Is the 2001 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2001 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE recall for the 2001 FORD Focus? (Campaign #03V482000)

The fuel system in your vehicle has a filter that helps get gasoline to the engine. Over time, this filter can get clogged by dirt and debris, which can cause problems. If the filter gets clogged, your engine might hesitate, lose power, or stall unexpectedly. This could lead to a crash if you're driving at the time. Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one at no cost to you. If you notice any issues like hesitation or loss of power, schedule the repair as soon as you can. The fix is free, and it's available for 10 years after you first bought the vehicle, with no mileage limit.

NHTSA Campaign 03V482000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

What Happened

The fuel system in your vehicle has a filter that helps get gasoline to the engine. Over time, this filter can get clogged by dirt and debris, which can cause problems.

Risk if Unfixed

If the filter gets clogged, your engine might hesitate, lose power, or stall unexpectedly. This could lead to a crash if you're driving at the time.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one at no cost to you. If you notice any issues like hesitation or loss of power, schedule the repair as soon as you can. The fix is free, and it's available for 10 years after you first bought the vehicle, with no mileage limit.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V482000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 03V482000

What This Recall Means

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?