2001 Ford Focus seats problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2001 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front passenger side airbag malfunctioned in that it deployed without reason. I was driving (in motion) straight down a city road. It made an extremely loud noise that affected my hearing, expelled a lot of white powder that smelled bad, and tore up the side of the passenger seat. The airbag…”
filed May 17, 2016
“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…”
filed Oct 1, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN…Campaign 01V108000 · Mar 28, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLESCampaign 00V418000 · Dec 14, 2000
Seats problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 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.