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
The consumer stated the vehicle had electrical problems. The lights were turning on and off. The cause is undetermined. *jb
ODI 10101498
Electrical System
While driving the traction control module failed. *nlm which failed every few days. The vehicle would shut down with dash light warnings. *scc
ODI 10017476
Electrical System
When the key was placed inside of the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn over. *jb
ODI 10017391
Electrical System
Car stalls. Sometimes dies while driving even at highway speeds of 55 mph. Have towed car several times to dealer but once there, the car starts and they can't find anything wrong so i have to pay the towing. Last trip to dealer (about a week ago, they did find something wrong and of course what they found was not under warranty) now it happened again....this time we got stranded out of town. This is a very serious…
ODI 10016235
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Lock · Rotor
-2000 ford focus lx - bought used on april 14th. Both interior and exterior of car in excellent condition, ran extremely well, one owner repo, clean title. -was rear-ended in very low speed, low impact collision, no frame buckling, bending, or damage to
ODI 10018613
Electrical · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
The vehicle stalled intermittently, the dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective module, which caused electrical problems. *jb the odometer/speedometer had shutdown, the trunk opened, the keyless entry is inoperative and sometime the passenger(s) get stuck in the vehicle due to the faulty locks. Scc
ODI 10012111
Electrical System
I have a 2000 ford focus zts automobile with approximately 10000 miles. I just had a problem with the electric lock system. The electric lock door actuator in the right rear door failed. The entire locking system stopped working and the right forward and left rear doors both locked closed. The doors were not able to be opened manually from the inside or outside. This bothers me because i feel a possible entrapment…
ODI 10016206
Electrical System · Frame And Members · Motor · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheel Bearing
Consumer received poor service from ford motor company, as well as from following local ford dealers morande ford of berlin, ct and ray seraphin ford of vernon ct, and different opinions from ford employees concerning multiple recalls on a-frame/stereo/windshield wiper motor/rear wheel bearings, electrical system, and sudden acceleration/lurching. *ak
ODI 10014554
Anti-Theft Devices · Cruise Control · Electrical · Electrical System · Lock · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch/Wiring · Tank Valve/Gauge · Tires
After about 10 days of buying my 2000 ford focus the problem. Started and one year later the problems are still coming like clock work. First my breaks were squealing i called the dealer, he said not to worry about it until i had time to come in. 1 to 2 months later, after several calls asking if it was still okay to drive, i took my car in and the routers and breaks were bad, they sd i should have brought my car in…
ODI 10014326
Electrical System
The electrical system for the doors failed, which caused the driver side door not to open.*jb *ts
ODI 10011456
Electrical System
Ford focus se year 2000; purchased nov 1999; since 1999 i've had 10 or 11 recalls; a new transmission installed; now my car periodly will not start, i have put the car in the shop from jan 2003 to oct 2003 for the same problem; dearler cannot find the problem they give me a new battery to solve the problem; however i still have the problem; i just recently got the car out oct 24 then on oct 26 stranded again 30…
ODI 10043742
Disc · Electrical System · Fuel Pump · Hinge And Attachments · Rear
Continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. Bearings, electircal system, brake and paint issues among others.
ODI 10000107
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The vehicle began stalling at every stop light or intersection when braking. The owner managed to turn around and drive back to her house. The vehicle has been towed to the nearest dealership for diagnosis. Please describe details. Ts
ODI 8023346
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Tires
While driving the vehicle at any speed, strong chemical fumes spread through out the vehicle. The dealer has been made aware of the problem. Nlm the tire rod has loosened, the battery had blown, and the engine light had stayed illuminated. Scc
ODI 8019327
Electrical System · Exterior · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Latch · Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Consumer stated the gas gauge failed, the brakes were squeaking, the mirror was torn off by repeated car washes, gas leaked on the both driver and passenger side carpet, and the truck latch was broke, also the fues burst on locks. *yh
ODI 8004538
Electrical · Electrical System
We have a 2000 ford focus and it has been in and out of the shop for the same problem. The car stalls at times and the lights of the car go off and on as well as the radio and the speedometer go crazy from on side to the other. I can be driving and have the radio off and it will turn on. The car stalled for the first time on oct. 22 2001 and it didn't restart so we took it to ford and they replaced the fuel pump.…
ODI 10090816
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Body · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Door · Electrical · Electrical System · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Seats · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other
There is a very bad squeaking noise when braking, and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding noise. Driver states more than twice brake pedal was applied, and pedal went to the floor. Ford has been contacted.*ak.also consumer was complaining of the transmission slipping, the cigarette lighter was not working, cup holder bubbling, serpentine belt was replaced due to a squeal coming from under the hood,…
ODI 8004721
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
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Body · Child Seat · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Drum · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Seats · Structure · Tank Assembly
When applying brake pedal it would go to the floor, also brakes will grind. Rotors had to be turned, and brakes were replaced 7 times, but the problem reoccurred. *ak transmission slips and jerks and rpms jump. No problem found. Consumer hears loose gravel sound from right front wheel area. Dealer found wheel well loose. Dealer found serpentine belt failed causing whistle squeal under hood. Gas light on with full…
ODI 8004562
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Exhaust System · Frontal
The ac evaporator case failed causing leakage. *cj
ODI 559068
Door · Electrical System · Switch
Consumer rented a car from budget rental. Vehicle locked up, and driver was not able to turn off or start vehicle. When this happened, electrical doors would not open. Consumer had to climb out of window, and car just died. This has happened on 4 different ford, focuses that consumer had rented. Consumer feels this is very dangerous because it could lock up on the highway. *ak
ODI 870040
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Ignition doesn't work, steering wheel locks and ignition cylinder occasionally comes out. Also while driving, the steering wheel fell off. *la the vehicle overheated when the air condition was turned on, the dealer replaced a pinched wire behind the dash, the air condition was not cool enough, the evaporator core had a leak. *jb
ODI 10059655
Electrical System · Power Train · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Seat Belts · Steering · Structure
The consumer experienced two defects with her vehicle. *ph the back passenger seat belt was placed in backwards per manufacturer, the volume on the radio increased and decreased without control, the gear stick slid off the post, the vehicle stalled when going to a complete stop, the power knob to the radio would become sticky whenever the sun was present, the trunk would not open, the ignition switch jammed twice,…
ODI 10057272
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Battery cable shorted out. Also, there were some broken wires in the electrical system. Recalls were issued for both of these failures. *ak the manufacturer indicated tht the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recalls due to vin. The throttle body cable malfuntioned. *nm
ODI 10048025
Electrical System
The consumer noticed that all electrical tail-lights and lights inside the vehicle were lost. Upon inspection by the mechanic on the vehicle, an electrical wire was found to have a short. Please describe details. *ph
ODI 10047804
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