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 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline · Manual Transmission
Engine making ticking sound, dealer did not look into it, just replaced engine, the day i got the car back, it was making a squealing noise, take car back next day, after removing transmission, and leaving me without a car for another day, they realized they forgot to hook up a hose, now car is making a grinding noise only when clutch is not pushed in, noise stops when you push the clutch in, car going back in a few…
ODI 722743
Gasoline
Vechicle will begin stalling at any given time with no prior warning. Vehicle will shutdown with all dashboard lights coming on. Vehicle has automatic transmission. It has been taken to dealership on six different occasions for same problem. *ak
ODI 867073
Gasoline
Twice since we purchased this car, it has stalled. Once at start-up, and once entering a busy 4-lane road. Both incidents occurred after the car had sat turned off for 30 minutes following being driven at high speeds (45-65 mph) for at least 1 hour. Both times the car ran rough following the stall. The car has been in the shop twice, but the mechanics can't find a problem. Talking on the phone, one representative…
ODI 720945
Gasoline
Vehicle keeps on stalling while in motion. Vehicle was repaired at the dealer once. Just got it back from the dealer, and has stalled 3 times on the same day. Consumer is contacting the lemon law.
ODI 858688
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Engine light will illuminate. Then, vehicle overheats and shutsdown. Please provide any further informaiton.*ak
ODI 8011664
Gasoline
Consumer has had 6 recalls on this vehicle, he is very concerned for his safety. *ak
ODI 879247
Gasoline · Suspension
Vehicle stalls and then starts to vibrate while driving. *ak
ODI 861524
Gasoline · Manual Transmission · Tires
The rear passenger side tire blew out while driving causing damage to the vehicle (firestone tire). Nlm
ODI 560487
Gasoline
When ouside temperture is higher than 60 degree, the car would stall if restarted while the engine is still hot. Dearler told me it's because the pcm is interacting with the winter fuel addictive and causing the car to stall, and they can't do anything about it. Now i am afraid to drive when the whether is warm. There were few times, the car stalled right in the middle of the road and become very dangeous. I hope…
ODI 720765
Clutch Assembly · Gasoline
Engine stalling - may be same as nhtsa action # pe02040 (vehicle has base 2.0 liter engine and 5-manual), vehicle stalled at highway speed when clutch was in, restarted when clutch released.*ak
ODI 763386
Filler Pipe And Cap · Gasoline · Ignition · Trunk Lid · Windshield
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. YH
ODI 550413
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittently at various speeds. Taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate problem.*ak manufacturer notified. *tt
ODI 8012559
Gasoline
While driving, without warning vehicle will stall, then shut off. Dealer has been notified. However, has not found the remedy to service vehicle.*ak *jg
ODI 8011797
Gasoline
While driving at low speed and without warning vehicle stalled. Then, shutoff in the middle of traffic. Dealer has been notified mechanic stated engine stalling was under investigation.*ak
ODI 8011463
Gasoline
Consumer states while traveling at 65 mph without any indication vehicle losses all power causing consumer to pull over. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm
ODI 8008037
Gasoline
Consumer states that intermittently when accelerating the vehicle hesitates. The dealer has inspected the vehicle. Nlm
ODI 8007918
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
While traveling on highway, and when coming to a stop, and trying to go again vehicle will not move. Please provide more information.*ak
ODI 6900616
Gasoline
Intermittently when brite switch is activated engine stalls out and dies. Also, starts up immediately afterwards on its own while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct problem.*ak
ODI 883004
Gasoline
While driving at 60 mph engine shut completely down. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
ODI 873159
Gasoline
When driving at any speed vehicle will cut off without prior warning, causing loss of brakes and power steering. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.*ak
ODI 866035
Gasoline
Vehicle intermittenly will complete shut off ,usually at highway speeds, causing a loss of power ,and brakes. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.*ak
ODI 864829
Gasoline
Auto has stalled during operation of vehicle. Dt
ODI 769452
Gasoline
STALLS OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MR
ODI 768484
Gasoline
I have not been in an accident due to the frequent stalling of my ford foucs (at varrying rates of speed). However, it is a hazard to all focus owner's and all those who use the streets and highways. I found no other forum too complain or forewarn.*ak
ODI 766131
Gasoline
While driving for 75 miles west on i96 the car came to a complete stop, no power.luckly i managed to pull over. The car restarted after a few minutes, but the engine shut down a further 5 times till i arrived at the dealer. They spent a couple of days with the car, all they could tell me that they felt i needed to change the plugs and leads. Have not driven the car for any long distances since.still have burning…
ODI 764974