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.
Frame And Members · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Repeated attempts in dealing with ford service, customer service and management (regional and central offices) have failed to correct these problems. Discrepancy in documentation by thomason damerow ford service department in what i was told was done to the car versus what was documented. I was told verbally that certain corrections were made to the car but these were not documented. For example, i was told by chad…
ODI 728912
Vehicle Speed Control
I was exiting highway 99 in modesto, ca and the speed control failed to disengage when i applied the brakes i then exited the highway offramp at 70 mph and the car would not slow down even though my foot was strongly applied to the brakes. I sped through an intersection continuing at 70 mph and my only option was to re-enter the highway on-ramp on the other side of the intersection. Finally, i disengaged speed…
ODI 724158
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was traveling about 68mph and cruise control got stuck. Consumer ran off into the shoulders of the road to prevent from hitting another vehicle. Also, vehicle shook and vibrated when driving at speed of 50 mph and over. *ak
ODI 863487
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to back into a parking space the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and hit a tree, there was no deployment of the air bags, the consumer sustained muscle strains. Nlm
ODI 560330
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was traveling on highway and was passing another vehicle, vehicle accelerated, and it made a squealing sound. He would have to apply brakes and turn vehicle off. He could feel that vehicle was trying to get away from him. *ak
ODI 869808
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was driving with speed control on. When she tried to disengage the speed control it failed to do so, causing the automobile to accelerate and spin around, hitting a pole, and destroying the front end and the hood. Driver was shook up, and suffered some facial bruises.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 861268
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving accelerator pedal became stuck. Vehicle was picking up speed. Shifted into neutral to slow vehicle down. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic indicated the problem was the cruise control. Ordering parts to replace the cruise control. *ak
ODI 864150
Latch · Turn Signal · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the turn signal do not cancel after a turn. The spring broke three times. The trunk does not latch properly. Dealership has taken care of both issues, but the problem recurred. In cold weather the idle speed was too high. When put into reverse it backed out like a rocket. This caused an accident on april 9, 2000. The consumer was backing out with the back door open. It happened so fast he did not have a chance…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10128802
Vehicle Speed Control
OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL 99V346000. *AK
ODI 862197
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall 99v346/ cruise control. After recall repairs were completed vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelreated to 90mph. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
ODI 857951
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the consumer complained about a vehicle speed control problem. This problem has been occurring since the consumer purchased the vehicle on march 1, 2000. The consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they told her there was no problem. There is nhtsa recall 99v346000 on this issue for the 2000 ford .focus zx3. The consumer owns a zts 2000 ford focus, which is not included in the recall. Also, there is a fuel system…
ODI 10136507
Vehicle Speed Control
Car accelerated on own/caused major accident/ford refuses responsiblity. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 724496
Vehicle Speed Control
No parts available to perform recall 99v-346m for the speed control fitting. Nlm
ODI 550247
Automatic Transmission · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Trunk Lid · Vehicle Speed Control
We drove off the lot without having the pdi performed on the car, whcich resulted in low fluids in the vechicle, especially the transmission fluid. The low fluid caused the transmission to slip, and revved the engine,which made the car ride and drive real hard. The 1st day we had problems with the battery, which was already dead in the car. And now we received on dec 12,1999 a letter stating that the car was…
ODI 716238
Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control failed and replaced, while using new cruise control vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. *mjs
ODI 9001898
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was traveling about 75mph with cruise control on, applied the button to stop, and cruise control wouldn't stop. Driver pulled over . Vehicle was stopped by a pole. *ak *ml
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 861256
Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle does not return to the idle position which causes unexpected acceleration. Nhtsa recall 99v346000/manufacturer's 99s35. Manufacture was not aware of the recall. Also, contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine cause of the problem. *ak
ODI 870853
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle and was able to start it. However, vehicle suddenly surged. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10066780
Fuel Pump · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at moderate speed vehicle experienced unwanted acceleration, took the vehicle to a repair shop, and they replaced the idle speed control sensor. The vehicle was still experiencing unwanted acceleration. The consumer received a recall notice for the fuel pump that a dealership declined to repair unless the problem recurred. *ak *nm
ODI 10053914
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Battery cable shorted out. Also, there were some broken wires in the electrical system. Recalls were issued for both of these failures. *ak the manufacturer indicated tht the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recalls due to vin. The throttle body cable malfuntioned. *nm
ODI 10048025
Column Shift · Vehicle Speed Control
When shifting in between gears vehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle had to be shut off to stop. The cause of the problem has not been determined. *ak
ODI 10042650
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
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
Air Conditioner · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was going 50mph on highway in rush hour traffic and stalled. Air conditioner/ radio cut off, and rpms went to zero. Vehicle had no power ,and gave no warning. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.*ak
ODI 8014287
Vehicle Speed Control
While shifting into drive vehicle will accelerate without applying accelerating pedal. Also, vehicle constantly stalls. Mechanic has inspected vehicle, and found no malfunction. *ak
ODI 8004135