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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
Vehicle stalled while attempting to park, it would not restart for 12-14 hours, the dealer was notified of the incident, the vehicle has stalled a total of four times the dealer has replaced the fuel pump, sensor assembly and fuse assembly. *nlm
ODI 563767
Gasoline
While driving, vehicle will jerk, on one occasion it would not go more than 35mph and then it stalled, vehicle has also stalled at highway speeds. This has happened numerous times. Contacted dealer who cannot fix the problem.*ak *slc
ODI 8011126
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittantly at 20-35 mph. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 2-3 times, no problem was found. Nlm
ODI 8019804
Gasoline
Vehicle stalled twice when slowing down to stop, dealer has cleaned airbox. Numerous times and vehicle will still hesitate, almost stalling.*ak
ODI 8011378
Gasoline
At any speed vehicle will shut off with out any notice. Contacted dealer, and was not willing to do anything.*ak *mj
ODI 8011704
12v/24v/48v Battery · Gasoline
Engine stalled at 30 to 35 mph. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that battery was defective. Dealer replaced battery. Consumer stated that problem still occuring.
ODI 8009602
Foundation Components · Gasoline · Hinge And Attachments · Interior · Switch · Trunk Lid · Windshield
Vehicle experiences problems with brakes, the front rotors, front brake pads, and rear shoes have been replaced due to vibration when brakes applied. *slc
ODI 559608
Gasoline
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#42-1295-268)
Fire reported
ODI 6900774
Anchorage · Drum · Gasoline · Hatchback/Liftgate · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Manual Transmission
The vehicle would not go into gear intermittently. On 01/16/01 the boot around the shifter was torn and the dealer had ordered a new replacement boot cover. *yh
ODI 567612
Gasoline
Car was taken to delaership in april regarding noise coming from the rear of the car. They stated they could not find any problems. I cannot tell if the noise is coming from one of the rear wheels
ODI 729093
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Tank Assembly
Leak at fuel tank hose caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
ODI 556799
Gasoline · Tank Assembly
FUEL TANK FAILED.*ET
ODI 784948
Gasoline
Vehicle has stalled 9 times and has been in for repair, but ford is unable and unwilling to detect the problem. They cannot "duplicate" the stalling therefore it does not exist. Although i have stalled on the interstate, while driving 70 mph and on city streets. I refuse to take my child in the car with me because i am scared we will be rear ended. I have contacted the az atty general's office and was told that ford…
ODI 741253
Gasoline · Ignition · Tires
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 19560r15)
ODI 750804
Gasoline
Engine stalled three times so far during downshift, the first time was two years ago and last time was last week. It all happened when i'm slowing down and approching exit on the highway, i disengaged clutch try to downshift and the engine stalled, had to turn the key to start and engine again.*ak
ODI 762994
Door · Gasoline · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
CD PLAYER AND RADIO INOPERATIVE. NLM
ODI 566491
Frame And Members · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Repeated attempts in dealing with ford service, customer service and management (regional and central offices) have failed to correct these problems. Discrepancy in documentation by thomason damerow ford service department in what i was told was done to the car versus what was documented. I was told verbally that certain corrections were made to the car but these were not documented. For example, i was told by chad…
ODI 728912
Delivery · Gasoline
Fords dealership are rude, worker broke other parts on your cars and don't let you know. You are not able to trust the saleman , the quote you agreed to pay was change on the way into the financial person. I will never buy another ford. They do not stand behind their cars. I have never had this experience before. I changed dealships and the same business. I did fine one nice person toni. I have a 2000 ford focus for…
ODI 752900
Gasoline · Power Train
Consumers vehicle jerks and surged while being driven and the check engine light illuminates, the dealer has replaced the trans rang sensor 3 times and the entire transmission once but the problen reoccurs, possibly related to the engine. (attorney for client). Nlm
ODI 556494
Gasoline
Engine has surging/missing. Ford says its a command module calibration problem and not safety related. Cant fix problem. Said ford is aware of problem but cant fix it yet. Concerned this is a safety problem. Ford dealership would not accept car for service for a third attempt. Told to drive the car until ford engineers can find a fix.
ODI 726266
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Gasoline · Starter Assembly
This vehicle is clearly one of multiple problems and should be investigated. Engine cooling, transmission braking and starter issues. Ford protecting self as usual.
ODI 746023
Air Conditioner · Foundation Components · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Hinge And Attachments · Manual Transmission · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Windshield
Windshield had cracked and was replaced, approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot, nothing had hit the windshield on either times that it had cracked. Air conditioner drains inside the car to the drivers side floor. Brakes squeak, dealer replaced rear brake shoes, however noise is still there. Steering wheel was peeling, dealer replaced it. Vehicle will not start at times,…
ODI 561243
Gasoline
Car stalls out multiple times per day while driving, causing the power stearing to go out and all of the dash lights to go on, scared for my safety. Contacted saleperson and dealership owner with no help offered by them
ODI 738744
Gasoline
When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle stalls out, causing loss of power. Consumer has contacted dealer fourteen times since the purchase date. *ak
ODI 890207
Gasoline
Will this leak cause electrical problems, a possible accident? *ak
ODI 722171