2000 Ford Focus Suspension Problems

May 1, 2001

Ignition · Interior/Under Dash · Suspension

While driving at high speeds all lights on the dash started blinking. Vehicle was shaking and engine died. Please provide any further information. *ak

ODI 8012076

April 1, 2001

Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Suspension · Tank Assembly · Tires · Underbody Shields · Wiring

While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify).…

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ODI 894252

March 22, 2001

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension

Problems with brake equipment. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least 4 times for a crunching sound when driving over bumps.. The brakes squealed when they were applied, the consumer was told they were fixed, however the problem resurfaced. *jb

ODI 10011335

March 1, 2001 · 25,000 miles

Antilock · Body · Electrical System · Ignition · Lock · Shoes/Linings · Suspension · Tires · Tread/Belt

Ignition failed, had to be replaced, tires wear incredibly fast (4 sets of tires at 45000 miles), radio cut out, had to be replaced twice, brakes failed at least three times causing two accidents, dealership said they replaced them, but lied and never did, was forced to spend $500 having them replaced, trunk doesn't close, bad suspension, spun out on an exit ramp

Crash reported

ODI 10007620

March 1, 2001

Suspension

Vehicle has had numerous alignments , rear tires wear out within 2 weeks. The rear of vehicle will swerve.*jb

ODI 8009028

November 28, 2000

Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Suspension

Rear wheels wobble when consumer is driving, this problem can happen at any speed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to anything. *ak dealer performed recall 00s55b repairs. Consumer adds that vehicle pulls to left and steering wheel is off center. *tt

ODI 899559

August 16, 2000

Anchorage · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Suspension

Suspension is hard when driving , vehicle swings from left to right, and there is a rattling noise. Also, seatbelt on passenger's side broke, and when applying brakes, vehicle wanders to the left and right. *ak

ODI 868023

July 3, 2000

Anchorage · Exterior · Foundation Components · Frame And Members · Motor · Recliner · Suspension · Turn Signal · Wheel Bearing

Was traveling approximately 65mph when vehicle went out of control. Wheels had felt wobblely and loose. Had to swerve to miss several vehicles. Managed to get off freeway and stopped vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Was informed by mechanic wheel bearings went out. Dealership has to order parts. Vehicle was repaired previously under recall.*ak screws keep falling out of seat belt and has happened two times.…

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ODI 892603

June 8, 2000

Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

Consumer was traveling about 68mph and cruise control got stuck. Consumer ran off into the shoulders of the road to prevent from hitting another vehicle. Also, vehicle shook and vibrated when driving at speed of 50 mph and over. *ak

ODI 863487

May 24, 2000

Automatic Transmission · Suspension

Vehicle vibrated upon starting and driving. More acceleration caused vibration to worsen. Also, vehicle appeared to be slipping out of gear while remaining in drive. Vehicle is at dealer's shop at this time. *ak

ODI 862623

May 13, 2000

Suspension

While making a left turn and upon applying brakes vehicle started to pull to the left, resulting in a collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 862198

March 2, 2000

Cruise Control · Rotor · Suspension · Tires

Squeaking brake, extreme wear and tear of front tires, back tires with wear and tear issues, alignment issues on front tires and cruise control issues. *jb

ODI 10023226

February 27, 2000

Gasoline · Suspension

Vehicle stalls and then starts to vibrate while driving. *ak

ODI 861524

February 7, 2000

Suspension

The vehicle had a suspension problem, (possibly a loose bolt) which caused the wheel on the passenger side to become out of alignment.*jb

ODI 10004721

January 20, 2000

Air Conditioner · Front · Suspension

Passenger side front tire made a thud noise over bumps, due to inadequate suspension in the front end. Yh

ODI 550697

14,781 miles

Ignition · Suspension

Vehicle failed after being repaired. Ph the vehicle was side swiped in chicago where the sales dealer claimed to have made repairs. The vehicle was transported to florida where it failed. The vehicle was barely driven, and had only 10 miles on it when it was purchased. The consumer was unable to turn the ignition. The cylinder was replaced. *sc the left front strut and sway bar link was replaced. *jb

ODI 10068565

Suspension

The consumer suspects there is a problem with the suspension. The tires wear out very fast. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer for repairs. *ak

ODI 10022227

Automatic Transmission · Cables · Suspension

The vehicle failed to start, the dealer rerouted the battery cables. *jb the vehicle also had suspension and transmission problems ph *jb

ODI 10012476

Suspension

The vehicle experienced problems with the rear wheel barriers. A recall was issued but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. *nlm

ODI 10009810

Suspension

Consumer states that at various speeds the vehicle vibrates and shakes violently causing the driving to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer has inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. Nlm

ODI 8007913

Suspension

While driving 70mph vehicle starts to vibrate. Admission light comes on. Dealer contacted. *ak

ODI 8006854

Suspension

While driving 50 to 55 mph vehicle starts to jerk. Vehicle pulls from side to side. When raining back of vehicle slides. Dealer contacted. *ak

ODI 8006660

Suspension

While driving and upon accelerating vehicle vibrates/heistates, and nearly comes to a complete stop, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak

ODI 881305

Manual Transmission · Suspension

Since new the car made a strange back-ground noise, not typical of a standard manual transmission. Once a ford mecanich took a drive with us to verify and agreed on the noise. After four times the problem is still there. Also the 4th gear is hard to shift and the reverse pops out. All the times we got the car back with the service paper stateing: problem not found!. We drived a same model same year car at the…

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ODI 722677

Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED PRIOR RECALL NOTICE (99V-346). YH

ODI 551129