2000 Ford Focus Fuel System, Other Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 7 records
- fuel gauge · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Other
I have a 2000 ford focus se single overhead cam less the 105 thousand miles 8th digit on vin is p a code came up p1233 ( fuelpump driver module offline) think this should be a recall cause the car will stall going 75 down the interstate and even in town and we have almost gotten into several crashes plus went off the road trying to get the car in the break down lane,the car will give no warning before it…
ODI 10335887
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
1) stalling, stuttering and or slow acceleration 2) gauges and lights inside and outside the vehicle are fluctuating as they wish. He car was taken to the dealer three times so they could diagnosis and work on the problem. 1st time there was a recall performed on the fdm (fuel delivery module). 2nd time they gave it a computer update and then all of the electrical problems began to occur. Third time they sent me…
ODI 10095721
Fuel System, Other
2000 ford focus caught fire due to manufacturing defect. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10057042
Engine · Front · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other
My car has a constant bad vibration that intensifies on right turns, going up grades, and over bumps. I have taken it to jim click ford in tucson, az for a total of three times. Each time they come up with a different excuse and it never fixes the problem. I have been told at first it was, my tires, i replaced all four tires with top of the line michelins, then i was told that my fuel pump was going out and that is…
ODI 10054285
Fuel System, Other
My car suddenly stall when i am stop in a ligth or when i am driving, it has been 4 times at dealer but they can find the problem, this morning i was hit by a car i was driving and my car suddenly stalled the car behind me wasn't able to stop and hit me, thanks god nothing happened it was just a small scratch, so when nhtsa is going to do something about this, are you waiting for some one to die in a crash accident,…
Crash reported
ODI 10038920
Fuel System, Other
My complained is regarding my ford focus it is a 2000 focus se, i am having the engine problem, it stalls. I has been 4 times at the dealer but they don't find anything wrong, last time i went a got charged $120 dollars but they didn't fix, the bad part is my manufacturer waranty is over and i only have the extende warranty , my question is what can i do to get my car fix, this is very dangerous i almost been hit…
ODI 10037539
Fuel System, Other · Linkages
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the pinch bolt 02 v 289 000 due to a discrepancy. *jb the steering wheel started to vibrate and the wheel shook. The vehicle was taken in for the recall, but the consumer was told that there was another problem which was with the oil. *scc
ODI 10019634
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other · Unknown Or Other
1. July 26,2000 was the first incident when the fuel gauge light came on and even though the tank was full, the gauge registered empty. Dealer replaced sender and pump assembly. 2. Oct.11,2000 fuel gauge light came on, and the gauge registered the tank as empty even though it was full. Dealer replaced the sender and pump assembly. 3. Feb. 6, 2002, engine check light came on, returned to the dealer who replaced fuel…
ODI 766056
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Fuel System, Other · Ignition
This car has had 4 recalls so far. In addition to the recalls i have had it in for other problems like the gas light failed to to work, the igntion part after turning car off would act like the key was still in. The biggest complaint i have is the brakes at 9000 miles i had it in to check the brakes and then 8000 miles later my roters went bad. I do not feel safe in this car at all.*ak
ODI 762988
Fuel System, Other
Gas gauage does not work properly, vehicle does not show correct gas level.*ak
ODI 8009568
Electrical System · Exterior · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Latch · Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Consumer stated the gas gauge failed, the brakes were squeaking, the mirror was torn off by repeated car washes, gas leaked on the both driver and passenger side carpet, and the truck latch was broke, also the fues burst on locks. *yh
ODI 8004538
Fuel System, Other
I have had a fuel problem for over a year. Alternator, fuel pump, and fuel pump relay have been replace, but issue continues. Ford dealership insists on replacing more parts without assurance of correcting the problem.*ak
ODI 10043671
Conventional · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Ignition
Since purchased. On four separate occasions my car has stopped while driving. Here is a brief rundown of additional physical problems i_x0012_ve had with the car, which include but are not limited to:3 months: the emergency brake went out. The brakes had to be replaced (2 times). The gas gauge stuck on empty (twice). I felt a constant pulsating on the clutch. The dealer told me that all new cars have that for up to…
ODI 763882
Fuel System, Other · Tank Assembly
Car off at refueling. After fill-up, car started and fuel gauge reads empty and low-fuel indicator illuminates. Dealer replaced sender&fuel pump and this has not resolved the problem. After driven several miles (>10) fuel gauge works again. Customer told to deal with it.*ak
ODI 724202
Cooling System · Fuel System, Other
The fuel guage does not register the correct levels of fuel. Cause unkknown. The vehicle is also leaking freon. Please give any further details.*ak
ODI 864912
Fuel System, Other · Power Window Devices And Controls
Fuel gauge is not operable. When consumer fills up gas tank, it doesn't measure. Also electrical windows don't work at all. *ak
ODI 855602
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other
Car stalls when gas tank guage reads slightly over 1/4 tank mark. Expecially on hard right hand turns. Dealer said it was fuel pump in gas tank.....occurred at 36000 miles +/-. Also occurs on straight of ways. I didn't get extended warranty....surely they can make a better fuel pump. I may have to pay to have this fixed, but i have heard that focus has had a recall because of stalling engines......i haven't gotten a…
ODI 766423
Body · Fuel Injection System · Fuel System, Other · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Ignition
Car stalled. Towed to dealership (apple ford), replaced fuse. Stalled again. This time entire fuel system replaced. Gas guage read inacurate. Another new fuel system. Still read inacurrate. A new console. Still reads inaccurate to this day. Just gave up trying to get it fixed. *ak
ODI 762773
Disc · Fuel System, Other · Power Window Devices And Controls
I have taken the car back several times when i first purchased it to fix the brakes and hemborg ford told me, "that's just the way ford brakes are, metal on metal".. I've had so many problems with this car it's unbelievable.. I feel unsafe driving this car.. As it has locked me in many times..the windows will not roll down half the time.. The gas gauge only works half the time.. I wish i had never purchased this…
ODI 761248
Exhaust System · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Structure
The brakes continue to make noise, the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the brakes, the problem has not been corrected, even though there is a service bulletin stating that the brakes squeak. *cj
ODI 556910