Ford Focus - 2001

Ford Focus - 2001 Reviews



Overall 3.5 star rating3.25 of 5 (by 12 users)



Ford Focus - 2001 Review Summary

The 2001 Ford Focus seems to have its fair share of negative virtues, but some owners have had good experience with it, stating no major issues other than routine maintenance on the Ford Focus. The ’01 Ford Focus is the perfect size vehicle for a small family and gets decent gas mileage. Problems noted on the Ford Focus 2001 model including numerous recalls, axle bearings going out, strut issues, sensors going out and issues with the starter. Want to see what else is on the market and what people are saying about them? Check out some other Ford models.
8% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 5 stars
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33% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 4 stars
33% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 4 stars%
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43% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 3 stars
43% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 3 stars%
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8% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 2 stars
8% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 2 stars%
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8% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 1 star
8% of people rated Ford Focus - 2001 as 1 star%
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75% 75% of people recommend Ford Focus - 2001 25% of people don't recommend Ford Focus - 2001 25%
 

Ford Focus - 2001 Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
DEC
4
2007
We've had our 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 for 5 years now.  The only problem we've ever had was a bad sensor and a minor problem with the starter.  Both understandable in a 6yo vehicle.  This car is perfect for our daily commute!  I keep track of each tank of gas to see what kind of mileage we are getting... review »
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parent, a pet owner

jnicolicchia
Kent, WA
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
22
2007
We bought this car gently used for a decent price. It is 6 years old. However, it does seem to need major/costly repairs more often than I like. We did not expect it to be maintenance free, however we did not expect axle bearing and strut issues so soon after the warranties were expired.
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interested in good gas mileage, dependent on daily vehicle

darcyva
Aldan, PA
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Ford Focus - 2001 Ratings and Reviews

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DEC
12
2007

I've owned my 2001 Ford Focus SE (Sedan) for three years now and it has been a great car to own. I've been very pleased with it especially for it's reliability and lack of mechanical problems. In the three years that I've owned it, it has rarely been in the shop for anything more than an oil change and to have the fluids topped off.

This car has also been fairly good for gas mileage - averaging around 30 mpg on the highway and 25 in the city. Overall, this is a just a really good car and will be ideal for college students and single parents. I wouldn't recommend it for familes with more than 4 members....

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4 star rating
jawebguy
Alexandria, MN



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NOV
15
2008
It hasn't cost me an arm and a leg in repairs, just an arm. On the plus side, it gets good gas mileage and was inexpensive to purchase.
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3 star rating
2008 Contributor
MissRhetorica
Collegeville, PA



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OCT
1
2009

I bought my ford focus from joe machens, for a considerably cheap price. The biggest problem with my 2001 model is that it needs constant repairs and as of right now the alternator went out and it's going to cost me at least $450 to get it replaced and thats not for a brand new alteration, thats for a rebuilt one. A month ago I had to replace my battery and 3 weeks after i got it, my battery kept dying [probably due to my alternator going bad]. Under the hood it is tightly packed with whatever makes a car run, my dad says that this is not usually a good thing due to if you need to replace...

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3 star rating
2009 Contributor
brittanieth
Moberly, MO



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budget conscious, married, daily driver, dependent on daily vehicle, fuel-conscious, interested in good gas mileage, a pet owner

DEC
13
2007
I adore my Focus! I have the ZX3, and I love its sportiness. It's so much fun to drive, and it rarely has problems.  I'm approaching 80000 miles on it now and it's still just as great as when I first bought it.  Since mine is the hatchback, it has a ton of space.  I had this car throughout college and was able to fit so much stuff in it when I moved back and forth from home to my dorm.  
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5 star rating
reviewer
caroline85
Cedar Park, TX



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fuel-conscious

JUN
22
2008

This is by far the worst car we have ever owned!  From day one we had trouble with it.  It ate up the tires, it was extremely noisy on the interstate, it idled very rough, and there was always something wrong with it.  Do not buy this car.


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1 star rating
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mikehonstead
Jacksonville, FL



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OCT
1
2009
I've had this car for almost four years and have only had it in the shop a handful of times and only for minor things. It has been a good car and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something affordable, yet comfortable.
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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
Kelley04
Greensboro, NC



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married, daily driver, value conscious, not rich

AUG
5
2008
I love my Ford Focus.  I've never really had any problems with it.  The only thing I would say that has been a problem are the brakes.  I feel like I have to get new brakes fairly often in this car.
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3 star rating
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TinkRulz
Yorba Linda, CA



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Rated on September 23, 2009

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4 star rating
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vickit
Florence, OR



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Rated on February 27, 2009

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3 star rating
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cericson
Merced, CA



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Rated on November 25, 2008

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3 star rating
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MartiM
Prescott Valley, AZ



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