2000 Ford Focus Wiring Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- Fuses And Circuit Breakers · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Wiring
For the third time since i've owned the car, the rear tail 'running' lights have blacked out. At the same time, dashboard lights do not function. Nhtsa campaign 00v411000 covers this for about 75,000 focuses identical to mine, but for some reason, mine is not covered by the recall. I've had the same problem three times. Each time, the wiring harness and fuses have to be replaced. Once, the multifunction switch…
ODI 10296617
Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. His vehicle failed state inspection for poor exterior lighting functionality. He contacted the dealer in reference to recall # 00v411000 (electrical system:wiring). Upon contact he was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and was in the process of being…
ODI 10292350
Wiring
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact took her vehicle for routine inspection and was informed that the deck-lid wire harness fatigued and developed damaged wires in the bend area of the wire harness. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 00v411000 (electrical system:wiring); therefore, they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. She is in the…
ODI 10270125
Wiring
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the instrument panel failed to illuminate and the parking lamp and tail lamps were nonfunctional. The contact replaced the fuse on five separate occasions and the failure recurred. The vehicle's power lock system also failed to operate. She discovered the failure was contributed to the deck lid harness. The vehicle…
ODI 10280910
Wiring
I own a 2000 ford focus. For about 18 months i have been experiencing a fuse blowing which runs my brake lights. I continue to replace the fuse, but now it won't hold anymore. There is a recall #02313: deck lid wire harness fatigue, but my vin didn't get recalled. My car is experiencing these recall 'symptoms' and should be covered! *jb
ODI 10155136
Wiring
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear tail lights failed on his vehicle. There is a safety recall # 00v411000 (electrical system:wiring). The recall repairs were performed two years ago. The manufacturer stated that the recall does not apply to his vin. The contact is currently experiencing loud noises and vibrations in the engine. The failure occurred at speeds of 60 mph and…
ODI 10190301
Wiring
Dt: the contact stated the deck lid wiring harness wires of the electrical system fatigued and broke. There was nhtsa recall campaign 00v411000, regarding the electrical system wiring. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, and the deck lid wiring harness was replaced. *ak ford was unwilling to pay for…
ODI 10147468
Power Window Devices And Controls · Wiring
12/03 -- rear driver side window regulator broke on a 2000 ford focus; window not used much 9/7/05 -- rear passenger side window regulator failed on same car as rolling down to clear morning condensation off and on since i've had the car, the driver side window and rear driver's side window have not worked due to a so called "short" the 2 regulators were replaced; the short has never been found or repaired and is a…
ODI 10135785
Master Cylinder · Wiring
My 2000 ford focus would not start on 6/29/05 so i had it towed to town & country ford on 6/30/05. Prior to the tow truck leaving, i checked the lights, horn, etc to make sure all worked before ford worked on the car. They did. When they service man johnny gardner called me that afternoon to tell me what was wrong with the vehicle he stated " the ground scrap wire , and ignition switch need to be repaired" i told…
ODI 10140945
Wiring
When turning the vehicle off consumer smelled smoke coming from inside of the vehicle. Consumer towed the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the wiring harness melted. *ak
ODI 10081381
Cruise Control · Front · Starter Assembly · Wiring
In the last six months the transmission has started to leak fluid (paid to fix that), i get a letter about a recall for the fuel pump take it in and get that fixed on the way to work straight from the dealership one of the guys i work with comments on my brake lights staying on, my brake lights will now not go off and my cruise control will not go on (paid to fix that), then a few weeks later the front wheel fell…
ODI 10065675
Wiring
On wednesday march 31 2004 my husband noticed that our parking lights and dashboard lights were not coming on. Then we discovered that they would work only if the rear defroster was on. We took the car to our mechanic who suspected a short and discovered broken and exposed wires in the hatch. He rewired the car. I went on line and found that 2000 ford focuses had been recalled for this type of problem (nhtsa…
ODI 10064583
Air Conditioner · Cables · Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Pads · Rotor · Wiring
While driving the dash light began to flicker then the vehicle shut down suddenly while in gear. *nm campaign id number : 00v411000. The consumer was told that the power cable to the battery was the result of the problem. Campaign id number : 02v288000. The consumer was told by the service department that this is a problem because the vehicle could explode. The warranty company turned the consumer down stating that…
ODI 10101459
Wiring
While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic noticed that wires and spark plugs needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.*ak
ODI 10053853
Wiring
Vehicle is having the same defect with the wire harness as stated in recall number 000 v 411 000, but their vin number is not included. Ts brake lights inoperative at times also abs light comes and dash and dome light go off intermittently. Trunk release inoperative. Latch assembly replaced. *tt
ODI 10005988
Wiring
While driving on interstate 5, in the greater seattle area, the electrical system in our 2000 ford focus failed. Dash lights, including the air bag light came on inappropriately. I began immediately to move from the left traffic lane to the right to exit the interstate. Before i was completely off of the exit, the car died. I sat for a couple of minutes then was able to restart the car and travel a couple of miles…
ODI 10043520
Wiring
Consumer states while driving at 55 mph vehicle started to stall, then caught on fire. Dealer notified. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10033687
Cables · Wiring
2000 ford focus. Bought at sanger ford outlet new. Problem: cable and wiring frayed. Result: aaa called. Dead battery. Towed. Inconvenience. *ph
ODI 10038772
Wiring
Nhtsa 00-v-411-000 vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A deck lid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10024009
12v/24v/48v Battery · Wiring
After parking vehicleovernight next morning it would not start. After getting vehicle started consumertook it to dealer, and was told that wiring had melted, causing battery not to charge. Consumer heard something on tv that nhtsa was investigating such problem.*ak
ODI 8016570
Door · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wiring
Electric system wiring causing lights/ windows, and door locks to go out. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 8015542
Wiring
Vehicle was going 40mph and shut down without warning. After vehicle pulled over consumer heard a boom explosion noise, and vehicle caught on fire. The battery/ alternator, and cable wires were burned. The dealer gave no explanation to what the fire was caused by. Please provide more information. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 8016915
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
Wiring
Car stalled while at a stop signal, then re-started, then stalled again and fire was seen coming from under the hood. Extinguished by towels and water. Damage noted to be a melt-down at battery and both pos and neg cables. Some melted and burned components adjacent. Insurance fire investigator noted damage in starter area.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 752117
Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Suspension · Tank Assembly · Tires · Underbody Shields · Wiring
While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify).…
ODI 894252