2000 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Accelerator Pedal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When i hit the brakes the whole car jolts when you go over 40 miles per hour of the steering shakes i've already replaced the safety neutral switch on a transmission now my car will not start it just makes a clicking noise and when it does turn over it immediately stalls out my cigarette lighter also lit a spark in the back of it go off and the brakes sometimes have grate brakes other tines i have to slam the brakes…
ODI 11300181
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While in motion on a busy highway, driving 70 mph, my 2000 ford focus (62,000 orig miles) began downshifting; the engine light illuminated. Replacement of the neutral drive sensor was completed. Now, six months later same thing happening. Driving on a busy highway at speeds of 65 mph the '00 ford focus begins downshifting causing a decrease in speed at an alarming rate, rpms increase, engine light illuminates making…
ODI 11306556
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning several times. The contact called courtesy ford lincoln of rome, inc. At [redacted] (located at 101 us-411, rome, ga 30161) and was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 11113844
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10925063
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The vehicle independently accelerated without warning at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, parked, and then taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v302000 (vehicle…
ODI 10839189
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and the rpms increased. The vehicle independently accelerated over a curb and crashed into a house. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the insurance facility and the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Crash reported
ODI 10786291
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and my headlights and interior lights started to flicker and the check engine light came on and then the car just quit running after 10 minutes i was able to start the car and get home i have had this car (2000 ford focus) for a little over a year the place i purchased it from did not tell me about any problems but i have had problems for the whole time and they have only gotten worse i have put an…
ODI 10716002
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that after shifting into the drive position, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated to 20 mph. The brake pedal was engaged and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10750159
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 55 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and a tree. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arms and body. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10617946
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle the electric dash cluster quit working and the vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. The alternator was replaced then the vehicle did the same thing a few months later. The battery cables were replaced and the battery and the alternator were replaced as a precaution. The vehicle after 4 days and no driving longer that 35 miles a day the same thing happened again while traveling down the…
ODI 10621334
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle failed to return to an idle position. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 00v302000 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10562675
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently increased acceleration to 90 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The brake pedal was engaged when shifting into both neutral and park, which caused the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle driven cautiously to the dealer, who stated that the throttle…
ODI 10519495
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and denied the contact any assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v346000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle…
ODI 10459671
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact was driving 5 mph when the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and the current mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10433156
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control engaged the vehicle began to accelerate beyond the set speed, up to 80 mph. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control by stepping on the brake pedal and turning the cruise control off but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the ignition off. The contact opened…
ODI 10316086
Vehicle Speed Control
Possible throttle linkage sticking. I have owned a 2000 model year ford focus, for approximately 3 yrs. In the past 6 months i have had at least 3 occurrences where the vehicle's acceleration remains after releasing the accelerator completely, i have recurred to place the vehicle in neutral and pump the pedal, this has solved it so far, but i will have the vehicle inspected soon. *tr
ODI 10312946
Vehicle Speed Control
Tps/pedal position sensor a circuit malfunction is what comes up on my actron engine scanner. The engine will rev up while driving sometimes. I checked the connection of the sensor and greased the connection pins for better connection. Rain seems to make it happen more often. *tr
ODI 10289495
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2000 ford focus that the cruise control cable started sticking wide open. After inspection i found the cable had wires in the cable housing broke and was causing the throttle to stick open. The cruise control would open the throttle while accelerating and would not release. I now have the cable disconnected from the cruise control ford wants over $100 to fix the problem. It is a fault to the cable and…
ODI 10257132
Abs Warning Light · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Latch · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension · Switch/Wiring · Vehicle Speed Control
On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. To make a long story short ,after unpluging the battery cables and going back to the stranded car the next evening, it started . 2 days later my wipers came on by themselves and would not stop until i turned the car off and restarted. On 10/31/07 while driving my daughter home, the…
ODI 10207593
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my car to work on 8/20/07 i noticed the car beginning to accelerate on it's own. The car has cruise control but the problem continued even after i turned off the speed control function. Given the excessive rate of speed the car had accelerated to i applied the brakes to slow the car down but once i released the brake it continued to accelerate upwards of 75-80 mph. *tr
ODI 10200396
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and trying to decelerate, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she was unable to brake. The vehicle was able to come to a stop by her coasting the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the…
ODI 10378402
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while placing the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle lurched backwards and struck a concrete pillar in a parking lot. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. There was minor damage to the rear of the vehicle. The police was not contacted. Additionally, the engine revved while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer and the manufacturer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10165076
Electrical System · Gasoline · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Early on i had issues with stalling but just thought it to be weird for the car would turn back on..would power down while driving then i could start it over again. Wasn't until recently it became an issue that worried me when i was on a trip and it did it 3 times in a row and it wouldn't start on the second time but then did on the third try. I had been pulling out into heavy traffic when car just died.. Everything…
ODI 10165997
Clutch Assembly · Vehicle Speed Control
My husband was driving our 2000 ford focus zts and the clutch pedal fell completely off. After doing research i see that there was a limited time recall for this item, however we are 2nd owners of this vehicle i am assuming the original owners did not have this fixed. However, we purchased the vehicle from a ford dealership in 2001 before the recall expired and they also did not have the faulty clutch replaced.…
ODI 10162689
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed. The vehicle accelerated through landscaping wood and sustained minimal damage to the bumper. No injuries were incurred and the police were not contacted.
Crash reported
ODI 10155346