2000 Ford Focus Unknown Or Other Problems
- 99
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 99 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear wheel · 7 records
- light came · 6 records
- even though · 5 records
- wheel bearing · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- engine check · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION
ODI 10979464
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall i am having problems with all door and trunk latches. The left rear door will not open at all. The right rear door will only open sometimes from the inside but it is a struggle. This is also the case with passenger front door and driver door. Recently (4 days ago) the driver door started not opening. Trunk will sometimes open with key and will not shut all the way.
ODI 10896803
Unknown Or Other
The key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I had to be towed.
ODI 10862213
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I was pulled over on my way home from work almost midnight, and was notified by the officer that i had no taillights, but my turn signals and hazard lights were working. The license plate light and running lights are not working either. In addition, several months ago the dashboard lights blew a fuse, and have repeatedly blown the same fuse. I saw that the wires on top of the hatchback, inside the rubber tube, are…
ODI 10536860
Unknown Or Other
The gas pedal got stuck and we were in a car accident. *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10417711
Unknown Or Other
I have a ford focus 2001 and the key got stuck in the ignition. I wasn't able to put the key in or remove it. I took my car to the ford dealership and had to pay 350.00 to get it fixed. *tr
ODI 10342497
Unknown Or Other
Driving to work 4 am- hear a click; engine goes dead; roll to side of road; get out of car and see smoke and fire coming out of the bottom of engine. Within 4 minutes care is in flames... Totally burn by time the fire department got to site all that was left was the rear end// no injuries luckily i was able to get out of the car. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10254052
Unknown Or Other
IGNITION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10229683
Unknown Or Other
Brakes failed which caused crash. The very day back brakes were fixed, the front brakes then went out within a month, resulting in almost another accident. Even though ford recalled this back in 2000, (bought car in 2005) they are refusing to fix it. There have been 14 total recalls, all seem to be wrong with my car too. I should have done my homework prior to buying but why was anyone even able to sell this to me…
Crash reported
ODI 10213509
Unknown Or Other
Problems with inserting and/or removing the key from the ignition key slot. I was unable to reinsert the key to start the ignition until i used powder graphite and tapped the key in place. Once the key was in, it became very difficult to remove. I've ended up leaving the key in the key slot and using a second key fob to lock and unlock the doors.
ODI 10378929
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Unknown Or Other
There is a leak in the resevoir for the radiator, electrical problem with the radio. The radio keeps losing power when going down the road. The master switch for the passenger window does not work, the rear passenger window assembly is broke leaving the window not able to stay up. There is a funny noise when driving down the road. It sounds like a crackly noise. Half of the time the heat will not work. *jb
ODI 10147140
Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mechanical · Unknown Or Other
I went to insurt my key into the started and my car would not turnover after the wrong key was partly insurted, i thought that that pats system tripped, but after researching the issue further, i realised that numerious people ahve been having this issue with ford focuses, that their is a know problem with this part of the car, i am going to have to pay 300 dollars or more to fix a known issue from ford.
ODI 10126302
Ignition · Unknown Or Other
Hi, on saturday evening (june 18, 2005) i drove my 2000 ford focus zts to edgerton confort inn in wisconsin with my wife and 6 months old child without any problems. On father's day morning (june 19, 2005) ready to enjoy breakfast with family and friends i was not able to turn on the car. The ignition key would only go in half-way and wouldn't do anything plus steering wheel was locked as well, eventhouth i didn't…
ODI 10127132
Unknown Or Other
Ignition lock, nothing lead up to the failure its an engineering problem with the care. My brother a locksmith has dealt with this problem half a dozen times in the last year with ford focus. Couldn't start car had to have it towed and the entire ignition cylinder had to be replaced, costing a lot of money because it requires that all the keys be recoded and all door locks as well.
ODI 10116048
Unknown Or Other
Consumer accidentally opened up another ford focus door with key. *mr there was another incident where the consumer had gone to a ford dealership with the assistance of a ford staff person who witnessed the consumers key open the doors, trunk, and ignition of 3 out of 3 2004 ford focuses. The consumer was told that it was an isolated case. *sc
ODI 10079926
Unknown Or Other
MY PAINT IS PEELING ON THE HOOD OF MY 2000 FORD FOCUS.
ODI 10003225
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
When driving car after so long the engine gets hot and speed reduces. When pushing on accelerator to try to pick up speed, it continues to lose more speed and starts jerking. After it continues to keep jerking and speed keeps going down engine shuts off, leaving me sit in the middle of town with two children under the age of two. When car stalls and you try to restart, it turns over but will not start. Once it does…
ODI 10071160
Unknown Or Other
Ignition - without any advance warning i tried to put key in ignition and it wouldn't go in. I after awhile i got key in, but ignition cylinder would not turn. Had to take to ford for repair which cost $430.
ODI 10068856
Fuel Pump · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Rear · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2000 focus. I experiance hesitation when the fuel tank is about 1/4th full, it died once while turning around an offramp cloverleaf. Also when coming to stops it idles rough. When starting and waiting while in or out of gear, idling is rough. Turning corners i occasionaly get creeks from the front and rear. Sometimes i hear thumps from the rear when riding over bumps on occasion. I hear and feel a growl…
ODI 10041036
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I purchased my 2000 ford focus se from merlin motors in saskatoon. Production date - may 2/2000, stock no. Pp24941, r.o. No. 155631. I believe this car was previously owned by someone in british columbia. Here is a chronological breakdown of repairs. April 17/01 - took car in because driver mirror vibrated badly when driving - so badly that i could not look into it, it was shaking that much. Also, the trunk would…
ODI 10071379
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
First one: ignition locked. One night after classes, i went to start my car and the key would not go into or turn the ignition lock. I called my ford warranty and they sent a tow truck. The tow truck driver informed me that he is familiar with the problem on the ford focus, as he had had many calls to pick up cars with the same problem. Second one: after returning home from driving to the store one saturday, i…
ODI 10071074
Unknown Or Other
The ford focus we purchased has been in the shop now four times for the same part to be replaced. The ignition/key problem has become an issue as the last head mechanic stated to my husband ford would no longer replace the part because it is not under the initial warranty. We disagree because it is a ford defective part that they put in new and has failed now four times. I just got off the phone with the repair…
ODI 10070924
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
At 148 miles told ford there was a problem with trans, did not believe road tested fro 2 miles and had car for day and a half. Said they designed trans to slip. I continued to drive it in that condition and repeatedly called customer service back and questioned dealers about slip and they said it was designed that way. To say the least trans replaced. Trim and other items falling off car and frod would not replace.…
ODI 10070888
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Unknown Or Other
Let's see, where shall i begin. Within month or two of purchase of 2000 focus sedan it was back in the shop for the front a panel trim. It took 3 times to finally get that right. Also less than 5 months after purchase, windshield had to be replaced due to a stress fracture (was a 1-1.5 hairline crack which appeared in windshield). The windshield has since been replaced again. While adjusting the rear-view mirror the…
ODI 10070757
Unknown Or Other
Key cylinder failure. Tow truck driver says he tows one focus a week with similiar problem. Problem may be caused by heavy keyring, which mine is. Did have major engine failure that ford fixed under warranty. Radio/clock is burning out digital display.
ODI 10069191