Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford Focus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford Focus has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,759 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12E007000 AFTERMARKET STRUT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V030000 REAR DOOR LATCHES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V482000 FORD/STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V289000 FORD/STEERING PINCH BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V288000 FORD/BATTERY CABLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I017000 FORD/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V108000 FORD/SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V418000 FORD/SEAT HINGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 495 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 276 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 241 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 174 complaints
- Suspension 150 complaints
- Air Bags 147 complaints
Of the 1,759 complaints on file, 172 report a crash and 47 a fire; across all 1,759 complaints, owners report 136 injuries and 8 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford Focus is rated below-average due to numerous recalls and significant owner complaints, particularly in the electrical and fuel systems. Common issues include electrical failures and fuel filter blockages, impacting reliability and leading to frequent repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| Fuel delivery module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Suspension components | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Suspension alignment
- Battery health check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Inconsistent engine starting
- Poor fuel efficiency
- Noisy suspension
- Vibration while braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford Focus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.