2000 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear wheel · 8 records
- wheel bearing · 8 records
- coil springs · 6 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
- right rear · 4 records
- right wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the contact was made aware that the coil springs had fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and determined that both coil springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,604.
ODI 10853757
Suspension
Vehicle was accelerating from a traffic stop on a four lane city street. At approximately 200 feet beyond stop the vehicle went out of control and began swerving into oncoming lanes. Breaks and steering were ineffectual. Because of slow speed, vehicle stopped withing twenty to forty feet. Initial inspection on site indicated the right front wheel separated from the lower suspension arm and drive shaft. Inspection by…
ODI 10779167
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the suspension dropped to the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the ball joint had become detached from the control arm. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 10535795
Rear · Suspension
Rear wheel bearing went out , making horrible noise and grinding. *tr
ODI 10604417
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The vehicle went in for an inspection because there was a clunking noise from the passenger rear of the car. It turns out that the rear subframe and right rear sway bar has rusted completely off. The amount of rust by the technician has been found to be exorbitant in comparison to the amount of miles it was driven. The tech suggested that the car was submerged, but there was no record of it being so. I am the third…
ODI 10473841
Body · Engine · Suspension
Got my daughter her first used car from a dealer, which i should had gone with her to check it out first since an 18 year old would most likely not know anything much of a car besides driving it. You would think buying from a used dealer is safer than buying out in the street. So when we took it out of the lot noticed engine tremble and suspension noise, (too bad no lemon law on used dealer selling this type of…
ODI 10483195
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she heard a loud clunking noise and smoke emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that both front coil springs and struts were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who verified the failure and stated that the front coil springs, struts, and tires…
Fire reported
ODI 10448055
Body · Suspension · Wheels
The accident occurred on a hill at 10:30 p.m. I suddenly lost all power and control of the car near the crest of this hill. The car drifted back almost in a straight line. The brakes and engine weren't working as the car picked up speed in reverse under its own power i.e., from the slope of the hill. It continued backward until coming to a sudden stop with severe impact. The car was stopped by a storm sewer culvert…
Crash reported
ODI 10449215
Abs Warning Light · Suspension
I was driving ny car about 25-30 mph when i heard a noise. Low and behold my right wheel was wobbling back and forth. Then it stopped for a moment so i decided to take car to shop. On my way to the shop my barring went completely out. My abs light came on the everything locked up,got to shop right rear wheel was smoking bad. Shop told me everything burned up coast me 1,200.00 to get back on road. Just one of the…
Fire reported
ODI 10227492
Suspension
In april 2002 the local ford dealer performed the 2000 ford focus wheel bearing safety upgrade at 19,000 miles. In oct 2005 the right front wheel bearing was replaced at 59,000 miles and now we need to replace the right rear wheel bearing at 79,000. It appears that ford has not fixed the problem with their safety upgrade. *tr
ODI 10215532
Suspension
2000 ford focus; both front coil springs broken or coils overlapping. *tr
ODI 10233011
Abs Warning Light · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Latch · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension · Switch/Wiring · Vehicle Speed Control
On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. To make a long story short ,after unpluging the battery cables and going back to the stranded car the next evening, it started . 2 days later my wipers came on by themselves and would not stop until i turned the car off and restarted. On 10/31/07 while driving my daughter home, the…
ODI 10207593
Fuel Pump · Power Train · Suspension
Had to replace transmission, cost close to $2,800.00. After that was replaced i has a coil spring break over the tire which broke off into my tire and i went careening over a railroad track and i went into a ditch. Ford motor company replaced that after much protesting on my behalf. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to a dealership. I was never reimbursed for that. The issue i have had since then is that the car…
ODI 10235957
Suspension
No special events took place to cause damage. I am at 75k miles. Both right wheel bearings have gone bad (both front and rear) and requires the entire hub to be replaced at $350 each. Rear hub almost caused tire to fall off while driving, caused brake failure and abs failure. Also required rear brakes and abs chip to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10220458
Hub · Suspension
A "grinding" noise was heard when brakes were applied. Inspected brakes - found no problem. Within a few days the grinding noise turned into a constant "growling"/ "rumbling" noise. Re-inspected wheels/ brakes and found drivers side rear wheel to be loose / wobble (lug nuts were properly torqued). Closer inspection revealed that the hub/ wheel bearing assembly had "significant play". While the car was jacked up the…
ODI 10173796
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Every time i would take my car to the dealer for repairs . They would tell me there were none. In june i took my focus to the dealer for a loud noise coming from the left rear wheel. They told me there were no ball bearings on the left side and the right side needed to be done also, they only had one in stock that day. *tr
ODI 10232757
Electrical System · Gasoline · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Early on i had issues with stalling but just thought it to be weird for the car would turn back on..would power down while driving then i could start it over again. Wasn't until recently it became an issue that worried me when i was on a trip and it did it 3 times in a row and it wouldn't start on the second time but then did on the third try. I had been pulling out into heavy traffic when car just died.. Everything…
ODI 10165997
Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on dry asphalt, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 15 minutes, and was taken to a service dealer who determined that the fuel pump had stopped functioning. The dealer replaced the pump on two separate occasions, however the problems persisted. The fron stabilizer bar and fuel filter were replaced. Updated 11/16/06. *jb
ODI 10172254
Suspension
While driving, the right rear wheel fell off. After the vehicle was serviced it was discovered the suspension was defective. The wheel bearing had failed. *jb
ODI 10096808
Suspension
The car veered to the left while i was driving down an interstate highway causing me to loose control. Injuries were relatively minor, fortunately. Car was deemed a total loss by insurance company after assessment of damage. No mechanical inspection took place but on visual inspection the front left tire was disconnected from the car. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10051209
Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension
Car stalls, hesitates, getting worse very dangerous!! Fuel system seems bad
ODI 10068955
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Loud rumbling sounds comming from underneath rubbing noise when brakes were applied, the rear brakes, had the drums cut and cleaned and the brakes still are rubbing and it sounds like the brakes will fail soon if they don't fix them i took my car back three times with the same problem,and the insist they fixed it and the same thing is still wrong i hope somebody can help i don't know where to go to get the proper…
ODI 10068824
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have nothing but grief with my 2000 focus. 1) most recently i had was traveling at 50 km/h when my front right coil spring dropped out of the front end. I phoned ford repeatedly and even though i discovered a program covering my the coil springs on i was given the run around saying that i was outside the program recall date by a few months even though the car was made at the wayne assembly plant; where other…
ODI 10071369
Electrical · Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I now have a problem with the transmission. The mechanic thinks it is a filter or switch that keeps the oil level in the transmission when turning right. My car shuts off when i make right turns. I have spent way too much money and still owe on this car..frankly i would like to turn it in! Has lot of repair needs too much money. I had all of the recall work done also
ODI 10070598