Tl*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 in the 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.
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Tl*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 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.
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
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.
Headlight lenses have turned opaque and make it very difficult to see at night. This could lead to an accident.
Dt: contact complained about a fuel injection system problem. When the car came to a full stop the engine turned off. An independent mechanic advised the contact to 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.
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 are stressed. 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 made other than the electrical tape that was placed on the exposed wires by the consumer.
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. *ak the turn signal clock spring assembly was installed, product code#047-002. *sc
Dt: contact states a local service dealer said the insulation 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.
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 said warranty expired, nothing they could do.
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.
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.
Turn signal fails to turn off after the turn is completed.
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 came on and off when used. Dealer was aware that the problem was intermittent.
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.*ak the terms socket and lamp assembly are as used in the owner's manual.
I purchased a 2001 ford focus in august 2001. In sept. 2001 with only 2240 miles on the car transmission 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 dealer changed the front 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. *ak *cb. 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 check engine light illuminated and was told it was a faulty switch that needed to be reset, the problem has not yet been resolved.
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
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
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