Problems with 2001 Ford Focus ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 *ak

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.

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. *ak *cb

Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. dealer has replaced computer chip and fuel pump. both times cruise was on, but not set.*ak

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. *jb

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 trunk won't close completly unless you slam it as hard as you can,

2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires. *mr the 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

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. *ak *nlm

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 reported no problem with the vehicle. car was regularly serviced.*ak

I have a 2001 ford focus with a locked up ignition. i only have 24000 miles on my car.*ak

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.*ak

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.*ak

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. *nm

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 and 60 and once at maybe 5 mph in the driveway. when it shuts down there is no warning. other problems w/this car have been radio had to be replaced, fuel pump module, key gets stuck and key willn't turn. *ak

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 a 2002 and have the same iginition problems ... stalls out/steering wheel locks while driving! i do not recommend buying a ford focus. this car is a horror and extremely dangerous!

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 brakes need 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 violently of car while braking at any speed. or going downhill .took back to dealership rotors were no good as well as front brakes. 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 later brakes 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)

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. *ak

When attempting to start vehicle, the key will stick in ignition and will not start vehicle. dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

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 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. *tt

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. *ak

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.*ak

While driving and upon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. the bushings were too small. upon turning the steering wheel left one could see the front wheels moving back. consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. dealer put 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. *ak

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. in february 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!

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't want 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. *ak (tiresize: 185/65r14) (tiresize: 185/65r14)