2001 Ford Focus engine problems
The 2001 Ford Focus has 281 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
281
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE SALVAGE YARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000. ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA has 281 complaints about the 2001 Ford Focus engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.