2000 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Column · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Various problems with 2000 ford focus.*mr while driving the steering wheel almost came off in the driver's hand. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer refused to give the consumer a loaner while the vehicle was being repaired. *nlm the steering wheel separated from the steering column due to a bolt breaking when the vehicle was making a left turn at approx. 25 mph. *mjj *cb
ODI 10048154
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
First one: ignition locked. One night after classes, i went to start my car and the key would not go into or turn the ignition lock. I called my ford warranty and they sent a tow truck. The tow truck driver informed me that he is familiar with the problem on the ford focus, as he had had many calls to pick up cars with the same problem. Second one: after returning home from driving to the store one saturday, i…
ODI 10071074
Air Bags · Steering
At the end of february i was involved in an accident due to the steering locking up my ford has never ran the same since our local ford dealer sent a mechanic out to do a report on my vehicle and nothing was ever resolved now i am stuck with this car that seems to be the next ford joke. I have made several complaints since the accident and thanks to a possible steering knuckle problem in which was worked on…
Crash reported
ODI 10070648
Steering
While driving steering wheel had a lot of play, the steering is very loose, which made it hard to keep vehicle in its lane upon making a left or right turn. Also, when making left or right turns vehicle made a squeaking noise. Contacted the dealer along with the manufacturer. *ak
ODI 10089832
Drum · Engine · Ignition · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Constant squeaking noise when the brakes are applied. I've already replaced the rotors, brakes, brake pads, and drums on several occasions since buying this focus about 3 years ago. Also my steering wheel locked on me one day in april of 2002 the key would not fit into the ignition to start the car i have no idea why this would happen from one day to another. I had my vehicle towed to the ford dealership and they…
ODI 10030509
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Have had nothing but trouble with my focus the brakes wore down while i was on vacation and i was stuck driving for a bit on metal to metal....which ruined my rotor.....then the battery after almost 3yrs. Has caused my car to not want to start twice......each time i have had to clean off the built up acid on the battery so that a clean connection can be made.....the paint keeps on chipping, my anteena has become…
Crash reported
ODI 10069693
Steering
While driving, the steering failed, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb
ODI 10019608
Steering
While driving, the steering wheel locked up, which caused the vehicle to veer into a ditch. *jb
ODI 10020178
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
Air Bags · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
The brakes have been looked at three time because of noise and it's been serviced several times. It's in service right now and has been there for two weeks. I don't know if they are working on it or if they are repairing other things or what. I haven't had heat throughout the coldest part of the winter. The seat belts don't work and the paint is peeling. The car has locked up not letting me start the engine twice,…
ODI 10070084
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
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
Steering
3 recall notices had been received regarding defects on different parts. Consumer will further detail notices. Dealer has been notified.*ak
ODI 8018515
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Steering · Switch
Ignition and steering locked up, key would not turn, vehicle was parked. *ak there was noise in the right side of the vehicle due to rear outside mirror failure. The transmission slips on accel. There was vibration in steering at 45 mph and up. The high sqealing on rainy days when turning left or right was caused by drive belt malfunctioning. The ignition locked due to cylinder assembly problem. *yh
ODI 883506
Gasoline · Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · Steering
While driving vehicle would shut down without prior warning. Power would completely go out, no steeering or hazard lights. Consumer would turn engine off, and start back up. This has occurred on numerous occasions. Dealer was unable to duplicate, so was not able to provide remedy. *ak
ODI 893561
Front · Steering
While driving could feel left side of vehicle is pulling to side where sometimes ir could lose control of vehicle at high speed, and steering could lock to left side without prior warning. *ak
ODI 877421
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Extreme amount of problems and recalls, vehicle has low mileage. In addition to listed problems, severe rear tire cupping at 7000 miles, may be attributed to loose rear wheel bearing. Power steering pressure hose leaking, a/c still not fixed correctly cold lasted for about a month drivers door lock wont lock interm. Rear trunk latch wont release from inside car. Fuel gauge erratic, caused driver to run out of gas on…
ODI 10070374
Engine · Lock · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Steering
Defective front brake rotor. *ph during the inspection the consumer was told that the defect was not covered under the vehicle's warranty. Other vehicle components also malfunctioned. The vehicle's trunk latch broke, the check engine light illuminated twice, the cd player became inoperative and the steering wheel locked up. *nm
ODI 10057166
Column · Ignition · Starter Assembly · Steering · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Steering wheel is locked and key will not turn so car will not start. After doing research i have found that this is very common and may even happen again after being repaired - typical cost is $250 - 300. *ak.
ODI 10063917
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
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Steering
Vehicle hesitated/stalled. Also, a steering problem and a burning smell. This vehicle was recalled for these defects. However, the same problems continue to exist. *ak
ODI 10052260
Steering
The steering wheel separated from the column.*jb
ODI 10009947
Steering
The vehicle made noise in the rear passengers side of the vehicle which caused loss of control while driving. There was a recall related to this problem recall # 02v-289000. *nlm
ODI 10009789
Steering
Was making a turn after slowing down and steering wheel locked up. Vehicle continued in same direction. Then, approximately 1 minute later steering would unfreeze. Have been having same problem since vehicle bought new. It was an intermittent problem. Have taken to dealership 3 times. Was informed by mechanic cause of steering lock up could not be found.*ak
ODI 889990