2000 Ford Focus Air Bags Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 32 indicate a crash
- 22 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- airbags deployed · 14 records
- passenger side · 9 records
- degree burns · 7 records
- airbag light · 6 records
- airbags deploy · 5 records
- second degree · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering
At the end of february i was involved in an accident due to the steering locking up my ford has never ran the same since our local ford dealer sent a mechanic out to do a report on my vehicle and nothing was ever resolved now i am stuck with this car that seems to be the next ford joke. I have made several complaints since the accident and thanks to a possible steering knuckle problem in which was worked on…
Crash reported
ODI 10070648
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
The key switch keeps locking up and you can not turn the key. It has to be taken to the dealer or shop for repair. This has happened 5 times and the dealer covered the first 2, and i paid for the next 3.
ODI 10070356
Air Bags
I have had a terrible experience at stan morri ford in tracy, ca and thought others should know of my plight (and perhaps this would make a compelling consumer affairs story). A few weeks ago, i was commuting in my 2000 ford focus on i580 when, for no reason, the driver's side airbag deployed violently. I was thrown from the driver's side to the passenger's side of the car, the car filled with smoke and i was…
Crash reported
ODI 10070226
Air Bags
Inappropriate deployment of air bags-low speed bump causes airbags to deploy with massive damage to windshield and dashboard, no body damage. *jb
ODI 10013615
Air Bags · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
The brakes have been looked at three time because of noise and it's been serviced several times. It's in service right now and has been there for two weeks. I don't know if they are working on it or if they are repairing other things or what. I haven't had heat throughout the coldest part of the winter. The seat belts don't work and the paint is peeling. The car has locked up not letting me start the engine twice,…
ODI 10070084
Air Bags
Consumer was hit at 35mph in the front center of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. This cause consumer to substain minor injuries. Dealer has been notified. Ph
ODI 10004044
Air Bags
Consumer states while driving about 15mph without warning the passenger air bag deployed. Causing the vehicle to have a accident. Ts
ODI 10001850
Air Bags
Consumer stated that when they hit a curve at 5mph the air bag inadvertently deploys. Dealer notified ts
ODI 8021791
Air Bags · Foundation Components · Ignition
This car has more recalls than i ever seen. The air bags deployed and gave me second degree burns. The brakes are shot and i have to pay for repairs even though i only have 29,940 miles. The keyless entry does not work even though its been fixed 2 times the ignition locked up and they change it the air conditioner leaks but they say its fine. Mr
ODI 768547
Air Bags · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Ignition · Unknown Or Other
I sent a form in yesterday but did not have the vin number. This car is in the shop right now. Mr
ODI 768551
Air Bags
Airbag sensor light has illuminated 5 times. Cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
ODI 8017418
Air Bags · Arm
Airbags deployed upon entering driveway, causing loss of control of vehicle resulting in accident. Nlm
Crash reported
ODI 759877
Air Bags
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN.*JB
Crash reported
ODI 761417
Air Bags
My original complaint was for # 760238. There was a fire in that car. It is listed in your defect investigations as no fire, but--there was. It is terrible that a big corporation like ford can not take responsibility for their actions on this matter.
Fire reported
ODI 10005039
Air Bags
While driving 70 mph lost control of vehicle hitting guard rail and airbags did not deploy. Vehicle totaled and driver and passenger injured. Nlm
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 8006531
Air Bags
Driver received second degree chemical burns to right arm and hand when the air bag deployed.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 760158
Air Bags
The airbags deployed when it bumped another car in my driveway. The windshield shattered when the bags deployed. Nlm
ODI 767175
Air Bags
During a 35 mph collision the airbags deployed and expelled gases/powder burned my right forearm. I'll have a chemical burn scar for the rest of my life.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10043676
Air Bags
The airbag light has come on, vehicle has not been inspected by dealership.*jb
ODI 8009029
Air Bags
Vehicle was in an accident, and airbags did not deploy. Consumer was driving 55 to 60 mph and hit center concrete divider twice. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 897599
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES AND AIR BAGS FAILED
ODI 9006333
Air Bags
While traveling at 5 mph consumer rear ended another car, and both passenger's side and driver's side airbags deployed. Airbags' plastic cover flew off, and shattered front windshield. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 880547
Air Bags
Air bags falsely deployed in a less than 10mph collision, where there was no damage to either car. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 758351
Air Bags
While turning airbag light comes on and continues to flash, and will not go off. Light goes off only when vehicle is turned off. *ak
ODI 877056
Air Bags
NO SUMMARY
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 734874