FordFocus2000
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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

BandRecords
30–60k mi32
60–100k mi26
1–30k mi15
100–150k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 18, 2003 · 32,655 miles

    Cooling Unit And Lines · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other

    Stalling problem-check engine light-cracked cylinder head at 32655 miles also leaking transmission line, brake dust, broken trunk lock and malfunctioning keyless entry on driver door. *jb

    ODI 10016367

  • April 14, 2003 · 24,495 miles

    Engine

    I was driving down the interstate in the passing lane at 65 mph with an 18 wheeler behind me, very closely, when the engine just died. This is the first time the engine died while driving that fast, it usually dies under 30 mph. I shifted to neutral and tried to start it but it wouldn't start. I had to make a very hasty exit to the center strip as there was another truck on my right. It is very "exciting" to pull on…

    ODI 10014355

  • April 12, 2003 · 24,436 miles

    Engine

    Over the past three months the engine has been "cutting" off with no notice and has increased in frequency as time goes by. I have had the vehicle back to the dealer at least three times and was told they could find nothing wrong with the car. I was told to call the tow service the next time it stalls and not to restart the car. The vehicle is driven in city traffic and i told them i was not going to block rush hour…

    ODI 10014322

  • March 29, 2003 · 42,450 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Ford focus 2000 sputters and lunges on right hand turns. Sometimes stalling and dying. This is a potential safety hazard if your car dies right in the middle of the road.*ak

    ODI 10021279

  • March 25, 2003

    Engine

    The vehicle was at the dealer on 3 occasions for intermittent starting. *jb....*ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 10014819

  • March 24, 2003

    Engine

    While coming to a stop the vehicle began to shake and stalled. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm

    ODI 10012337

  • March 21, 2003 · 45,000 miles

    Engine

    Ford focus stalling at any time. Hesitates during driving. Has occurred several times. Dealer can't find anything wrong. *nlm

    ODI 10013742

  • March 20, 2003 · 56,750 miles

    Air Conditioner · Engine

    My 2000 ford focus has major problems for a car that has only 57,000 miles. The engine will stall and die about every 10 seconds. The gauges and all of the front and rear exterior lights will go dead and the car will jump out of gear. The air compressor for the air conditioner is also shot. *jb

    ODI 10010804

  • March 17, 2003 · 58,000 miles

    Engine

    While idling or engaged, car frequently/periodically shudders as if the engine would die, loss of power during acceleration followed by gradual surge, engine light would flash. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times with complaint over 8-9 mos, symptoms could not be duplicated, codes not recorded, could not find issue on computer diagnostic. 3-17 car stalled repeatedly, engine light on (constant). Codes recorded, diagnosed…

    ODI 10010955

  • March 13, 2003 · 43,854 miles

    Engine

    Vehicle stalls at irregular intervals, including when idle or near idle. Crack in cylinder head caused build-up of carbon. Car is only three years old and has less than 45,000 miles. Have contacted dealer for repairs. *jb

    ODI 10010866

  • March 12, 2003

    Engine

    THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB

    ODI 10011545

  • March 12, 2003

    Engine

    The vehicle stalled, consumer was informed the problem was due to a faulty engine light.*jb

    ODI 10011526

  • March 12, 2003

    Engine

    The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, on several occasions, however the dealer could not duplicate the problem.*jb

    ODI 10011524

  • March 10, 2003 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    Consumer was informed the valve cylinder head needed to be replaced.*jb

    ODI 10011406

  • March 10, 2003 · 41,995 miles

    Engine

    BURNT EXHAUST VALVE ON CYLINDER HEAD. *JB

    ODI 10010248

  • March 7, 2003 · 80,477 miles

    Engine

    2002 ford focus started missing, lost power, almost stalled; fortunately i was only two blocks from my mechanic. Malfunction light illuminated during the process. The diagnostic code -p0300 through p0304. The technical service bulletin (1-4-13) required rebuilding the cylinder head assembly and replacing all of the valves and related gaskets. There easily could have been an accident if i were on an interstate or in…

    ODI 10018418

  • March 7, 2003 · 26,950 miles

    Engine

    Twice in the past 3 months, my vehicle stalled and would not start again. After having it towed to the dealership, waiting there overnight, the car started and they couldn't find a problem with it. *jb

    ODI 10010260

  • March 5, 2003

    Engine

    There was a noise coming from under the vehicle.*jb

    ODI 10011156

  • February 11, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Engine

    While accelerating on highway, engine and oil light came on; engine began making knocking noise. Pulled car over. Ford dealership stated engine failure due to inproper maintenance. Oil changed according to maintenance schedule -- do not have evidence because it was done by husband. Vehicle only has 60k miles.

    ODI 10007857

  • February 1, 2003

    Engine

    THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THEN RESTARTED.*JB

    ODI 10009578

  • January 30, 2003 · 37,000 miles

    Engine

    THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB

    ODI 10009659

  • January 15, 2003

    Engine

    While driving the vehicle began to smoke under the hood then caught on fire. The dealer has been notified of the problem. Please provide any additional information. *nlm

    Fire reported

    ODI 10003979

  • January 2, 2003

    Engine

    THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.*JB

    ODI 10008966

  • November 8, 2002

    Engine

    While traveling on highway vehicle stall and he was able to pull over. Smoke was coming in though the vents the vehicle engine campartment was on fire. Please furnish additional information. Dealer was notified. Mr

    Fire reported

    ODI 8022699

  • October 29, 2002

    Engine

    2000 ford focus experiencing problems with engine.*mr the consumer stated the engine died repeatedly when it was started and in neutral, the engine died at cold engine temperature when the transmission was engaged, it also surged and bucked at highway speeds and hesitated during acceleration. On several occasions when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the problem and after a few more…

    ODI 10046632