FordFocus2000
  1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Wiring

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 12, 2001

    Frame And Members · Wiring

    There were no parts available for recalls oov-218 and 00v-411. Nlm

    ODI 559916

  • January 2, 2001

    Frame And Members · Lock · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Wiring

    Received recall notice (00v-303) october 2000, part(s) not available to correct campaign, received recall notices (00v-218) & (00v-411) december 2000, appointment made for january 2nd to correct all 3 campaigns, waited four hours at dealership, claimed vehicle, invoice showing "parts necessary to correct" recall campaigns (00v-218) & (00v-411) not there. Cj

    ODI 559585

  • November 5, 2000

    Wiring

    Car had been sitting for about 6 hours when it bursted into flames. Consumer had car towed to impound yard. *ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 874844

  • October 22, 1999

    Recliner · Rotor · Switch · Tread/Belt · Wiring

    Consumer was in an automobile accident, car was towed into dealership where she was advised that tires did not cause accident and there was nothing wrong with the brakes, two weeks later consumer went to another mechanic and was told that tires were bald and there was metal coming out of them, also rotors were cracked and had pieces missing out of them, so rotors and all brake pads had to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 560367

  • 54,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Wiring

    While driving vehicle stalled. When this occurred vehicle lost power. Also, at 54,000 miles brake light continuously stayed on, even if the brake pedal hasn't been depressed. Recall 03v482000 was issued for fuel system, and recall 00v411000 for the wiring harness . However, this vehicle was not involved in the recalls due to vin. *ak

    ODI 10067194

  • Fuel Gauge System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring

    The vehicle experienced problems with the wiring, transmission-(jump out of gear), fuel gauge level is inoperative, and the motor would race. The shifter and cable was removed, and the center console was removed to replace the shifter assembly. The dealer could not duplicate the fuel gauge problem. Mr scc

    ODI 10011706

  • Wiring

    Consumer called compliaining about having problems with the wiring harness wich affects the back up lights and the cruise control on the vehicle. Dealer and manufactured were contacted and direct consumer to our hotline. Mr

    ODI 8022562

  • Wiring

    Vehicle caught on fire while idling at a stoplight, ford consumer affairs stated that the fire was caused by the wiring harness that touched the engine, melted the insulation, causing current to flow through the ground wire, and an imbalance shorted the battery cable. *slc

    Fire reported

    ODI 565507