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2000 Ford Focus Fuses And Circuit Breakers 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

  • brake lights · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 25, 2005

    Anti-Theft Device · Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    The ignition on my 2000 ford focus is locking up to the point where i cannot turn my key. The car has 47,000 miles on it. I was stranded for 20 mins the other night trying to get the key to turn. Spend up to 1 to 2 minutes now each time i get in my car reinserting the key until it finally turns. I have also tried my spare key, which is brand new, with same results. From what i have read, this is a common problem,…

    ODI 10114710

  • September 14, 2004 · 56,000 miles

    Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Went to lock doors using power door locks, power door lock system failed. Research on internet showed this is a common problem amung owners of ford focus. Replacement of fuse and checking of locking system. 20 minutes of research on google with ford focus fuse 63 returned many results where owners have documented this problem and others have inquired about this problem.*ak

    ODI 10091041

  • July 15, 2003 · 43,000 miles

    Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    The factory power entry remote failed to open the doors and the trunk. The batteries have been changed but the problem still exist. The dealership feels that the problem is due to a failure in the fuse. The dealership was unable to locate the fuse. The fuse should be located behind the main fuse in the vehicle per the owner's manual. Please provide any additional information. *nm *mr

    ODI 10052127

  • July 13, 2003 · 43,207 miles

    Fuel Pump · Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuel pump went out and it also made the fuel pump driver module to go out as well. Also there is a loose connection at the fuse junction box in the engine bay.*ak

    ODI 10026131

  • August 28, 2002

    Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Rear brake lights went out. Consumer replaced fuse, and while driving started smelling smoke. Consumer had to use excessive effort in order to stop vehicle. Once stopped, consumer turned key to off position and engine kept running. Consumer then removed "replaced" brake fuse, and engine stopped. With fuse removed brake lights worked. But, consumer will occasionally smell smoke from fuse box.*ak

    ODI 8018244

  • August 9, 2002

    Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Ignition · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other

    When i get close to 1/4 of a tank of gasoline, my car begins to die or sputter. It has died several times and wont restart. The other day i was coming off an exit ramp from the highway and it died coming around the sharp turn. I was almost hit by several cars while trying to get the car started long enough to move it off the ramp. After about 20 or so times of turning the ignition and gunning the pedal, i got it…

    ODI 766096

  • July 16, 2002

    Door · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wiring

    Electric system wiring causing lights/ windows, and door locks to go out. Dealer notified.*ak

    ODI 8015542

  • March 1, 2002

    Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    Car stalls or surges when going 50+ miles per hour/headlights flash on/off and other electrical components fail/engine light illuminates

    ODI 760250

  • February 13, 2002

    Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Interior Lighting · Wiring

    While driving in the dark dashboard and rear lights will go off without a prior warning, and headlights will di. Had taken vehicle to dealer and they found out that electrical wiring was corroded and had to be replaced to correct the problem. Please provide more information. *ak

    ODI 8004091

  • January 27, 2002

    Front Underhood · Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Rear brake lights have failed to operate and to communicate to other drivers vehicle was slowing or stopping. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of problem. Also, consumer was informed tha vehicle was not included in recall campaign 00v411000/wiring harness due to vin. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

    ODI 8003191

  • January 19, 2001

    Air Conditioner · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Vehicle Speed Control

    Intermittent failure of signal lights/ brake lights/ speed control, and air conditioning. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

    ODI 892634

  • October 25, 2000 · 275 miles

    Drum · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Ball Joint · Mid/Rear Assembly · Stabilizer Bar · Switch · Tail Lights · Wheel Bearing

    Dt: the consumer stated there were multiple problems with the vehicle. The brakes make noises and pulsated when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where the brake light switch and ignition cylinder switches were replaced. The dealer also turned the drums, replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the front rotors. There was a vibration in the front end when braking. The lower ball…

    ODI 10148223

  • November 20, 1999

    Automatic Transmission · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Trunk Lid · Vehicle Speed Control

    We drove off the lot without having the pdi performed on the car, whcich resulted in low fluids in the vechicle, especially the transmission fluid. The low fluid caused the transmission to slip, and revved the engine,which made the car ride and drive real hard. The 1st day we had problems with the battery, which was already dead in the car. And now we received on dec 12,1999 a letter stating that the car was…

    ODI 716238

  • Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Manual Transmission

    While driving at 55 mph and in fifth gear, vehicle will shut off and completely die. Dealer has run vehicle through computer , but cannot detect any defects. This is a reoccurring defect. Also, fuse box and main wiring harness melted, almost caused fire. *ak *ml

    ODI 861685

  • Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Interior Lighting

    I want to report a problem with my focus. My car seems to have a problem that the dealer is not able to pinpoint. Whenever i have my lights on at night i have a bad poblem with the headlights flickering along with my dash lights. The dealer says it cant duplicate the problem but it happens every time i turn the lights on. My niece also has a 2000 focus and it does the same thing. I think there is a problem with the…

    ODI 762806

  • Body · Fuel Injection System · Fuel System, Other · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Ignition

    Car stalled. Towed to dealership (apple ford), replaced fuse. Stalled again. This time entire fuel system replaced. Gas guage read inacurate. Another new fuel system. Still read inacurrate. A new console. Still reads inaccurate to this day. Just gave up trying to get it fixed. *ak

    ODI 762773