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
When gas pedal was depressed, the engine revved up, but the speed was not increased, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10008777
Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Trunk Lid
1st recall,6/2000 shop for a/c problem,9/2000 shop for 7 days for ac problem,1/2002 shop 7days for engine work,recalls x 4 or 5 not sure about dates there has been so many on this car,problems with not starting ,gas gauge, tire replacement 3 sets in less then 3 years, hesitation,poor gas milage,brakes squealing, trunk does not close properly,10/2003 has been in shop for 3 weeks for possible engine work. Dealer can…
ODI 10045586
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Consumer received recall letter for 2000 focus fuel pump and was refused service. *ts the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced the first time without any problems from the dealer, however the consumer received another letter which stated the fuel pump had been re-designed and it would be replaced without any charge. The dealer refused to replace the fuel pump stating it was for some models not all, even though…
ODI 10147546
Engine
The vehicle burn oil excessively while driving. Upon inspection by the mechanic, the head gaskets were leaking. Please provide details. *ph
ODI 10047807
Emission Control · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle experienced brake problems, it made a loud noise while driving, and oxygen sensor failed. Also, engine problems. Oil was leaking from the oil pan under the motor. Owner was referred to the state attorney general's office to seek protection under the lemon law. *ak
ODI 10044236
Air Conditioner · Engine
Consumer states when air conditioning is on and vehicle is idling t motor starts missing. Cause is unknown. *ak
ODI 10027246
Engine
Engine misses/ bucks and vibrates. There's also a pinging noise. Vehicle was towed to dealer. *ak
ODI 10024213
Engine
When coming to a stop or going around a curve the vehicle lost power. Once the vehicle came to a complete stop the engine regained its power. The consumer fells that the engine isn't getting enough gas *nlm *cb *nlm
ODI 10019767
Engine
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
ODI 10017881
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Intermittent stalling. Also, the brakes, power locks and windows failed. *ak *jb
ODI 10017574
Engine
The engine stalled, which caused the vehicle to lose power steering and brakes. *jb
ODI 10017381
Engine
The vehicle stalled when it went over a bump in the road. *jb
ODI 10015822
Engine · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline · Windshield
The seal on windshield came off and there was a noise in the front end of the vehicle. *ak the engine stalled, and the vehicle experienced a fuel system problem. *jb
ODI 10012392
Engine
The engine stalled, when the vehicle made a turn. *jb
ODI 10012080
Engine
THE ENGINE STALLED, WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
ODI 10011182
Brake Lights · Disc · Engine · Equipment · Fuel Pump · Injectors
The front and rear brakes, the fuel pump, fuel injector, heater chamber, half shaft bearing, third brake light and speedometer cluster were all replaced. *ak *jb
ODI 10009608
Engine
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine shuts down causing loss of power steering. Please provide any additional information.*jb
ODI 10002558
Engine
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the vehicle shut down, causing lost of powersteering. Please provide any additional infomation. Ts
ODI 10002308
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
Engine
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts
ODI 8022827
Engine
Vehicles stalls while moving in heavy traffic, vehicle has been to the dealer and the problem is reocurring. Please provide additional information. Ts
ODI 8022425
Engine
Vehicle stalled without any warning, which caused consumer to lose all power. Mr *tt *jb
ODI 8020847