2001 Ford Focus engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2001 Ford Focus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 ford focus zx3 stalls when driving and almost caused someone to rear end my car. Now wont stay running when idling. Car cuts off at lights or stop signs or when breaking or engaging clutch.”
filed Nov 20, 2019
“Car was driving fine running a few errands. Stopped at a store for about five minutes , when I got back in and started the engine all I heard was a loud clanking noise and the idle was rough. Did a little research about the car and discovered all the complaints about engine failure . So thats what…”
filed Aug 21, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission…
CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2008Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Engine problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 228 | 28% |
| 2017 Focus | 225 | 25% |
| 2016 Focus | 232 | 20% |
| 2015 Focus | 170 | 17% |
| 2014 Focus | 441 | 17% |
| 2013 Focus | 343 | 16% |
| 2012 Focus | 473 | 13% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 42 | 15% |
| 2009 Focus | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Focus | 6 | 2% |
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.