, the power door locks went into the locked position, preventing me from getting into the vehicle.
Automatic door locks cannot be disabled. As soon asshifted to either reverse or drive , locks engaged. Consumer and his wife are diabetic, and worry if they pass out during an accident, they would be locked inside vehicle.
Dt: 2001 ford focus - the consumer receivedmanufacturer'srecall05s27 concerningcorrosion of the rear doors in march 2005. Called the dealership, and they said that this recall did not affect thisvehicle because it was not a hatch back car.contacted the manufacturer,and they said the same thing; this would not effect thisvehicle.the rear driver's doorwill not close due to the corrosion.
Dt*:the contact stated three of the doors on the vehicle will not open and the driver door will not stay closed.the dealership has been alerted.
Tired of having to bring car in for repeat break downs.dt
While drivingfrom a parking lotdoors locked.doors were inoperative, except driver's side door. Also,horn started to blow andthe driver was not able to stop it.
Outside handleon driver's side fell off without prior warning.when she went to open the door for access.
There is no way to secure the hatch when transporting long items & thus exhaust fumes are sucked back into the passenger compartment. The manufacturer does not recommend drilling a hole for the hook on a bungee chord to hold the hatch down & reduce fumes entering the passenger compartment. The manufacturer indicated the drilling of a hole for a hook may invalidate the warranty. This, i feel, is a health & safety concern since it is common for me to see hatch vehicle transporting common household items, like 2 x 4's from the local home center & other items as well.the hatch remains completewly open.
When putting key in ignition key won't turn, and sometimes it will afterwards jiggle around. Took to dealer, and tumblersreplaced. Also,tailgatesare too high.consumer has injured shoulders opening and closing the tailgates.
The trunk collapsed on the consumers head due to the hydraulic lifts failing. The consumer was injured and had to get stitches.the consumer had the lifts replaced twice prior to the failure.
Hi, i recently went to a ford dealership to get an oil change on my 2001 ford focus, so when they lifted my car up to change the oil they noticed something that was a major problem, my front subframe had about a half a foot diameter hole in it because it had completely rusted out, it was all corroded and they said that if i had hit a pot hole in the road that it could have broken in half and the front end would fall straight to the ground because the front subframe holds up the whole front of the car. I think this should be a recall because this is a major safety risk to all drivers of some ford focus because they may not know about this, because i would have never known about this unless they had told me at the dealership. I can send some pictures of the subframe if you like. I just want to make sure no one gets seriously injured because of this front subframe rusting away, i was told by ford that the front subframe should last the life of the car, but apparently that wasn't the case for mine. I am getting it repaired as soon as possible because of the safety risk it can cause. Thank you for your time reading this.
While driving 65 mphengine mount bolts snapped in half. As a result,the engine fell onto the axle, which damaged part of the axle.
2001 focus 112k mi. Bought from local ford dealer, 1 yr old w, 21k on it. A recent inspection by my own mechanic tells me that the rear sub frame is rotted and it is dangerous to drive it. Especially at highway speeds. The local dealer laughed when i inquired about a nine year old car w/ rusted frame.
Water leaks onto the passenger side floor in the front.. Apparently from a defective seal on the bottom of the windshield.
On 10/3/08 i was changing oil on my 2001 ford focus with 60000 miles and noticed rust holes through the front subframe, which holds the motor, lower wheel control arms to the car body.it is a very crucial part that should last the life of the car.i took the car to the dealer and they said the frame was defective and that if i hit a large bump that the frame may break in half and that it was unsafe to drive.the dealer said that the car is out of the warranty period and there was nothing they could do about it.i called ford and they said the same thing.this repair was estimated by the dealer to be around $900.00. The car is being repaired as i write this.i feel that this is a defective part ford has used and they should inspect and replace the part on this model before one does break and someone gets hurt.
Intolerable wind noise beginning at approximately 45 mph(windows are closed).
My last oil change i was inform the front subframe is badly rusted, to the point the mechanic could push a screw driver through it in spots. He informed me that driving it was a major safety risk, as the frame could fail, causing an accident. He said ford has not issued a recall. They must be waiting for a higher body count when the front end of the car fails while going down the interstate.
Subframe is rusted through.
Heard clunking noise-rear subframe is completely rotted and broken on both sides.
On may 9, 2011 my car went for emergency repairs to bill wilcox's charlon ford agency of ridgecrest, ca. After $1725 repairs, i experienced a reduction in mileage, dropping from 30-31mpg to 25-26 mpg, a 17 to 18 % drop. That began immediately, with the initial purchase of gas - in visalia; and, it was later confirmed was caused by the improper use of a torch on a suspension cross member.the car was taken to rob holbrook's auto crew in clearfield, utah, checked for undercarriage damage and evidence that charlon ford's repairs caused the problems. He is a licensed safety inspector for the state of utah. Widespread damage to that main cross member, where the attachment for the rear motor mount is affixed to that portion of the sub frame, was confirmed.the sub frame was quite distorted, bowed in and out, and exhibited evidence that the mount had been removed by use of a torch so the rear dog bone motor mount could be replaced. Deformation of that cross member and resultant changes to the suspension were the reasons for low mpg and tire wear because of improper camber.bill wilcox, stated to california bar that toe-in was only adjusted while the camber was overlooked or could not be adjusted. But, the use of a torch to this unit is not called for - unless it is to replace that unit.leaving the suspension cross member in that condition, leads to a stress point that could lead to cracking and tearing, and could prematurely cause rusting which weaken those attachments to the suspension. If repairs are made it is imperative that it and surrounding structures be returned to proper dimensions.but problems arise when improper heat affects strength and creates permanent softness and increasing brittleness.the cross member had to be replaced and a new alignment performed - at a cost of $851.74.
Heard clunking noise-rear subframe is completely rotted and broken on both sides.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures.the main failures were the electrical system, brake system, bent tie rod, shaking and vibrating, rear window mechanisms, and flooding after it rains.the leak occurs on the passenger side and the water rises 2 to 3 inches.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer due to the inspection costs.the failure mileage was 130,473.
While driving front passenger wheel makes a loud thumping noise. Also,steering wheel shakes erratically. There is also a burning smell which is very harsh. Please provide any further information.
The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling.this is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced.a recall was issued regarding this problem. Recall campaign # 03v482000.there was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 mph. *sc
Both springs failed in the consuemr's 2001 ford focus.
2001 ford focus with 146k miles.adult driven one owner and well cared since new.noticed clunking sound so took it in for brakes to the ford dealer.was told by dealer they can't fix as entire subframe is rotted and "i was one pothole from the engine falling out".it appears that dealers use this line as i found other complaints with the exact same wording.how can you recall the escape and windstar for the same problem and not the focus?because focus owners don't have the same money that those other higher end cars have?i was driving my new baby around in this car and thank god i didn't hit that one more pothole or both our lives could have been ended!all it takes is an internet search to realize that this is a common problem.the subframe is a very important component to a car that should not just rust away in 14 years!clearly the design or materials used were at fault for this.ford needs to recall these cars before more people are killed or injured!
Right front coil spring broke while driving on the road. The broken spring penetrated the right front tire and immediately disabled the vehicle. It has been documented that this is a common problem for this vehicle, and it was determined that the springs were manufactured improperly and do not resist corrosion. Ford has recognized the probelm through several tsbs and even had a customer satisfaction program 03m02 with at least 2 supplements concerning the issue and replacement of the faulty parts. I spoke with a local ford dealer (hondru) and they told me the program expired and the car is no longer covered. I then spoke with a ford representative through direct customer service and they confirmed this was the case. They confirmed the conversation with number cas4271469-z6w0f2. The representative's name was kendra. I am deeply concerned about this because it is a significant safety risk to me an my family. The coil spring is a significant component of the suspension, and when it brakes the driver's ability to control the car is extremely compromised. To make things worse, the broken spring destroys the tire immediately, further reducing the ability to control the car. Since it was documented that there was a fault in the manufacturing process, and ford and nhtsa knew about the problem, these parts should have been replaced under a recall due to the safety concerns.
Front right lower balled joint separated and broke the control arm almost separated the wheel from the car.the car has not been repaired.
My new 2001 vehicle in less than a year started makingclucking noise loud vibration. The complete axle shaft had to be replaced and new tires the bearings failed and ford would not help. Even thoughit usually takes six years before they go they confirmed the bearings needed to be replaced. I spent over 300.00 dollars with another mechanic who said they should pay.
Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 mph. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.the spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation.it was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer.the engine stalls.*jg
While driving consumer's wife made a left turn andfront wheels locked.then, vehicledrifted and hit the curb and a pole. Both, consumer and wife had their seat belts on, but sustained back and leginjuries.also, a recall was issued on the fuel lines. Insurancecompany had the vehicle towed, and was told by the insurance company thatvehicle was totaled.
Vehicle would shimmy at 45 mph or more . Vehicle was at the dealer,andproblem was reoccurring. Feel free to provide any futher information.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving, the vehicle pulled to the right independently and the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm, ball joint assembly, and axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact did not know if the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 02v289000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,611.
Vehicle would make a loud noise and vibrate when driving 25 mph or more. Dealer was notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Right rear lower control arm/rear trailer arm broke in half, near the rear right wheel, of my ford focus 2001after driving on sandy road during a rain shower.
When driving at speed bumps there is a loud noise that comes fromfront ofvehiicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
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 from shaking .. Did that 4 times and sold the p.o.s. The people at firestone told me it was bad engineering on fords part . Brakes would make nose that the dealer had no clue what it was . .. Now i date someone i with a 2002 ford focus.at 30,000 new brakes and rotors .new pcm . And the list is still adding up. If the focus isn't a lemon ...then there is no point of the lemon law. Time to change it and make it harder to sell cars that are made so cheap!!!
While driving and making a left vehicle makes noise and is hard to control the steering. Dealer notified.
Vehicle delivered on 6/14/01.shortly afteri started experiencing problems with the vehicle. The steering gear was not stable.the car and steering wheel would shake when the speedwould hit up to approximately 60 mph.vehicle was taken into the dealership for front end repairs on two occasions 8/16/01 & 2/14/02.shortly before 5/26/02 i noticed that there was a great deal of vibration on the steeringcolumn and the car was shaking.i lost controlof the car and hit the median on the expressway.my vehicle was totaled.
Coil spring on front passenger side broke while driving on the highway. Unable to move the vehicle because a metal object from broken spring jammed into the front tire. The car is old, but has been kept inside a garage and has low mileage.
Subframe is rusted through.
Consumer states that while driving at high speeds the vehicle will start to pull to the left and when trying to adjust it to the right the vehicle will then move over to the right and then back to the left so the vehicle is moving from side to side on the road. Contacted dealer.nlm
While applying the brakes there is a grinding noise coming from the rear wheel.the dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm
Consumer states that the left front would make a grinding noise when speed dropped down to 30 mph.vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions and the problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires.*mrthe consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem.currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.*sc
On may 9, 2011 my car went for emergency repairs to bill wilcox's charlon ford agency of ridgecrest, ca. After $1725 repairs, i experienced a reduction in mileage, dropping from 30-31mpg to 25-26 mpg, a 17 to 18 % drop. That began immediately, with the initial purchase of gas - in visalia; and, it was later confirmed was caused by the improper use of a torch on a suspension cross member.the car was taken to rob holbrook's auto crew in clearfield, utah, checked for undercarriage damage and evidence that charlon ford's repairs caused the problems. He is a licensed safety inspector for the state of utah. Widespread damage to that main cross member, where the attachment for the rear motor mount is affixed to that portion of the sub frame, was confirmed.the sub frame was quite distorted, bowed in and out, and exhibited evidence that the mount had been removed by use of a torch so the rear dog bone motor mount could be replaced. Deformation of that cross member and resultant changes to the suspension were the reasons for low mpg and tire wear because of improper camber.bill wilcox, stated to california bar that toe-in was only adjusted while the camber was overlooked or could not be adjusted. But, the use of a torch to this unit is not called for - unless it is to replace that unit.leaving the suspension cross member in that condition, leads to a stress point that could lead to cracking and tearing, and could prematurely cause rusting which weaken those attachments to the suspension. If repairs are made it is imperative that it and surrounding structures be returned to proper dimensions.but problems arise when improper heat affects strength and creates permanent softness and increasing brittleness.the cross member had to be replaced and a new alignment performed - at a cost of $851.74.
Checked your site for recalls. Found field service action number:03m02 re: coil springs. Previously checked for recalls two year ago. This notice was not on your site then. As the original owner, i have made it a point to keep abreast of all recalls. I was never notified of this notice by ford. Used the same dealer for repairs for the last 5 years. Called ford today. Ford said the dealer had acopy of this notice. Never informed of this by the dealer (auto nation, bellevue dealership).your site posting of the notice said it expired after 10 year or 150,000 miles. Ford said i was out of luck as "what ever came first, years or mileage". I suspect thatford never notified nhtsa of this problem & i also suspect ford is doing a cya.
While driving and turning to the left steering wheel makes noise. Dealer inspected several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
Right front coil spring broke as i was driving to the mechanic to have a ball joint on my left front tire replaced. Heard a clanging noise while driving. I thought it was from the bad ball joint, when mechanic checked he said the coil spring had snapped. Called ford about safety recall which came up when i put my vin number into their website. I was informed that the warranty period was over and my car was not covered. It cost me 600.00 to have both repairs done by a mechanic. I filed a complaint with ford while on the phone with them and their advice was to save my receipt and if a recall goes into effect for this problem, i will get reimbursed. I have seen hundreds of complaints about this problem, yet ford just ignores the issue as it is still happening. Now today my back window made a noise and the window fell down and won't go back up. I've already had a new battery, alternator, plugs and coil pack replaced because of surging and stalling. I am also getting poor gas mileage. I was told by ford that there are no open recalls on my car yet i have and am having the same problems that many of the recalls in effect are listing. Very poor customer service by ford.
While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle.the pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise.the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint.(may not have the proper torque)there was a problem with the front end and rear.the wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam worked okay.the vehicle made noise when released from park mode, stop, and was intermittent.(has been adjust 3-4 times but would go back to the same thing) *scc
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 5mph there was a clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the front coil springs fractured. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 122,000.
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb.when the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off.a tow truck took it to the ford dealership.they said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans pan and inner tie rod.they concluded it was in an accident and it was her fault and the cost would be $2,387.77 just for the mechanical only.she purchased the car september of 2002, putting over $8,000.00 down on the day of purchase with a remaining balance of $6,000.00. At the time of the accident she had no insurance.i beleive there was a problem with car to cause it to go out of control, and feel ford needs to address it.
Brake failure only on rainy days, loosing air pressure from same wheel(passeger side)vibrating on steering& brake, strong vibration going over 60 miles car drives from side to side.
While driving vehicle will pull to the left.checked over 6 times. Still caus eof problem unknown.
My last oil change i was inform the front subframe is badly rusted, to the point the mechanic could push a screw driver through it in spots. He informed me that driving it was a major safety risk, as the frame could fail, causing an accident. He said ford has not issued a recall. They must be waiting for a higher body count when the front end of the car fails while going down the interstate.
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rainedor when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel became loose and a clunking noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The power steering also failed, causing the vehicle to steer to the left abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the private mechanic confirmed that the front spring from the struts had detached and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 44,099.
While driving on highway heard a loud noise from front of vehicle, then pupping. Lost control of vehicle/ resulted in a crash. Car totalled.
The vehicle hit a ditch in the road and front suspensionfailed completely. .................
I've had numerous problems with my ford focus and despite regular maintenance i've been stranded on the side of a highway countless times.thus far i've replaced the engine twice. Twice i've had to replace the alternator. My throttle does not return to idle and has unexpected moments of acceleration and i've had to replace the engine throttle sensor. Both of my front coil springs have broken and were very close to puncturing my tires. After taking my vehicle to numerous mechanics none of them have been able to diagnose why my car shakes so badly. I have very poor visibility at night with the exterior lighting which is significantly less compared to other vehicles. My fan has had to be replaced since it was malfunctioning and my car was having problems overheating as well. During the course of all of these car malfunctions, i've been in dangerous situations on the side of the highway and in risky neighborhoods at night. This car has proven to be very unreliable and unsafe.
While i find rust recalls for 2001 focus fusions and windstars ford claims there is no recall for frame collaps from excessive rust problems. We pulled out of our drive headed up a blind hill and the front end totally collapsed leaving us as an easy target. Several good folks jumped into action to help us get the mess safely off of the state highway by blocking traffic and helping us drag it back into our driveway. We are in our 70's and only drive the car 7-8 thousand miles a year. It has been babied and maintained by the book it entire lifetime . Conversations with ford have gotten us no where! where do we turn ?
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.
While drivingover 50 mphextreme vibrations occurs withinsteering wheel, causing loss of vehicle control.cause unknown. Dealer has been notified.please give any further details.
Ford focus 2001. Purchased in august of 2001. Has always had problems with suspention. Has been in shop 6 times to be fixed for the same problem. The problem has been fixed several times but the noise keep on comming back. The car has numbers of other problems. The breaks make noise, the windshiels leaks when it rains, and when i drive on the highway the engine stalls sometimes while driving at high speeds.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.
My 2001 ford focus has stalled again.this is about the 4th time.local mechanic found problem to be fuel injector pump.dealership claims that is only battery replacement.i have all old parts from recent service at dealership.i would like to see this vehicle recalled.found internet article that states that this is not an uncommon problem with this make/model.http://www.theautochannel.com/f/mania/repair/news.html?mania.
Dripping from pass. Side heat vent during a/c use or rain,severe rattling from transmission during acceleration or at idle with clutch out, when clutch is pressed the noise goes away,front end out of alignment, pulls to the right.
Defective front coil springs fractured, wedged against tire, causing partial loss of steering control. Right side fractured july, 2005, left side fractured may, 2008. Coil spring & related parts replaced both times.
Front independent suspension is rusting only after having vehicle for two months. Contacted dealer , and the dealer was not willing to do anything.the suspension is totally rusty us if it had been exposed to a salt or corrosive environment.
Yesterday morning as i was backing out of my driveway i heard a clunk in the front end of my ford focus and when i drove the car pulled to the left. I drove my car to the dealership about 3 miles away.after explaining the problem to the service rep he told me it might be a spring failure that is covered by a recall.i was surprised i had not been notified of this recall and he told me they only do something about it if the consumer complains!this is crazy!what if i had been going 70 mph when the spring broke? this is the second recall i haven't been notified about this year.earlier is was a fuel pump that failed causing the car to lose acceleration, this time as i was driving 70 miles an hour! the part was replaced free of charge as it was covered by the recall.
2001 ford focus se, vin [xxx], 62000 mi. - both front coil springs are broken, many people have had the same problem and ford only issued extended warranty number 03m02 for 1999/2003 model years. I have had the car for almost 2 years and never received any info from ford about the problem.spring breaks and rubs against tire and causes blow out. Faulty springs. Ford admits defect but said i was past warranty date as of 09/26/2010 they would no longer cover the problem - disgraceful. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The front suspension on the passenger side collasped.this caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit apark car.*nlm
Sunday morning (4/6/2008) i got in my car and backed down my driveway.while turning the wheel and going down the driveway i heard a very loud metal on metal sound.i put the car up on jack stands and inspected the suspension.i found the drivers side spring was not seated on the strut base.at this time i drove the car to sears auto repair in novi, michigan.while driving the car to sears the spring moved a couple times, made some noise, and affected the steering of the vehicle.sears inspected the springs and found the drivers side spring was corroded and fractured in a couple places at the top.i ended up replacing both springs and it cost $436.86.on monday (4/7/2008) i decided to go on the internet to find out if other people had the same issue with the ford focus springs.i found out it was not an uncommon issue.in fact ford issued a tsb (03m02s2) and extended the warranty on the springs to 150,000 miles or 10 years (only if serviced at a dealership).unfortunately i found this out after i repaired the car on sunday.i was never notified by ford of tsb on the springs. Also, it should be noted that i bought the car used (about 1.5 years ago) from a ford dealership which should have inspected the vehicle for things like this (spring corrosion). On monday (4/7/2008) i decided to call the ford customer service line (800-392-3673) to see what can be done to reimburse my expenses and discuss the safety concern.i was told by the customer service representative that ford did not view this as a safety concern.i am a mechanical engineer designing safety critical suspension components (not coil springs) and to me this is not an acceptable answer.if the coil spring were to fracture further and cut my tire when driving on the freeway i can imagine that would not be a very safe situation.i don't understand ford not issuing a recall over a poor quality suspension component which could cause injury.if needed i have the old parts in my possession.
Front coil spring broken.
While driving 25 mph vehicle jolted to the right and front rear tire deflated. Both airbags deployed without warning, and windshield shattered. Dealer contacted.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Vehicle delivered on 6/1/01. Soon afteri started experiencingproblems with thesteering gear not being stable. The car and steering wheel would shakeonceiwould beginpicking up speed atapproximately 60 mph.the vehicle was taken into the dealershipfor repairs on two occasionsfor front end repairs on 8/16/01 & 2/14/02.on 5/26/02 iloss control of the vehicle and had an accident on the expressway, hit the median and totaled the vehicle. Prior to the accident inoticed a great deal of vibrationon the steeringwheel/column and the car was shaking.
While driving at approx 65mph on a straight and level 2 lane road, the car suddenly veered hard right. Counter steering had no effect on recovery.the car was at about 90 degrees when it impacted the curb and was launched over a 10 foot culvert. The ford focus then rolled 5 times landing on 3 wheels. The 4th wheel and suspension (front right) was found approx. 30 yards from the vehicle. Evidence showes that the lower ball joint was lose, indicated by excessive wear and grooving to the spindle where the lower ball joint mounted. Other evidence shows the right side half-shaft has a clean break at the splines (spline was still inside the transmission while the half shaft was other wise not damaged and laying in the field). The 2001 zx3 s2 was totaled. I have pictures where needed.
Traveling on i-465 eastbound in indianapolis at approx. 60 mph. The car made a grinding sound and then the driver (my son) lost control and crossed two lanes of traffic and hit a retaining wall on the left-hand side of the road. There was one passenger with him at the time and he was following us home. We were about 100 yards in front of him at the time of the accident. The entire left front suspension, steering and tire assembly was heavily damaged. Left rear tire and suspension also damaged. Sun roof would not close. Very little exterior damage done scratched paint very small dents, almost all of the damage was done under the tire well.
Grinding, popping noise from right front suspension.unable to determine cause.
Additional statement for claim # 10131720along with front wheel bearing being replaced, the front axel bearing it also being replaced.
Car was turning right while leaving wal-mart parking lot onto 4 lane highwaywhen steering and brakes failed.front left wheel had turned sideways in wheel and the brake line was broken.driver was unable to control vehicle and it crossed highway and came to stop on raised concrete median. Damage to the under carriage of vehicle was significant.dt
2001 ford focus, front strut spring broke in2 places.i just got in the car and it sounded like a rifle shot went off....started to drive off and stopped for the 'clunking' sound.drove to near by repair shop, said the trouble was the spring.checked recalls, in case...2000 models had recall for spring breakage, but not the 2001 models.have written to ford and am submitting vehicle info tomorrow for consideration.
While traveling approx. 65mph, no obstructions in hiway, left front suspension appeared to buckle, as described by witness. Causing tire to blow and vehicle falling to ashpalt causing massive damage to left under neath parts..not reported as no injuries..contacted dealershipto pursue warranty..to no avail..insurance said they would pay..dealership claimed there was no defects, i strongly disagree..fortunatley the driver was able to keep vehicleunder control avoiding any further incidents.
While having the brake pads changedservice man noticed that the left front steering knuckles wore out,and needed to be replaced. This resulted in loss of steering while driving. Also, front end problem.
While my young daughter and i was driving on the freeway 65mph, i smelled rubber burning, looked in my rearview and smoke coming from my car, i turned radio down and heard the loud whining sound as i tried to pull to the right side of road was a loud crunching noise and i felt something hitting under my driver side floor, i had trouble steering the car but did get it pulled over,after my husband inspected the car briefly we now know that the coil spring broke cut into my tire and other damages, my front fenders were actually sitting on my tires. The car has been towed home we do not have the resources to have it repaired at this time.i am the only owner of this car. After looking at other complaints i have discovered that ihave had alot of these problem as well.my car has seen the back of a tow truck more than its share.
Purchased 4-30-2001.upon driving vehicle home, noticed oil/gasoline burning odor from air conditioning vents and loud thump and groaning noises from front suspension/brake areas.
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 if something is loose under the vehicle.he also stated that when he drives between 50-75 mph, the vehicle vibrates and the steering wheel shakes.he had the tires rotated and balanced and the front end aligned, however, the mechanic stated that those were not the cause of the vibration and noise.the contact found nhtsa recall number 02v289000 (steering: linkages).the contact stated that his vehicle would not start and he had the battery inspected.the mechanic stated that the battery was fine.the vehicle started when the contact looked under the hood and moved the battery cable.upon closer inspection, he realized that the cables looked and smelled burnt.he then discovered nhtsa recall number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables).he notified ford about the two recalls and was informed that his vin was excluded from both.the contact feels that his vehicle should be included since he is experiencing the same failures.the current mileage was 43,800 and failure mileage was 38,000.
A clunking when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position and a grinding when applying brakes at highway speed.dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While traveling approximately 40 mph vehicle pulled toright unexpectedly.when consumer attempted to correctdirection in whichvehicle was traveling she crashed into a jersey wall , no injuries. Vehicle has not been examined by dealership to determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Front coil spring broke.
3 major complaints for 2001 ford focus zts1.)front suspension needs a right arm replacement2.)engine light turned on and was turned off when brought to ford dealer shop.3.)on a separate occasion, car stalled while driving.
My daughter was driving 2001 ford focus se wagon approximately 45mph when she described steering locked up in turn then she heard tires squealing and vehicle jerked hard left causing her to go off the road, hit a rock wall and flipped the car end over end. The air bags did not deploy. She landed upside down but was able to exit vehicle through broken window. She received cuts and bruises and was taken to emergency room for x-rays where they said she had no serious injuries and was released. On scene investigation by police and tow truck operated suggested ball joint failure or other steering/suspensionfailure. Car was totaled.
While consumer'shusband was driving on the freeway and attempting to get over into the next lane, as he accelerated and tried to go over,vehicle suddenly dropped in the front, causing him to lose the ability to steer and hit a retainer wall,flipping over, landing, and facing oncoming traffic. Consumer's husband did not sustain any injury becauseair bagsdeployed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 2 mph the vehicle hit a patch of ice, slid into a curb, and caused the suspension front control arm to bend. A new suspension front control arm was installed by the dealer. On march 14, 2008, while making a turn the vehicle made a clunking noise, the steering failed, caused the vehicle to hit the curb and the suspension front control arm was bent again. The failure mileage was 60000 and the current mileage was 87587.
Our son was driving his 2001 ford focus on a small back road near a shopping center.he was driving appromimately 20 mph thru a slight curve approaching a stop sign.as he was approaching the stop sign, he lightly applied his brakes and turned the steering wheel to negotiate the slight curve in the road, but his steering had failed - unable to negotiate the curvehis car veered into oncoming traffic lane then back to hit the curb.the impact activated the air bags, shattered the windshield and the wheel was completely broken off. It appears that the control arm had a completely clean break - usually not seen in an accident.this was reported to me by several ford employees as a "very suspicious break" as well as the tow driver from the ford road side assistance.our son also reported two days prior to the accident that he felt a "severe vibration in the front right end " of the 2001 ford focus. He pulled over to check the car- but could not see anything wrong - continued and the vibration had ceased. We are thankful that this did not happen on the highway as he usually travels on a daily basis.
The ball joint broke, the car rolled about 3 times.
Consumer lost control of vehicle at 40 mph, and was able to recover, not involving another vehicle. Dealer stated both front control arms were bent and had to be replaced. Consumer also had to purchase a new frame due to incident and has reciepts to prove. *scc
16k-dec02 brakes and rotors shot$38716.5k jan 03transmission rebuilt2 weeks due to parts on back order16.7kfeb 7, 2003left front lower control arm broke as wife pulled into trafficfull extent of damage unknown at this time
The front wheels of the vehicle came off while driving.the vehicle was taken to the dealership which replaced the right front lower ball joint in the arm control.*nlm.
The consumer received a recall notice # 02v289000 from the manufacturer in february 2003.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.the dealer stated no parts were available and would call the consumer when the parts became available.the consumer still has not received a call from the dealer.*nlm
Vehicle frictioned against curb andfront suspension control arm broke in half. Delaer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Problems with tires cupping, steering and upper control arms. *mr the consumer was told by a mechanic at the dealership, that the control arms were too short in the back of the vehicle which caused the tires to tip in, when the tires tipped in, it caused the inner edge tire to wear and then the vehicle vibrated while the consumer was driving and the vehicle also pulled to the right. On two occasions, the consumer lost control of the vehicle, because of the severe vibration in the steering.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with steering vibration. Also stated of having problems with the fan on the motor. Dealer was contacted and stated that the aligment or the ball joints to be off. Ts
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls.consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.the dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button.this is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring.the vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced.also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module.this module has also been replaced.the ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.*jg
Attempting to enter freeway at approx 50 mph, the front right felt like it was starting to skid.the next thing i know, the airbags had deployed, with the passenger air bag cover shattering the windshield.no sheet metal damage to car.the front right ball joint had separated, the control arm broke, causing the tire to go flat at a 45 degree angle to the path of travel, tore up the wheel and broke the rotor.the only thing holding the front wheel to the car was the strut tower. Police came out but no report done.ford will not honor warranty even though car has less than 19000 miles on it.this is wrong as front suspension collapsed, and airbags should not have deployed as car skidded/slid to a stop.
My 2001 ford focus zx3 (zetec) was traveling on freeway, and the rear end began to wobble, fish tail side to side, spark, and smoke.the rear passenger bearing was destroyed, and i was stranded while on leave from my duties as a marine. I purchased a new bearing and fitted it myself.i recall a "recall" notice i received, and i remember turning in the vehicle to have the defect corrected, but it obviously was not.i no longer have this notice.i spoke with a local dealer and the technician, i talked to said that they had replaced all the rear bearings in the ford focuses that they had sold many months ago. Upon further investigation, we found that the hub and bearing assemblies that i had and the new one that ford had on hand were dissimilar in that the newer ones had a sealing flange attached to the inside of the bearing. I'm taking the vehicle itself to the dealership that supposedly examined the part before for further scrutiny and reconsideration for my bill.
While driving about 55 mph on the highway and without warning a loud clicking noise was coming from underneath the vehicle.driver took vehicle to the dealership, andmechanic told consumer thatshock absorbers were corroded and needed to be replaced.
While driving at any speed and vehicle hits a bump steering is difficult to maintain. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly from side to side.dealership has examinedvehicle several times.shocks and tires were changed twice.please provide any additional information / documentation.
I was driving in my 2001 ford focus when i heard a huge bang and my front end of my vehicle began to make a strange noise. The tire was rubbing up against the top of the wheel well.the vehicle was brought to a dealership and i was told that the front spring coil had snapped in half and it needed to be replaced. The two front spring coils were replaced in the vehicle.
My 2001 ford focus zx3's coil springs broke ,causing me to have to replace the coil springs, struts, and get an alignment done.i noticed that the 2000 focus has a recall for the coil springs, but the 2001 does not. I have noticed multiple complaints about the 2001 focus as well as the 2000 during an internet search.i would like reimbursement for the items listed above from ford due to the defective coil springs.
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 from the perch, however with additional time the springs would be able to move and potentially puncture a tire.
The front right coil spring snapped without any warning or previous issue indicating a problem. The failure resulted in the breakage of the right front strut leading to replacement of both front coil springs and struts on the vehicle. I had the exact same part break on my ford windstar van but ford declines responsibility.
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 replaced this week, 07/18/07.
While driving on the nys thruway, for no apparent reason, there was a loud clunk from the front of the car. There were no immediate ill effects but within a few days i began to notice a shimmy. Within a few weeks my tires were showing excessive wear. My mechanic found that a front coil spring broke. Both front springs had to be replaced, the front and back had to be realigned, and i had to rotate my worn tires all as a result of this spring failure. A friend informed me that this model auto had been recalled for this problem. Upon investigation of the recall i found that the model year before had been recalled but not my model year. Same problem. No recall.
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 and struts and have front end alignment done.
My wife was driving our 2001 ford focus wagon on a normal paved road when the rightfront coil spring snapped in half. The car has 52000 miles on it. I had to pay to have it fixed because the warranty had expired.
Both front coil springs broke when my wife was driving kids to school.the ford focus (2001) front end dropped to the ground when this happened.this could have caused an accident.
The front right coil spring snapped without any warning or previous issue indicating a problem. The failure resulted in the breakage of the right front strut leading to replacement of both front coil springs and struts on the vehicle. I had the exact same part break on my ford windstar van but ford declines responsibility.
Noticed a creaky sound coming from the front of the car. When mechanic looked at it, the left front coil spring was broken. Car has 72,000 miles. Replaces both front springs. Have never known coil springs to just break on a car. And judging from the other complaints filed here and elsewhere on the internet for this year car, it is a fairly common problem. Shame on ford for not following up on this.
Right passenger coil spring had broken and went through the right front tire.*mr*sc
Both front coil springs broke within 7 days of each other, causing the car to sag and drive abnormally.
Ford focus 2001 recall received after repair of front coil spring. Ford only reimbursed the consumer $150.00 out of the $470.00 the consumer paid to have the repair work done.the consumer wants reimbursement for the strut and the damage rim that the coil spring caused.
The left front coil spring of my 2001 ford focus station wagon broke.
While driving my ford focus, the right front coil spring pushed itself past the lower stop above the strut and rested there.had it gone further, the front end would have collapsed.
Coil springs.left front coil spring broke with out reason.thankfullythe spring did not blow off of retaining area. If it had while i ws driving this could have potentially caused my steering to lock up blow a tire or who else know what.and the outcome from any of these could have been life threatening.
Broken coil springs.
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 and my car struggled to back up.i left my car parked as i thought it was a problem with the brakes.i drove the car to work the next morning (going 65 on the freeway), and the noise continued to worsen and i started to smell burning rubber.i brought the car to a repair shop.the next day they said i was very lucky the tire did not blow because the spring had broken and was rubbing against the tire.this is a problem i know ford is well aware of.i don't know what i would have done had anything happened to me and my family as a result of this gross negligence by ford.repairs ended up costing $570 to replace both front springs, struts, and mounts.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving approximately 25 mph and approaching a traffic light, the battery light illuminated.the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and then flames appeared.she stopped and exited the vehicle when it became completely engulfed in flames.the police and fire departments arrived and a report was filed.the vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 52,899. Updated 04/11/08 the dealer stated consumer had vehicle in a pinch bolt torqued and a zetec engine cable routing. The dealer also replaced both front coil springs. Updated 04/11/08
Dt*: the contact stated after driving on bumpy road conditions t a clanking noise coming from the front suspension.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who determined the stabilizer bar needed to be replaced, and the pivot joint had wornout prematurely.the dealer replaced the stabilizer bar.updated 2/7/2006 -
Stabilizer bar broke, and the dealer bolted it back.consumer stated thatvehicle rode rough, and veeredfrom side to side.
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car.if most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon.unfortunatley they have been since that time.most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time.i went through over 3 full sets of tire in less than a year and a half.and less than a year ago i got pulled over by the police because i had absolutely no lights in the back of my vehicle.ford dealer charged me to replace the rear light housing and some wire that had shorted out.
While driving at 65, the left rear wheel came off. The consumer pulled off the road.the vehicle sustained some damage.the vehicle was towed.the dealer stated the wheel bearings were defective.
The driver heard a humming noisecoming from the front of the vehicle.the noise escalated while the vehicle accelerated.check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, andhad it towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined thatdriver's side wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to corrosion.also, the engine needed a sensor.
Front wheel bearing sheared off whileconsumer was driving at 60 mph ,and thendrum and tire came of vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Problem with suspension. Car shakes when turning at any speeds along with noise that sounds like driving with a flat tire. Tire was not flat. Took in to dealership for a different safety recall and was told the front wheel bearings were deteriorated. Part is being replaced.
Vehicle was takingto dealer for a recall repairs on wheel bearings. Upon receiving vehicle back theres was a noise in the rear. Took vehicle back to dealer and they stated thattires were cupping and wearing irregularly.please provide any further information.
The front wheel bearing locked up.left rear wheel bearing and right front axle assembly all had to be replaced. Vehicle was not honored under recall.
My 2001 ford focus zx3 (zetec) was traveling on freeway, and the rear end began to wobble, fish tail side to side, spark, and smoke.the rear passenger bearing was destroyed, and i was stranded while on leave from my duties as a marine. I purchased a new bearing and fitted it myself.i recall a "recall" notice i received, and i remember turning in the vehicle to have the defect corrected, but it obviously was not.i no longer have this notice.i spoke with a local dealer and the technician, i talked to said that they had replaced all the rear bearings in the ford focuses that they had sold many months ago. Upon further investigation, we found that the hub and bearing assemblies that i had and the new one that ford had on hand were dissimilar in that the newer ones had a sealing flange attached to the inside of the bearing. I'm taking the vehicle itself to the dealership that supposedly examined the part before for further scrutiny and reconsideration for my bill.
As i was driving my 2001 ford focus zx3, my tail end started to sway out from underneath me. Then i noticed a loud noise from the rear of my vehicle. I then pulled over to inspect the situation and noticed my wheel bearing was not secured properly. Then i went online and researched ford focus recalls and discovered there to be one on this issue. I attempted to contact pat & dan's delbalso ford dealership in kingston, pa. They referred me to ford's service department. After speaking to ford, i made a return call to delbalso ford and they scheduled an appointment for me. They made me wait about a week for the appointment and they morning of, i made a call for them to get my car when the service manager told me that they would not help me. As a result i have been unable to get to college which is about 20 to 30 miles away from my home. Additionally, i have missed work because of this as well. I made multiple attempts to have my problem resolved by contacting the ford manufacturers' service department. They told me that their recall had been cancelled. They went on to say that they were just being "nice" and assisting their customers by performing the "warranty program" and that the original owner of the car recieved acknowledgement of the program. I was under the impression that when ownership changes and all warranty information is sent to the manufacturer, the manufacturer was liable for all recall information to be sent out. I was never mailed nor been contacted about this warranty program since i have owned my vehicle. I feel that i have been wronged and should not have to suffer because of it. The people at ford motor co. Have been very rude and obnoxious over the fact that they are "exempt" from assisting me with my problems. I feel since i was never informed of the program that they should be mandated to help me. When i was driving i could have been severly injured because of their product failure that they knew of and could have prevented.
While driving a grinding noise was heard when depressing the brake pedal.dealer replacedfront brakes and rotors.the problem occurred again ,and the dealer determined thatvehicle needed new front wheel bearings.
The bushings failed ruining the back tires. The door locks have a mind of their own which could be dangerous in an accident and ford has been unable to diagnose the problem. The steering column was loose and they discovered broken parts in there. There is an undiagnosed problem with as scraping noise as i turned a corner into a parking lot. We are afraid to drive it, every time we do something else happens to it.
2001 ford focus problemsproblem 1 - in the past, whenever i would transition between freeways, my car would begin to stall.i push the gas pedal, and nothing would happen for at least 10 - 15 seconds.it happened mostly on a circular on ramp.and i think this problem lead to the next issue.problem 2 - i had to replace the fuel pump (which was expensive).i think this issue happened due to this statement i read "nhtsa investigators said the alleged engine stall problem may be caused by debris accumulating in the gas tank, blocking fuel from being delivered to the engine."eventually, this "debris" problem causes strain on the fuel pump.and now, my check engine light came on.i checked the issue, and they said it's a gas vapor leak or something to that affect.they told me to keep an eye out for a gas leak.that issue maybe from the mechanic who fixed it, but if ford would have put a recall for that issue, i wouldn't be having this problem.problem 3 -i took my focus into ford to get a "buzzing" sound checked out.they fixed the bearing problem because my car was under warranty.now, 2 years later, the sound is back.i read a statement "...a rear-wheel bearing failure that could lead to a wheel falling off..."i am afraid that this noise i hear today is due to that same problem 2 years ago.i called ford and they told me it was going to cost me close to $400 to repair it.first of all, that's a lot of money to me.secondly, i'm very afraid for the safety of my wife.i'm afraid something might happen when she drives the car.third, i don't think it's fair for me to have to repair something that is "faulty" due to the manufacturer.
While driving at any speed rear end alignment is off, causing vehicle to drift.
Vehicle vibrates excessively when driving on highway, and rear tires are wearing excessively in a strange pattern.consumer has replaced all 4 tires but problem is still occurring.
Left rear hub separated, causing wheel to come off causing accident.
The rear axle broke while driving and caused the wheel to cave in.*nlm
Rear tires bald at 20,000. I have replaced 4 tires and need to replace 2 more. I have 42,000 miles on my car. I have rotated the tires all along, but they always end up wearing quick in the rear. For example one set of tires had great tread when they were rotated to the back with about 15,000, then at 20,000 they were bald!!! (like something in the rear chewed them up) car jumps side to side when hitting minor bumps in road and on highway, it feels like car doesn't have good control because of this. Dealership and ford rep. Say tires are not covered under warranty of course and claim not to find any other problems. They blame it on the driver style. Funny this has never ever happened to me before, including my first focus lemon i had for 25,000 miles (they replaced my first focus for us for fuel problems they couldn't fix) i kick myself for agreeing to exchange for a new focus. Nevertheless, it really seems like an engineering/design flaw or something else in the rear of the vehicle that is making these tires wear so fast.
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I havehad to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has 63,498.8 miles .
Consumer states when driving if vehicle hits a bump the rear end of vehicle goes from side to side like its loosing traction of the road.cause is unknown. Jbconsumer further states the vehicle used to give them 300 miles when the fuel tank is full to empty. Now the vehicle gives them 180 miles.the vehicle also has trouble changing gears and has been stalling.the dealer says there is nothing wrong. *jg
The consumer noticed a noise coming from the passenger side rear wheel. It was determined that the noise was due to failure of the wheel bearings.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
The vehicle had been to the dealer on 3 occasions for a noise coming from the rear wheel.....
Dt:while driving down road about 60 mph and the back hub beganto makea grinding noise without warning. It was a split second from falling off.also,rearbearingswent out.had to be towed to an independent repair shop, who noted that the both rear bearings went out.visible to naked eye, could look back at wheel and see that it was about to fall off.recall for corrosive issued,but this vehicle was not involved in the recall.vehicle is currently in shop for repairs.spouse checked wheel to see if it was properly secured, and discovered the hub was totally rusted.
The rear wheel bearing failed and cause the wheel to wobble.*nlm
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The focushas a dangerous and erratic handling characteristic in rainy and snowy weather. The car has a tendancy to make abrupt and sudden sideways sliding motions, which on a couple of occasions have nearly caused accidents.
2001 focus 112k mi. Bought from local ford dealer, 1 yr old w, 21k on it. A recent inspection by my own mechanic tells me that the rear sub frame is rotted and it is dangerous to drive it. Especially at highway speeds. The local dealer laughed when i inquired about a nine year old car w/ rusted frame.
Dt: the contact experienced a noise from the rear end. The noise became louder over the past week.the contact took the vehicle to a ford dealer, who noted this was an issue with the wheel bearings.the wheel bearings were replaced under a special service campaign in 2003 on a customer satisfaction program.the nets, 01i017.this was not covered because it was not under recall or any type of warranty the second time around.the wheel bearings were cracked and the bearings will not be covered by this again.the contact called the ford dealer manager, and ford manufacturer who offered no assistance. The contact planned to have this replaced.
My rear wheel bearings failed twice.the first time they failed at 8,000 miles and were repalced by the dealer under a recall prgram.the second time, which is the basis for this complaint, they failed at 43,000 miles (this is only 35,000 miles later).the dealer charged me to have them replaced despite the fact that he conceded that it was premature bearing wear.both times i heard a loud grinding noise comeing from my rear wheels.
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car.if most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon.unfortunatley they have been since that time.most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time.i went through over 3 full sets of tire in less than a year and a half.and less than a year ago i got pulled over by the police because i had absolutely no lights in the back of my vehicle.ford dealer charged me to replace the rear light housing and some wire that had shorted out.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
Consumer states vehicle's back end vibrates while driving. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and making a left turn, he heard noises. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the left rear coil springs had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that there was a problem with the headlight lenses which became foggy over time. The dealer stated that they had changed headlight manufacturers because of the problem.the failure mileage was approximately 81,800. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 03/25/11
Driver's side rear coil spring broke, causing the tire to blow. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.
Rear tires bald at 20,000. I have replaced 4 tires and need to replace 2 more. I have 42,000 miles on my car. I have rotated the tires all along, but they always end up wearing quick in the rear. For example one set of tires had great tread when they were rotated to the back with about 15,000, then at 20,000 they were bald!!! (like something in the rear chewed them up) car jumps side to side when hitting minor bumps in road and on highway, it feels like car doesn't have good control because of this. Dealership and ford rep. Say tires are not covered under warranty of course and claim not to find any other problems. They blame it on the driver style. Funny this has never ever happened to me before, including my first focus lemon i had for 25,000 miles (they replaced my first focus for us for fuel problems they couldn't fix) i kick myself for agreeing to exchange for a new focus. Nevertheless, it really seems like an engineering/design flaw or something else in the rear of the vehicle that is making these tires wear so fast.
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I havehad to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has 63,498.8 miles .
The right rear tire has a bubble on the sidewall. Firestone does not have available size to replace it and sent me home with it that way, which i thought rather careless. Furthermore, i have replace 2 tires, and nassar ford replaced one tire. In the short amount of time i have owned the car, i have had 5 flats. Needless to say i have no confidence driving and firestone has offered no viable solution.dt
My security system basically went nutty...it even sounded funny when the horn sounded, the cruise would also stick or not work at all when it should have been turned on. I have had the hego sensor or the front oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, one at my own cost...i had a huge bulge pop out on my tire early on, firestone replaced it at no cost...the brakes have intermittantly squealed since the vehicle had few miles on it, when i took it in to get it fixed, it basically felt like they had loosened them because you had to press on the pedal harder to stop, soon after they started squealing again, all ford will tell me is that i need new brake pads at my cost because it is road hazard...should a car with 40,000 miles need brake pads? i think not. The last complaint that i have is that the car will stall with no apparent reason why...no matter what the speed is or if i have just started it or have driven it all day it does not matter, i will just be stuck until it decides to start again.
Consumer stated he could not drive more than 45 mph, anything over felt as if he was losing control and driving through a continuous puddle, swerving from side to side, tires only had 6500 miles on them, dunlop sp sport w-10, p205/50r16, dotu22v4m61501ma2520.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while merging off the highway at 10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed the rear driver's side tire rolling back onto the highway.she recovered the tire and noticed that the bolts, lugs, nuts, and wheel bearing were still attached to the tire.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels lugs, nuts, bolts); however, the dealer could provide a warranty for the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
I have reported numerous problems to you with this lemon.the dealer was told when the car had 5000 miles, that there was a brake problem.several experts have noted that there was a faulty caliper causiing the brakes to fail and the tires to continually blow out, resulting in numerous roadside emergencies.the dealer has reused to either repair, or replace the car from the beginning stating they will not lose money and that the same thing has not occurred often enough.the car is inoperable since the defective caliper, the rotors, and the shoes are all severely worn. The repair shops state that the car is too new to get the parts and that only fordd can get the parts.they want me to pay $200 minimum for each item of at least four, saying they will have nothing to do with it.this is what they have been stating since my complaints began. I have reported these facts to you before, numerous times, as well as by telephone. I have gotten no results.i am disabled and have spent the last week home alone without the ability to get my medical care, and other needs.this cannot go on.
Have had numerous problems with the car hesitating and stalling.have taken the car in a total of 7 times.5 of which were related to hesitation.3 of the those 5 times they found problems with the car. 2 times for an egr emissions sensor and 1 for a fuel pump (they think).the other two times they coulndt find anything wrong at the time.i have called ford directly and they can do nothing about the car, because they say it is repairable.i have had the car back now for a little over a week since they have replaced the fuel pump. Seems to have a little hesitation still, but has not stalled.we have had the left rear tire replace once for cupping of the tire.ford dealership wasnt sure what caused it, but they say i could have run over something hard.the new tire starting cupping like the one they replaced, then that is when the recall for the rear wheel bearings was issued.no problems since then with the tires.
No summary listed for above vehicle.(tiresize: p195/60r15)
Vehicle was takingto dealer for a recall repairs on wheel bearings. Upon receiving vehicle back theres was a noise in the rear. Took vehicle back to dealer and they stated thattires were cupping and wearing irregularly.please provide any further information.
From the summer of 2001 through dec. 11, 2001, my rear tires on my 2001 ford focus starting wearing oddly across and around the tire showing high and low spot tread wear plus cupping that went undetected until 12/01. During 12/01,big "o" tire company did an alignment check and tire rotation, but didn't notice the tire problem. I left on a short trip afterwards. The rear tires that had been moved forward, chattered loudly, especially, the left side but didn't before rotation.the inspection showed the left front tire that had been rotated from the rear had serious tread wear damage, cupping, and flat spots, some high and low. The left front that had been rotated to the rear was also damaged beyond repair. The tire co. Felt they had missed something during alignment and rotation, so they paid for one of my firestone tires and i paid for the other to be replaced with new fulda tires. Firestone would not have given much credit do to odd wearing patterns. Also, the right tires had the same problem but not nearly as bad. I contacted the ford dealership about the problem and they said contact the tire manufacturer, there is nothing wrong with the car. Yet, nothing is wrong with my focus but on 12/11/01 they replaced my rear wheel axle bearings due to a recall . Ford checked the alignment and said the tires (firestone) must be defective and i believed that. Immediately after the wheel bearings were replaced the rear tires were too. The new tires made the vehicle more stable and easier to control. The firestone tires replaced were badly worn and i thought they caused the car to shimmy from side to side duringrain or snow as it was hard to control and making me afraid to drive. In 3/02, the last two firestones were replaced with the fulda tires. I thought the tire problem was solved. As of august 2002, the new rear fuldas' are doing the same thing. Now i know there is a rear suspension defect with the focus and not tires. After many calls, ford still says no defect found
No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: p195/60r15)
While driving at any speed and vehicle hits a bump steering is difficult to maintain. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly from side to side.dealership has examinedvehicle several times.shocks and tires were changed twice.please provide any additional information / documentation.
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires.*mrthe consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem.currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and 4 tires.*sc
Consumer noticed that there are two bubbles on the front two tires.consumer is starting to notice that when the vehicle hits a pothole a bubble forms.
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rainedor when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
All four tires lost air. The consumer had to constantly put air in the tires, which also caused premature wear.
The driver side rear tire are warped and tread separation please fill in additional information on the tire.dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
The rear tire does not hold air.*jg
At 23,000 tires on front of car worn right to thr steel belts .i faithfully had tires rotated and not one person acknowledged that were somworn. If i had not gone when i had it may have resulted in a serious accident. I am very dissatisfied about how ford motor is handling the situation.they keep passing the buck to someone else.
Consumer states that all tires were replaced at a low mileage due to wearing out quickly, no tire information given.
The vehicles brakes squeaked frequently. The dealer stated that the front pads needed to be replaced at 37000 miles.the consumer stated it is to early to change pads. Both tires also need to be replaced.*nlm
While driving at freeway speed the drivers side tire flew across the freeway.
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 reportedno problem with the vehicle. Car was regularly serviced.
I drove the car to work and parked it. It was parkedfor 6 hours. When i left work to start the car it wouldnot start. There was no noise nothing. I waited a few minutes and tried again. Nothing. I then phoned the road side dservice. When they arrived it satarted. The car was taken to quirk ford via the road side dservice. Thaey were unable to find anything wrong with the car. The same condition has occured 4 more times. The second time was the day i took it infor the 6,000 mile check-up. It actually would not start for the technician. The next day i was told they had to program the the ppats keys with the ngs system. That was on may 30,01. On june 10 in our driveway it occurred. It finally started after multiple tires and pushing and fidgeting the key in the ignition. Then on june 13 it happened twice, once in the morning and once in the evening. Again the same ordeal fiddle, push, shove, try not to think you are stranded. I am calling quirk ford tomorrow am and will also report to this to ford main headquarters. Do i have any recourse?
While driving 75 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that brakes and tires needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred.
Hydroplaines at certain speeds even with new tires and alignment! (originally submitted december 17, 2002)
Consumer states: every 11 thousands miles has to change the rear tires.at this moment has changed twice. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.ts
The reason some of these are not dated is because the problems keep on persisting they say they can not find out what the problem is. My car dies on me and the can not find the cause. It makes a winding sound when i take off and still they can not find the cause. My gears always wind and as soon as i get it out of the shop about one to two weeks later it is doing it again, when i am driving it jerks like it wants to die or go out of gear(keep in mind i have had these problems a couple of months after i bought it). I have had to replace the tires two times i am on my third set of tires and they are messed up now. I am not a bad driver i know it is not me i have a child that is constantly with me i do not drive crazy to make all of these problems happen. I have had the brake replaced once already and now they are sqeeking again. My car cigarette lighter keeps on burning out. I just get so frustrated that i am spending all of this money for them to work on my car with the warranty and then tell me they don't know what the problem is and now the warranty is out i have to pay for this peice of junk. I have had 2 other cars and they never gave me any problems and know i am stuck unhappy everyday with this car i can not stand to drive, i feel unsafe in it everyday.
While driving at freeway speed the drivers side tire flew across the freeway.
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car.if most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon.unfortunatley they have been since that time.most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time.i went through over 3 full sets of tire in less than a year and a half.and less than a year ago i got pulled over by the police because i had absolutely no lights in the back of my vehicle.ford dealer charged me to replace the rear light housing and some wire that had shorted out.
At about 14,000 miles i noticed the left rear tire was cupping and making noise. Ford charged to revise alignment and then recommended four new goodyear tires.
While driving vehicle would bounce to side when hitting a bump in the road, took to dealer, the dealer alligned vehicle, tightened up stablizer link.consumer states' tires were replaced 20000, mechanic states all tires were couped.please provide any further information. Ts
Key will not turn in ignition. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedlocking mechanism in steering column. The fuel mileage was not consistent with what was stated , the fuel pump was replace along eith the filter, egr valve and radio, two front tires were replaced at 10,700.
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 from shaking .. Did that 4 times and sold the p.o.s. The people at firestone told me it was bad engineering on fords part . Brakes would make nose that the dealer had no clue what it was . .. Now i date someone i with a 2002 ford focus.at 30,000 new brakes and rotors .new pcm . And the list is still adding up. If the focus isn't a lemon ...then there is no point of the lemon law. Time to change it and make it harder to sell cars that are made so cheap!!!
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to shake then the driver side rear tire detached from the vehicle.as a result, the tire crashed into the windshield of another vehicle. The mechanic replaced the tire however; he was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vin, engine size number of cylinders and tire information were unavailable.the current and failure mileages were 101,000. Updated 01/29/08updated 01/29/08
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I bought a new focus 01 in october 00. Yesterday, i recognized on the right rear side a significant bubble. Moreover, i checked all other tires, and all three remaining tires had deformations at the threads. I took pictures of all the tires and can provide if required. I showed them to my coworkers, and they did comment that this was unusual for them too. After work, i brought my car to moontownship ford dealer in pittsburgh, they just said except the bubble such formations could occur, they said they were usual indentations. Moreover, i also called in the morning my dealer (parkway east ford). One service man said that they had a similar case with focus right at hand. But i forgot to get the service man's name. The next time i called them, nobody knew of such an occurance, which really disturbed me. The bubble and the so called huge expected "indentations" for such a new car is really unexpected and i hope this information is helpful and enough for you. Hope you can help me with this issue. (tiresize: p185/65r14)( dot number:tire size: p185/65r14 )
Rear tire sidewall blewout causing vehicle to spin out of control at 360 degrees for three times.
Firestone, firehawk gta, p195/60r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, focus with 20000 miles.while driving 30 mphright front tire had a blowout. At 30 mph, left front tire had a blowout. No injuries.dotv6v91rr.nlm
This incident occurred in canada.i have a canadian address.the province is ontario and the postal code is n8t 2j2.the car was rented from enterprise rent a car.tire pressure was correctly set.ambient outside temperature was 30 celcius.entire sidewall of tire separated.photo of tire will be available upon request. (tiresize: p185/65r14)
Firestone, firehawk gta, p195/60r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, focus with 22000 miles. While driving 60 mphright rear tire had a blowout. No injuries.nlm
The first thing that i noticed with my car was the stalling of the engine while driving down the road. The next thing that happened was the car would shakeviolently while driving at speeds of 50-55 mph.at 12036 miles,i took it to a dealership and was under the impression that the repairs would be covered under warranty.they told me car needed an alignment.it also need the rotors turned and the tires rotated because at 12000 miles they were starting to wear.they gave me a bill for $101they stated these items were "wear" items and were my responsibility.i questioned why this was happening at 12000 miles. He tried to put the blame off on me saying i brake too hard.youknow that is really funny since i have a 1995 ford escort. I bought it new.it now has 170,000 miles.i have never had any problems with the escort.the reason i bought another ford was because i was so pleased with the performance of the escort.about the stalling, they said they put it on the computer and could find nothing wrong with it. But they went ahead and replaced the spark plugs.well, about a month ago, i began to notice the shaking again.then about a week after the shaking began, i had a flat.i called the dealership.they told me the new tire was not covered under warranty.i had the one tire replaced at my expense.the tire business told me the tire was so wore on the inside (where you can't see) that the wires were showing.about 2 weeks after this incident, i had another flat.same thing. The tire was so wore the wires were showing.i had to have all four tires replaced. $300.00. The car is still stalling.i am afraid to drive this car. I am afraid the car will stall in traffic while i have my two year old child in the car. I have complained to ford and they continue to say these things are my responsibility.but i don't think they should be my responsibility if a defect in the car is causing these things to happen.ts
While traveling onhighway another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehicle anddual airbag didn't go off.also,tire tread separated , andthere was wear and tear inside ofwheel.
Consumer was drivingand heard a noise like a bing vehicle began to sway all over the place. Later, found out thattire tread came completely off.consumer was driving at a speed of 55 mph.
While traveling on interstate about 60mph andwithout prior warning rear driver's side tire blewout into two separated piece of tread. Firestone, firehawk , dot number w279. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mrthe ignition cylinder had been replaced three times.the steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles.the sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times.the front brakes were replaced twice.the battery, radiator, thermostat and fuel pump also failed.
A grinding noise was coming from rear of the vehicle.driver noticed that the vehicle would drive roughly.driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and replaced the all four tires.then,driver informed the mechanic that the problem still occurred and had not been resolved.
Original equipment on a 2001, ford focus. P195/60r15 size. Tread on all four tires has started to separate frombase of tires.ford dealer has inspected tires. Consumer had all four tires replaced.
Firestone, firehawk, p205/50r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, focus with 6600 miles. While driving 30 mph front passenger tire had a blowout, driver's front tire experienced tread separation. *jg
I bought the car drove it off the lot about 3 hours i had to get it towed. The dealer got it back for 6 months an finally i got it back. Now it is doing the same thing. Battery cables have damage. Cranks but won't start.
My mechanic identified excessive dangers corrosion of the engine cradle and advised that the engine could fall out while driving. I called the ford dealer who sent me to ford. The took my information, ford ref. Rff14807554. They would not commit to examining the car. I am afraid this problem could be widespread and dangerous to others. This deterioration of the steel is not normal. I have a background in working in metals for 30 years. I offered to donate my car for review and ford was not interested. Many old focus are on the road. My car has been garaged and has only 82,640 miles. I do not want anyone hurt because of this problem ford has had recalls in the past for escapes & windstares for subframe corrosion on the engine cradle.
My 2001 focus zx3 will sputter, lose power, and threaten to stall. This occurs at any speed. It has stalled and left me stranded once. When towed to the dealership, nothing could be found wrong with it and so i was charged nothing. It started up again just fine, but periodically threatens to stall again. Also, the paint over the driver side rear wheel is bubbling up and coming off.
On my way to school this evening all my electrical things in the car started flickering and then smoke started to come out of my vents.i pulled over immediatly, while someone was yelling at me get out of your car.i got out and saw that smoke was coming out of my whole entire hood area.then it went up in flames, melting through the hood, scattering my windshield.
Have had numerous problems with the car hesitating and stalling.have taken the car in a total of 7 times.5 of which were related to hesitation.3 of the those 5 times they found problems with the car. 2 times for an egr emissions sensor and 1 for a fuel pump (they think).the other two times they coulndt find anything wrong at the time.i have called ford directly and they can do nothing about the car, because they say it is repairable.i have had the car back now for a little over a week since they have replaced the fuel pump. Seems to have a little hesitation still, but has not stalled.we have had the left rear tire replace once for cupping of the tire.ford dealership wasnt sure what caused it, but they say i could have run over something hard.the new tire starting cupping like the one they replaced, then that is when the recall for the rear wheel bearings was issued.no problems since then with the tires.
Dt:consumerin may received a recall notice.the letter was for three or four parts.when she contacted the dealership, they didn't have the parts and they had to be ordered.they were not yet in. Consumer did not contact the manufacturer about the problem.the information on the recall, the parts or number were not available.
I had taken my grand-daughter to the dentist and when we came out the keyignition would not turn and the steering wheel was locked up.i spent the most of the morning trying to get it to turn one more time so that i could take it to ford town to get it fixed.i knew what had happened because my daughter has a 2004 ford focus and hers had just locked up about a month before and she never did get it to turn over, she had to have her car towed and the ignition cylinder drilled out, finally we were able to get it to turn over one more time and the man at ford town told me to leave the key in the ignition and the next day they would try and work my car in to have it fixed.i took it to ford town the next day and they fixed it and it cost me $184.37.
My vehicle has just been turned into our dealership this morning, for the same repeated problem of engine check light coming on while driving vehicle. This is our 5th visit, and we are on our 4th egr valve. Same complaint, the car drives sluggishly, shutters and about 2 months ago shut off while driving. This happened while my 14 year old daughter were driving the vehicle traveling through a major intersection at night.we were in the process of a left hand turn, at this particular intersection, 2 lanes of traffic are turning left at the same time.we were on the inside lane, making our turn and the focus shut off.we were nearly rear ended, and barely avoided a large intersection accident with traffic behind us quickly braking and swerving into the other lane. It was terrifying! we have had the fuel pump replaced, and each time of our complaint, the dealer cannotdiagnosis the direct problem.i have read numerous articles regarding other ford focus vehicles having similar problems. Just recently have read about the paint chipping offfrom the inside of the gas tank, causing a blockage, so that fuel cannotflow through into the pump. There is a definite problem.how many other focus owners are experiencing these same repeated difficulties?i purchased this vehicle for a good reliable car for my 16 year daughter to eventually have, and considering the experiences i have had with shuttering, shut offs..do not want to put her behind the wheel of this car for safety reasons.our paperwork from the dealership seems to accumulating, with no direct answers.
After driving from work to home, about 4.6 miles, i turned right into my parking space in front of my home when the brakes failed while the car accelerated directly into the rock wall that serves as a barrier between the parking, walkway and building; i immediately pulled up the emergency brake, put it into park and turned the car off. I had it towed into my mechanic and was notified that they found"throttle cable was bound up" and they "re-routed cable properly."i would like to know if anyone has ever had this experience with their vehicle accelerating when brakes are applied on this model. I would like to know how the cables can become bound up. This was a very frightening experience. I have taken very good care of this automobile and havemaintenance performed according to manufacturer suggestions in their guide book.
2001 ford focus with various defects. Consumer states that the vehicle has had work done numerous times and has the same problems listed in the recalls but her vehicle is not listed in the recall. She would like ford to replace the vehicle.
At 75 mphengine light come on, and then vehicle started to stall. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Purchased car in december 2000 within days brakes squealing and grinding..called dealer said to let wear in..problem persisted..engine light came on ..took car to nearest d dealership..in january 2001..brakes shoes back and pads on front replaced. Oxygen sensor, and parking brake replaced ..brakes still had problem engine light still on..took to dealership where purchased..kept 12 days..brakes adjusted and computor and ignition were replaced..light off..brakes still trouble..took back numerous times..for check-ups..at 16,000 told brakesneed to be replaced in front and tires where all worn away on inside of tire..bald!! ..manufactor and dealer would not pay for..replaced all four tires, alignment, and new brakes put on front brakes..car still not right with brakes..shaking violentlyof car while braking at any speed. Or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as frontbrakes. They replaced..inner tires already wearing out...brakes still giving noise and grinding..took back within month..they said fine..took back again when oil changed..brakes where said to be fine..brakes noisy and grinding as usual..3 weeks laterbrakes failed..had car towed to dealership....they state needs new brakes on front and backshoes cracked and need new rotors...they keep saying its the way we drive car...no way..never had this much problem with any brakes in any car we have owned...car is very unsafe and made with inferior products.. (tiresize: 15)
Key won't turn in ignition so car can't move. Vehicle was stationary and parked on the street
Failed ignition key lock caused my car to stall and freeze in place. Preventing me from restarting my car in traffic. Additionally, i was unable to unlock the steering wheel to guide the car off the road to a safe place. This has happened once during my ownership of the vehicle, and was repaired using ford parts, at a non-ford mechanic. Cost approximately $350.
I own a 2001 ford focus.problems started one month after purchase.window wiper motor blew but was under warrenty.then after warrenty expired everything started to go wrong.trunk hood would not latch closed, then door latches started to stick ,then had to climb into passenger seat to open drivers side door because it would not unlock and door handle plays games and opens door when it wants to.fuel pump had a recall, thank god because i kept stalling on highway.then while driving home from work the back passenger side door flew open on highway, almost caused accident.then engine blew with only 123,000 miles on it.i have all oil change records to prove engine oil was changed every 3,000 miles give or take 20.engine had to be replaced and that left me without a car for a week.paid$1900 for an engine from a totaled focus. Called ford motor company and they told me to hold my engine receipt so that when and if they get any complaints maybe in 2 years or so i'll get a refund.total money that i have put in car is over $4,000.00 and it's still not paid off yet.now i need a new front axle because that is going bad.why can't ford help me when i have questions and why is it when i go to a dealer and they can't help and then i call company itself they go and call dealer i went to and they go by what dealer mechanic says and not customer.i will never buy another ford again. And now the dealer i bought it from went of of business.
My warranty was 36,000 which is up.fixing the brakes was no problem but i dont feel my wheel bearings need replaced this quickly without having some kind if default in them from the start.my car is making this loud, roaring sound, which is driving me crazy.i'm writing to see if there's anything the headquarters of ford can do.there are recalls on 2001 ford focuses but just so happen not on my car and why is that when im having complications with it.it sounds like a tractor and ive only had the car for 16 months.i was a student in dallas and that was the only traveling i did.i'm not hard on vehicles at all.the wheel bearing are gone bad on my car and i hope there's something someone can do.its the front ones.by the way it doesn't seem as if my transmission is changing the correct # of gears.
Has not been repaired yet.the ignition locked up and the key was unable to be placed into the ignition fully, nothing moved, nothing worked.upon repeated attempts the car was finally towed and nothing has come out of it.i have heard of this happening to other 2001 focus', but still i hear nothing of this from ford dealerships.i also have heard rumors of numerous recalls for the 2001 focus', but still i only find 2 released.i'm just feeling like a used consumer that has been taken advantage of.
Water leaks from somewhere inside the car onto the passenger side floor board.the first time was in 2002. It was "corrected" by a ford authorized dealer service department and still leaks. When ever it rains the floor board fills with water and when the water dries it smells of mildew. Loss of hundreds of dollars to remove smell. I'm not sure if i should contact a lawyer about the lemon law.
Avance trac control doesn't engage and/or mulfunctions-disabling it total. Many elect problems.twice it has shut down on interstate i40 at rate of speed of 50 and60 and once at maybe 5 mph in the driveway. When it shuts down there is no warning. Other problems w/this carhave been radio had to be replaced, fuel pump module, key gets stuck and key willn't turn.
Dash lights flashed on and off several times then quit
Nar 03/05/2003 enclosed is a copy of a invoice billed to the consumer for parts that were not installed by service dealer.
While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle.the pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise.the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint.(may not have the proper torque)there was a problem with the front end and rear.the wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam worked okay.the vehicle made noise when released from park mode, stop, and was intermittent.(has been adjust 3-4 times but would go back to the same thing) *scc
See complaint 11338120 i wanted to add pictures
Letter to follow containing complete complaint.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769748
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb.when the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off.a tow truck took it to the ford dealership.they said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans pan and inner tie rod.they concluded it was in an accident and it was her fault and the cost would be $2,387.77 just for the mechanical only.she purchased the car september of 2002, putting over $8,000.00 down on the day of purchase with a remaining balance of $6,000.00. At the time of the accident she had no insurance.i beleive there was a problem with car to cause it to go out of control, and feel ford needs to address it.
Failure of manufacturer to repair car under warranty to my satisfaction.*la
While driving my 2001 focus wagon on interstate off ramps it starts to stall and hesitate. The rpms drop out with absolutly no power. This has happened numerous times and is really scary. The last time it happened was yesterday while iwas merging from a ramp and my car died out infront of a semi trying to get onto the ramp.i pulled over as far as i could to get out of his way he locked up his brakes. I take this same ramp all the time since its onmy way home from work. This problem starts if i let the gas get below a 1/2 tank. I been to the dealer and they can't find anything wrong. I am bringing it back tomorrow again to have they find the problem. I am at my wits end with this. I told my family about the problem and said if i get killed in an accident on a ramp it because of the problem of it dying. And to go after ford for this. My family has been in the car when this happens so they know what i am talking about. I went over your other complaints about this vehiscle/ it is unreal the amount of problems that i have in common with them, it worrys me. I was going to give this car to my daughter to drive she 16 but not now. I want her to come home in one piece. I have had a water noise in the dash they cant find, sticking gas pedal now fix for noe after 2 times in the shop. The oil smell in the car. Leaking oil i see in in the driveway but can't seem to find where its comming from. I wish i knew more about the lemon law a couple of months ago. It doesn't apply to me now because of my mileage. I drive about 100 miles a day. If you have any question please contact me. Thank you.
Ford of ocala sold me a bio hazard car that has ruined my life, my health, my finances, and possibly my future.they refused to do anything, ever, knowing i was beaten down, sick and forced into debt from the losses this car caused me.they knew i could not afford an attorney, so they, and the attorney general and the florida governor all justtreated my issue as unimportant... Blew me off.this includes ford customer care and ford board of directors as well.www.donottrustford.ocatch.com (0 before catch iz a zero) tells the story, clearly.
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also malfunctioning. I could not get the wipers to turn off at times. I would turn the headlights off and back on again, and the wipers would turn off. This would also work at times when the wipers would not turn on, but not always. I never noticed an absolute consistency as to what would get the wipers to function properly. They also would not function at the correct speed. They would go fast when i wanted them to go slow and vice-versa. I had taken the car in twice to have this problem fixed. They replaced the multi function switch both times.a week following the second visit, i noticed they would not work again. I scheduled an appointment for the third time. In between the time i scheduled the appointment and the actual day of the appointment, i noticed the gas light had come on when i still had about 36 miles worth of gas left in my car. I noticed the light was on for a bit and then it went off. So, i told them about that problem as well when i took the car in. They replaced the fuel pump and sending unit assembly. Also they replaced whatever wires were causing the multi function switch to go out again and again. I left the dealership and made a stop at a convenience store. When i tried to start my car, it would not start. Not a sound or anything. The car was totally dead. I called ford to have them tow the car.this time, they claimed they needed to replace the clutch safety start switch, which they did. My breaks also squeak constantly. They adjusted the breaks and clean them up. They claim the squeaking breaks are normal.do not buy a ford.
Consumer struck guardrail when she tried to avoid another collision. (nar)*ph
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 leaking continued.after it rained again, the water leaked into the floor all over my new video camera.i took it to the dealership where i live and told them what had happened.they said they could not find a problem, yet the car did not leak again.recently my husband was doing maintenance on the car and found a "for sale" sign spray painted black lodged over the cabin air filter.he removed the sign and now my car is pouring water again.after doing some research, this is a common problem among ford vehicles, especially '00 to '04 ford focuses.there needs to be a recall.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
Engine light comes on andstays on. Vehicle will not accelerateproperly, and has a rough idle. Replaced sensor and fuel pump.
The problem is that the car always shakes when its in park or at a stop light and it stalled 2 time. Have taken it to dealer numerous times and still cant find the problem.
Electrical door openerwill not operatewhile vehicle is still running. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Seat belt would not stay locked.ignitionkey would only go part way into ignition, could not start vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer.dt
My car will lose speed going up hills and start to act like it's running out of gas. I have had it go dead while going down the road and the steering become hard to move. It surges going at very low speeds of about 10-15 mph and jerks. Sometimes the even going on straight roads where there are no hills the car starts to act like it's running out of gas and die. The only thing that showed when i had it checked was the throttle body position sensor which i replaced and now says out of range and no one knows why.
Vehicle was surging at a steady speed of 53-63 mph. *ph *sc
Vehicle has a tendency to jump/lunge or hesitate and stall completely.dealershipunable to detect failure, even with vehicle repaired 15 inconsecutive days.please describe details.
While backing into driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated.consumer could not stop vehicle, vehicle hit tree.vehicle was totalled.the consumer had minor injuries during the accident but vehicle was totaled.the consumer believes some kind of defect caused the vehicle to suddenly accelerate on its own.
While driving at 60 mph using the cruise control, all of a sudden vehicle lost power and stalled out with all lights in instrument panel coming on.contacted dealer ,and the dealer could not find the problem.*jg
Was driving home from work last thursday (10 minutes on the interstate, 97 degrees, full ac), when the car started to lose power followed bytransmission lurching and engine trying to die. Pulled the remaining block into my apts and opened hood expecting to find overheated engine, and ended up see a bunch of flame and signing my thumb. Got fire extinguisher and put it out, and called fire dept. No work was done to engine other than a new air filter 4000 miles ago. So far the ford dealer wants to write it off as complete loss and leave it to my insurance. Took out my air intake, melted battery, melted battery wires, ruined hood, scroched headlight, smoked interior, and who knows what got sucked into engine through the intake. Dealer wouldn't tow because "warranty tows have to be called in through ford customer service". Photos are up at http://www.geocities.com/archangel_jjn. Contact me for more information.
While parking, vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a brick wall. Dealer andmanufacturer weere notified.
I was traveling northbound on ga hwy 400 at 7:30 a.m.traffic was lighter than normal, so i decided to use my cruise control.i set the cruise at 70 mph & drove it for approx 5 miles.when i approached my exit, i pressed on the brake to disengage the cruise.the cruise light went off, but the cruise did not disengage.i fought it all the way up the ramp.i was very fortunate that the light was green & there were no cars ahead of me (normally extremely busy intersection).i exited at a high rate of speed as i continued to pump the brake.i got the car off to the side of the road, put it in neutral & once it was almost stopped, put it in park & turned it off.every time i turned it back on, the engine revved back up like it was trying to reach the 70 mph speed in park.i had it towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as a bad servo.this could have been potentially fatal to me & others, had the normal traffic backup been at the off ramp.i could have slammed into one or more other cars trying to get mine stopped.i understand there are recalls on the 2000 focus cars, due to defective cruise controls, but have seen nothing on the 2001 vehicles.needless to say, although i paid extra for cruise control, i will never be able to trust it enough to use it again.
The consumer was backing the vehicle of out a parking space when the accelerator pedal became stuck resulting in a collision with 2 other vehicles.the dealer could not determine the cause.*mr *nlm
When attempting to brake, the consumer down shifted and the safety ignition switch malfunctioned and was caught under the clutch, causing the relay to slow down.the consumer pulled the emergency brake to stop the lurching, but it was too late and the consumer scraped another vehicle in a parking lot.*sc
When returning from being out owner was backing vehicle into driveway when it suddenly accelerated rearward.vehicle struck the wall, and then bounced back into street, hitting a pole.driver's seatbackcollapsed in the process.please describe details.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would randomly accelerate and decelerate independently as if it were going to stall. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer but was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact also stated that there were no warning lights when the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Vehicle is subject to stalling/stop, lunge forward or hesitate with no warning while in motion.dealership has had vehicle several times with no change in condition.owner also stated that she had some sort of fluctuation with the rpm gauge, sporaticully.please describe details.
I bought a 2001 ford focus.the throttle was sticking and was hard to take off and then it would lurch forward all of a sudden. I took it to the dealer and they oiled the cable and it worked for a few hours and got stiff again. I took it to another dealer and they replaced the throttle body. That problem was fixed. Now when i drive it the check engine light comes on and then it dies. I had to have it towed back to the dealer. I feel this car is not safe. *nlm
Ford focus sped up for no reason and then veered to left crossing left lane and went into ditch which had a culvert and the car then bounced into a cornfield. Airbags deployed for both driver and passenger. Driver had broken ribs and other bruises. Passenger had chest injuries from which he diedcouple hours later. The inspecting officer said witnesses insisted they did not see brake lights, and if there was anything wrong with the car the driver would have hit the brakes. Driver remembered the accident, and was awake and talking to passenger. She was hospitalized and had neurological tests and did not have a stroke.
My 2001 ford focus se 4dr tends to stall out after using the air conditioner. The stalling behaviour starts after the a/c has been on for a while and continues after the a/c is turned off. The engine sputters and will stall while driving at highway speeds.
The vehicle surges while in 3rd and 4th gear, around 35-40mph. It has stalled out three times. We have taken it to a dealer to be repaired after telling them on several occasions that something was wrong and the problem has never been completely resolved.
Vehicle stalled without warning when driving at any speed. The problem occurred more frequently when making turns or reversing.vehicle was almost rear ended when it stalled while merging onto the highway. Dealership replaced the fuel pump 3 times, butproblem still exists. Also,while driving at any speed vehicle will suddenly surge and accelerate at a high speed. The brake pedal was depressed to disengage the excess speed.the cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined.
Whenengine was started andgear shift was put intodrive position vehicle started rolling backwards unexpectedly. Dealership examined vehicle for this problem ,and replaced throttle. Afterdealership made these repairs and drove onhighwaybrakes failed to stop vehicle when pressure was put onbrake pedal. Driver for tow truck examinedvehicle and determined there was no brake fluid in the vehicle (this diagnosis was confirmed by the dealership. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Vehicle loses power while accelerating up hills, and at any speed. Please provide any further information.
While driving on highway engine started to accelerate without warning.consumer almost had an accident. Vehicle repaired by dealer, who determined that map sensor failed. On 08/05/02, engine accelerated without warning again.vehicle taken back to dealer, who installed a flt recorder in car to detect where problem existed. On 08/09/02, engine accelerated without warning again.consumer was very concerned about family safety in vehicle.
While driving 65 mph consumer applied brake, vehicle did not slow down. Consumer had to shut off engine to stop vehicle. This happened 4 times. Dealer replaced servo speed control.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving between 20-80 mph, the accelerator pedal would become stuck momentarily.the dealer stated that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced.the part was unavailable and the dealer stated that it was being redesigned especially for this failure, and would not be available until december of 2008.the vehicle is inoperable and awaiting the replacement part in order to be repaired.the failure and current mileages were less than 30,000.
While driving engine check light would come on and show vehicle surging forward. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While backing up slowly with my foot on the brake, the car lurched backward with tremendous force and struck two other parked vehicles. The brake failed to stop it.dt
The car veered to the left on its own and began to accelerate with foot ofgas and when the brake was applied the car began to slide and roll over a total of three times brfore coming to a stop.
The contact own a 2001 ford focus. When the contact applied the brakes and stopped the vehicle it accelerated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the throttle positioning sensor replaced.a year after the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The transmission and the throttle positioning sensor were also replaced; yet, the vehicle continued to accelerate whenever the brakes were applied. The contact stated the throttle positioning sensor was defective and causedthe vehicle to accelerate. The contact was concerned that thevehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 153,000.the consumer also stated the vehicle went into neutral while driving.the mechanic stated it was due to a faulty tps sensor. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration would cease for abut six months and then return. The tps sensor was replaced three times. Updated 07/29/11
Sticking accelerator pedal2001 ford focus se. 2.0ll4 dohcdriving down the interstate heading to work and was going to set the cruise.i couldn't get it to activate tried speeding up and slowing down and setting - didn't operate.a few moments later a car merged in front of me from the on ramp.i slowed down let traffic on the left go by.i then merged to left lane and depressed the accelerator and it stuck at/near full throttle.i tapped the brakes to see if the cruise had engaged - no change, looked to see if there was an obstruction by the pedal - none found, tried pulling pedal back with my foot - no effect,tried stomping on accelerator to see if it would unstick - no change.i was now going over 80 mph and close to rear ending a car in front of me i stepped on the brakes hard, it didn't slow down.at this point i turned the ignition off and merged to the right and off to the emergency lane. I opened the hood and inspected the accelerator linkage at the throttle plate.found the cruise control cable had disconnected and got lodged between the cruise control cable mounting bracket and the throttle plate actuator keeping the throttle plate at or near full throttle.i reconnected the cruise cable went to work returned home andhave set the car aside for further inspection.
Three times i have had the throttle stick even though i have let off the gas. Once when i had less than 5,000 and again at the end of last year. Once when i parked the car and once while i was stopping at a light. Both times i had to shut-off the vehicle and re-start it to cure the failure. I did not report it to the dealership but it did it again last week while i was driving.
While backing vehicle into the driveway, the engine surged and the vehicle shot back toward the house hitting it.the vehicle then shot forward bending a metal fence.consumer suffered injuries to the neck, also, in the accident the front seat broke, putting consumer into a 45 degree angle.*jg
My daughter was driving on the highway.traffic was trying to merge, and she was blocked in on the left.she accelerated a little to get ahead of the merging traffic.at that time the throttle stuck wide open and would not release.she stated that when she tried to stop the car with the brakes, it would not slow down even though she was pushing as hard as she could on the brake pedal.she placed the gear shift in neutral and was able to stop the car.she came to a stop at the side of the road and shut the car off.the rpms were at 7000 before she shut the engine off.upon restart, the engine continued to race to 7000 rpm.she was able to get the throttle un-stuck by pushing the pedal to the floor and releasing.she drove the car to a sears auto center, where the technician found the throttle linkage malfunctioning.he could not fix the problem, and could not guarantee that it would not happen again.we elected to leave the car there, and have it towed to a ford dealership in the morning.it was a very scary and potentially dangerous event.
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.
Vehicle stalled while driving or would not start. Dealership informed the consumer that the problempertained to the idle control valve, but the problem was not resolved.
While driving the vehicle started accelerating by itself to the point where consumer had to pull over,out of the highway.dealer wasnotified.
While passing a car while driving down a two lane road, my accelerator pedal continued going down to the floor on its own.i tapped the brakes, checked to see if there were any obstructions by the pedal, tried everything i could to free the accelerator pedal but nothing worked. By this time the car was traveling in excess of 80 mph and applying the brakes were not slowing the car down at all.finally i put the car in neutral and while the engine kept racing at full throttle, i turned off the ignition and coasted to the side of the road.my husband returned to look at the car and found the accelerator cable disconnected and lodged between the mounting bracket and the throttle actuator, jamming the throttle at full throttle.fortunately this happened about two miles from the house.he was able to reconnect the cable and drive the car home, but he said that while driving back, the throttle was slow to throttle down when he released the pedal.once back home he found the cable had disconnected again.we are going to contact ford to see if there has been any recalls on this for the 2001.we found recalls on the 2000 model but none on the 2001.we also found one complaint that was described exactly as ours with the cable disconnecting and hanging up on the bracket.
Car hesitates while at steady throttle and stalls while idle unless i turn off air conditioner and stereo (sometimes stalls anyway).dealer has been non responsive to the problem, stating it needs routine main tenance flushes,which have cost hundreds of dollars with less than 25, 000 miles on the car.the problem only continues to get worse.the stalling makes me fear for my safety.also, the dealer cannot service my vehicle in less than two.weeks when i call for an appointment.i had the vehicle looked at today by anot her mechanic who told me in his opinion, these flushes had not ever been done and that the car was badly in need of such.i have the invoice from the dealer stating that they performed the fuel injector cleaning and the throttlebody combustion chamber cleaning (at my expense) at 25,482miles.on several occasions, thecar has not started immediately in the morning as well.
Vehicle accelerated without driver touching the accelerator pedal.over $5,000 for repair.
This has happened several times. The vehicle accelerates to 2000-3000 rpm by itself. Sometimes while at idle and sometimes while driving at any speed in town or the highway. I have not been able to resolve the issue and have spent money on tps, throttle body,spark plugs and wires, coil pack, fuel pump and filter and it still does the same sudden acceleration.the local dealer said they have not been able to correct that issue with older ford focuses.is there a fix to this issue available? maybe a recall?i have been close to hitting a moving vehicle, after exiting ih 35 and coming unto a traffic light on the access road. I almost rear ended several vehicles stopped at the traffic light. Upon exiting the interstate i was approaching the intersection,my vehicle accelerated to about 3500 rpm and i could not stop it using the brakes even though i was practically standing on the brake pedal. I was able to put the gear in neural and thus did not hit the vehicles at the traffic light. The vehicle eventually idled down but it was very dangerous and an extremely scarry situation.i have not used the vehicle since even though i have spent a lot of money on repairs.i would probably not buy a ford again.i am going to sell the car but will tell the buyer that the issue has not been fixed.thanks for any help available
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.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, there was a sudden up shift and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably on its own. The contact attempted to down shift into neutral to apply the brakes, but the vehicle failed to brake. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and it accelerated up to 40 and 60 mph. The contact had to shut the vehicle off to stop acceleration. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware; however no further assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.
I was traveling northbound on ga hwy 400 at 7:30 a.m.traffic was lighter than normal, so i decided to use my cruise control.i set the cruise at 70 mph & drove it for approx 5 miles.when i approached my exit, i pressed on the brake to disengage the cruise.the cruise light went off, but the cruise did not disengage.i fought it all the way up the ramp.i was very fortunate that the light was green & there were no cars ahead of me (normally extremely busy intersection).i exited at a high rate of speed as i continued to pump the brake.i got the car off to the side of the road, put it in neutral & once it was almost stopped, put it in park & turned it off.every time i turned it back on, the engine revved back up like it was trying to reach the 70 mph speed in park.i had it towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as a bad servo.this could have been potentially fatal to me & others, had the normal traffic backup been at the off ramp.i could have slammed into one or more other cars trying to get mine stopped.i understand there are recalls on the 2000 focus cars, due to defective cruise controls, but have seen nothing on the 2001 vehicles.needless to say, although i paid extra for cruise control, i will never be able to trust it enough to use it again.
When vehicle has ideled or traveled at slow speeds for a long period, the vehicle will not accelerate. It will also stall has lost fuel efficiency and driver can smell fuel.mechanic states the fuel rail pressor sensor is leaking. Mechanic states part is on national back order.one can only assume that back order is caused by same or simillar malfunction.
I own a 2001 ford focus automatic transmission. I was parked on a flat surface, when someone backed up into my car,they only moved 3 feet didn't do any damage to teh bumpber, but from that slight hit it sent my car free wheeling in park 175 feet, across a road, and slamming into 3 trees totalling out the rear of the car.luckily no one was hurt nor in the car at the time fo this accident. When i got into my car i expected to see the geer shifter broken but it wasn't it still worked. My car was the way i left it just 175 feet down teh road.this is not right! two of teh main safety feature failed on this car. Ford sent out an investigartor who looked over the car, pushed on the car with their hands, but never took the transmission aprt to see if there was any damage. Now ford said there is nothing wrong with my car and it is perfectly safe.i am very unhappy, i am stuch with a car i don't want any more, dont trust, and now becuase of the damage unable to trade in. I have only owned this car since oct of 2000. I feel that this is a major defect in the car and ford is just trying to cover it up.
Driving with cruise control set at 60 mph when car accelerated gaining speeds over 75. I pulled over, shut down engine, lifted hood and saw accelerator linkage was stuck. I cleared linkage, started engine and car ran normally. This happened 3 more times on later dates with cruise control engaged. Car starts accelerating until i stop vehicle, shut off engine, and free up linkage/metal.
Something caused gas pedal to stick to floor and rapidly increase speed resulting in loss of control of vehicle resulting in crash.
Accelerator pedal would stick intermittently while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Was traveling uphill at 30mph and was depressing accelerator pedal, which went to the floor. Vehicle started to drift backwards. Parked vehicle andhad it towed next day. Mechanic indicated accelerator cable had broken. It went to the motor,had separated completely.
The cable that connectsgas pedal to the engine broke off, i was driving up a hilland had no gas pedal . I called some ford dealers but they nad never heard of this. I am worried someone might have a very bad accident because of this. I was lucky no one was behind me when it happened.
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 then pulled on the emergency brakes which did not work to immediately stop the car. I crashed head on into the car in front of the parking space. Also, upon impact the airbags did not inflate. The car was supposedly to have front and side impact airbags and one in the steering when and nothing happened. My chest went straight into the steering wheel so hard there was a circular imprint around my chest and stomach. After people came to see about me one man asked if my car was off. I said yes and he pointed out the car still looked like it was trying to accelerate. The wheels were spinning full force. I took the car back to the dealership i only had it for 3 days and nothing was done to correct the failure. The owner of the dealership said since the car was in a wreck it was worthless to him and there was nothing he could do. He even threatened that he would call the police if my family and myself did not leave.
While driving vehicle hesitated to accelerate when pressing the acceleration pedal. The cause of this was undetermined.
I am writing to you in regard to a host of problems i am currently experiencing with my 2001 ford focus zx3.these problems include, but are not limited to: (1) gears not shifting properly and signs of locking up during driving-- and brake grinding sounds; (2) continuous "flickering" of headlights and dashboard panel lights; (3) air conditioning and heating systems not functioning properly; (4) large pond of water (during heavy rains) in floor on front passenger side;(5) problems with fuel module and fuel monitor; and (6) transmission failure in progress. transmission failure in progress -- ecm codes erased by dealership -- fuel monitor and bad running condition very evident. he further stated the fluid is burnt very badly , he cannot service the transmission at this point and that this vehicle is going to go downhill from here.in other words, the 2001 focus that i purchased from town & country ford, inc. Only nine months ago is not drivable and it will cost at least $2,000 to replace the transmission.this is clearly a defect. It has to be! i cannot afford to repair this vehicle and make payments on it at the same time.
While driving 70 mph gas pedal fell tofloor. Consumer had no control over accelerator, there was a sound like an explosion ingas line. Dealer stated egr valve needed replacement.also, numerous times before when driving between 30 - 40 mph engine sounded like it was accelerating, but speed stayed the same. To dealer 5 times, could not remedy problem.
Accelerator got stuck, and the vehicle started to speed up which caused an accident. Contacted dealer.
No event led to this failure.i was driving on the freeway when my accelerator cable broke.luckily, i was in a lane that allowed me to coast to the shoulder; however, a defect such as this is a safety concern.this could have caused me to get into a car accident.
While in motion consumer's foot slipped fromgas pedal.consumer tried to putfoot back on the pedal, but there was no pedal.consumer was able to movevehicle to the side of the road. C0nsumer had vehicle towed, and it was stated theat cable to gas pedal broke.*jg....
When parked ifo a house, was listening to stereo, shut off stereo and looked down and noticed gas pedal on the floor.went down to look and the cable had gone thru the eyelet, indicating to me that there was a break in the pedal cable.the sheathing was pulled back and cable pulled out freely and was frayed at the end of appx. 18" from the throttle body.the config on this design is very poor; the cable has two 90 degree turns in it above the radiator and the 90 degree turn closest to the throttle body is where the cable is frayed and snapped apart.
Nar 03/05/2003 the vehicle enginesped out of control by itself with a hugh burst of speed, and the car ran into the shrubbery at the edge of the parking lot.
While traveling at normal highway speed, i was crossing the tacoma narrows bridge when i experienced complete loss of throttle control.the vehicle slowed to a stop with the engine at idle.the accelerator pedal went to the floor.i called 911 and a washington state patrol vehicle responded and pushed me off of the bridge.the vehicle was towed to the nearest ford dealer where it was discovered that the throttle cable had snapped close to the linkage at the engine.the cable was replaced under warranty.due to the high volume of traffic on the bridge the stalling of my vehicle caused a large traffic jam and left me in a very unsafe condition.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving 35 mph. The gas pedal went all the way down to the floor. The cable popped out of the throttlemechanism and the vehicle accelerated. Please provide further information.
Consumer noticedfuel rail system was leaking gasoline, resulting installing. Independent shop cleaned the fuel injection an throttle cable. Dealer was notified.
The consumer has experienced the following:the brakes has an abnormal noise, pulsation when moderate-hard braking, and grinding, the accelerator cable clip-broken, battery and case, belt assembly and idler seal, transmission/pan gasket leak, temp guage-found burnt resister/connector-goes hot and cools when a/c is on and the fan does not come on, the vehicle stalled at an intersection, the exhaust camshaft seal is leaking, the fuel sender works intermittently/inop, and the rear suspension-rear shocks-seemed weak and hears a noise in the rear end when going over a dip.scc
While driving down the montauk highway 27, i reached the speed of 50 mph.approximately 5 minutes after reaching 50 and placing my car in cruise control, the car unexpectedly began to rapidly accelerate. I could not slow the car down, had to turn the ignition key off and stopped in the middle of the highway.
2001 ford focus.consumer writes in regards to electrical system failure.the consumer stated the vehicle was a lemon. Over the past 2 years alone, he has spent $2,000 in non-routine repairs. Every time there was an issue, the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for the problem, but was never fully fixed. On one occasion, the vehicle started smoking and the wiring caught on fire.. The consumer was informed, the vehicle needed all new wiring, after the dash lights and tail lights went out 3 times. Also, the cruise control and all the lights inside the vehicle stopped working.
Engine light comes on andstays on. Vehicle will not accelerateproperly, and has a rough idle. Replaced sensor and fuel pump.
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
Engine stalls and power loss and brakes not responding resulted in rear end collision with another vehicle.
Throttle cable appears to be too long - cable has kinked and causes car to hesitate acceleration.when the car does accelerate it is sudden and could be dangerous under certain driving conditions (heavy traffic, ice on roadway).it appears my car is not the only car in for the exact same problem - the part had to be special ordered.
Aic valve replaced 2 times car same:throttle cable replaced 1 intermttent problems, still.they told me "this is the way it is"its dangerous?
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted.in addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control.the consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker.the consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the lamination on all four glass windows exhibited significant separation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they informed the contact that each window would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
I purchased my 2001 ford focus se in march 2001.the first window regulator broke in 2004, leaving one rear window in the down position and unable to open; it just stopped working.the 2nd regulator broke in 2006, leaving the other rear window in the down position and unable to open; also just stopped working one day.the 3rd regulator broke (front driver's side) on 6/23/2010 only this time, the regulator didn't just fail and stop working, the whole thing burst into pieces when i attempted to roll the window up and shattered the window while i was driving.glass came raining down inside the vehicle, leaving a minor cut to my leg (because it was very minor, i'm not considering it an "injury" and checked the "no" field below).fortunately, i was driving in a parking lot when it happened so low speeds didn't allow the glass to blow around but if i had been on the freeway doing high speeds, i could have potentially experienced severe cuts from the shattering glass flying into my vehicle.the first two window regulators that broke (both rear) have not been replaced as of yet, i couldn't afford the parts (quoted as $120 each at the time) so vice grips are inside the door holding the windows up, both faulty regulators are still available.the front drivers side had new glass placed in it on 6/24/2010 and cost $146.00.they did not have a regulator at the repair shop so that window is now also being held up by other means and the faulty regulator is still available for that window as well. I plan on replacing all 4 of them this weekend, even though only 3 have broken at this point, i'm sure the 4th is soon coming so it will be replaced as well. I have found numerous online complaints about regulators breaking on this model vehicle so it appears to be a common problem, but when glass starts shattering while driving, that significantly raises the risk/safety factor and cause for concern.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures.the main failures were the electrical system, brake system, bent tie rod, shaking and vibrating, rear window mechanisms, and flooding after it rains.the leak occurs on the passenger side and the water rises 2 to 3 inches.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer due to the inspection costs.the failure mileage was 130,473.
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 inthe 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 and while the ignition is on.finally, none of the warning lights on the instrument panel are functional.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that he attempted to open the rear passenger side window however, the window opened and fell into the door panel independently. The contact stated that he attempted to close the window but it would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the window motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 116,000.
I've had my 2001 ford focus for years now and i have had problems with my ignition (got that replaced) and my windshield wipers work when ever they want to and will sometimes turn onits own. Also my trunk will not open at all. I've taken it to different places to get it fixed and no one has been able to open it. I purchased this vehicle so that i could save on gas but all i'm doing is wasting a crap load of money on just repairing everything.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear driver side and rear passenger side window regulator motors failed. Several months later, the front passenger side window regulator motor failed.the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
- the contact owns a 2001 ford focus zx3.the contactpurchased the vehicle ,and two weeks later the heat stopped working.the contact stated that she took the vehicle to thedealer for repairs, and they did an incomplete repair job.the dealer got the heat to work but it only worked when the contact turned the heat on high.the contact stated that on a really bad snow day she smelled rubber burning and turned the heat offand opened the window.she had to shut the window and turn the heat back on, and when she did fumes began to gather in the vehicle, and the entire vehicl was filled with smoke.the contact continued to drive home when the car shut down entirely. Ford and toyota gave her the run around concerning replacing the vehicle and a trade in.the contact was instructed to continue using the vehicle while a trade in was being negotiated.when the contact went to sign negotiation papers she was declined.the consumer stated after picking up the vehicle, all the lights illuminated, the consumer was told it was fixed. The salesman test drove the vehicle and it cut off in the middle of the steet. Updated 03/30/07.
Dripping from pass. Side heat vent during a/c use or rain,severe rattling from transmission during acceleration or at idle with clutch out, when clutch is pressed the noise goes away,front end out of alignment, pulls to the right.
When the heat was in use, there was a foul order (like burning oil) which seemed to have emitted through the vents. The cause had notbeen determined. Please provide additional information.
Back window apparently spontaneously shattered while parked in the sun.
When the vehicle was parked and running, the rear window fell through the vehicle. Please provide additional information.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 16 mph the air bag deployed.as a consequence, the glass from the window shattered on the occupants in the front seat; which caused minor injuries. The vehicle was in the process of being inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.
The rear passenger window shattered when the consumer used the automatic switch to close the window.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The passenger side doors would not open. There was a recall for the unlatched doors that was repaired by the dealer; however, the failure has occurred again. The drive side and rear right passenger windows have failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her that the plastic clip that holds the windows together was broken and to contact the manufacturer regarding the repairs. The driver seat would not move back and forth because the seat handle was stripped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
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 may have to pay hundreds of dollars to fix it, which i am very unhappy about since it would have been prevented by a recall of the vehicle. I still have no idea how i am going to fix it and i might have to end up towing the car which will cost even more and i don't have enough money to do that, but if i leave it on my street then i will get a parking ticket.shame on you ford for not issuing a recall, what am i supposed to do?another problem with my focus is that the rear passenger side window broke in 2005. The motor got jammed and broke or something, but now my window won't roll up and my car is getting rained inside of, again thanks ford for not issuing a recall on that problem, which is a problem that every ford focus owner that i know has.i will never buy a ford again, and i will tell everyone that ford's suck!!!!!
When i bought the car they said they programmed the aut. Door locks. There were none. I was told to take or leave it. The door clip is broken, tapes are chewed, brake lights failed on hwy.,complained of brakes @5k miles - down to rotor -they said it will be every 15k miles. "not our prolem." this car is a dangerous lemon. I don'twant to die! fan belt is loose/needs reeplacement. My warranty is up soon. I wanted what i paid for -safety, and have a "death trap". Ford says "we cannot lose any money" to me. I informedd my insurance company because i am afraid, and do not wish to be blamed for ford's poor quality workmanship. Exact dates can be found.(tiresize: 185/65r14) (tiresize: 185/65r14)
Rear electric window malfunction.\ford focus se 2001it started with the window not going down since 2004 and now one window you can pull down by your hand.
Windowsfell down while driving driver window and both back windows.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that two the front driver side and the passenger side rear door handles fractured from the vehicle. The contact would have to leave the windows open in order to later enter the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer however, the contact stated that the window regulator was defective and would need replacing. The contact was concerned that in the event of an emergency no one would be able to exit the vehicle immediately.the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the contact should take the vehicle to the nearest dealer for a diagnosis and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that all four of the power windows fell into the door well independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who set the windows to stay up and taped the power window buttons so that they could not be pushed as the windows would fall again. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.updated 12/5/12updated 12/10/2012
The rear passenger and rear driver windows are broken.it started with the rear passenger, not going up, or down,then not staying up at all..then it was the rear driver side that did the same thing. The problem is even when you think it is up and in place, all of a sudden it is a quarter down, or half way down.if it rains you might as well tape plastic over windows, to keep rain and cold out. I have been readingthe complaints that are filed on odi.nhtsa.dotand also reading the multiple ones that come up on the internet when you type in ford focus window problems. How many people does something need toaffect before they do an investigation of an item?it is obvious to me that the issue ii the window motor regulator.
We have had three electrical windows to fall inside the door panels.each time was due to the regulator.first time was under warranty april, 2004.the second and third time, has now happened sept and october, 2004.we have had to pay for both of these windows.there is odviously a defect in the original regulators.what are your chances of three power windows falling inside your door panel because the regulator went out on them.two of the windows has only been used up to 10 times total since i have owned the vehicle since may, 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 secured in the frame, it will slide down into the door and stay there.the window regulator that fails is a ford (plastic) part, that costs over $130 and needs a special tool to replace. Every place in town that i called about this says they repair more ford focuses than any other car, as this part is clearly defective. I see many focuses with windows taped up, etc. I'm considering just gluing the second window into place in the frame, as over $200 (parts and labor) to replace a defective part is money i do not have.
Also nov/20/01 my electric windows stopped working once again.....warrenty covered that.
Consumer states thatwindow broke without warning. Dealer notified.
The contact owns 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that abnormal cranking noise were coming from the rear driver side window.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.updated 09/19/12*ljthe consumer stated the window regulation failed and could not be used to close the window. Updated 09/26/2012
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 thought it was a motor problem. When i opened the door and checked by myself, i was shocked to see that it was not the motor but the regulator which is made of plastic. I think ford did this intentionally. After a few months, the drivers side rear window also would not scroll up and down. I immediately knew what the problem is, the plastic regulator. So what i do is to pull the window up and hold it to the frame using a piece of paper. To fix this problem would cost me $300 a piece. That is $600 total to put in another plastic that will eventually fail. To make matters worse, today my front passengers side window also went down. Same problem. White plastic regulator. That puts my total cost of fixing this to $1200. I have decided not to buy a ford again if this problem cannot be fixed. They need to recall the ford focus exhibiting this problems and fix it. It is simple, stop using the plastic as the regulator. The funny thing is that you can't purchase the regulator on its own. You have to buy it plus the motor which i do not need. Every ford focus owner is having this problem. My car is paid off and i don't think i will be looking at a ford again if this is not resolved.
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
My main complaints are the power windows, air conditioning, fuel system issue3 of the 4 power window mechanism in my car have broken and two are wedged up, which wasn't a huge safety concern to me because i rarely have people in the rear seats.now, i have to decide if i should fix my driver window or wedge it.it is a safety concern for me because if i get into an accident and cannot open my window then i might make it out alive.my a/c is broken as well so in the summer months, i need to choose to either fix my a/c or fix my power window so that i can have ventilation.also, i have been trying to get an issue fixed with the fuel system as it sometimes lurches in the middle of driving.it hasn't stalled on me yet in the middle of an intersection like it has for some people, but i am worried it will happen soon.i am hopeful ford will fix my window issues as this is a direct cause of cheap parts.
Engine light on.jerky gear engaging.choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on"corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on,"wire fell off alternator"airbag light on then off
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 motors were replaced, at a ford delership,for approximately$1,200, $400 per window.
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 in the rear passenger side window.both windows fail to rise and any attempts to use the window switches are answered with grinding cracking sounds. The windows are currently held up using coat hangers.
Driving down the highway our children rolled down the back power windows and they would not go back up - swerved into other lane trying to contain the situation because of the noise from the traffic has to exit the highway immediately to note that the windows would no longer go up - had to manually push them up to keep them up - although while driving they will go back down - which cause a jump in reflexes. To temporarily fix the problem we have applied duct tape.also when it rains there is now water accumulating on the passenger floor board and spreads to the back seat floor board - has door seals checked and will replace although this is a real health concern because of rust and mold.
2001 ford focus-window regulators fail without notice. 5 times the window regulators failed, 3 of those while driving under normal conditions, the window either dropped or would not roll back up if window was open. The first 3 times it was over 100 degrees outside and the air conditioning would not cool the back seat where my newborn was sleeping. All 4 windows have done this at least once, the driver side front window has done it twice. Ford fixed the problem 4 times and refused on the fifth time. The customer service representative from ford in dearborn, mi hung up on me 3 times refusing any service.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while driving 15 mph, the windshield wipers would fail intermittently and only work temporarily in the highest speed.afterwards, they would slowly stop working completely.the contact has not taken the vehicle to the shop; however, he spoke to the dealer on the phone and they offered no assistance.he discovered a recall for this failure, but the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included.the windshield wipers were currently stuck in the up position.the current and failure mileages were 65,600.
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 cables to intertwine, which then caused the window motor to malfunction.the passenger side rear passenger window was replaced at the cost of $300.the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a ford dealer for a diagnostic, but they could not guarantee that they would be able to assist.the powertrain was unknown.the current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 23,000.
The driver side front tire had blown out.the passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire.(these two tires were not of the same manufacturer)other problem were as followed:the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over drive (transmission problem-per mechanic),the battery light came on, there were no fuses in the wires under the passenger seat, trunk lock popped off, a/c button light on the dash came on when the heat was on, the brakes squealed(since purchase), there was a blind spot on the passenger side mirror, and when the headlights were on, the driver was unable to see other vehicle's due to the seats being too high.mrscc
Driver believes that the outside / inside rear view mirror does not give a fair evaluation of where a car is alongside and behind, driver states that the car in back appear to be far enough behind to safely make a lane change, when in fact it is not.
Driver believes that the outside / inside rear view mirror does not give a fair evaluation of where a car is alongside and behind, driver states that the car in back appear to be far enough behind to safely make a lane change, when in fact it is not.
On the way home after purchasing vehicle, the side view mirrors would not adjust.consumer called the repair service to have the mirrors fixed.when consumer went to adjust the mirror it broke into 3 pieces.*jg
The passenger side of my car on the floor is soaked with water drainage due to a defective sunroof.i have taken the car back to the dealer 3 times,and 3 times they have told me the problem has been corrected.the last time i took the car to the dealer for this problem was 1/7/02.today is 1/25/02 and the passenger side is soaked again.i have to wait until monday to take the car back because the "water doctor" only comes on mondays.iam not a mechanic but i know there is something wrong.please help, i don't want my warranty to run out before they fix it. Help.
I have tried to have this problem fixed but community ford says that it does not cause a problem. Unless it is hitting something or scraping something . No safety defect.
Leaking from windshield to dash to passenger cabin:in heavy rains and car washes water would come in though the windshield seal and run down into the dash near air bag and come out near fuel shut off valve.ford wanted $1,000 to fix this.the problem happened on other ford focus models.i was told there was a service advisor and that nothing would be covered under warranty.after discussing this matter, i got price down to $150.
While driving 25 mph vehicle jolted to the right and front rear tire deflated. Both airbags deployed without warning, and windshield shattered. Dealer contacted.
Consumer involved in a frontal collision at 10 mph.both the driver and passenger air bags deployed.the passenger bag shattered the windshield causing glass to "fly" around vehicle causing injuries.*mr
Dt: contact statedin 3-03windshieldcracked. He took vehicle to dealerand had windshieldreplaced. It was still leaking, andhe took it back again. The dealer replaced it again.but, it was still leaking.the dealer replaced it a third time. It continued to leak.in 4-03 the dealer, where the contact bought the vehicle,said he would seal the windshield. A month ago, itcracked again. He took vehicleto another dealer, and he replaced the windshield. However, the problem recurred, and the dealer sealed it twice. It was still leaking.the contactbelievedthere wasdefect in the body of the vehicle. The water leaked into the dome light, and the contact wasafraid there might be an electrical fire. The windshield was replaced again on 9/18/2005 but on 9/23/2005 the consumer noticed that is was still leaking.
Upper interior molding is bulging alongwindshield . Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
When driving in the rainwindshield wiper blades cause a film on the windshied and with oncoming light of other cars/trucks it makes it very difficult to see out of the windshield. The dealer as well as ford has told me that this is normal operating procedure and that i should use my defroster and this will clear it up. I tried this and it did not clear it up. I called the ford number and i was told to go back to the dealer and tell them to prove it is normal. Their service manager said there is nothing he can do for me since ford hasto approve anything he does. I basically have nowhere else to go. Please help me.
My daughter was in a fender bender. She was behind someone at an intersection. They were both turning right. The person before her proceeded through the intersection. My daughter looked to her left for vehicles and started through the intersection. The vehicle in front of her stopped and she rear ended it. There was no damage done to the other vehicle and her focus has a small dent in the front fender. The damage came from the fact that the airbags deployed and blew out the windshield. If my daughter had not been wearing glasses, she may have received an eye injury from the shattered glass. The dealer claims that the airbags should deploy at that low of a speed and it is expected to blow out the windshield.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
While driving the vehicles rear windshield shattered. *nlm
Windshield washer fluid reservoir is located underneath frame of vehicle and washer fluid level can not be determined. Dealer has yet to be contacted.
When the tempature gets to about 20 degrees or colder the windshield wipers will start to arch into a bow and arrow shape and become inoperable. Contacted dealer. Nlm
My wife purchased a 2001 ford focus.the washer tank is defective and leaks.we took the car to the dealership twice for the problem.(george coleman ford travelers rest, sc).we then contacted ford motor company and were told that the engineers have no repair processat this time.
Vehicle experienced windshield wiper failure while driving. This resulted in poor visibility.*ph
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. Luckily, for me the rain let up enough for me to get home. It is a very scary experience when your driving and wipers go dead. Please investigate this thank you.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and thekey ignition failed.the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed to come on. Dealer was aware of this problem which was intermittent.
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 to. The first window, also rear on the driver's side broke couple of years ago and we had to have it fixed at the time. Since this is the second window, and now the driver's window is starting to sound like it's going to break, i fear this should be considered a defect, and the manufacturer is not using proper material to ensure the vehicle works properly.being unable to open and/or close the window presents a hazard, thus this matter should be taken seriously by the manufacturer and fixed at their and not our expense, especially since it is an ongoing problem.
While driving at 65, the left rear wheel came off. The consumer pulled off the road.the vehicle sustained some damage.the vehicle was towed.the dealer stated the wheel bearings were defective.
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb.when the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off.a tow truck took it to the ford dealership.they said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans pan and inner tie rod.they concluded it was in an accident and it was her fault and the cost would be $2,387.77 just for the mechanical only.she purchased the car september of 2002, putting over $8,000.00 down on the day of purchase with a remaining balance of $6,000.00. At the time of the accident she had no insurance.i beleive there was a problem with car to cause it to go out of control, and feel ford needs to address it.
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
# of the orginal wheels bent. Warranty replaced 2 out of 3, now all 4 are bent again. Ford is finding this problem at there proving grounds in romeo mi. I feel it is unsafe to drive the car like this! the wheel has been changed for the 2003 focus.dt
Also nov/20/01 my electric windows stopped working once again.....warrenty covered that.
As i was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as i was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just rolled down the street about a half-a-block. A man came out noticing the tire roll pass him, helped me retrieve it and get it back to my car. Looked at the wheel and car axle i guess that's what you call it, and told me my wheel bearings were gone.
While driving andupon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. The bushings weretoo small.upon turning the steering wheel leftone could see the front wheels moving back. Consumer statedvehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. Dealerput replacement parts five times. Tires had to be changed between ten to thirteen thousand miles, and tires were under warranty for 30000 miles.also,ignition switch had been changed twice, but problem recurred.
First, i heard a noise in my rear wheel well. A few days later, the noise got worse and i could feel light shimmying in the car. I brought it immediately to a mechanic who diagnosed a brokenrear wheel bearing that my wheel to wobble and lose stability. Replacement requires a whole new drum, at the cost of $300.
The contact owns a 2001 ford focus.while merging off the highway at 10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed the rear driver's side tire rolling back onto the highway.she recovered the tire and noticed that the bolts, lugs, nuts, and wheel bearing were still attached to the tire.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels lugs, nuts, bolts); however, the dealer could provide a warranty for the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rainedor when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took it to the closest dealership. When i called the dealership the next day, they said the fuel pump went out. They told me that the stutter i was feeling in my car was probably that. A few days later, the same problem.took it back to the selling dealership, and the shop supervisor went out with me. He said i was driving the car out of context. What he meant by that, he wouldn't elaborate, but said there is nothing wrong with my car. I have been driving it since, and the computer will fade in and out, but i won't lose engine power. My car has to have new brake pads every couple of months, new tires, and other maintenance things. At less than 40000 miles, it needed new spark plugs, and wires, which i happily bought. The dealership wanted $300, because the plugs were in the back of the motor. I went to my car, popped the hood, four spark plugs lined the top of the head cover. There was no further explanation of the attempted over charge. My car has several other problems. The positive cable on the battery, has melted back, there is a loud roar in the cab of the car, and three of the four lug nuts on the right rear tire has snapped off. The explanation for the lug nuts, was that the tire was loose, not fastened properly. But this problem occurred 3-4 mo after i bought it. The tires had not been taken off. I am to the point where i hate ford for selling me this car.i will ever buy ford again, but i love the concept of the car
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000 miles & has had the following repairs.1/countless engine sensors 2/four new tyres 3/new front brake pads 4/new front brake rotas5/new front wheel bearings 6/two fuel pumps 7/one fuel tank 8/waiting for third set of a frame plastic covers 9/three stereo players10/tracklink reset three times11/still have realy noisy brakes12/engine sounds like 10 year old car 13/rear passenger window works when feels like it 14/right hand door speaker sounds as if broken 15/new tires fitted showing signs of odd wear 16/tail gate leakes water 17/ thought lincoln/mercury dealer might give better resultsno just longer wait.
The dealer changed thefront and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued.consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle.. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the rear wheel bearing 01 i 017 000 and the battery cable 02 v 288 000.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving the vehicle a noise is heard coming from the passenger's rear wheel, the wheel also started wobbling.the vehicle has not been to a dealership to determine what the problem.the manufacturer has been alerted.
An appointment was scheduled to have the wheel bearings replaced,however consumer was informed the parts were not availalbe, and the bearings would only be inspected and not replaced.(nhtsa campaign #01i017000).
While driving, the consumer heard a high screeching noise from the rear of the vehicle, followed by the rear wobbling. The driver proceeded to pull off the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealership because it was undriveable. The rear wheel bearing broke prematurely.this occurred due to the defect described in the rear wheel bearing recall 01i01700 but the vehicle identification number was not included.
I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as i did 2 weeks apart from me. He has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. I need help.
First time dealerreplaced the serpentine belt, and second time dealer replacednuts and bolts andserpentine belts. But squeaking noise still occurring.
I have discovered after having wheels removed for tire rotation and replacement that the lugs: nuts have a stamped sheet metal cap on them which makes the plain nuts look like acorn nuts.the problem is that this cap is rattled loose by the impact wrench and falls off - leaving a nut of 17.4 mm across the flats.since the lug wrench is 19mm, it will merely spin and round-off the nuts - leaving driver stranded, unable to change a flat tire.i tried to contact ford about this only to discover that their invitation to "e-mail us" is a rouse - their e-mail does not work.the dealer had told me "they're all like that" and offered not resolution.
Faulty wheel bearing seals on 2001 ford focus.*mrthe seals failed which resulted in the wheel bearings on both wheels to fail completely.there was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.
There was a recall regarding premature failure of the wheel bearings, however the dealer stated they did not have the proper tools to correct the problem.
The wheel/hubs/ bearings, and all the way around the vehicle had to be replaced. Contacted the dealer. But,problem recurred.the consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the wheel bearings, however it was for the 2000 model not the 2001.
Vehicle slides sideways in rain or snow.rims are too wide forfactory suppliedtires. Please add further comments. Goodyear, eagle rs ,p195/60r15.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, andmechanic determined that both frontal wheels needed to be replaced due to a crack.*sc
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