2000 Ford Focus Engine Problems

November 12, 2003 · 58,776 miles

Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Hood · Lock · Vehicle Speed Control

Leaking water into passenger foot-compartment. Isolated problem to plastic cover that sits beneath windshield, and is mostly accessible with hood open. The problem is that the plastic comes away from windshield due to some buckling in the plastic. Fixed problem by applying pressure to plastic to bend it back to shape so it snagged-up closer to windshield. Not seen problem since. Mastic to adhere plastic to…

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ODI 10046826

November 2, 2003 · 56,000 miles

Engine

While driving at any speed vehicle began to hesitate then stall. *ak

ODI 10046235

November 1, 2003

Engine

My car stalled three times in a one hour period - twice accelerating out of a toll booth, once exiting and off the highway onto a sharp right hand curve. Cars speeding out of the tollbooth came close to hitting me from behind. When my car stalled out during the right hand exit, the power steering went out, almost causing me to go straight into an embankment. *la

ODI 10045263

October 27, 2003 · 85,500 miles

Engine

While driving 55 mph on the highway vehicle stalled without warning. Driver was able to pull off the highway. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis.*ak

ODI 10044827

October 9, 2003 · 55,000 miles

Engine

Own a 2000 ford focus se wagon. Car runs rough at low idle and is stalling out. We see this listed as a possible investigation under investigation number ea02-022. *la

ODI 10041587

September 25, 2003

Engine

While driving at any speed the engine stalled without warning. As a result the consumer had to pull over. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm *scc *jb

ODI 10040672

September 10, 2003 · 64,000 miles

Driveline · Engine

Engine idles at 3,000 - 4,000rpm's when clutch is pressed in. It does this at a stopping position and while driving. Ford dealer spoke with ford engineers and were told that it is "a characteristc of the car and is normal!"

ODI 10038723

September 3, 2003 · 25,000 miles

Engine

Car lost power and stalled out on highway 6 times beginning in may 2003, including 1 time needing tow. Fuel filter replaced. Island ford of staten island will not check car without fee as it was "3 days past warranty." serviced 3 times by 2 different independent repair shops with electronic diagnostic certification without finding problem. Vehicle passed nys emissions recently.*ak

ODI 10037281

September 1, 2003

Engine

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

ODI 10038580

August 20, 2003

Engine

While driving at 30 mph and with no warning vehicle lost power, causing consumer to pull of the road. *ak

ODI 10034348

August 8, 2003

Engine

While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the vehicle would shut down. Please fill in any additional information. Dealer was made aware of the problem. *ph

ODI 10032521

August 6, 2003

Engine

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10033734

August 2, 2003

Engine

The vehicle stalled without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *jb

ODI 10038573

July 31, 2003 · 82,190 miles

Drum · Engine · Ignition · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

Constant squeaking noise when the brakes are applied. I've already replaced the rotors, brakes, brake pads, and drums on several occasions since buying this focus about 3 years ago. Also my steering wheel locked on me one day in april of 2002 the key would not fit into the ignition to start the car i have no idea why this would happen from one day to another. I had my vehicle towed to the ford dealership and they…

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ODI 10030509

July 13, 2003 · 39,890 miles

Engine

Car stalling out for no reason... Sputtering in the engine, causing no reaction when i step on the gas. *ak

ODI 10028481

July 9, 2003

Engine

While driving at 35mph vehicle stalled. Dealer notified, and could not duplicate or correct problem. *ak

ODI 10026839

July 7, 2003 · 75,200 miles

Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Latch · Structure · Tires

2000 ford focus lx 4-door sedan - numerous complaints: 1) currently have 75,200 miles on car and have gone through 5 (yes five!) complete sets of tires.2) engine stalls at any speed with no warning lights or indications, car bucks and gas pedal can be depressed to floorboard and car will not move - barely avoided three accidents (two of which would have involved my two small children) 3) all four doors will stick -…

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ODI 10025576

July 5, 2003

Engine · Fuel Pump

On 7/5/2003 while driving at 85 mph on the highway engine stalled. The vehicle had this same problem last year ,and the fuel pump was defective. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer on 7/8/2003. *ak

ODI 10026641

July 4, 2003 · 47,000 miles

Engine

2000 ford focus lx engine problems that could of jeopardize the safe of my 2 year old and myself. Engine sputters for no apparent reason. Even after oil change. Which caused my car to not accelarted and shut down in the middle of a busy intersection.*ak

ODI 10025427

June 13, 2003 · 90,000 miles

Engine

While driving vehicle begins to stall. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10024036

June 11, 2003 · 58,450 miles

Engine

Engine stalls for no reason. The first time it happened in rush hour traffic. We had to hurriedly try to change lanes and exit. It has happened 11 times since then. We have had a mechanic look at it several times and they can't find anything wrong with the car.*ak

ODI 10028675

June 7, 2003 · 48,000 miles

Engine · Ignition

Engine check light comes on, and vehicle starts to shake ,and then shuts off. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10022812

May 13, 2003 · 66,000 miles

Engine

Consumer states engine failed completely at 66,000 miles. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10026549

May 12, 2003

Engine

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.*ak

ODI 10026723

May 1, 2003

Engine

While driving the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. *nlm

ODI 10018019