2001 Ford Focus technical service bulletins
180 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Ford Focus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles...
- Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of...
- Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm...
- Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05S27 was...
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip
- Rear brake squeal
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
- Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip
- Vent leak
- Harsh transmission engagement and or DTC P0705
- Safety belt web stop button service
- No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0133, P1131 or P2195
- Unable to remove ignition key - service tip
- Safety recall 05S27
- Brake and anti-lock brake system lights on after hec (hybrid electronic cluster) replacement
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Engine vibration at idle
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Difficulty changing gears - unable to engage gears
- A/c condenastion leak
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Inoperative speed control system
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Rough idle, low power and / or stall at idle, a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic...
- Grinding when shifting into third gear
- Gear rattle or gear rollover noise from the transaxle at idle, in neutral, with the clutch pedal up (engaged)
- Turn signal cancel concern
- Fuel delivery module (FDM) replacement procedure
- Diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Belt squeal
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and/or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Stalling, engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of...
- Runs rough and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P402...
- Automatic turn signal cancellation inoperative
- Difficult to open or unable to open hood condition
- 3-4 shift flare/neutral - service tip
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust and/or rotor wear
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble...
- Rear shock noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps
- Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (ABS) may have the red brake light and amber ABS light...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Water in climate control heater blower motor case, which CAN be associated with an inoperable heater...
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0402 and/or P0403 or runs rough in wet weather conditions
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Intermediate axle shaft bearing replacement
- Hood release cable breaking/binding in cold weather
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Rear tire inner edge wear
- Clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps
- Noise from right halfshaft support bearing
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code...
- Coolant leak from a cracked coolant degas bottle
- Check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) - service tips
- Squeak and rattle condition from the instrument panel
- Clunking noise from the rear over bumps
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Light rattling/chucking noise from the rear suspension while driving over small repetitive bumps...
- Higher than normal idle speed, runs rough at idle and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171
- Front end creaking, crunching noise at low speeds while turning
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust, and/or rotor wear concern
- Inoperative horn condition
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Noise from the right halfshaft support bearing
- Electrical - horn inoperative - vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine only
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Unable to communicate with/reprogram powertrain control module (PCM)
- Spi engine - oil leak - contract request
- Noise (whine/moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain which appears to be...
- High decklid closing effort
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Trim-ignition lock cylinder difficult to turn, unable to remove sticking ignition key-ignition lock...
- Some wagons may exhibit the liftgate not staying in the fully upright position in cold climates
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vertical crack in the outside mirror glass with no visible signs of impact,...
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle and 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a malfunction...
- Some 2001 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a pulsing or ticking noise originating from...
- Subject regarding north american focus not equipped with active anti-theft alarm system
- Information on north american built vehicles which were not equipped with a perimeter / active anti-theft...
- Some vehicles with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated...
- Dpfe sensor pulsing or ticking noise from engine compartment
- Some vehicles may exhibit front brake pad linings that exhibit an unacceptable rate of wear
- Concerns with front suspension creak, crunch noise while turning at slow speeds
- Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagnonal wear or cupping on the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some air conditioner indicator lamps may not illuminate in the defrost mode
- Information on vehicles with programmable modules
- Some vehicles may exhibit a locked rear seat belt retractor after moving the rear seat from the fold down...
- Exhibiting inoperative power door locks due to fuse 63 failure
- Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagonal wear or cupping of the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine vibration at idle in drive, neutral and reverse
- ABS/advance trac light on and diagnostic trouble code C1937 or the stability assist system active/fail...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior mirror that is loose or shakes when driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration at idle, most noticeable when engaged in reverse
- Information regarding diagnostic trouble code B1300, power door lock circuit failure
- Information regarding diagnostic trouble code B2496 (panic feature does not operate correctly)
- Concerns with delayed shifts after final drive gearset ratio change or transaxle replacement
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Customer satisfaction program 01B85 regarding replacement of the rear wheel bearings which may experience...
- Customer satisfaction program regarding replacement of corroded rear wheel bearings
- Some vehicles equipped with an in-dash 6 disc radio may exhibit a system cd error E3 or a stuck disc
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to turn, unable to remove, or sticking ignition key
- Front brake noise which may be due to premature front brake wear
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Special field action regarding instrument panel fuse cover replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge that reads empty when the tank is full
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear brake squeal noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding/crunching noise from the front strut area
- Some vehicles with the 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a rough idle condition, with no malfunction indicator...
- Some vehicles built after 10/01/2001 may exhibit a difficult to turn ignition key
- Some vehicles may exhibit gauges that sweep condition
- Concerns with premature even tire wear
- Concerns with oil smell in passenger compartment
- Concerns with headlamp moisture/condensation in lens assembly
- Subject regarding ck ground connections
- Subject regarding premature tire wear
- Some vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code or other related dtcs
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a hesitation/surge at cruise or light tip-in,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit premature tire wear
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil smell in passenger compartment
- Information regarding body side molding replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative power door locks due to fuse 63 failure
- Some street edition feature cars equipped with the factory 6 disc player may exhibit a cd disc jamming or...
- Exhibiting higher than normal idle speed, runs rough at idle and / or diagnostic trouble code P0171
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear brake squeal noise due to the composition of the lining material
- Exhibiting a shifter difficult to shift out of park
- A condition may exist with intermittent stall / hesitation or lack of power
- Some vehicles may exhibit an ignition key that is difficult to remove from the ignition lock cylinder...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L zetec engine and MTX-75 manual transaxle may exhibit a gear rattle or...
- Some vehicles with a 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code P0401 or other dpfe related...
- Some wagons built through 05/02/2001 may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear over bumps
- Some vehicles may have front brake pad linings that exhibit an unacceptable rate of wear
- Some vehices equipped with MTX-75 manual transaxle may exhibit a gear rattle in neutral / neutral gear...
- On some vehicles the power steering pump pulley may cause vehicles to exhibit a belt squeak or chirp on...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Information on the removal / installation of fuel line from fuel pump module
- Some 2000 - 2001 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent self-activation of the power door locks
- Some vehicles with 2.0L spi engine only, may exhibita burning oil smell noted from outside or from within...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300 through P0304...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code P1233, P1235, P1237 (fuel...
- Exhibiting an ignition key that is difficult to remove from the ignition lock cylinder intermittently, but...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a freeze of the pid data during four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) activation
- Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty turning ignition key
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) lamp on after system service and...
- ABS / advance trac light on and diagnostic trouble code C1937 or the stability assist system active / fail...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a red and / or amber brake warning lamp(s) on without setting a diagnostic...
- Some vehicles built prior to 1/9/2001 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) along with a...
- Subject regarding autolock enable/disable procedure
- Exhibiting difficulty turning ignition lock cylinder
- Some vehicles equipped with an aftermarket remote start system may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code P0460...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a check engine light on and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles built before 8/31/2000 may exhibit a squeak noise from the door check strap area while...
- Information on the availability of the MTX-75 transmission shift aligner tool
- Some vehicles may exhibit radio inoperative / radio intermittent operation
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a check engine light on and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on service replacement modules requiring programming
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight engine vibration at idle, most noticeable when engaged in reverse
- Some vehicles may exhibit front or rear seat seams that are splitting / improper sew or thread that may be...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the charging system indicator illuminated at times or constantly
- Some vehicles built between 09/01/2000 may exhibit a check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0135
- A halfshaft bearing noise (whine / moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain...
- Some vehicles may exhibit door locks that cycle erratically when activated
- Some vehicles built after 02/05/2000 have the drivers side seat belt pretensioner located on the seat belt...
- Information on inpsection of fuse #63
- Exhibiting a check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0135, P0122, P0190, P1120, P1125
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