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2000 Ford Focus Gasoline Problems

163
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 163 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 8 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • fuel pump · 14 records
  • provide further · 13 records
  • engine stalled · 11 records
  • feel free · 10 records
  • free provide · 10 records
  • engine stalling · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 15, 2002

    Gasoline

    Ongoing issue, vehicle stalls, loss of engine power in tunrs such as highway ramps-particularly bad with 1/4 tank of gas or less, at times must coast for some distance to regain power. Almost rearended on numerous occaions. Vehicle has also exhibited stutter & stumles at cruising speed throughout life of vehicle. Most likely fuel related issue, fuel pump replaced at around 10000, no improvement. Rather than stalling…

    ODI 766934

  • March 15, 2002

    Gasoline

    This car stalled in the middle of an intersection at peak traffic hours and at the top of a freeway exit ramp. We have seen tv new reports and an article in the san diego union tribune regarding these same symptoms.*ak

    ODI 765630

  • March 13, 2002

    Gasoline

    VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

    ODI 8011816

  • March 11, 2002

    Gasoline

    Vehicle would momentarily lose power while driving at multiple speed. Vehicle been to the dealer, and the problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8013662

  • March 11, 2002

    Gasoline

    While driving at 65 mph vehicle suddenly died. Consumer feels lucky that vehicle was not rear ended. *ak the dashboard lit up and the engine shut off. Consumer was driving approximately 65-70 miles per hour and was unable to steer to the shoulder. After approx. 20 min the engine started. Dealer was unable to find anything wrong with vehicle. *jg

    ODI 8011916

  • March 11, 2002

    Disc · Gasoline · Macpherson Strut · Windshield

    Brakes have squealed fron about 1500 miles. Have had pads replaced, but squeals did not go away. Front brakes grind, at shop now. In november 2001 had to have struts replaced while having recall work done. Struts little over a year old. Engine makes a chirping noise at about 1000-2500 rpm, but dealer unable to duplicate. Also squeals or whines when making right turns. Windshield cracked when a small stone hit it.…

    ODI 759254

  • March 8, 2002

    Brake Lights · Cables · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Windshield

    I have had my car for one year and five months. I have replaced the fuel pump a month after purchase, twice within two months. My gas lines have fallen off the car, causing the neighborhood to be filled with fumes. Stalls while driving, not matter the speed,dealership said they fixed the issue, still ongoing. Car hesistates to go at times. Often the inside of the car smells like gas. Hard to put car in reverse and…

    ODI 10028655

  • March 7, 2002

    Gasoline

    Driving along the freeway and the engine stalled. Was able to refire the motor and continue car conti nued to run rough.*ak

    ODI 762905

  • March 1, 2002

    Foundation Components · Frame And Members · Gasoline · Ignition · Suspension

    Consumer experiencing many problems with ignition, key will not turn when inserted in ignition switch. Dealer replaced ignition. *tt

    ODI 566207

  • February 26, 2002

    Gasoline

    Engine stalled when making a clockwise hairpin turn (freeway transition) with approx. 1/4 tank of gas. *ak

    ODI 762778

  • February 15, 2002

    Gasoline

    This stalling while driving problem has occurred on two occasions, both times at low speed. Once while making a right 90deg turn and once while slowly rolling to a stop at an intersection. The seconed time the car was hard to restart.*ak

    ODI 762818

  • February 1, 2002

    Gasoline

    Vehicle has stalled a few times while driving down hill or in turns at slow speed. Vehicle is at dealership at this time.*ak

    ODI 8011501

  • January 26, 2002

    Front Underhood · Gasoline

    Vehicle stalled out, and consumer left it where it was. Then, he went back 3 hours later only to find that vehicle had burned up. He was told by the fire department that there was a vehicle fire. *ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 8011955

  • January 10, 2002

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Fan · Gasoline

    In april of 2000 the first problem was encountered when the car lost electrical power and went on auxillary power- i was towed to the dealer and the alternator was found to be the cause of the power failure - both alternator and battery were replaced with no further problems to report as of yet. Second problem encountered while idling i noticed the fan was not turning on to cool the engine down- i brought car to…

    ODI 766262

  • January 1, 2002

    Gasoline

    Vehicle has stalled 3-4 times at 10-20 mph and 45 -50 mph. Dealer cannot find cause of problem. *ak

    ODI 8014143

  • January 1, 2002

    Gasoline

    While driving at any speed and without warning vehicle completely shutdown, resulting in a collision. Dealer has been notified, and could not determine cause. Please give any further details.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8002945

  • December 15, 2001

    Gasoline

    While driving 55mph vehicle would downshift and lose power. Took to dealer and dealer indicated that motor will downshift when using back defroster. Please add vin. *ak

    ODI 8002408

  • December 9, 2001

    Gasoline

    While parked with the ignition off, the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#59-v961-685)

    Fire reported

    ODI 6900769

  • December 1, 2001

    Gasoline

    My car has shut down twice while driving causing complete loss of control. The first time i was driving down a mountain going about 60 mph and the car shut off and i had no control of the steering or anything. The car restarted on its own after a couple of seconds. The most recent time, i was coming off the freeway and the car shut off causing me too drive into a curb going about 50mph, this time i had to restart…

    ODI 756285

  • November 9, 2001

    Foundation Components · Frontal · Gasoline

    Consumer was traveling 30mph on a side street and a truck veered into consumer's vehicle direction. Applied his brakes, and crashed into other vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak ford motor company stated that they were not able to verify any manufactuer's defects. *tt

    Crash reported

    ODI 6900704

  • October 9, 2001

    Gasoline

    While drivng, the insured noticed smoke coming from the hood, and then the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#40-2559-357)

    Fire reported

    ODI 6900767

  • September 24, 2001

    Gasoline

    While traveling approximately 30 mph vehicle stalled out and lost control, causing it hit a curb. Damaged right front wheel and suspension. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 897220

  • September 3, 2001

    Gasoline

    Vehicle stalled while slowing down and would not restart. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further detrails on this matter.*ak

    ODI 895773

  • September 1, 2001

    Gasoline

    The consumer states that the vehicle stalls in warm weather at various speeds. The dealer has determined that the cause was the fuel pump restricting the fuel flow. Fuel pump was replaced.

    ODI 8007927

  • August 15, 2001

    Gasoline

    Vehicle would stall while driving at multiple speed. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8015242