Model year

2001 Ford Focus

Hatchback, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Oct 8, 2000 to Dec 21, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year143.58M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1,76140.5 times the median 2001 hatchback
Severity index13.12001 hatchbacks average 12.9
First 24 months324Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2001 Ford Focus peaked in 2002, with 330 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0100200300400200033020032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

28% of complaints about the 2001 Ford Focus name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
496
Fuel system
318
Engine and cooling
275
Brakes
199
Suspension
150
Airbags
147
Powertrain
90
Steering
86
Tires
74
Latches and locks
66
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

14 recall campaigns cover the 2001 Ford Focus

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Focus
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
12E-007Feb 24, 2012Readymount assemblies were sold as aftermarket service equipment for use on certain 2000 through 2005 ford focus vehiclesEquipment10,006Part replacement
09E-025May 11, 2009These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Lighting42,540Refund or buyback
09E-012Apr 7, 2009These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Lighting16,270Refund or buyback
08E-050Aug 11, 2008These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…Lighting1,921Refund or buyback
06E-049May 24, 2006Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger…Lighting27,176Part replacement
06E-026Mar 23, 2006Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed aboveLighting61,944Refund or buyback
05V-030Feb 1, 2005Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana,…Latches and locks589,932Part replacement
03V-482Nov 19, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to…Fuel system671,000Part replacement
02V-289Nov 6, 2002Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reportedSteering446,569Inspection
02V-288Nov 6, 2002Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damageElectrical system291,854Part replacement
01I-017Nov 29, 2001This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety actWheels238,653Part replacement
01V-258Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucksVisibility and wipers1,083,000Part replacement
01V-108Mar 28, 2001Pm certain sedans and wagons, the seat back recliner handle spring could have been damaged during an in-process test and the occupant may notice a…Seats8,500Part replacement
00V-418Dec 14, 2000Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehiclesSeats95,000Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2001 Ford Focus

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1,761 complaints on file, page 1 of 89.

  1. Filed Dec 21, 2021Failure Oct 25, 2021190,000 mileswoodville, ALSuspension, WheelsCrash

    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 contact stated that when the failure happened to her vehicle it caused her to crash into a ditch. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and the vehicle was towed to the residence where it remains currently. The contact stated that she did contact the dealer as well as the manufacturer who advised her to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 190,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11444566
  2. Filed Sep 15, 2021Failure Jul 2, 2020Sinking Spring, PAAir bags

    The front dashboard and steering wheel airbags went off. if I was moving this could’ve ended even worse but luckily I was stopped. My hearing was affected. I was parked at a red light and my airbags went off. I did not hit anything nor was my car moving. Witnesses at a restaurant and auto repair shop say the same. My car had passed that years inspection and there was no signs of this happening. No lights, sounds, anything. It was very sudden.

    NHTSA complaint 11433112
  3. Filed Apr 12, 2021Failure Mar 29, 2021OLD Hickory, TNElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    KEEPS SHUT OFF N OVER HEATING

    NHTSA complaint 11407527
  4. Filed Sep 17, 2020Failure Sep 2, 2020108,000 milesGregory, MIElectrical system, Electronic stability control (esc), BodyFire

    ON 9/2/2020 AROUND 10 PM IN MICHIGAN I WAS MAKING A PIZZA DELIVERY, I PULLED INTO THE SUBDIVISION WHERE I HAD TO MAKE THE DELIVERY, ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. I GOT MY CAR FO SAFTEY AWAY FROM THE HOUSES BECAUSE MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS SAFETY. I GRAB MY PHONE TO CALL MY BOSS, I THOUGHT MY CAR JUAT BROKE DOWN. THEN I SAW SMOKE AND SPARKS. I CALLED THE EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE CARS SMOKE GOT DARKER AND THE FLAMES GOT BIGGER. I WAS VERY SCARED. ALL MY WINDOWS EXPLODED AND THE CAR MELTED TO GROUND. BY THE LOOKS OF MY PHOTO THE FIRE STARTED NEAR THE BATTERY AND CABLES. EVER SINCE THAT NIGHT, I'VE BEEN SCARED OF FIRES, HOT SURFACES, AND WEARY AROUND CARS. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE FLAMES REACHED ABOUT 10 FEET HIGH. LUCKILY IT DID NOT CATCH ANYTHING NEAR BY ON FIRE.

    NHTSA complaint 11355484
  5. Filed Aug 6, 2020Failure May 27, 202068,000 milesKokomo, INElectrical system, Exterior lighting

    THERE ARE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY REAR LIGHTS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ANYTIME AND SOMETIMES NONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS WORK AT ALL.

    NHTSA complaint 11343641
  6. Filed Jul 18, 2020Failure Jun 13, 2020137,000 milesOxford, INUnknown or other

    SEE COMPLAINT 11338120 I WANTED TO ADD PICTURES

    NHTSA complaint 11340189
  7. Filed Jul 8, 2020Failure Jun 26, 2020158,000 milesOxford, INSuspension

    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 HELP US GET THE MESS SAFELY OFF OF THE STATE HIGHWAY BY BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND HELPING US DRAG IT BACK INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. WE ARE IN OUR 70'S AND ONLY DRIVE THE CAR 7-8 THOUSAND MILES A YEAR. IT HAS BEEN BABIED AND MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK IT ENTIRE LIFETIME . CONVERSATIONS WITH FORD HAVE GOTTEN US NO WHERE! WHERE DO WE TURN ?

    NHTSA complaint 11338120
  8. Filed Jun 15, 2020Failure Jun 13, 202091 milesVillas, NJElectrical system, Engine

    KEEPS OVER HEATING. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 11328839
  9. Filed Nov 20, 2019Failure Nov 3, 2019136,000 milesPetersburg, VAEngine

    2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3 STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED SOMEONE TO REAR END MY CAR. NOW WONT STAY RUNNING WHEN IDLING. CAR CUTS OFF AT LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS OR WHEN BREAKING OR ENGAGING CLUTCH.

    NHTSA complaint 11281301
  10. Filed Mar 14, 2019Failure Mar 12, 2019123,961 milesEverett, WAService brakes, Unknown or other1 injured

    AFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, ABOUT 4.6 MILES, I TURNED RIGHT INTO MY PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOME WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE CAR ACCELERATED DIRECTLY INTO THE ROCK WALL THAT SERVES AS A BARRIER BETWEEN THE PARKING, WALKWAY AND BUILDING; I IMMEDIATELY PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, PUT IT INTO PARK AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I HAD IT TOWED INTO MY MECHANIC AND WAS NOTIFIED THAT THEY FOUND "THROTTLE CABLE WAS BOUND UP" AND THEY "RE-ROUTED CABLE PROPERLY." I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS EVER HAD THIS EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR VEHICLE ACCELERATING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON THIS MODEL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE CABLES CAN BECOME BOUND UP. THIS WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS AUTOMOBILE AND HAVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SUGGESTIONS IN THEIR GUIDE BOOK.

    NHTSA complaint 11186950
  11. Filed Nov 7, 2018Failure Nov 2, 2018137,000 milesNorristown, PABody

    MY DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR HAS BEEN ACTING UP FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. NOW MY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. MANY OF THE 2001 FORD FOCUS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY SAY MY VIN NO. IS NOT ONE OF THEM. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY DOOR FIXED. WHEN I WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED ON 11.2.18 THEY OPENED MY DOOR AND NOW IT WILL NOT CLOSE AND AGAIN THEY SAY THAT I HAVE TO FIX IT. AS MENTIONED, THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR YEARS AND I AM STILL DEALING WITH IT. MY CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF IT. I BELIEVE THAT FORD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE LATCH. MY CAR HAS HAD A FEW RECALLS THAT WERE FIXED, ONE OF WHICH WAS A FEW YEARS AGO THAT THEY HONORED. I HOPE TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED QUICKLY AND THEY WILL NOT PASS MY CAR FOR INSPECTION AND I NEED MY VEHICLE. THANK YOU.

    NHTSA complaint 11149891
  12. Filed Aug 21, 2018Failure Aug 20, 2018153,500 milesOcala, FLEngine

    CAR WAS DRIVING FINE RUNNING A FEW ERRANDS. STOPPED AT A STORE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES , WHEN I GOT BACK IN AND STARTED THE ENGINE ALL I HEARD WAS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND THE IDLE WAS ROUGH. DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ABOUT THE CAR AND DISCOVERED ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ENGINE FAILURE . SO THATS WHAT HAPPENED TO MINE . DROPPED VALVE SEAT.

    NHTSA complaint 11121189
  13. Filed May 30, 2018Failure Apr 4, 2018Norcross, GAElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    WAS ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL 04/04/2018 STARTED CAR, IT WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL FUEL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP. GOING TO THE VA HOSPITAL ON 4/16/2018 START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD INNER TIRE RODS REPLACED. GOING TO A VA APPT, ON 05/10/2018 START CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAM ON, CV VALVES REPLACED. 5/30/2018 ON MY WAY AGAIN TO THE VA HOSPITAL, START CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. PLEASE ADVISE, SINCE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MISS AND RESCHEDULE APPTS AT THE VA HOSPITAL. THANK YOU.

    NHTSA complaint 11098857
  14. Filed May 15, 2018Failure May 15, 201882,638 milesLakewood, OHUnknown or other

    MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED EXCESSIVE DANGERS CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE AND ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER WHO SENT ME TO FORD. THE TOOK MY INFORMATION, FORD REF. RFF14807554. THEY WOULD NOT COMMIT TO EXAMINING THE CAR. I AM AFRAID THIS PROBLEM COULD BE WIDESPREAD AND DANGEROUS TO OTHERS. THIS DETERIORATION OF THE STEEL IS NOT NORMAL. I HAVE A BACKGROUND IN WORKING IN METALS FOR 30 YEARS. I OFFERED TO DONATE MY CAR FOR REVIEW AND FORD WAS NOT INTERESTED. MANY OLD FOCUS ARE ON THE ROAD. MY CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED AND HAS ONLY 82,640 MILES. I DO NOT WANT ANYONE HURT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM FORD HAS HAD RECALLS IN THE PAST FOR ESCAPES & WINDSTARES FOR SUBFRAME CORROSION ON THE ENGINE CRADLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11093894
  15. Filed Feb 7, 2018Failure Jan 23, 2018130,000 milesMadison, WIExterior lighting

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD OF MADISON (5422 WAYNE TERRACE, MADISON, WI 53718, (608) 246-3600), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11071614
  16. Filed Jan 22, 2018Failure Dec 25, 2017147,725 milesApopka, FLElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES,THE DASH AND TAG LIGHTS FLICKER,THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING WITH MY SON IN THE CAR OVER 3 TIMES NOW,ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON MAIN STREET,ITS SO SCARY I'VE HAD PANIC ATTACKS AND GOT A STRESS RASH ON MY FACE. IM SO SCARED THAT I CAN'T DRIVE IT,I'VE HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED,SPARK PLUGS,MOTOR FILTER.I JUST TRY TO KEEP GETTING IT REPAIRED COSTING ME MY BILLS MONEY BEING A SINGLE PARENT. I'M OVERWHELMED AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

    NHTSA complaint 11064238
  17. Filed Oct 9, 2017Failure Oct 6, 201792,000 milesSylmar, CAUnknown or other

    KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION SO CAR CAN'T MOVE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED ON THE STREET

    NHTSA complaint 11032594
  18. Filed Sep 5, 2017Failure Jun 20, 2017139,000 milesAnaheim, CAEngine

    MY CAR IS 2001. I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING ON. I THIUGHT IT WAS STARTER. BUT MINES THATS STILL GOOD. I THOUGHT ALTERNATOR OR BTTERY BUT THEY ARE NEW. SO THEY CHECKED WITH CAMERA AND VALVE PISTNS NOT WORKING. I LOOKED UP REVIEWS ABOUT CAR MAKE AND YEAR. MANY COMMENTS READ VALVE BENT. PISTONS GONE BAD. NOW IM ANOTHER OWNER WITH SAME PROBLEM. THIS CAR IN REVIEWS IS CONSIDERED A LEMON. GOOD THING IT DIDNT WANT TO TURN ON WHEN IT WAS PARKED ALREADY AT HOME. I READ OTHERS OCCURRED IN MOTION.

    NHTSA complaint 11021395
  19. Filed Aug 31, 2017Failure Aug 30, 2017199,000 milesDelvan, WILatch

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. KUNES FORD WAS CONTACTED (1234 E GENEVA ST, DELAVAN, WI) AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 199,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11020745
  20. Filed Aug 2, 2017Failure Jun 20, 2017114,000 milesLaredo, TXVehicle speed control

    THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO 2000-3000 RPM BY ITSELF. SOMETIMES WHILE AT IDLE AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN TOWN OR THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND HAVE SPENT MONEY ON TPS, THROTTLE BODY, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, COIL PACK, FUEL PUMP AND FILTER AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THAT ISSUE WITH OLDER FORD FOCUSES. IS THERE A FIX TO THIS ISSUE AVAILABLE? MAYBE A RECALL? I HAVE BEEN CLOSE TO HITTING A MOVING VEHICLE, AFTER EXITING IH 35 AND COMING UNTO A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON THE ACCESS ROAD. I ALMOST REAR ENDED SEVERAL VEHICLES STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. UPON EXITING THE INTERSTATE I WAS APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 3500 RPM AND I COULD NOT STOP IT USING THE BRAKES EVEN THOUGH I WAS PRACTICALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEURAL AND THUS DID NOT HIT THE VEHICLES AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY IDLED DOWN BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND AN EXTREMELY SCARRY SITUATION. I HAVE NOT USED THE VEHICLE SINCE EVEN THOUGH I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON REPAIRS. I WOULD PROBABLY NOT BUY A FORD AGAIN. I AM GOING TO SELL THE CAR BUT WILL TELL THE BUYER THAT THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THANKS FOR ANY HELP AVAILABLE

    NHTSA complaint 11012403
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

9 NHTSA investigations on file

  • AQ10001 Audit query, Other or unknown
    Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
    Opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015
  • EA02023 Engineering analysis, Suspension
    FRONT SUSP COLLAPSE/WHEEL SEPARATION
    Opened Sep 9, 2002, closed Feb 19, 2003
  • EA02022 Engineering analysis, Fuel system
    ENGINE STALLING
    Opened Sep 9, 2002, closed Jan 16, 2004 · led to a recall
  • EA02017 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    BURN INJURIES DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
    Opened Aug 16, 2002, closed Aug 15, 2003
  • EA02014 Engineering analysis, Electrical system
    ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
    Opened Jul 31, 2002, closed Nov 13, 2002 · led to a recall
  • PE02044 Preliminary evaluation, Suspension
    FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM
    Opened May 1, 2002, closed Sep 9, 2002
  • PE02040 Preliminary evaluation, Engine and cooling
    ENGINE STALLING
    Opened Apr 4, 2002, closed Sep 9, 2002
  • PE02026 Preliminary evaluation, Airbags
    INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
    Opened Feb 28, 2002, closed Sep 18, 2002
  • PE02020 Preliminary evaluation, Airbags
    AIR BAG BURN INJURIES/VEHICLE FIRES
    Opened Feb 11, 2002, closed Aug 16, 2002
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

180 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • TSB160067 Jan 26, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005
  • 16-0067 Apr 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl pivot area preventi…
  • TSB-14-0163 Sep 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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-14-0162 Sep 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE
  • TSB-14-0148 Aug 11, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, A SAFETY RECALL 05S27 WAS ISSUED, WHERE REAR DOOR LATCHES EXPERIENCE CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA PREVENTING PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE
  • CSP-08B01 May 16, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
  • 19016 Jan 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
  • 05105 Jun 7, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT
  • 04147 Jun 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
  • 18581 Apr 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ERRATIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES AND/OR WARNING INDICATORS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
  • 18477 Mar 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND OR DTC P0705. *EH
  • 18463 Mar 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VENT LEAK. *EH
  • 18321 Dec 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND OR DTC P0705. *EH
  • 042107 Dec 13, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
  • 042410 Dec 13, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT
  • 04189 Dec 13, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
  • 18273 Nov 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A/C CONDENASTION LEAK. *EH
  • 04215 Nov 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS - UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS. *TT
  • 18379 Jan 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ON AFTER HEC (HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT
  • 04174 Sep 6, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
  • 02208 Oct 14, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
  • 18413 Feb 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UNABLE TO REMOVE IGNITION KEY - SERVICE TIP. *TT
  • 18411 Feb 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
  • 18425 Feb 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NO CRANK ON START CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ON DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *EH
  • 05310 Feb 21, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
  • 041514 Aug 9, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
  • 17918 Jul 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
  • 031501 Jul 12, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
  • 02182 Sep 16, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TRIM-IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER DIFFICULT TO TURN, UNABLE TO REMOVE STICKING IGNITION KEY-IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *MJ
  • 17804 May 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. *TT
  • 0456 Mar 22, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
  • 0455 Mar 22, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CONCERN. *TT
  • 16436 Nov 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HIGH DECKLID CLOSING EFFORT. *MJ
  • 16429 Nov 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NOISE (WHINE/MOAN, WHISTLING, HUMMING, DRUMMING OR RATTLING) FROM THE DRIVETRAIN WHICH APPEARS TO BE EMANATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *TT
  • 16408 Nov 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SPI ENGINE - OIL LEAK - CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ
  • 16404 Nov 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH/REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *MJ
  • 04111 Jun 14, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
  • 17697 Apr 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GEAR RATTLE OR GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE FROM THE TRANSAXLE AT IDLE, IN NEUTRAL, WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP (ENGAGED). *TT
  • 17028 Nov 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    3-4 SHIFT FLARE/NEUTRAL - SERVICE TIP. *TT
  • 03225 Nov 10, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR UNABLE TO OPEN HOOD CONDITION. *TT
  • 17536 Feb 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BELT SQUEAL. *MJ
  • 17591 Mar 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT
  • 03223 Jan 26, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
  • 17515 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE. *TT
  • 17505 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    RUNS ROUGH AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P402 AND/OR P0403 (EGR FLOW EXCESSIVE DETECTED/EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN WET WEATHER OR IN A CAR WASH. *TT
  • 02M01 Jun 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6. *TT
  • 03N01 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STALLING, ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP FILTERS. EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 03N01. SUPPLEMENT #1. FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - NEW DESIGN. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT
  • 17302 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND AMBER ABS LIGHT ON AFTER HYBRID ELECTRONC CLUSTER (HEC - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT
  • 17298 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR SHOCK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT
  • 17282 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT
  • 17278 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR, FRONT BRAKE CREEP/GROAN NOISE, FRONT BRAKE DUST AND/OR ROTOR WEAR. *TT
  • 03202 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND/OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT *MJ
  • 03182 Sep 15, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WATER IN CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE, WHICH CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INOPERABLE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER, BLOWER MOTOR, OR A BLOWN BLOWER MOTOR FUSE. *TT
  • 03181 Sep 15, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
  • 16970 Jul 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT
  • 16956 Jul 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NOISE FROM RIGHT HALFSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. *TT
  • 16939 Jul 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT
  • 03148 Jul 21, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
  • 03135 Jul 7, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR. 2004 MODEL INCLUDED. *TT
  • 031511 Aug 4, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.