2001 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
24 - 28 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(174 Total Reviews)
I love my Focus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I am 350lbs and I am totally comfortable in this car. Great mileage and fun to drive. One of the most powerful 4cyl, 120ish horsepower engines ever made. Total thumbs up for me.
Favorite Features
Fun to drive and great mileage. Looks great too.
Suggested Improvements
The passenger side seatbelt and seat are not built proper. It sits really high and therefore the passenger has a hard time getting the seatbelt buckled if they are taller than 5'7"
Best in its class!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
A gem to drive and own. Superb engine even at low revs. Precise steering and powerful brakes. Comfortable and stylish and reliability is so good that never lets you down! A fine car.
Favorite Features
Style, comfort, driving feel, engine torque, road manners (stability) and reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Suspension a little bit on the stiff way.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Worst Car Ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought my 2001 Focus in 2002, and have had nothing but problems. I had to have three fuel pumps replaced, which Ford covered the first two for free, and then charged me for the third. The letter I received regarding the recall states they had not yet found a fuel pump that fits in this model, and 7 years later...they still haven't. I had to replace three windows due to faulty parts. The final straw was my timing belt and water pump went, which caused the engine to seize up. My Focus is dead at 147,000 miles and the best part is I had just taken it into the Ford dealership two weeks ago, due to it starting rough and stalling, and they couldn't find anything wrong with it!
Favorite Features
The gas mileage was good until the fuel pump was replaced for the third time. I will never buy a Ford again.
Suggested Improvements
Poor quality parts and horrible service. I have never owned a vehicle with so many poorly made parts. This car is not reliable, and Ford needs to stand behind their products, and make a fuel pump that will work in their 2001 Focus.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
OK but fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The 2001 ZX3 is an OK car. I had one since the beginning and it's been OK. This car balances out with a lot of trips to the dealer for fixes but pretty dang fun drive when you get it back. There is too much rattling inside at around 50,000 miles but everything still holds on strong. One thing I am very happy with is its performance on the highway. This car can somehow cruise at 85 miles an hour at only 3500 rpms! I get around only 20 miles a gallon at that speed but sometimes it's worth it.
Favorite Features
Car handles like a dream. The sound system is surprisingly good. Pretty neat looking. Good performance. Great price for everything.
Suggested Improvements
Better build quality inside and out. Better tires and needs better brakes. I replace breaks and tires every year it seems like!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
I love it but...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Fun car to drive, and very good on fuel. But at a low speed impact it seemed to fold to easy and massive damage was caused which force me to total out the car with my insurance company. I really enjoyed this car and wish that I still had it. I hope to find another just like it
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Having better support around the engine so if and accident occurs in the front the engine is better protected, ie radiator
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
My first car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Purchased at 178000kms now almost at 300000kms. Never miss an oil change, well maintained. Problems began just after 200000 kms. My car began to 'studder' while in gear. Changed the fuel filter, thought it could have been the gas. Nope. Changed leads and plugs thinking I'm misfiring. Nope. One day went to start my car and it sounded horrible-in the end it was my timing belt, I needed an entire new engine as the belt had slipped and ruined the pistons and valves. A 'new' rebuilt engine was put in. Now headlight socket on drivers side seems melted and the contacts no longer connect. Rear dr side door clasp jammed-no longer use that dr won't click closed. Replaced ignition key shaft as rollers seized
Favorite Features
Spacious, pretty fun to drive, very responsive steering, great visability. It's a pretty good first car- size wise, price (not including all the repairs I've made!)
Suggested Improvements
RPM guage, more noise protection. If only it could have been made more reliable all around.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Worst Car I EVER owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is the worst car EVER! I did not want an American car, but my spouse insisted. This is like driving a time bomb! The dash board lights flash and blink, the radio works when it feels like and the speedo just stops abruptly! The dealer can not figure out what is wrong. It is leaking and burning oil and when the heat is on, the fumes fill the car, again, Ford has not explanation. It looked nice and sporty, but the inside is ROTTEN! Spend your money on a nice Toyota or Hyndai, at least you'll get a 100,000 mile warranty!
Favorite Features
NONE
Suggested Improvements
Electronics that work, dealers that can fix problems!
2 out 5 people found this review helpful
Great Little Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love this car. The body of the car is wonderful, it looks like a new car not a 2001. It's very comfortable and the pick up is great. My car has it all, this is the first Ford that I have bought and it will not be the last. I love this car. Also there is so much room inside the car, it has everything I so glad that I found it.
Favorite Features
Great gas mileage. very nice ride. Great pickup. Radio is great. AC is great.
Suggested Improvements
None
4 out 7 people found this review helpful
What does Ford stand for?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This station wagon has been good and bad. I might buy another only if certain things are changed. It has stranded me over 4 times yet it has done well on long trips and it is good on gas and it handles great. The car is paid for yet I seem to put an average of $300 into it every month throughout the year. Power windows all work at each door however the front passanger won't go down from the driver side and the left rear pass window won't go down from the driver control either. Now the driver control will make the right side passanger go up. Rear hatch unlatches while your driving and you never hit the release.
Favorite Features
Awesome handling, good on gas, easy to park, ok sound system, nice cargo shade, OK dash controls and easy to wash.
Suggested Improvements
Recall all suggested. Ignigtion 3 times. Front end 6 sets of front tires. Cheap arm rest broke 2 times Pain to put on seat belt because armrest in way. EGR sensor 2 times AC Compressor went out. Fuel pump went out. Thermostat & housing went out leaking coolant all over. Need 3 cup holders
11 out 12 people found this review helpful
A lot of car for the money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Can't say enough good about this car. Had Fords Escorts Zx2 (2) of them with the same engine, the Focus lived up to my expections. Had some small issues but as with all cars you'll always have some. I would like to see some more engine performance parts available from the dealer to give a little more pep.
Favorite Features
Overall performance and its function.
Suggested Improvements
More engine pep options.
1 out 4 people found this review helpful
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