2001 Ford Focus

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

14 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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   2001Complaint volume 1,761 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2001-01-24Seats00V418000 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…

   Remedy: Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.

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   2001-04-03Seats01V108000 Pm certain sedans and wagons, the seat back recliner handle spring could have been damaged during an in-process test and the occupant may notice a chucking, or perceived looseness of the front seat…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat back recliner handle spring for the driver and front passenger seats. Owner notification began April 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

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   2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.…

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   2001-12-10Wheels01I017000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 2000-2001 Ford Focus passenger vehicles…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings at no cost to the consumer. Additional bearing seals will also be installed to ensure a smooth ride. This program will be in effect until December 31…

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   2002-02-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-16 Air bag burn injuries/vehicle fires
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   2002-02-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-09-18 Inappropriate air bag deployment
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   2002-04-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-09-09 Engine stalling
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   2002-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-09-09 Front suspension lower control arm
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    2002-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-13 Engine compartment fires
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    2002-08-16Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-15 Burn injuries due to air bag deployment
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    2002-09-09Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-16 Engine stalling
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    2002-09-09Engineering analysisClosed 2003-02-19 Front susp collapse/wheel separation
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    2003-02-10Electrical system02V288000 Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and…

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    2003-02-10Steering02V289000 Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a…

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    2004-01-19Fuel system, gasoline03V482000 On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (Fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.

    Remedy: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design…

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    2005-03-09Latches/locks/linkages05V030000 Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion.…

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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    2012-03-30Equipment12E007000 Ride control, LLC (Ride control) is recalling certain readymount assemblies, p/n 746641MT and 746646MT, with corresponding aftermarket customer part numbers: gabriel G56944 and gabriel G56945, and…

    Remedy: Ride control will notify owners and will set up procedures to inspect, repair, and/or replace the affected parts without charge to the owner. The safety recall began on March 30, 2012. Owners may…

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Is the 2001 Ford Focus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford Focus is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Focus?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Focus have?

14 recalls on file for this model year.