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 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Train · Wheels
The consumer had numerous repairs performed on her 2000 ford focus. *jb recall campaign#02v288000 & 00v411000. Repairs that have taken place within one year: 14 new tires because of a problem with the wheels, engine, transmission jerking, re-wired, battery, overheating and muffler. *sc
ODI 10127952
Electrical System · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Power Window Devices And Controls
I have had this car since 2003 and it has been nothing but trouble. I have had it into the shop for many of the previously stated repairs- ignition lock, revving/ gas line sticking, broken windshield with no outside cause, cracked side mirrors from cold, etc. This week my rear window fell into the door and would not roll up. The estimate is close to $400. I have had other problems, so many i can't recall them all…
ODI 10110676
Electrical System · Engine
Car is a lemon. Radio has failed multiple times. Door locks and ignition lock have failed multiple times. Current problem is car stalls at intersections. Emission light is on and stays on. Deal can not fix.*jb i consider the stalling at intersections to be very dangerous. If someone is moving forward assuming the car will move, and it does not because of the stall, a crash may result.
ODI 10109943
Electrical System · Rear
Coming home from work my engine light came on , i took it to a friend and he check it and said it was as cylinder misfire he reset he code(?) and said that he didn't guarantee that it wouldn't come back on . It work fine the rest of the day , but when i was again coming home from work the next day it came on again ,i immediately turn around and took it to the garage where i get repairs done . He also said it was a…
ODI 10107749
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System
While going 65 mph, a vehicle pulled off the ramp in front of the consumer. The consumer applied the brakes and they failed to work. The consumer lost control of the vehicle. *sc all of the lights on the vehicles digital meters where blinking. The vehicle flipped three times and landed on the roof. Prior to the accident the vehicle had electrical and brake problems. All the digital figures on the dash would blink on…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10109165
Air Conditioner · Column · Electrical System · Equipment · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheel Bearing
Fatality vehicle fire, dec. 8 2004. My husband is the original owner of a 2000 ford focus, subject to numerous service visits to bill brown ford, livonia mi for: ignition, steering column, wheel bearing, brake, rear window control, seat belt &trunk latches, overhead light and engine light. The vacuum line & fuel pump & valve assembly were replaced 2/03, followed by stalling. In 6/03, a/c compressor & manifold line…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 deaths
ODI 10107840
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Tires
Many problems, the radio started shorting out almost immediately. I have to replace my tires at least once a year (10,000 miles.) at 37000 miles after the bumper to bumper ran out, my air conditioner and heater fan only worked on 4, 1, 2, and 3 did not. I took it to ford, the diagnosis was an open circuit which cost me $409.00. ( i think i was ripped off) last month i took a road trip and whenever i would climb…
ODI 10098366
Electrical System
Everything was great with the car until recently. Can insert key into the ignition, but cannot turn the key. I pull the key in and out until something catches and it will finally turn. Sometimes it takes 2 minutes, sometimes 30 minutes. *nm
ODI 10095599
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch
Headlights/radio and electrical parts would come on and off on their own. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicated the problem
ODI 10091981
Electrical System · Front
Events, just normal driving. Sway bar link disconnected causing sharp rightward pull at highway speed. Continued smelling of electrical burning from dash panel with intermittent instrument failure, and airbag lights flashing. Smoke came from the vent systems a couple times, but no fire noticed as of yet. Nothing has been done to correct failure, costs too much for me to have ford diagnose the problem, $500+ for dash…
Fire reported
ODI 10122436
Electrical System
Very hard to put key into or remove from ignition, have not removed key in 8 years. *tr
ODI 10499879
Electrical System
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred, and had not been resolved.*ak
ODI 10083942
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
First problem started with vehicle stalling- found out that fuel pump was faulty. Pump was replaced because of recall. Second problem started with no warning- remote for door locks/hatch back/anti-theft stopped working and automatic door locks also stopped working. Even after replacing battery in both remotes still does not work. At the same time keyless entry stopped working i noticed that when i turn on my rear…
ODI 10098420
Electrical System
My 2000 ford focus wagon that i purchased in nov of 2003 burned in my work parking lot with only 30,000 miles on it with no warning, no suspicious noises or problems. I drove to work, parked in the lot, walked in, and as soon as i logged on to my computer security was calling to inform me that my car was on fire. The car burned the engine compartment and the front passenger area completely within 15 minutes. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10068337
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
Electrical System · Latch
The consumer is unable to open the vehicle doors with the remote. The consumer would have to manually use the key to enter the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *mr
ODI 10066646
Electrical System
I purchased a 2000 ford focus from carmax in miami fl during the last weefk of january. Immediately after the purchase i experienced many problems. I have been in and out of the dealership and have been given the run-around. I lost 12 hours of work, been late and been left stranded by the ford twice. I have had about a dozen loaners and am currently still in one (4months later). I am paying for a car that i do not…
ODI 10072770
Electrical System
The driver placed the key in the ignition but the vehicle would not engage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. *nm the ignition switch was replaced two times, power locks were inoperative, alarm was inoperative, trunk inoperative, and the window(s) were hard to close (must be forced down 3-4 times). *sc *jb
ODI 10052160
Door · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Water leak in my 2000 ford focus. Upon reading this website i realize the other problems i've had are similar to this car. Car stalling, fuel gauge sticking, radio going out, carpet being replaced,wiper problems etc. When it rains the water can fill the passenger floorboard 2-3 inches. I've had the leak checked at several different places and so far no one can find the leak. According to this website the dealer…
ODI 10043228
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Rear
While driving, the vehicle stalled due to electrical failure. There were no brakes or steering. The vehicle crashed into a tree. Driver dislocated her shoulder and sustained a head injury. *ak the rear wheel bearings was replaced, the fuel filter was replaced *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10057244
Electrical System
At any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled on the highway. Vehicle had been to the service dealer seven times for the same problem. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the fuel pump, but it did not fix the problem. When the incident happened, after about six minutes, the vehicle could be restarted. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified. *ak when the vehicle stalled the odometer went blank. When the…
ODI 10040465
Electrical System
Rear passenger door on the left side locked and will not open, either from the inside or the outside. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the locks were not covered under the warranty, and it will cost in excess of 500.00 for repairs. *ak the consumer's wife was working with the left rear door. The switch had come loose and the left door was currently working. The right door was still…
ODI 10081421
Electrical System
The owner was unable to unlock the rear doors from the inside and outside. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer four times. *ak the entire automatic system stopped working. The rear door behind the drivers seat was unable to be unlocked or opened from either the inside or outside of the vehicle. The passenger side door became jammed. The lock(s) were all replaced and failed twice at the dealership. The…
ODI 10044346
Electrical System
The turn signals on the dash appeared to work fine (left and right) but the rear turn signals did not work at all. The consumer stated he received a ticket. *nlm
ODI 10025111
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latch
Vehicle has a major electrical problem. While driving vehicle gauges will go "beserk". Door chime activates, all lights flicker on and off, transmission changes gears,and the vehicle stalls.*ak
ODI 10024407
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Ford Focus.
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