2000 Ford Focus Exhaust System Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- fumes coming · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
I had the oil changed and fuel system service. The check engine light came on the next day. The shop reset the code several times and finally told me the catalytic converter was bad. The car only has 36000 miles. The dealer said the car is out of warranty by 5 months. I have had the maintenance done and have records stating dates and miles on the car. *tr
ODI 10249668
Exhaust System
Burn oil fumes/smell coming out the vents and engine compartment. *nm
ODI 10145575
Exhaust System
Flange brakage on the egr valve assembly. The pipe breaks at the flange where it connects to the side of the exhaust manifold. Causeing a sputting sound and emitting exhaust fumes into the automobile. It also causes problems with (3) sensors. I called the service and parts department at three local dealers and was told by all three that this is a common problem with this part but there was no recall. So i had to…
ODI 10070630
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Lock · Rotor
-2000 ford focus lx - bought used on april 14th. Both interior and exterior of car in excellent condition, ran extremely well, one owner repo, clean title. -was rear-ended in very low speed, low impact collision, no frame buckling, bending, or damage to
ODI 10018613
Exhaust System
I have a ford focus 2000 that had a stalling problem. I was told this issue would be a recall (it was also in the newspaper) and since it was not i had to spend 500.00 to get it fixed. I would like to know how many other complaints you have about a stalling issue with these vehicles. I have already had 5 recalls on this car!! *jb
ODI 10013781
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Air has not worked properly from purchasing the car new. I purchased the car in wa state and have moved to ohio. I am now told that even though the problems started prior to the warranty expiring, since i bought the car from another dealer, i will have to pay for any future prolems myself. Fuel, ford know this is a problem, and refuses to tell me if the new fuel pump i had them put in is an old pump or a new one…
ODI 10069728
Exhaust System
Consumer states that emission control light is illuminated. Consumer also advised that if placed in neutral gear, vehicle will stall or surge forward. Mr
ODI 8021364
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Tires
While driving the vehicle at any speed, strong chemical fumes spread through out the vehicle. The dealer has been made aware of the problem. Nlm the tire rod has loosened, the battery had blown, and the engine light had stayed illuminated. Scc
ODI 8019327
Exhaust System
Exhaust fumes coming into vehicle while driving/ or standing. Vehicle at the dealer shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 898378
Automatic Transmission · Exhaust System
Whenever driving can smell fumes coming inside vehicle throuh vents. Smells like burning plastic. Gears would get stuck. Hard to shift from one gear to another gear. *ak
ODI 879705
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Exhaust System · Frontal
The ac evaporator case failed causing leakage. *cj
ODI 559068
Air Bags · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car in june of 2000 since this time the car has had a number of recalls on the car. I feel that the people that bought the 2000 model of this car should not be liable to pay the amount the contact was signed. Due to the fact that at the time the car was bought, the people that bought the car didn't know that most of the car's life would be in the shop being fixed. Also ford knew that the focus was prone…
ODI 10069304
Exhaust System
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls at certain speeds the engine stalls. Dealer said that dirt is getting into inlet. Dealer is cleaning the inlet screen. Please provide any further information.
ODI 10018174
Exhaust System
Noxious fumes coming into the car through the air vents, heater unusable, a/c unusablerough the heating and exhaust. *ak
ODI 741313
Exhaust System · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Structure
The brakes continue to make noise, the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the brakes, the problem has not been corrected, even though there is a service bulletin stating that the brakes squeak. *cj
ODI 556910
Exhaust System · Gasoline
Fumes coming from vehicle's engine caused breathing problem to the driver. Yh
ODI 549471