2000 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 92
- 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 92 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- fuel pump · 21 records
- fuel system · 20 records
- system gasoline · 9 records
- fuel delivery · 8 records
- fuel filter · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
On october 10th 2003 i was driving in the ford focus 2000 wagon from new york city to cleveland, oh, about 500 miles. It drove well for about 300 miles, but started to choke and sputter on hills, like it was about to stall. I was hoping i would make it to cleveland for repairs, but it stalled out on me going 65 miles an hour 60 miles outside of cleveland. I was able to restart, and limped into the nearest town and…
ODI 10071036
Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline
The car stalls in turns while downshifting; going up hills and at highway speeds. It begins hesitation while accelerating; and after several hesitations it will stall out much like it is running out of fuel. The problem began the first year i bought the vehicle and only when the car was running with under half a tank of fuel but now occurs even with a full tank. Twice i have mentioned it to ford technicians, twice…
ODI 10043031
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I purchased my 2000 ford focus se from merlin motors in saskatoon. Production date - may 2/2000, stock no. Pp24941, r.o. No. 155631. I believe this car was previously owned by someone in british columbia. Here is a chronological breakdown of repairs. April 17/01 - took car in because driver mirror vibrated badly when driving - so badly that i could not look into it, it was shaking that much. Also, the trunk would…
ODI 10071379
Fuel System, Gasoline
In the last 6 months i've owned this vehicle i cannot let it go below a quarter tank or the vehicle acts like it's running out of gas. I've replaced the fuel filter and problem still occurs. Dealer wants to charge to tell me whats wrong but i feel this is a defect from ford as i've researched and found several other complaints that are the same. Hoping for a recall......*ak
ODI 10037460
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Started experiencing problems with the vehicle after purchase. Suddenly in august, all power systems/computer type items began to fail -- power locks, trunk release. Then, car began (and still does) to sputter and shake when stopped/idle until it would shutdown. Also, the radio/cd player would shut off. Checked for tsbs for the vehicle model & year and found at least 15. When i took the car to the dealer (world ford…
ODI 10070789
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 53,000 MILES.
ODI 10069203
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Nov 2002 took to dealer the car was purchased from, told them it was sluggish and gas guage didn't always register. I thought at that time it was maybe the transmission. I was told nothing wrong, could not duplicate problem. Took to neighborhood dealer for the same problem replaced fuel filter. Had all this work before warranty expired in feb 2003. Never notified about possible fuel pump. June 27th started car and…
ODI 10070521
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving vehicle started to leak fuel in the engine, then, vehicle caught on fire. As a result vehicle was totaled. Consumer states ford motor company refuses to tell her what exactly happened. Dealer notified. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10024780
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
STALLING,COUGHING,SPUTTERING
ODI 10071289
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have nothing but grief with my 2000 focus. 1) most recently i had was traveling at 50 km/h when my front right coil spring dropped out of the front end. I phoned ford repeatedly and even though i discovered a program covering my the coil springs on i was given the run around saying that i was outside the program recall date by a few months even though the car was made at the wayne assembly plant; where other…
ODI 10071369
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
We have had problems with engine stall for no reason. When we are at 1/4 of a tank or at 1/2 a tank the engine will sputter or stall for no reason.
ODI 10070194
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle engine stalls and hesitates when i go around a right hand bend. This happens very regularly as i get onto large or interstate highways.
ODI 10068769
Fuel System, Gasoline
Engine stalls or shudders when fuel level reaches a quarter of a tank. *nlm
ODI 10014315
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Wheels
We purchased this 2000 ford focus on 11/13/00. We began having problems with the manual transmission for the first time in january 2001 and took it to the dealership on 1/25/01 for diagnosis and repair. The vehicle has been in for repairs 4 additional times for manual transmission problems on 8/01/01, 1/11/02,7/09/02, and 2/13/03. The problems have been difficulty shifting into 1st and 2nd gear, grinding when…
ODI 10069986
Antilock · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stalled for 3-5 seconds in a right hand curve. No check engine lights or other indicators. Called dealership and they have not heard of any other complaints and want to charge me to check the computer in the car. Car has also stalled and died when approaching stop lights but restarted first try. Brakes also make a loud high pitch squeal at all times. I am contacting ford for assistance. We will see how far i…
ODI 10000336
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
My 2000 ford focus has had problems starting 2 months after i purchased it. It's been in 6 times for excessive brake noise and or squealing. The door hinges were squeeking and had to be replaced due to misalignment..it took 5 times to determine this. Weather strip molding has been replaced due to falling apart around the headlights. The cd player/stereo was replaced with a new factory model when cd player would not…
ODI 10069785
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Car has had the brakes serviced a total of five times and the car is stalling during acceleration. This car has been in shops for several recalls as well as twice for ignition lock failure. One of our children was trapped in rear seat by defective seat belt & had to be cut out with a knife. Car stalls after it warms up. Dealer says it's fuel pump but if that were so, wouldn't it stall waarm or cold. I spoke to an…
ODI 10069680
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts
Engine starts to stalls when comming to a stop. They claim it needs a new cylinder head.
ODI 10070092
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Air has not worked properly from purchasing the car new. I purchased the car in wa state and have moved to ohio. I am now told that even though the problems started prior to the warranty expiring, since i bought the car from another dealer, i will have to pay for any future prolems myself. Fuel, ford know this is a problem, and refuses to tell me if the new fuel pump i had them put in is an old pump or a new one…
ODI 10069728
Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Fuel system: vehicle was filled with fuel at a gas station. Driver went to leave, car did not start. Attendant informed driver that fuel was leaking from vehicle. Almost a full tank of fuel dumped onto pavement. Fire department showed up and towed vehicle away. Apparent problem: fuel hose linkage had come loose and had fallen off from inside the body of the vehicle. Other: throttle cable breakage in heavy trafic at…
ODI 10069070
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My car started by losing power and the the engine would race up in any gear. The lights on the dash would dim along with the radio and the headlights. Then on oct 31 2002, the gages went crazy. I parked the car and called ford and asked if they would run a test to see what was wrong. They said i would have to pay for the test and i told them i could not afford it. Since then i only drive the car to the store about 5…
ODI 10070080
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving 20 mph, vehicle will completely shutdown. After inspection by dealer, it was determined that fuel pump had failed. *ak not only the fuel pump, but fuse to fuel pump and gasket for fuel pump were replaced. *yh
ODI 8011268
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving up hill with less than a quarter tank of gas the engine lost. When the accelerator was pressed the vehicle reacted like it was out of gas. *nlm
ODI 10015926