2000 Ford Focus Side/Window Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 4 records
- airbags deployed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Side/Window
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side /curtain air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was sitting still at the dealership. The dealer and manufacturer could not find the cause of the problem. *ak
ODI 10144468
Side/Window
While driving at 15 mph both the front driver's side and passenger's side air bags inadvertently deployed, resulting in damage to wheel after hitting curb caused by air bag deployment. The windshield was also shattered. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10117074
Side/Window
While driving at 30 mph vehicle in front came to a sudden stop without warning and consumer rear ended other driver. Both passenger's side and driver's side airbags deployed. Chemicals that came out of airbag sent passengers to hospital with serious burns to face. Consumer was very concerned about this chemical. Please provide any further information.*ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 8009437
Side/Window
We were involved in an automobile accident inwhich someone tried to cross infront of me to the other side of the road. Upon impact each airbags deployed, the driver's side burst getting particles into my eye leaving my eye(lt) red,scratchy,and irritated*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 759114
Side/Window
While driving 30mph hit a patch of ice vehicle slid into another vehicle, and airbags deployed in which driver's side caught on fire. Contacted dealer. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8002160
Side/Window
Driver side air bag deployed and caused 2nd and 3rd degree burns to consumer's body. Steering wheel cover melted consumer's thumb nail/ forearm, and hair on driver's arm. Dealer had no response to what kind of substance or toxics used inside of air bag. Please add vin# and mileage to form.*ak
1 injury
ODI 895314
Side/Window
While driving at 6mph in stop and go traffic vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed and shattered windshield. Dealer said it was normal.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8005321
Side/Window
Front driver's side air bag deployed, causing second degree burns to passenger's lower arms and wrist.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 868444
Side/Window
Driver's side airbag caused chemical burns (minor). Passenger side airbag shattered windshield before deploying towards passenger. Pillow was covered with glass.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 764123