2001 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 277 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2001 Ford Focus, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,378 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (51% of reports).
- 277fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 52,378median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $790typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 141 of 277 complaints (51%)
- Delivery module: mentioned in 15 of 277 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2001 Ford Focus at $790, and half of them between $360 and $1,000.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 172 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 277 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% | 67,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 61 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 34 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 53 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% | 99,000 |
| 2012 Focus | 56 | 1% | 95,771 |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% | 44,150 |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% | 51,835 |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% | 32,233 |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 17 | 4% | 51,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 8 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 12 | 1% | 16,633 |
| 2002 Focus | 58 | 6% | 50,644 |
| 2001 Focus | 277 | 16% | 52,378 |
| 2000 Focus | 366 | 10% | 52,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
Risk: This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Fix: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at temperatures above 85 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,182. Upated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. She was informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified but…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that when driving 5 mph and attempting a turn, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated that the failure was possibly caused by the fuel system failing to transfer to the engine. The vehicle was not been inspected by a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford Focuss have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 277 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2001 Ford Focus (16% of the 1,761 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,378 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2001 Ford Focus?
Owners report a typical cost of $790 (half paid between $360 and $1,000), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2001 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 141 of 277 complaints, followed by “delivery module” (15).
Other 2001 Ford Focus problems
See all 2001 Ford Focus problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Focus years.