2001 FORD FOCUS
14 recalls, 2,361 complaints - 186 TSBs
12E007000 Feb 24, 2012
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD... Read more
Consequence
IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
05V030000 Feb 1, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIR... Read more
Consequence
IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
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. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO... Read more
03V482000 Nov 19, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE R... Read more
02V288000 Nov 6, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.
Consequence
THIS, IN TURN, COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLES TO SHORT RESULTING IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE CABLES. BESIDES HEAT DAMAGE, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START, OR SMOKE, MELTING, OR FIRE COULD ALSO OCCUR.
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 DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECE... Read more
02V289000 Nov 6, 2002
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
Consequence
LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
01I017000 Nov 29, 2001
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
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, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IO... Read more
Consequence
THE WHEEL BEARINGS COULD PREMATURELY WEAR AND CAUSE A NOTICEABLE NOISE. IF NOT REPAIRED, THIS CONDITION COULD PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE.
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, 2002, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN SERVICED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 00S3... Read more
01V258000 Aug 8, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
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 OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPL... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH... Read more
01V108000 Mar 28, 2001
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
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 BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK COULD UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE.
Consequence
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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 ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONT... Read more
00V418000 Dec 14, 2000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.
Complaint Statistics
2,361 total complaints
227 crashes 67 fires 176 injuries 14 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 194 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 140 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 129 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 94 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 83 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 74 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 73 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 62 |
| TIRES | 57 |
WHEELS
Dec 21, 2021
Incident date: Oct 25, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The co... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Dec 21, 2021
Incident date: Oct 25, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The co... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Sep 15, 2021
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
The front dashboard and steering wheel airbags went off. if I was moving this could’ve ended even worse but luckily I was stopped. My hearing was affected. I was parked at a red light and my airbags went off. I did not hit anything nor was my car moving. Witnesses at a restaurant and auto repair s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2021
Incident date: Mar 29, 2021
KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2021
Incident date: Mar 29, 2021
KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2021
Incident date: Mar 29, 2021
KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
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 P... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
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 P... Read more
Fire
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
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 P... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 6, 2020
Incident date: May 27, 2020
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2020
Incident date: May 27, 2020
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 18, 2020
Incident date: Jun 13, 2020
SEE COMPLAINT 11338120 I WANTED TO ADD PICTURES
SUSPENSION
Jul 8, 2020
Incident date: Jun 26, 2020
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 H... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: Jun 13, 2020
KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2020
Incident date: Jun 13, 2020
KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR
ENGINE
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 3, 2019
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Mar 12, 2019
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... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Mar 12, 2019
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... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
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... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 21, 2018
Incident date: Aug 20, 2018
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 H... Read more
ENGINE
May 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2018
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 RE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2018
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 RE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 30, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2018
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 RE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 15, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2018
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 B... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 7, 2018
Incident date: Jan 23, 2018
TL* 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... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 25, 2017
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 T... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 25, 2017
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 T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 25, 2017
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 T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 9, 2017
Incident date: Oct 6, 2017
KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION SO CAR CAN'T MOVE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED ON THE STREET
ENGINE
Sep 5, 2017
Incident date: Jun 20, 2017
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. PIS... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: Aug 30, 2017
TL* 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 FAI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 20, 2017
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, FUE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2017
Incident date: Jun 27, 2017
TL* 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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 4, 2017
Incident date: Apr 4, 2017
TL* 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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 29, 2017
Incident date: Feb 21, 2017
TL* 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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 20, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
TL* 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Mar 14, 2017
NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Mar 14, 2017
NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Mar 14, 2017
NO DASH LIGHT TAIL LIGHTS OR MARKRR LIGHTS
POWER TRAIN
Dec 13, 2016
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 1, 2016
Incident date: Nov 19, 2016
CAR WILL NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT IN 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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2016
Incident date: Nov 19, 2016
CAR WILL NOT IDLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT IN 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2016
Incident date: Nov 10, 2016
IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN. FORD HAS KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND REIMBURSEMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: May 21, 1999
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.
SEATS
May 17, 2016
Incident date: May 17, 2016
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 WAR... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 17, 2016
Incident date: May 17, 2016
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 WAR... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
TL* 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,... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 16, 2015
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 LO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2016
Incident date: Feb 24, 2016
AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA02022, CAR STALLS AT BELOW 1/4 TANK, PARTICULARLY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS.
SUSPENSION
Feb 4, 2016
Incident date: Jan 22, 2016
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 TH... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 FORD FOCUS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD FOCUS
186 manufacturer communications from 178 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 14 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 9 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
16-0067
Apr 21, 2016
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl pi
TSB-14-0162
Sep 9, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE
TSB-14-0162
Sep 9, 2014
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE
TSB-14-0163
Sep 9, 2014
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FORD: DUE TO HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE VEHICLES ARE OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) CAN SEPARATE FROM FORWARD ATTACHMENT OF SUBFRAME. MODEL 2001-04 ESCAPE. *PE
TSB-14-0163
Sep 9, 2014
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FORD: DUE TO HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE VEHICLES ARE OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) CAN SEPARATE FROM FORWARD ATTACHMENT OF SUBFRAME. MODEL 2001-04 ESCAPE. *PE
TSB-14-0148
Aug 11, 2014
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, A SAFETY RECALL 05S27 WAS ISSUED, WHERE REAR DOOR LATCHES EXPERIENCE CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA PREVENTING PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH. MODEL 2000-0
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
19016
Jan 1, 2006
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05105
Jun 7, 2005
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT
04147
Jun 1, 2005
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
18581
Apr 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ERRATIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES AND/OR WARNING INDICATORS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18463
Mar 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VENT LEAK. *EH
18477
Mar 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND OR DTC P0705. *EH
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
18425
Feb 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NO CRANK ON START CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ON DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *EH
18411
Feb 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
18413
Feb 1, 2005
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
UNABLE TO REMOVE IGNITION KEY - SERVICE TIP. *TT
TSB160067
Jan 26, 2005
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005
TSB160067
Jan 26, 2005
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005
TSB160067
Jan 26, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005
18379
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ON AFTER HEC (HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042410
Dec 13, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18321
Dec 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND OR DTC P0705. *EH
04215
Nov 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS - UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS. *TT
18273
Nov 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C CONDENASTION LEAK. *EH
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
17918
Jul 1, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
04111
Jun 14, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
02M01
Jun 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
020901
May 17, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND / OR STALL AT IDLE, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
17804
May 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. *TT
17697
Apr 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GEAR RATTLE OR GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE FROM THE TRANSAXLE AT IDLE, IN NEUTRAL, WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP (ENGAGED). *TT
0455
Mar 22, 2004
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CONCERN. *TT
0456
Mar 22, 2004
072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
17591
Mar 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT
17536
Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BELT SQUEAL. *MJ
03223
Jan 26, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
03202
Jan 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND/OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT *MJ
03N01
Jan 1, 2004
072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
STALLING, ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP FILTERS. EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 03N01. SUPPLEMENT #1. FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - NEW DESIGN. *TT SUPPLEMEN
17505
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RUNS ROUGH AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P402 AND/OR P0403 (EGR FLOW EXCESSIVE DETECTED/EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN WET WEATHER OR IN A CAR WASH. *TT
17515
Jan 1, 2004
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE. *TT
03225
Nov 10, 2003
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR UNABLE TO OPEN HOOD CONDITION. *TT
17028
Nov 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
3-4 SHIFT FLARE/NEUTRAL - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17278
Oct 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR, FRONT BRAKE CREEP/GROAN NOISE, FRONT BRAKE DUST AND/OR ROTOR WEAR. *TT
17282
Oct 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT
17298
Oct 1, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SHOCK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT
17302
Oct 1, 2003
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND AMBER ABS LIGHT ON AFTER HYBRID ELECTRONC CLUSTER (HEC - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03182
Sep 15, 2003
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
WATER IN CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE, WHICH CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INOPERABLE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER, BLOWER MOTOR, OR A BLOWN BLOWER MOTOR FUSE. *TT
03152
Aug 4, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0402 AND/OR P0403 OR RUNS ROUGH IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TT
03153
Aug 4, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT
031511
Aug 4, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT. *TT
17059
Aug 1, 2003
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD RELEASE CABLE BREAKING/BINDING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03135
Jul 7, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR. 2004 MODEL INCLUDED. *TT
16939
Jul 1, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT
16956
Jul 1, 2003
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NOISE FROM RIGHT HALFSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. *TT
16970
Jul 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT
16878
Jun 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT LEAK FROM A CRACKED COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT
16881
Jun 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16888
Jun 1, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SQUEAK AND RATTLE CONDITION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
16912
Jun 1, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OVER BUMPS. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
16861
May 1, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
LIGHT RATTLING/CHUCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER SMALL REPETITIVE BUMPS (WASHBOARD) AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 30 MPH. *TT
16746
Apr 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171. *TT
16778
Apr 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING. *TT
0361
Mar 31, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
16685
Mar 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR, FRONT BRAKE CREEP/GROAN NOISE, FRONT BRAKE DUST, AND/OR ROTOR WEAR CONCERN. *TT *JB
0331
Feb 17, 2003
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
INOPERATIVE HORN CONDITION. *TT
0322
Feb 3, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT
16594
Feb 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
NOISE FROM THE RIGHT HALFSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VIA THE QUICKER SERVICE FIX PROCESS. *TT
030301
Feb 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL - HORN INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE ONLY. *TT
0258
Nov 25, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT
16404
Nov 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH/REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *MJ
16408
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPI ENGINE - OIL LEAK - CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ
16429
Nov 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
NOISE (WHINE/MOAN, WHISTLING, HUMMING, DRUMMING OR RATTLING) FROM THE DRIVETRAIN WHICH APPEARS TO BE EMANATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *TT
16436
Nov 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
HIGH DECKLID CLOSING EFFORT. *MJ
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02182
Sep 16, 2002
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TRIM-IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER DIFFICULT TO TURN, UNABLE TO REMOVE STICKING IGNITION KEY-IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *MJ
16089
Aug 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME WAGONS MAY EXHIBIT THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING IN THE FULLY UPRIGHT POSITION IN COLD CLIMATES. *TT
16098
Aug 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VERTICAL CRACK IN THE OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF IMPACT, ESPECIALLY DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
16157
Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0122, THROTTLE POSITION CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. *TT
0213
Jul 8, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME 2001 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PULSING OR TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND / OR MAY HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 OR P0402 CODE. *
15402
Jul 1, 2002
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SUBJECT REGARDING NORTH AMERICAN FOCUS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TT
16032
Jul 1, 2002
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
INFORMATION ON NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PERIMETER / ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TT
16043
Jul 1, 2002
190000 TIRES
SOME VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT
0291
May 13, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED. *TT
15874
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
DPFE SENSOR PULSING OR TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
15896
May 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT BRAKE PAD LININGS THAT EXHIBIT AN UNACCEPTABLE RATE OF WEAR. *TT
15917
May 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION CREAK, CRUNCH NOISE WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT
15819
Apr 1, 2002
190000 TIRES
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGNONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT
15828
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15734
Mar 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME AIR CONDITIONER INDICATOR LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE IN THE DEFROST MODE. *TT
15710
Mar 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *TT
15712
Mar 1, 2002
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOCKED REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AFTER MOVING THE REAR SEAT FROM THE FOLD DOWN POSITION TO THE SEATING POSITION. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FOCUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ23006
Opened: Sep 15, 2023 , Closed: Dec 20, 2024
Loss of Motive Power
On September 15, 2023, the Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) opened this Recall Query (RQ) after receiving 98 consumer complaints alleging loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles. The RQ focused on the effectiveness of the remedies of Recall 18V-735 and 19V-515. In O... Read more
EA04023
Opened: Aug 18, 2004 , Closed: Feb 4, 2005
REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON APRIL 8, 2004 AS PE04-033 AND UPGRADED ON AUGUST 18, 2004 TO EA04-023.THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO KEEP THE DOORS IN A CLOSED POSITION, RESULTING IN REAR DOORS COMING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE BEING DRIVEN.SOME COMPLAINANTS REPORTE... Read more
PE04033
Opened: Apr 8, 2004 , Closed: Aug 20, 2004
REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON APRIL 8, 2004, BASED ON 17 REPORTS THAT ONE OR BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED THAT THE DOORS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLOSEAND THAT THE DOOR LATCHES WOULD NOT REMAIN LATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE BEING DRIVEN, RESULTING IN A DOOR... Read more
EA02022
Opened: Sep 9, 2002 , Closed: Jan 16, 2004
ENGINE STALLING
CLOGGING OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) FILTERS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN LEAD 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 ... Read more
EA02023
Opened: Sep 9, 2002 , Closed: Feb 19, 2003
FRONT SUSP COLLAPSE/WHEEL SEPARATION
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
EA02017
Opened: Aug 16, 2002 , Closed: Aug 15, 2003
BURN INJURIES DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALL OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INCIDENT IN WHICH DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG CAUSED SOME TYPE OF BURN INJURY.MOST OF THESE INJURIES ARE DUE TO CONTACT AND/OR ABRASION WITH THE AIR BAG AND ARE OF RELATIVELY MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY.IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME DRIVERS MAY HAVE SU... Read more
EA02014
Opened: Jul 31, 2002 , Closed: Nov 13, 2002
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE02044
Opened: May 1, 2002 , Closed: Sep 9, 2002
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM
There is no summary currently available
PE02040
Opened: Apr 4, 2002 , Closed: Sep 9, 2002
ENGINE STALLING
THE PRIMARY CONCERN OF THIS PE IS LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.STALLING MAY OCCUR AT LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED.AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE THE AVERAGE VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 30,000 MILES.BECAUSE THESE VEHICLES STALL AND/OR HESITATE UNPREDICTABLY, AN INCREASED RISK IS INHERENT TO THESE VEHICLES.IF A DRIVER EXPECTING... Read more
PE02032
Opened: Mar 12, 2002 , Closed: Jul 31, 2002
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
PE02026
Opened: Feb 28, 2002 , Closed: Sep 18, 2002
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE02020
Opened: Feb 11, 2002 , Closed: Aug 16, 2002
AIR BAG BURN INJURIES/VEHICLE FIRES
INFORMATION DISCLOSED DURING THIS PE SHOWS ALLEGATIONS OF BURN INJURIES RESULTING FROM ABRASION AND/OR TERMAL CAUSES.ALLEGATIONS OF CHEMICAL BURNS ALSO EXIST.SEVERAL INCIDENTS ALLEGE VEHICLES FIRES RESULTING FROM DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.THIS PE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA) TO... Read more
PE02016
Opened: Feb 8, 2002 , Closed: Nov 8, 2002
REAR WHEEL BEARING
There is no summary currently available
FORD FOCUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD FOCUS across all model years (2000, 2018).
132
Total Recalls
29,748
Total Complaints
13
Investigations
1,733
Reported Crashes
472
Reported Fires
84
Reported Deaths
FORD FOCUS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 1,106 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 1,171 | View |
| 2016 | 10 | 1,563 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,319 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 3,614 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 2,913 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 4,970 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 157 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 409 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 323 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 336 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 524 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 270 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 599 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 499 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 1,224 | View |
| 2002 | 8 | 1,198 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 14 | 2,361 | |
| 2000 | 18 | 5,152 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 15 | View |