2000 Ford Focus Equipment Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Electrical · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Anti-Theft Devices · Equipment · Latch · Lock
I have had this focus for about 2 years. When i purchased it, i was not told of any of the possible mechanical problems that may be associated with the model. Since then, i have had 4 recalls repaired. Recently, the door handle on the driver's side door was getting stuck. Now, the factory installed security system will not work. I cannot lock the driver's side door at all and i must lock the other 3 doors manually.…
ODI 10043329
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
On october 10th 2003 i was driving in the ford focus 2000 wagon from new york city to cleveland, oh, about 500 miles. It drove well for about 300 miles, but started to choke and sputter on hills, like it was about to stall. I was hoping i would make it to cleveland for repairs, but it stalled out on me going 65 miles an hour 60 miles outside of cleveland. I was able to restart, and limped into the nearest town and…
ODI 10071036
Equipment · Wheel Bearing
The rear passenger wheel bearing failed causing smoke and almost a fire. I had the recall done at tri county ford in mauldraugh ky, and this is the second time it had happened. I went to les pinkham lincoln mercury and bought new wheel bearings and had my personal mechanic replace the bearing. He stated that the brake drum and wheel are possible warped and might need replaceing. I also want a refund on the bearings…
ODI 10033408
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
My 2000 ford focus has had problems starting 2 months after i purchased it. It's been in 6 times for excessive brake noise and or squealing. The door hinges were squeeking and had to be replaced due to misalignment..it took 5 times to determine this. Weather strip molding has been replaced due to falling apart around the headlights. The cd player/stereo was replaced with a new factory model when cd player would not…
ODI 10069785
Equipment
My radio has failed for the second time and is no longer under warranty. It was already replaced once as it went on or stayed off despite what i did. The fuel gauge sending unit also malfunctions from time to time. Because i have been unable to drive it into the dealership at the time it malfunctions they have been unable or unwilling to remedy this situation. This has been ongoing since the day i bought the…
ODI 10068808
Equipment · Tires · Tread/Belt
There is a vibration felt in steering wheel when driving at freeway speeds. I have had the car aligned 2 times, replaced the tires 3-times, replaced the brakes 3-times and had the tires rotated and re-balanced 6 times, in two years. I have had all of the recalls completed. The vibration still exists and the dealer cannot fix it. The dealer just keeps telling me to get the tires re-balanced, or get new tires again.…
ODI 10018793
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Body · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Door · Electrical · Electrical System · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Seats · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other
There is a very bad squeaking noise when braking, and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding noise. Driver states more than twice brake pedal was applied, and pedal went to the floor. Ford has been contacted.*ak.also consumer was complaining of the transmission slipping, the cigarette lighter was not working, cup holder bubbling, serpentine belt was replaced due to a squeal coming from under the hood,…
ODI 8004721
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Equipment
I have a 2000 ford focus that i have had allot of problems with. I specially ordered this car to have all the safety features including side impact air bags, and anti loc brakes. We originally had bought the car in ca. The first problem happened at 3000 miles the rear brakes started squealing, and the seat belt buzzer wont go off. We took it to ford were they said nothing was wrong. We moved to nc were we now live.…
Crash reported
ODI 10005245
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