2001 Ford Focus Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 -28 City / 31 -36 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
110 -130
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sheila H
How many passenger can it seat? If it has airbags.
I luv that my car is pretty sturdy, it's been hit 3 times, I like that I can remove the stereo, I like the automatic doors
accountCircle Harley M
The car is very reliable. The parts are cheap and easy to find.
I've had my Focus for a year and it has never let me down. It runs great for the amount of miles it has on it.
accountCircle Mark M
Extremely well designed and manufactured. Could not have been a better choice.
I purchased this car new and it has been amazingly reliable. Throughout the years it has been through so much and still keeps going. Yearly maintenance has been very reasonable compared to getting a new car and having monthly car payments.
accountCircle Michelle J
A dependable, economical, comfortable sedan.
It is dependable, long lasting, good on gas, comfortable to drive. It has all the features I need and great trunk room. It has not given me any problems, the only thing it really needs is a new paint job and new floor mats. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who wants a dependable car.
accountCircle Tracy L
Fuel efficient and has working cruise control.
There are none I feel this car is very reliable would not be afraid to drive it on a long distance drive and I have only had to have it worked on 2 times since I have owned it. I have had to put a new thermostat in it and then hook up the temperature hand. I feel it would get me wherever I wanted to go and it is easy on gas and is pretty easy to operate.
accountCircle Kaitlyn S
It is my little blue hunk of junk. It needs frequent repairs but it has a lot of charm and storage.
How much it's gotten me through. I have driven to and from college, all the way to Missouri, and more.
accountCircle Danielle L
Ford focus reliable, even with age!
The Ford focus is a very reliable car. It gets us from point A to point B with zero problems. Even with the age we can count on it.
accountCircle Jaime M
2001 silver Ford Focus se.
Very nice body design, never had an issue with maintenance, good gas mileage, 4 cylinders and small enough for me, very nice color and interior, wish it had and AUX but that's a feature in newer models, very reliable, my favorite car, very safe, can run for long periods of time without making me feel unsafe, cheap to maintain when needed.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robin J
It lasted for eighteen years!
I love that my car gets great gas mileage. I love the size of the trunk. I love the ease of driving and parking. I dislike the age of my car. It is starting to have major problems - too expensive to fix.
accountCircle Bob O
Do not buy an older Ford Focus.
My Ford Focus is generally unreliable. The engine has a valve defect where the valves are sucked inward. The car is underpowered and the headlights yellow badly. The air conditioner breaks regularly. It is not very fuel efficient. I would like it to have more leg room.
accountCircle Christopher F
Very low gas mileage for a four cylinder car. On top of that the gas tank is small
Get really low gas mileage for a 4 cylinder car, no guts and it takes forever to get going. Not an ideal car and i will never buy another focus unless it is newer.
accountCircle Christopher F
My car is way to slow, no guts a all.
My car takes forever to go up a hill, no guts whatsoever. To slow to get going, no muscle to it. Horrible vibration problem.
accountCircle Zachary
Is there recall
I got 2001 ford focus se 4 door 5 speed well 3 weeks ago i leaving from home and something did not feel right turn around get half in my drive way my back left wheel came off the hub had came apart
accountCircle Craig F
Many annoying issues will creep up in a Ford. There is a reason why Ford is often referred to buy the acronym (F-fix, O-or, R-repair, D-daily).
My Ford Focus has been a problem since 2 months after first purchasing it in 2004. Although the car still runs and gets me where I need to go, it has many annoying issues. The rear window won't roll up, all of the dash lights have failed, passenger rear door only opens from the inside, etc. I am unimpressed with the car and I would never buy a Ford product again.
accountCircle Haley H
It is a standard and when all parts are working, it is reliable.
The vehicle is pretty old and sounds like it is going to fall apart but its not. It does not always perform like I wud like it to. I would like a little more room at my feet and legs, and I think the back seat is fairly tight, especially if people have longer legs.
accountCircle Rayven S
It's very basic and it is cheap to fix if issues arise.
I dislike how basic the car itself is. I've had various problems from my car including thermostat issues, muffler problems, belts needing replaced, and many other things. The only thing that I like is that it drives.

Ford Focus Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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ZX3
130 HP 28-29 MPG 5 Seats
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LX
110 HP 29-32 MPG 5 Seats
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ZTS
130 HP 28-29 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
130 HP 28-29 MPG 5 Seats
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SE Street Edition
130 HP 28-29 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Ford Focus Owner Reviews

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5 stars 26%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 34%
2 stars 6%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Sara K on June 9, 2021
It is spacious enough for a single mom.
Wiring problem, stalls out, won't start. Unreliable, would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. Wiring is messed up, badly. It does not have any cold AC. The lights will turn on, but the vehicle will not crank over. I would not recommend for anyone.
accountCircle Roger on April 3, 2021
Fresh Design In 2020
Love The mk1 Focus,Still Looks Fresh In 2020! I Have A Focus ZTS,Ist Sporty,Confortable,Very Tall From The Floor.I Have 4 Years With It And Now Has 200,000 And Took Me To Florida From New York And Back,Still Runs Like A Champ!
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Ranks #14 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Ford Focus has an average owner rating of 3.84 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2001 Mazda 626
4.28
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2001 Volkswagen Jetta
4.25
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2001 Ford Focus
3.73

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Ford Focus has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #6 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2001 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
2
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2001 Honda Civic
40 MPG
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2001 Ford Focus
33 MPG

Is The 2001 Ford Focus A Good Car?

Yes. It is a reliable vehicle. Plenty of room. It looks nice and does good on gas mileage. It drives smooth as well.
Anita C.
Yes it's comfortable to ride and it fits our needs in a vehicle. It's in good condition and good on gas. Roomy and big enough to have riders.
Terri S.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Ford Focus?

No problems for me. The tires last long too. I use it for delivery routes and no problems. Plus it doesn't have any engine problems.
Mari G.
No it has no problems. Air conditioner is nice and cold and the heater works great also. Very low and easy maintains.
Jane S.

Is The 2001 Ford Focus A Good Value?

I do not recall the sticker price. However I had it paid off in less than 3 years. It definitely is a good value.
Sarah J.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Ford Focus power steering fluid type?

Answer: The 2001 Ford Focus power steering fluid type is Prestone. Having good steering is crucial for changing lanes and moving about on the road. You will someday come across some problems though. It could turn to...

How to replace the 2001 Ford Focus power steering pump?

Answer: To replace the 2001 Ford Focus power steering pump, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=AbgFlVv5V-g Having good steering is crucial for changing lanes and moving about on the road. You will someday come...

What type of brake fluid does the 2001 ford focus use?

Answer: The recommended brake fluid on the 2001 Ford Focus is either DOT 3 or DOT 4. Some of the products that You can use are Prestone 12 Ounce DOT 3 Brake Fluid or Valvoline 32 Ounce DOT 3, DOT 4 Brake Fluid. Ford...

What bolt pattern does the 2001 ford focus use?

Answer: The 2001 Ford Focus uses a lug pattern with A4x108mm specification. This is in contrast to some other Ford vehicles, which use a larger 5x5 inch lug bolt pattern. Lug nuts come in a variety of different...

How do I reset the anti theft system in the 2001 ford focus?

Answer: To reset the alarm on the 2001 Ford Focus You have two options. You can pop the hood and disconnect the positive battery cable, then leave it off for about 30 minutes. This will make the power in the CPU drain,...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety