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.
Axle Assembly · Engine
Dt: the vehicle was making a thumping noise at 35 mph, started over weekend, the engine mount cracked and engine dropped from the vehicle while it was in motion. Was going 40 mph, and had only 58,000. Dealer looked at it ,and said it wasn't under recall. The pressure of the engine breaking. Also broke the axle. *ak
ODI 10126218
Engine
The exhaust manifold blew on the 2000 ford focus due to a leaking valve cover gasket.*mr *nm
ODI 10122623
Engine
2000 ford focus died while driving and the engine light illuminated on the dash. *mr *sc consumer was told that possibly the motor needed to be replaced. *tt
ODI 10134525
Engine
(1)none (2)2000 ford focus w/ 55,000 miles. Engine threw a rod on middle of highway, engine lost power and steering messed up. Almost caused accident at 60 mph. 5 quarts of oil leaked out onto highway (3)engine had to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10114177
Electrical System · Engine
Car is a lemon. Radio has failed multiple times. Door locks and ignition lock have failed multiple times. Current problem is car stalls at intersections. Emission light is on and stays on. Deal can not fix.*jb i consider the stalling at intersections to be very dangerous. If someone is moving forward assuming the car will move, and it does not because of the stall, a crash may result.
ODI 10109943
Engine
We have a 2000 ford focus. I have been having problems with this car ever since september to present date. No one can figure out what is wrong with this car. Ever sense september this car has been through 4 dealerships. (pomoco smithfield, pomoco lincoln mercury, pomoco jeep, and freedom ford) 2 recall notices were performed.(fuel delivery module and the pinch bolt battery cables or "steering linkages".) the car has…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10112424
Engine · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Ignition · Interior Lighting · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rear/Other · Wheels
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the 2000 ford focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported. *jb
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries · 2 deaths
ODI 10110471
Engine
Since buying this car in october 2000, i have had 4 fuel pump replacements. The car is now on its 5th fuel pump, and the problem the fuel pump replacement is supposed to correct is still happening. The car still has trouble (especially in wet or humid weather) with sputtering and jolting/surging. Most recently it has been getting worse and worse. Luckily the surging has (of yet!) not caused me to have an accident.…
ODI 10095712
Engine
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10091741
Engine
At 88,000 miles my focus started losing power and cutting off completely. It would start back up when cranked. The dealership (way brothers) would always say its not doing it now or we can't find anything wrong with it. After taking it back several times with the same results it started knocking and cut off completely. The dealership told me it would cost 3500-4000 to fix (that's without knowing exactly what was…
ODI 10166047
Engine
While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing consumer to drift off the road. Mechanic informed consumer that the engine failed.*ak
ODI 10073432
Engine
After researching different complaint sites on the internet i realized i wasn't the only one with this problem. I have a 2000 ford focus se. My car often shutters when i approach a stop. I took it to my dealer and they told me that it is a serious engine problem, that there is a small whole in my cylinder gasket, and the whole cylinder needs to be replaced. They quoted me $1,700 plus tax for this work. *la
ODI 10065658
Engine
Vehicle engine on a 2000 ford focus zx3 w/ 2.0l dohc zetec engine routinely stalls when going around corners. The failure has occurred numerous times when attempting to travel on highway on/off ramps. The vehicle has stalled twice in the middle of the curve which caused a temporary lost of control on the vehicle. After a few seconds, the engine will resume normal operation and continue. In both circumstances, i was…
ODI 10062746
Engine
Nhtsa recal 03v482000 concerning intermittent stalling. After recall repairs vehicle stalled without warning. Dealer determined that vehicle needed a new engine. *ak
ODI 10063125
Engine
Engine stalls at different speeds. Taken to dealer twice, last time new updated fuel pump put in as per recall. Still stalls even after that.*ak
ODI 10060736
Engine
Took my 2000 ford focus to dealer for 30,000 mile service, and to have them fix whatever was causing the engine light to blink and the car to idle roughly, and to fix the problem with the car engine turning off while driving. The service was done and the fuel filter "recall" would fix the engine problem. Was told the computer did not register an error code and that the rough idleengine light problem was likely fixed…
ODI 10059912
Engine
(2000-ford focus zts - 29,536 miles) in addition to a prior incident when my car stalled on highway 635 when i was going approx. 60 mph in the center lane, it has stalled "twice" today within just 1 hour during my lunch break! In all incidents the car lost all power and the engine stopped without any prior warning whatsoever. In both occurences, i was driving at the posted speed limit and was neither accelerating…
ODI 10058766
Engine
While driving 20-25 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined it was an engine problem. But, there was no recall. *ak
ODI 10057662
Engine
Without any warning, the engine stalled while being driven 15 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the mechanic indicated the timing belt was broke. Please provide further information. *jb
ODI 10055896
Engine · Front · Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Other
My car has a constant bad vibration that intensifies on right turns, going up grades, and over bumps. I have taken it to jim click ford in tucson, az for a total of three times. Each time they come up with a different excuse and it never fixes the problem. I have been told at first it was, my tires, i replaced all four tires with top of the line michelins, then i was told that my fuel pump was going out and that is…
ODI 10054285
Engine
Recall #03v482000 regarding stalling. Dealer charged consumer for a diagnostic of $60.00 concerning this recall.*ak
ODI 10055649
Engine
Around 6:00 a.m. On 01-14-04. While taking 9 yr. Old daughter to school and myself to work, driving at aprox. 55 mph. My 2000 ford focus engine suddenly caught on fire.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10054602
Engine
Engine stalling - the last two occurred while entering a freeway (from another freeway). I step on the gas pedal to accelerate and nothing happens - floor the gas pedal and still nothing. Then the car dies. Fortunately the first time there was no one behind me. The second time i immediately put on the flashers and the car behind me was miraculously able to swerve around me. This car is very unsafe.*ak
ODI 10052576
Engine
Timing belt broke due to defective belt tensioner bearing, causing engine to stop, vehicle had to be towed and timing belt and belt tensioner assembly were replaced. Incident occurred at 39,324 miles. *jb
ODI 10054971
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Equipment · Front · Ignition · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hi, i own a 2000 ford focus and it has been nothing but trouble. I purchased the car brand new in 2000 and have had it in the shop so many times. I have had my rear passenger side window mechanism replaced by ford, then personally replaced the driver front window mechanism and the driver back mechanism due to cable breaks. I have had it in with the radio 3 times and it still does not work correctly. I have had to…
ODI 10047047