2001 Ford Focus power train problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Ford Focus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car jerks when I put it into reverse. The cars stalls when I put it into drive. I have to take off in 2nd gear. Then I can put it into drive and it takes off just fine.”
filed Dec 13, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and changing gears from second to third, the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The vehicle was not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware…”
filed Jan 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705. *eh
18477 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2005
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 315 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 449 | 51% |
| 2016 Focus | 671 | 57% |
| 2015 Focus | 556 | 55% |
| 2014 Focus | 1,571 | 61% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,098 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,441 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
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.