2000 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems

April 1, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Tires · Valve

Rear tires (no brand or size) are chopped, poor valve assembly. *slc

ODI 558774

Automatic Transmission

Consumer noticed that when shifting transmission from third gear to fourth gear vehicle lost power/ stalled. *ak

ODI 10044010

Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Automatic transmission slips gears while driving causing the vehicle to jerk. Also, a squeaking noise is heard when applying pressure to the brake pedal. Dealer attempted to fix the transmission and the brakes but has not remedied the problems. *ak

ODI 10040807

Automatic Transmission

Vautomatic transmission slipping gears while driving. Dealership did a diagnostic test.*ak

ODI 10033698

Automatic Transmission · Cables · Suspension

The vehicle failed to start, the dealer rerouted the battery cables. *jb the vehicle also had suspension and transmission problems ph *jb

ODI 10012476

Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

Consumer has experienced many problems with this vehicle. There is occasional grinding noises when braking suddenly, the brake pedals squeak, the transmission jumps out of gear, there are problems when accelerating, the vehicle stalls when driving above 55 mph, the cruise control is inoperative, and various electrical problems. *jg *jb

ODI 10001491

Automatic Transmission · Gasoline

While traveling on highway, and when coming to a stop, and trying to go again vehicle will not move. Please provide more information.*ak

ODI 6900616

Automatic Transmission

While coming to a full stop vehicle would start shuttering. When shifting gears vehicle would stall without any indication. Plesae provide further information. *ak

ODI 877283

Automatic Transmission

Transmission completely failed while driving causing vehicle to stop while in motion. Dealer replaced entire transmission. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 877018

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission

While driving vehicle on highway & had proceeded to slow down, pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to slow down or stop. Had to downshift to slow down. Pumped brakes twice before stopping. Second time was slowing down & had no brakes. Used emergency brakes to stop. Third time had same problem with brakes only, another vehicle stopped focus. Also, transmission would slip when shifting & would make squeaking &…

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ODI 875958

Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Tank Assembly · Vehicle Speed Control

Rear brakes would make squealing noises when stopping. Three different times fuel guage failed to register correct fuel. If air conditioner was on, a cloud came out of vents. Also, tape deck had an electrical short/ vehicle would vibrate while it was idling., and engine revved on its own . Vehicle felt like it was slipping into neutral. *ak

ODI 874962

Automatic Transmission

When driving on an incline and vehicle was at a stand still or when stopping at a light consumer noticed a noise coming from front end, sounded like it was shifting gears. Consumer has contacted t dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.*ak

ODI 873025

Automatic Transmission · Frame And Members · Trunk Lid

Transmission needed to be replaced at 7000 miles. At 25000 miles the car is having the same problems- hesitation, whining noises, and hard shifting. The trunk door must be slammed as hard as possible several times before it closes. Also a passenger compartment water leak had to be repaired four times before it was fixed.*ak

ODI 760984

Automatic Transmission · Body · Door · Glass, Side/Rear

Consumer has experienced numerous problems with the interior molding and the window moldings. *mjs

ODI 558519

Automatic Transmission

The transmission has failed several times, the dealer supposedly fixes the problem, however the problems still reoccurs. *slc

ODI 557580

Automatic Transmission · Clutch Assembly · Vehicle Speed Control

PRIOR TO RECALL SPEED CONTROL CABLE FAILED (99V-346). YH

ODI 552126