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2001 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026

94Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
5.3%Of all 1,761 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION194 · 11%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP140 · 8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH129 · 7.3%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE94 · 5.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM89 · 5.1%

Share of the 1,761 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Ford Focus overview page.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Ford Focus have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Ford Focus: 94 of 1,761 complaints on file (5.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Ford Focus have in total?

1,761 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 172 involved a crash, 47 involved a fire, 136 reported injuries, and 8 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.