2000 Ford Focus Interior Lighting Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Ignition · Interior Lighting · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rear/Other · Wheels
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the 2000 ford focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported. *jb
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries · 2 deaths
ODI 10110471
Anti-Theft Devices · Interior Lighting
The dome light blew out inside the vehicle's compartment. Following that, a factory installed security system for the door locks began to perform erratically. Doors prevented entry from the outside and exit from the inside, except for the hatchback. Even if the door locks were pushed they failed to open. *ak *nm
ODI 10081695
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Interior Lighting · Wiring
While driving in the dark dashboard and rear lights will go off without a prior warning, and headlights will di. Had taken vehicle to dealer and they found out that electrical wiring was corroded and had to be replaced to correct the problem. Please provide more information. *ak
ODI 8004091
Headlights · Interior Lighting · Interior/Under Dash
At idle the head lights, dash board lights, and internal dome light flicker with cycle of engine. Ford certified mechanic does not acknowledge the problem, nor a remedy to the flickering. Flickering still exists! *la
ODI 10042954
Interior Lighting
Inside courtesy light would come on and remain on intermittently while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter. *ak
ODI 8000892
Door · Interior Lighting · Power Train · Rotor · Structure
After 6 months of purchase, the brake system specifically rotors failed. While applying brakes there was a constant grinding noise, resulting in extended stopping distance before vehicle came to a complete stop. Mechanic stated ford focus had these common problems, also experiencing other problems such as erratic speedometer failure, an the interior light fell out from roof of vehicle, and 2 inches of water entering…
ODI 8005005
Ignition · Interior Lighting
Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Before vehicle stalls dash lights come up. Frequency is increasing. Taken vehicle to dealer who cannot remedy situation. *ak
ODI 880861
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Ignition · Interior Lighting
On four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. Dealer replaced the battery, the alternator. Each time returning the car which once again shut down while driving.*ak
ODI 731545
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Ignition · Interior Lighting · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Interior lights come on intermittently. Brakes make noise when applied/ radio will come on intermittently, and dome lights work intermittently. *ak . Right front light is brighter than left light. Defroster malfunctions. Front tires makes squeaking noise, key get stuck in ignition and truck lock when trying to get out. *yh
Fire reported
ODI 871308
Automatic Transmission · Body · Interior Lighting · Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Nothing but problems with the car. First noticed leak in the floorboard on the front passenger side as the dealer detailed car. Interior dome light fell off soon after, followed by the fuel gate door and the left drivers side mirror. Now my transmission has blown up, all while going 25 mph or under, and all under 21,000 miles! We've had a major recall on average every other month too. What a lemmon! *ak (tiresize:…
ODI 755382
Door · Interior Lighting
Driver's door sensor would indicate that the door would be ajar when its not. This causes interior lights to stay on. Its an intermittent problem. Owner disabled mechanism for interior lights. Took vehicle to dealership, informed by mechanic that problem could not be located.*ak
ODI 892959
Interior Lighting
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a maintenance check. Two days later the vehicle safety light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but they could not determine the problem. *nlm
ODI 10016097
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Interior Lighting
I want to report a problem with my focus. My car seems to have a problem that the dealer is not able to pinpoint. Whenever i have my lights on at night i have a bad poblem with the headlights flickering along with my dash lights. The dealer says it cant duplicate the problem but it happens every time i turn the lights on. My niece also has a 2000 focus and it does the same thing. I think there is a problem with the…
ODI 762806
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Ford Focus.
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