2001 Ford Focus electrical system problems
496 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Ford Focus — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 9/2/2020 around 10 pm in michigan I was making a pizza delivery, I pulled into the subdivision where I had to make the delivery, all the sudden my car completely shut off. I couldn't accelerate or brake. I got my car fo saftey away from the houses because my first instinct was safety. I grab my…”
filed Sep 17, 2020
“There are numerous electrical problems with my rear lights. My license plate lights will not work at anytime and sometimes none of the rear lights work at all.”
filed Aug 6, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND…Campaign 02V288000 · Nov 6, 2002
Related service bulletins
Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips. *tt
04147 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2005Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip. *tt
18581 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2005
Electrical System problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 48 | 6% |
| 2017 Focus | 35 | 4% |
| 2016 Focus | 81 | 7% |
| 2015 Focus | 64 | 6% |
| 2014 Focus | 245 | 9% |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% |
| 2012 Focus | 352 | 9% |
| 2011 Focus | 25 | 22% |
| 2010 Focus | 43 | 15% |
| 2009 Focus | 45 | 20% |
| 2008 Focus | 57 | 23% |
| 2007 Focus | 85 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.