Malfunction of fuel filter. Was replaced on two different occassions. Malfunction of steering assembly. Was replaced twice on two different occassions. Malfunction of braking system. Was replaced on two different occassions. All within a 16 month period after purchasing the automobile in may of 2001. It is a 2001 ford focus zx3.
2001 Ford Focus steering complaints
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When attempting to start vehicle consumer statesthat sometimes the engine will not turn over. Steering wheel gets stiff and it locks up sometime. Took to dealer and they replaced the ignition switch. Please provide any further informaiton. Ph
While driving 15mph power steering malfunctioned and vehicle lost control. Please provide any additional information.
While placing the key into the ignition switch the vehicle froze up there were no steering. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
When going around a slight curve steering and brakes failed causing impact with curb and permantly disabling the steering. The car is undrivable and had to be towed. Recall was issued 11/06/02 but ford states that I will not be notified until 01/03. I must wait until then or pay to have car looked at to determine if faulty part is contained in the most recent recall. Dt
While driving the tie rod broke causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail.
Have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion, transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low yet so many problems with the car. Dt
After the vehicle has been driven for a while and then parked for less than 15 minutes, the vehicle will not restart. Sometimes the vehicle will stall out and lose all power steering. The owner has contacted the dealership. *mr
While driving at 15mph on flat surface and with no warning steering wheel locked up, resullting in an accident. Dealer notified.
Vehicle delivered on 6/1/01. Soon after I started experiencing problems with the steering gear not being stable. The car and steering wheel would shake once I would begin picking up speed at approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken into the dealership for repairs on two occasions for front end repairs on 8/16/01 & 2/14/02. On 5/26/02 I loss control of the vehicle and had an accident on the expressway, hit the median and totaled the vehicle. Prior to the accident I noticed a great deal of vibration on the steering wheel/column and the car was shaking.
While in motion consumer lost power steering. While at the service station, the mechanic explained the power fuel container was dry and that a new pump might be sufficient. The serviceman who wrote up the invoice only reported that the power steering was hard to turn. Consumer requests help in this situation.
Consumer states that the steering mechanism is getting looser the more consumer drives, the looser steering wheel gets. Consumer states there is a lot of play in steering and that makes it very hard to steer the vehicle. *jb the vehicle's mileage is decreasing from 300 miles to 200 miles and then to 180 miles for a full tank of fuel. The vehicle also experiences stalling and changing gears has been difficult.
While driving steering becomes erratic. Also, slides in wet condition. Front end feels very loose while driving. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
While driving at any speed and vehicle hits a bump steering is difficult to maintain. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly from side to side. Dealership has examined vehicle several times. Shocks and tires were changed twice. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
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