2000 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 157
- 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 157 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 19 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Ignition · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the power door locks stopped working. The contact noticed that the fuse for the power door lock had failed. He replaced the fuse, but the passenger front door failed to unlock. He did not experience any failures with the other doors. A dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The current mileage is 78,500 and the…
ODI 10190013
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. He noticed that the wires would bend, fray and break when closing the rear liftgate. While closing the liftgate, the vehicle lost all electrical power to the rear wiper, washer and the top rear brake light which also caused the cruise control to become inoperative. He removed the sleeve and mended the wires together which caused the components to function correctly; however,…
ODI 10266518
Electrical System
I've had 2 major problems with my 2000 ford focus se. My ignition is locked. The key will not turn at all, the key will go in but will not turn with much research online i'm seeing that i am not the only person that has had this problem, and the problem is the ignition cylinder. 2nd- i've been having problems with the instrument cluster in my car, and once again with alot of research i'm seeing that i am not the…
ODI 10262395
Delivery · Electrical System · Engine
I drove a 2000 focus zx3 for 3 years without a single problem. On march 2007 (90000 miles) the car stalled and died completely in the middle of a california freeway. After 5 min i was able to restart the car and drive to my mechanic (not a ford dealer). Computer analysis showed a faulty mass air flow sensor. He replaced it ($450). Two days later, the car stalled again in a residential area (20 mph and full tank of…
ODI 10186721
Electrical System
The car was having trouble starting we replaced the battery checked the cables had the starter tested the guy said it was the nuetralization switch. He got back into start the car and it locked up. It is now still sitting there for them to figure out how to fix it. *nm
ODI 10181217
Electrical System
The car had been driven 2-3 miles, then parked. About 15 minutes later the fire was spotted. Flames were 12 to 15 feet high before the fire dept arrived and put it out. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10175684
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
In 2004 vehicle's ignition key lock fails to work properly. Vehicle is towed to ford authorized repair and they correct the problem. In 2006 vehicle's ignition key lock fails again. Vehicle is taken to ford authorized repair and corrected again. Both times i was left stranded since the vehicle's ignition key would not turn to start the vehicle and could not be removed from the ignition. Vehicle's dash lights…
ODI 10171035
Electrical System
I purchased a car from mega motors on 10/3/06. On 10/04/6 the car cut off on me in the middle of the expressway. I took the car to the shop and a computer diagnostic test proved that the sensors are out on the car and that the transmission is out of range. I took the car back to mega motors on 10/05/06 and i also provided them with a copy of the diagnostic report. The company isn't doing anything to help me, all…
ODI 10170492
Electrical System
2000 ford focus zts, started to smoke from the fuse box, within 3 minutes the engine compartment was on fire and car was totally in flames. No warning signs, nothing odd about how the car ran. Just riding along and smoke starts and i pulled over asap and the car went into flames. Nothing was done to correct what ever problem it was...the car is destroyed. No one knows what caused the failure. When the car started to…
Fire reported
ODI 10169016
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
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I took my vehicle to the local ford dealer on march 2, 2006 after i was having trouble with it stalling and then it was hard to restart. They replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter. Then on may 19, i took the car in again to have a recall on the locks fixed and to assess the check engine light being on. I was told that their was an evap leak at the gas cap and one would be ordered for me. During this wait i…
ODI 10158995
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact was able to insert the key into the ignition, but it would not turn and start the vehicle. The failure began in 2003. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they installed a new ignition lock in the vehicle, which resolved the issue. Currently, five years later, the failure recurred. The contact believes that a recall should be issued, but the manufacturer refuses…
ODI 10250655
Electrical System
Our ford focus has been nothing but problem since we bought the thing. The wiring was shot about 4 months in, and we could no longer use the electronic locks, or trunk opener. However, the latest problem would be the ignition. I was getting gas when i went to put the key in the ignition and it was stuck. Luckily, after a brief panick attack i managed to get it to start. Today, unfortunately we weren't so lucky, and…
ODI 10152724
Electrical System
On 3-2-06 i was unable to start my vehicle because the key would not turn..i had to have my car towed to a mechanic where the steering column had to be removed, the ignition switch had to be removed, new ignition switch had to go to locksmith to be key coded, then a new installation switch was installed. The cost was about $300 plus towing plus inconvenience...too many of the same complaints..ford should recall…
ODI 10259420
Electrical System
Dt*: the consumer stated while traveling 40 mph the occupants started smelling electrical smoke. The occupants realized the vehicle was on fire in the dashboard; smoke was billowing out of dashboard. The consumer pulled the vehicle off the road and the occupants exited. The vehicle was extinguished, and then towed to the consumer home. There has been no inspection of the vehicle. The manufacturer has been alerted.…
Fire reported
ODI 10148232
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
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
Dt: the contact stated there was an electrical problem. The dealer said it was a problem with the sensors within the fuel pump. The dealer said they would need to replace the sensors to remedy the problem. Due to the numerous attempted repairs that have not corrected the problem he was not going to have the vehicle repaired at this time. The contact already spent enough money having the vehicle repaired, and should…
ODI 10143314
Electrical System
Dt: the caller said automatic locks on the doors and trunk did not work. The keyless entry remote for the locks will not work to lock or unlock the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were willing to provide any financial assistance. *ak *nm
ODI 10136723
Electrical System
Engine compartment fire (four days after ford dealership replaced ignition lock cylinder). *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10136363
Electrical System · Equipment · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
While driving my 2000 ford focus, i came to a four way stop and the car ceased to work, as if i had turned off the key...no sputtering, just stopped. I restarted the vehicle and it lurched forward, died again, just as before. As i looked out the front windshield, i observed smoke coming from the hood of the car. I exited the car and flames were coming from the wheel wells. I immediately called 911. People began…
Fire reported
ODI 10131661
Abs Warning Light · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased 2000 ford focus, vin [xxx] from croft ford on dec. 19, 2001; mileage was 12,163 (car was still under warranty); have been unable to walk since march of 2002 (mileage on car is now just over 13,000; last 200 plus miles has been put on by ford dealerships attempting to fix car). Have had this car in to several ford dealerships; none of which can solve problem of engine surges; dash lights sweeping;…
ODI 10137913
Electrical System
For no apparent reason while driving home from work, my car battery light came on, then stalled, smoke began emanating form under the hood, then the car went up in flames. I'm very lucky i was not injured. The car was totaled. This car has been nothing but problems since i bought it. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10132733
Electrical System
Dt: on sunday the owner's wife made a right hand turn off of mentor onto hart street. The engine shut off like the key had been turned off and the engine burst into flames. The vehicle was towed to classic ford but has not been looked at by the insurance company yet. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Both the fire and police departments were at the scene. The entire front of the vehicle has complete…
Fire reported
ODI 10128409
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a ford focus 2000 from john thorton on thorton road in lithia springs on or about 7/2005. I also traded in my lexus 1991 vehicle which i had just fixed up for 2000.00 and plus the dealer asked for a down payment of 1200.00 which i gave, and i requested them to add a warranty which they did not in the contract. The vehicle was white and black inside. I drove smooth for about 4 months until one day as i…
ODI 10272899
Electrical System
2000 ford focus. Radio started turning itself on and off about 3 months ago. A/c started doing same this about 1 month ago (on same panel on dash). Now a/c will not work at all, but radio continues to turn itself on and off whether car is running or not. *nm
ODI 10138136
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Ford Focus.
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