2000 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems

October 30, 2002

Automatic Transmission

While driving at 55 mph, driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle will not shift gears. Had vehicle towed. Mechanic indicated that the automatic transmission had gone out. Please provide more details. Ts

ODI 8022317

August 12, 2002

Automatic Transmission

While traveling on highway there is a clunking noise coming from the front and rear underneath the vehicle, transmission slips and doesn't shift properly. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

ODI 8016233

July 15, 2002

Automatic Transmission

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 766949

June 1, 2002

Automatic Transmission

I have contacted the dealer and brought my car into them at least 3 times because when im driving sometimes i have to put my foot all the way to the floor and the speedometer will not be moving and the car just don't have no power at all. The dealer keeps telling me they can not find anything wrong with the car.

ODI 762786

May 8, 2002

Automatic Transmission · Disc · Frame And Members

Sub frame bolts loose from factory, transmision slips, brake rotors warped and replaced 3 times, dlr advised that because this veh is built in germany its a high performance veh and the brakes will not last more than 12,000 miles without having to do a complete brake job, ford has been contacted on several occassions and have repeatdly denied that they have any brake issues with this vehicle. *ak

ODI 766863

May 1, 2002 · 25,000 miles

Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump

Problems with transmission / sway control arms have been replaced. Electronic fuel pump replaced. Mr

ODI 10014748

May 1, 2002

Automatic Transmission · Hydraulic Power Assist System

When the fuel tank is less than half full and i am turning right, the engine will stall, if it does not stall, it will jerk into different gears like it is going to stall. One time it stalled while i was on a sharp curve and i lost my power steering in the middle of the curve and almost hit someone.*ak

ODI 762766

March 15, 2002

Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Engine

Vehicle died. Piston rings stick in valve and the shuts down. Consumer has five recalls on her car. Also, she had to replace head gasket. *ak consumer states that the transmission and air conditioner leaked, an o-ring was replaced in the air conditioner, however it still does not work. *slc

ODI 8009956

March 10, 2002

Automatic Transmission

My car has stalled on me three times. 30-40% of the time when driving, it won't shift out of first gear unless i take my foot off the gas then start to go again. Also, there is a tapping noise coming the engine when in idle.*ak,

ODI 765875

January 28, 2002

Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Disc · Drum

As a final gesture of goodwill, our local dealership's customer service representative offered us a 24 hour period to consider a $2,000 trade-in credit toward the purchase of a new ford vehicle at 0% financing. This would have more than doubled my daughter's monthly car and insurance payments. Because her job was not yet a permanent position, she was not in a position to take a $4,000 loss and double her monthly…

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ODI 762587

January 3, 2002

Automatic Transmission

Transmission changes while driving. Transmission slips, it feels as if consumer was driving a manual . She has had overdrive to pause on her as if she had stepped on brakes. *ak

ODI 8001504

December 1, 2001

Automatic Transmission · Drum · Ignition · Rack And Pinion · Rear Compartment/Trunk · Unknown Or Other

I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle just last month the cable and motor in the rear passenger side door window burned up and now will cost over $600. To fix i can not get the front rack & pinion fixed because it will cost $1800.00. The transmission is going out now it slips out of gear sometimes not at all. I just got the brakes repaired for the third time in may and they are again squeaking. I have…

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ODI 769355

November 15, 2001 · 25,000 miles

Automatic Transmission · Cables · Caliper · Hub · Latch · Pads · Retractor · Rotor

I sent this letter to ford in may of 2000 i purchased a ford focus, thinking it would be a safe, low maintenance car, considering it had been in europe since 1997. I would think this would be plenty of time to work out any bugs you may have. Or, should i call them recalls. I think a car that has 16 recalls, most of them which i would consider safety issues, should be recalled entirely. I have had other issues with…

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ODI 10008404

October 1, 2001

Automatic Transmission

Vehicle shifts improperly. Consumer has been in very dangerous situation once when coming off a ramp and down shifting, gears would not engage properly. Vehicle won't go into gear. Consumer stated it didn't happen all the time, but it was dangerous when it did. Please provide any further information. *ak

ODI 899414

August 25, 2001

Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Body · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Door · Electrical · Electrical System · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Seats · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other

There is a very bad squeaking noise when braking, and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding noise. Driver states more than twice brake pedal was applied, and pedal went to the floor. Ford has been contacted.*ak.also consumer was complaining of the transmission slipping, the cigarette lighter was not working, cup holder bubbling, serpentine belt was replaced due to a squeal coming from under the hood,…

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ODI 8004721

August 15, 2001

Automatic Transmission · Disc · Door · Ignition · Trunk Lid · Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 760548

August 14, 2001

Automatic Transmission

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

ODI 750535

June 9, 2001

Automatic Transmission

Car would only go into reverse, when put into drive or other forward gear it was as if the auto was in neutral. *ak

ODI 746826

June 2, 2001

Automatic Transmission

Transmission has been replaced three times already due to transmission slipping and making noise when driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find cause of problem.*ak

ODI 8012025

May 30, 2001

Automatic Transmission · Headlights

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed that headlights started blinking. Also, overdrive gear will go on and off without prior warning. *ak

ODI 894642

April 26, 2001

Automatic Transmission

While driving any mph transmission slipped out of gear. Had taken vehicle for repairs, but problem could not be duplicated.*ak

ODI 886890

April 4, 2001

Automatic Transmission

Wife was driving car at low speed when it started vibrating and died. Towed to dealership and told that transmission needs to be replaced. Is this usual for a one year old car with 8400 miles? One week earlier, had to have cylinder head replaced. Are two events linked? *ak

ODI 743676

April 1, 2001

12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission · Engine · Rear

While working on the vehicle, the mechanic discovered a seal leak in the engine, and a leak in transmission cooler lines. Later,while on the road, the vehicle started to fishtail in the back due to a bolt which held the rear suspension had loosened. In addition, the vehicle had stalling problems, and severe corrosion buildup on the battery. *ak *jb

ODI 10017582

March 17, 2001

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

March 7, 2001

Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Drum · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

7/00- tape was stuck in stereo, had to replace stereo. 3/01- had to replace front brack pads at 11000 miles. 11/01- ignition locked on vehicle. Had to replace ignition. 3/02- transmission was neutralizing when driving. Had to replace transmission. 5/02- car was stalling. Ford unable to detect problem. 9/02- car was not accelerating and stalling suddenly- had to replace fuel pump. 9/02- had to replace front brake…

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ODI 767673