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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Tires
I drive 25000 miles a year to and from work approximtly 115 miles a day and 70% of that is on open interstate hiway. Stop and go is less than 20 miles a day. Tires completely wore out at 41000 miles. Tires started humming at 10 to 15000 miles. I constly complained about front end and tire noise. I put a set of goodyear aquatred tires on at 41476 miles. They also started humming, so the front end was lined up. This…
ODI 10070133
Suspension
Passenger side ball joint is broken at 48,000 miles. Appears there is a safety recall, but ford dealership will not replace part without charging me. *jb
ODI 10010356
Cables · Steering · Suspension
The steering wheel had a knocking sound. *jb there was a recall on the battery cable, and the pinch bolt has caused a lot of problems. (the problem still exists) the vehicle will knock when turned to the left. The front axle bearings were damaged along with the seal. The battery cables had a short circuit and the cables still have a corrosion problem. The vehicle stalled while driving, the steering wheel locked, and…
ODI 10014798
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
Bad brakes, leaking transmission x 2 repairs, numerous electrical probs, one "accident", damage repaired at ford expense, bad tire, noise from front rt side, "surge" prob, car seemed to "stick" in a gear. I don't have my file with me but i know there is more.
Crash reported
ODI 10069965
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
I started to replace tires as early as 5,000 miles just about 7 times by now. Replaced ignition 5/03 for $667.00 the key would go in and wouldn't turn. Spring coil driver's side broke while in traffic replaced 4/03 for $158.50. Now the transmission is completly gone the car would not back up. Please help me, i just don't know what else to do. The customer service at paul clark is so poor that i would not go there…
ODI 10068981
Suspension
While driving at 40mph and without warning the front left wheel disconnected from the vehicle. This caused a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ph
ODI 10004105
12v/24v/48v Battery · Power Train · Seat Belts · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
My complaint is all the problems we have had with the focus. We have had numerous recalls and work done from the drivers seat collapsing, wiring harness replaced, bearings in front, and rear, brake assembly, sway bar, and have had to replace 3 sets of tires, and line up 3 times because they will not make good and the car eats tires. Now we have 52,000 miles on the car, and a pin has come loose and gone through the…
ODI 10069676
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
The brake system is horrible. They make noises all the time. I have replaced the cylinders and the shoes and it still does not sound right. The suspension is bad and needs replacing, but i can not afford it. I am a teacher. Cruise control has gone bad, because of a faulty wire.
ODI 10069367
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Brakes replaced but continue to squeal front suspension collapsed causing crash.
Crash reported
ODI 10069117
Cables · Fuel Pump · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition · Lock · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems…
Crash reported
ODI 10002047
Suspension
While driving the vehicle at 20mph the right front suspension collapse. Causing to pull out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 8022323
Electrical · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Tires
Car is only 2yrs,8mo. Have currently expended over $4000.00 on repairs. Problem with seals allowing fumes in car from other vehicles running beside mine. The noise and wind shear level is very unsatisfactory. Squeal noise and thumping feeling from pressing on brake pedal. Hesitation on accelerating into traffic flow. Poor quality on parts and workmanship from manufacturer
ODI 10070124
Suspension
While traveling on a side street without prior warning the vehicle front suspension collaped and the right wheel broke . The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
ODI 8020977
Suspension
Since this car was bought new off the showroom floor, we have had suspension problems. We have had the tires replaced 7 times now and will soon have to have them replaced again due to severe tire wear. Alignment has been suspect at all tire changes and warranty has been voided on 3 sets of tires due to misalignment. Alignment has been done several times by ford and by private shops. Alignment was even set out of…
ODI 764602
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Purchased ford focus se in may of 2002 with 13,260 miles. We did not buy the extended warranty because we could not afford. Soon after bringing the car home, we noticed the tire was very wobbly, and the brakes were squeaking--took it to the ford dealer and they told us these cars are notorious for brake noise, as for the tire nothing is wrong-the service dept. Test drove and didn't notice a thing. Have taken it in…
ODI 10070828
Suspension
While driving over 60mph vehicle will vibrate. Contacted dealer. Had wheel aligned, but problem still occurred. *ak
ODI 8014659
Suspension
The right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The dealer stated the bearing had fell of when the wheel was removed. The left wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to a wobble. In order to stop the wobble, the consumer had the bearing replaced along with a purchase of four new tires. Mr scc *jb
ODI 10014884
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Takes off real hard like it wants to die but won't, then stops. When car is ran for a while it starts doing. We are not the only focus with this problem. There are others along with their reverse going out or first gear. Every one who takes it in doesn't get it fixed
ODI 10069612
Foundation Components · Frame And Members · Gasoline · Ignition · Suspension
Consumer experiencing many problems with ignition, key will not turn when inserted in ignition switch. Dealer replaced ignition. *tt
ODI 566207
Suspension
While traveling 30mph on highway there is a jerking noise coming from underneath hood area.*ak
ODI 8004672
Shock Absorber · Suspension
Vehicle has been in multiple dealerships, in tx and in ar and still nothing has been fixed. The suspension had been replaced due to bent struts faulty shocks. The brakes have been redone on 4 seperate occassions and still squeal and grind. The transmission lasted 6 months this time and is being replaced as i type. There is a wierd metal noise coming from the from right side on acceleration. All of the recalls have…
ODI 765451
Caliper · Ignition · Suspension
The ignition housing locked up and as a result the vehicle could not be moved. The front axles on the right side fell off. The dealer refused to repair them. The front brake calipers fell off. The rear end slid while driving on a wet surface. *mr cb *nlm
ODI 10027031
Suspension
Ongoing problem with vehicle commencing to wobble when it reaches 50 mph or more. Vehicle been to dealer shop on three occasions, and the probelm still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8000898
Suspension
Vehicle is making a thumping noise when driving. Vehicle sounds as if running over bumps in road. Contacted dealer and, dealer stated they can't fix the problem until they find out what the problem is. Please add.*ak
ODI 896813
Cables · Manual Transmission · Suspension
Positive battery cable is burning off insulation.*ak consumer states that the positive battery cable harness has gotten so hot that it has burned the red plastic cable cover black and has caused the battery to bulge out as if it could burst, consumer states the positive wire was cut from the battery past terminal and there has not been any problems as of yet, also transmission fluid was leaking at the case half,…
Fire reported
ODI 8008517