2001 Ford Focus Consumer Discussions

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

Re: 2001 Ford Focus (Auto Tran) [rhende24]

Written by: dno36 on Nov 23, 2009 02:38 PM

rhende, Sounds like you have this posted on the wrong board, as this sounds electrical/computer related. GL Read More...

2001 Ford Focus (Auto Tran)

Written by: rhende24 on Nov 23, 2009 10:25 AM

My car has been acting odd for a few weeks now, about 3 weeks ago it rained really hard and I blamed its strange behavior on that. The 1st incident, I walked out to my car to go to work in the morning , turned the ignition and the engine started revving up and down, and when I popped the hood the engine was literally bouncing, I was horrified I honestly thought my engine ... Read More...

2001 Focus

Written by: tslroper on Nov 20, 2009 01:43 AM

I have a 2001 Ford Focus SE with the DOHC and auto transmission. The car is in great condition and only has 79.8k miles on it. We've had no issues with the vehicle thus far (bought it from the local ford dealership used and as-is in april with 72k miles). In early October I was rear-ended while coasting by a van moving about 30MPH. The damage to the vehicle seemed to be ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Ford Focus vibration [tikvenik]

Written by: pepper2275 on Nov 17, 2009 10:16 AM

Not yet- I am hoping it could be a motor mount issue or something other than the tranny, but I am going to have it checked out at a shop. I have also noticed that the vibration is worse when the car is leaning forward down the hill (in park). Much softer and almost normal when the nose is uphill. About the same result in reverse, too. Read More...

Re: 2001 Ford Focus vibration [pepper2275]

Written by: tikvenik on Nov 17, 2009 08:57 AM

I have same problem did you get it repaired Read More...

Re: 2001 Ford Focus vibration [pepper2275]

Written by: user451 on Nov 02, 2009 07:16 PM

Our 2003 ZTW ~70k started getting a vibration, that was worse in reverse and which also decreased after it warmed up, however it got progressively worse over time, it turned out to be the passenger side hydraulic motor mount, which wasn't to difficult to change. Also the lower rear engine roll restrictor (Dogbone) may pickup some stones and cause this common ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Ford Focus vibration [gmancera]

Written by: pepper2275 on Oct 21, 2009 06:31 AM

I also have a 2001 Focus with the Zetec engine, automatic transmission. I find the vibration is worse when its colder, but as you said after 20-30 minutes of driving the vibration smooths out. I get it in park, reverse, and neutral while sitting still. I also get it while driving, but only while its still cool. It happens then like after you crest a hill and the transmission ... Read More...

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

2001 Ford Focus SE Brake lights

Written by: brattish on Sep 11, 2009 00:17 PM

have a 2001 Ford Focus SE Manual Transmission. The brake lights don't work yet the fuse, brake switch, flashers and running lights funtion properly. What could be the cause of the brake lights not functioning? I did check the power to the brake switch, the switch is good. What could be the problem? Thanks in advance, Dave Read More...

Ford Focus Engine Problems

Engine revs & doesn't kick in when hitting higher mph

Written by: vermillionx on Sep 08, 2009 01:17 PM

Hello I have an AT 2001 Ford Focus, never had problems with it before but shortly after stopping for some gas when I got on the highway and got it up to 55mph and turned on cruise control, its like it wouldn't kick into gear and when I would put on the gas the mph would only rev the engine and the mph would decrease. I pulled over and noticed the check engine light was on.... ... Read More...

ford focus zx3

Written by: razz44 on Sep 05, 2009 00:26 PM

I have a vacum leak around the carb,and i cant find it .it makes my car idle bad and will shut off if u dont put the gas on sum. 2001 ford focus zx3 can anyone help Read More...