2000 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 147
- 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 147 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 12 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- engine light · 13 records
- fuel pump · 11 records
- without warning · 11 records
- engine stalled · 10 records
- stalled without · 10 records
- check engine · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated there was a noise coming from the engine where there was a hole in the back of the engine block. This causes the engine to lock -up. The dealer was contacted who stated there are no recalls or warranty on this failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. They offered no other assistance. The failure…
ODI 10415366
Engine · Equipment
I cannot even begin to explain the issues i have had with my 2000 ford focus zts. This car needs to be taken off the market and ford needs to reimburse all owners... My engine is now cutting off with no warning at any speed and i am afraid for not only my own life but my 7 year old and newborn daughters as well.... Cannot find a problem with the car and after all the problems before this such as overheating, smoking…
ODI 10333894
Engine · Equipment
It started with a ticking noise i could hear when it just idled, then i got home started it back up and it made a loud noise like something had fallen into the engine. I shut the car off and then we had somebody look at it they said there was no compression in the # 4 piston. They had said something had fallen off the piston and made a bunch of dents and dangs so now we have to replace the engine. It is in my…
ODI 10262719
Engine
While idling in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly and without notice, through a rod through the block of the motor causing instant and catastrophic failure. If this had happened on a highway at 60 mph it could have caused an accident and or injury. Ford is aware of this problem with 2000 model year focus and have not done anything to remedy the situation. I purchased and installed a salvage motor for almost $2000.…
ODI 10262980
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. When the contact started the vehicle, all of the instrument panel lights illuminated as normal, including the check engine light. She stated that the check engine light illuminated a few days after purchasing the vehicle and has remained on ever since. The dealer stated that there was failure with the fuel tank. When the gas tank cap is not secured properly, the check engine…
Fire reported
ODI 10224391
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not pass inspection. The dealer performed over $500 worth of repairs to the vehicle and stated that they passed it for inspection. They even placed their own inspection sticker on the vehicle. Less than a week later, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Later, the vehicle still would not pass state…
ODI 10264355
Engine
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Fire reported
ODI 10208418
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. She noticed thick smoke rising from inside and outside of the vehicle. The windows were rolled up. There were no warning indicator lights and no flames. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to the insurance company. There had been no previous failures. During the vehicle inspection, a rod failed and…
Fire reported
ODI 10198135
Engine
The 2000 ford focus was not idling correctly. It would act as if it were going to die after deceleration. I have had three mechanices look at it including a ford dealership. There was a service bulletin on their website regarding a valve sticking. It requiree d replacing the head at a cost of $1500-$2500. Ford had since redesigned the engine so this problem will not happen again with future models. I would like to…
ODI 10195289
Engine
Car engine stalled without notice while cruising on a highway. Had to pull over immediately with remaining speed inertia. After 10 minutes car started ok, and then stalled again in a residential area. After restarting, the car stalled a third time. No "check engine" signal triggered. Mechanic unable to find anything wrong and unable to reproduce failure while test-driving the car for 30 miles. Two days later, car…
ODI 10184714
Delivery · Electrical System · Engine
I drove a 2000 focus zx3 for 3 years without a single problem. On march 2007 (90000 miles) the car stalled and died completely in the middle of a california freeway. After 5 min i was able to restart the car and drive to my mechanic (not a ford dealer). Computer analysis showed a faulty mass air flow sensor. He replaced it ($450). Two days later, the car stalled again in a residential area (20 mph and full tank of…
ODI 10186721
Engine
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle had an oil leak. The contact did not know the source of the leak. There were no warning indicators. The failure mileage was 52,000. The contact has not taken the vehicle to dealer for diagnosis. *ak consumer states that oil was dripping onto the catalytic converter. Oil burned which could create a potential fire. Consumer…
ODI 10183805
Engine
Tl* - the contact's car was marked as a total loss as a result of a fire. There was an engine fire while it was parked. Contact heard of some other instances of that happening. There was no indication of previous problems with the car. The contact believes there was a police report filed.
Fire reported
ODI 10176494
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the readings on the gauges spiked, all the warning lights illuminated briefly, then the rpms seemed to slow and the vehicle stalled completely. The vehicle was pushed to a parking lot, however the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
ODI 10171575
Engine
The engine blew on my 2000 ford focus. A connecting rod broke and cracked the oil pan. Engine fluids, including oil and anti-freeze poured out of the engine. While there are 130,000 miles on the vehicle, it was well-maintained. We did not expect it to fail after 6 years. *nm
ODI 10172492
Engine · Latch
Vin: [xxx] number of items: 2 item id: [xxx] recall date: title: pinch bolt torque and zetec engine battery cable routing item id: [xxx] recall date: title: rear door latch corrosion. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10166806
Automatic Transmission · Coil Springs · Drum · Engine · Fuel Pump · Ignition
I was driving my ford focus & the front coil spring broke while i was driving the front end of the car collapsed on the front tire. I was driving 65 miles and hour seconds before i fortunately slowed down to a stop...noticed a noise like a flat tire, something did not feel right just before it collapsed on the road, i again thank god, i decided to turn around to go back home & immediately upon that turn around the…
ODI 10162941
Engine · Ignition · Power Window Devices And Controls · Tank Valve/Gauge
I own a 2000 ford focus and among all the recalled parts i've fixed the car continues to have problems. The car jumps either when i press the gas or if the car is in idle. I've brought it to a mechanic and they thought it had to do with the oil leaking in my spark plugs which they fixed and gave me a tune up with all ford parts. Of course now they suggest bringing it to the dealer and have ford run tests. I've…
ODI 10157872
Electrical · Engine · Ignition
Recently the vehicle started to idle erratically sometimes dying, i took it to the dealership and they told me the bosch platinum spark plugs were not compatible with ford vehicles and sold me new spark plugs. The problem seemed to go away but about 30 days later it started again. Frustrated with the dealers performance i checked the vehicle myself and found that the crankcase vent between the engine and firewall…
ODI 10182237
Engine
For several weeks, when i would go to start my ford focus (2000 se), i would feel a small amount of turbulence coming from the engine. Today, as i delivered my newspaper route, the engine had a loud unrythmic tick to it. By the afternoon, when i attempted to turn on the car, the engine shook violently and made a terrible 'clanking' sound that echoed loudly from within the chambers of the engine. I have not attempted…
ODI 10153270
Engine
I was returning to florida from new orleans in mid february, 2006 when my car stalled. It was extremely hot outside and the engine seemed extremely hot, but the temperature gauge showed no problem. I waited a half hour and the car restarted only to stall again after 20 minutes or so of driving. This happened the whole way down to florida. I spent 5 nights in motels and had a ford dealer in north florida supposedly…
ODI 10164508
Engine
2000 ford focus suffers from defective motor mounts that could cause drive shaft damage. There was a recall for this problem in some areas according to my ford dealer, my car was not included in that recall. I would like to file a complaint to document that my car and others falling in that parameter should be included in the recall for right motor mount. *nm
ODI 10147066
Engine
While driving my 2000 ford focus zx3 my car lost all horsepower and would barely drive down the road. I had the throttle body replaced and now it is making a loud noise if you try to excelerate. With this occuring i am left with nothing to do but, spend "more" money on problems everyone is having with this year and model of car. What does it take for the ford corporation to do something about it...someones life…
ODI 10172810
Engine · Rear
1) rear wheel bearings.. Both needed to be replaced on car with less than 62,000 miles. Ford said not their problem. 2) thermostat housing made out of plastic, needs to be replaced due to cracking (ford know about this problem will not do a recall). Engine light comes on every 3 months. Will never buy another ford again. Tired of putting money into what we thought was going to be a good car. *nm
ODI 10138937
Engine
Purchased a 2000 ford focus on07/23/2005, with optional service contract and on 09/16/2002, had engine problems took it back to dealer, insurance does not want to cover all repairs i'm liable for1,900 and they wil pay the rest which the vehicle needs an engine overhaul, but its still under warranty and i'm liable only for my deductible of 100.00 through some investigating i've been doing this vehicle is "lemon law…
ODI 10141853