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2001 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (61%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 147 repairs.
2001 Ford Focus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| 209000 mi | Needed driver side headlight harness. |
2001 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $20 |
Replaced alternator that was shot. Very difficult to access alternator where it is located below engine. Not designed for repairs/replacement by Ford engineers it would appear. Door Ajar Warning Light kept coming on. Problem with electronic latch monitoring device in LH door. Mechanic turned bar on door trip latch with a pair of plyers where it was worn from use. Problem solved for time being Replaced burned out rear plate light bulbs on tail gate of car. Another design nightmare from Ford. Took about 45 minutes to get to bulbs to replace within body of tail gate. The sockets are poorly designed and prone to losing bulbs. |
| 90000 mi US $250 |
AC system leaks, so needed fluid recharge; decided not to fill due to cost |
2001 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 202000 mi US $120 |
Replaced faulty alternator. |
| 86800 mi C $50 |
Cruise stopped working - cost too much to repair on old car |
2001 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 114922 mi US $95 |
Replaced stock CD player due to malfuncion |
| 128000 mi US $493 |
A/C compressor clutch bearings were failing. |
2001 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi | ALTERNATOR#1 - Battery light came on at low RPM's. Alternator was tested and determined to be bad. Replaced Alternator ALTERNATOR#2 - After replacing alternator, the car drove fine for ten miles and then the battery light came on. Alternator was tested as bad. Replaced Alternator |
| 137000 mi US $200 |
alternator bearing seized |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
line replacement and recharge |
2001 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140800 mi US $250 |
ac froze and broke belt. replaced belt and ac gear. AC not working right, and defroster not working now. |
| 145000 mi | AC not working properly. Radio went out this week(elec issue). Defroster didn't work. Driver window didn't always roll up. Other electrical issues still(headlight and taillight bulbs). |
| 103000 mi US $40 |
Continous problem with brake lights getting stuck on. Intermittent, but continues. |
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