2001 Ford Focus suspension problems
150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Ford Focus — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The…”
filed Dec 21, 2021
“While I find rust recalls for 2001 focus fusions and windstars ford claims there is no recall for frame collaps from excessive rust problems. We pulled out of our drive headed up a blind hill and the front end totally collapsed leaving us as an easy target. Several good folks jumped into action to…”
filed Jul 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. Model 2001-04 escape. *pe
TSB-14-0163 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014
Suspension problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 23 | 6% |
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.