2001 Ford Focus visibility problems

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 155,000 miles · AZ

I've had my 2001 ford focus for years now and I have had problems with my ignition (got that replaced) and my windshield wipers work when ever they want to and will sometimes turn on its own. Also my trunk will not open at all. I've taken it to different places to get it fixed and no one has been able to open it. I purchased this vehicle so that I could save on gas but all I'm doing is wasting a crap load of money on just repairing everything.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Visibility · 116,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that he attempted to open the rear passenger side window however, the window opened and fell into the door panel independently. The contact stated that he attempted to close the window but it would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the window motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that all four of the power windows fell into the door well independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who set the windows to stay up and taped the power window buttons so that they could not be pushed as the windows would fall again. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/5/12 *cn updated 12/10/2012

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that two the front driver side and the passenger side rear door handles fractured from the vehicle. The contact would have to leave the windows open in order to later enter the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer however, the contact stated that the window regulator was defective and would need replacing. The contact was concerned that in the event of an emergency no one would be able to exit the vehicle immediately. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the contact should take the vehicle to the nearest dealer for a diagnosis and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Visibility · 111,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear driver side and rear passenger side window regulator motors failed. Several months later, the front passenger side window regulator motor failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 24, 2012 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that abnormal cranking noise were coming from the rear driver side window. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. Updated 09/19/12*lj the consumer stated the window regulation failed and could not be used to close the window. Updated 09/26/2012

Filed Oct 30, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 104,000 miles · IN

My main complaints are the power windows, air conditioning, fuel system issue 3 of the 4 power window mechanism in my car have broken and two are wedged up, which wasn't a huge safety concern to me because I rarely have people in the rear seats. Now, I have to decide if I should fix my driver window or wedge it. It is a safety concern for me because if I get into an accident and cannot open my window then I might make it out alive. My A/C is broken as well so in the summer months, I need to choose to either fix my A/C or fix my power window so that I can have ventilation. Also, I have been trying to get an issue fixed with the fuel system as it sometimes lurches in the middle of driving. It hasn't stalled on me yet in the middle of an intersection like it has for some people, but I am worried it will happen soon. I am hopeful ford will fix my window issues as this is a direct cause of cheap parts.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the lamination on all four glass windows exhibited significant separation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they informed the contact that each window would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2011 · Body, Locks · 65,000 miles · FL

Driving down the highway our children rolled down the back power windows and they would not go back up - swerved into other lane trying to contain the situation because of the noise from the traffic has to exit the highway immediately to note that the windows would no longer go up - had to manually push them up to keep them up - although while driving they will go back down - which cause a jump in reflexes. To temporarily fix the problem we have applied duct tape. Also when it rains there is now water accumulating on the passenger floor board and spreads to the back seat floor board - has door seals checked and will replace although this is a real health concern because of rust and mold.

Filed Oct 1, 2010 · Locks, Seats · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The passenger side doors would not open. There was a recall for the unlatched doors that was repaired by the dealer; however, the failure has occurred again. The drive side and rear right passenger windows have failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her that the plastic clip that holds the windows together was broken and to contact the manufacturer regarding the repairs. The driver seat would not move back and forth because the seat handle was stripped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.