2000 Ford Focus Structure Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into a guardrail with the front driver's side of the vehicle. He sustained injuries to the left side of his head due to the grab handle. A police report was filed and the vehicle was repaired. The contact feels that the grab rail in the vehicle is unsafe because it protrudes from the head liner in a folded position. The contact is in…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10274700
Structure
2000 ford focus se. Motor mounts stripped out causing engine to drop and fall forward tearing out the "tripod" joint and sawing through the coolant lines. If this had happened on the highway it would have resulted in a crash. *jb
ODI 10157401
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
Brakes will not work when car first driven in morning. Have to stand on the brakes to avoid hitting someone. Ford will not fix this. This car is extremely dangerous along with the water leak, bad ignition key tumbler and poor gas mileage. It has been rotten from the get go. Needs to be recalled! *nm
ODI 10145048
Structure
Water leaking on to the floorboard of the passenger side of the car. Repair person said it might be the heater core but there is no leaking of anti-freeze. *nm
ODI 10139828
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Unknown Or Other
Let's see, where shall i begin. Within month or two of purchase of 2000 focus sedan it was back in the shop for the front a panel trim. It took 3 times to finally get that right. Also less than 5 months after purchase, windshield had to be replaced due to a stress fracture (was a 1-1.5 hairline crack which appeared in windshield). The windshield has since been replaced again. While adjusting the rear-view mirror the…
ODI 10070757
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Latch · Structure · Tires
2000 ford focus lx 4-door sedan - numerous complaints: 1) currently have 75,200 miles on car and have gone through 5 (yes five!) complete sets of tires.2) engine stalls at any speed with no warning lights or indications, car bucks and gas pedal can be depressed to floorboard and car will not move - barely avoided three accidents (two of which would have involved my two small children) 3) all four doors will stick -…
ODI 10025576
Electrical · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
The vehicle stalled intermittently, the dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective module, which caused electrical problems. *jb the odometer/speedometer had shutdown, the trunk opened, the keyless entry is inoperative and sometime the passenger(s) get stuck in the vehicle due to the faulty locks. Scc
ODI 10012111
Structure · Unknown Or Other
These items have not been repaired. (body) the metal dressing at the base of the window on the driver side is warped. (paint) the roof has several 2 - 3 inch cracks and the hood has approx. 100 1/2 cracks all in various places.
ODI 10068798
Structure · Unknown Or Other · Visibility
My focus (manufactured october 1999) has had several problems with rusting paint. The first, reported in july was covered under the 36k bumper-2-bumper warranty. The latest (reported january '03), will not be. My zts sedan is rusting on the rear two doors on the inside about 1 1/2 inches up from the bottom of the door (where the metal is crimped). With less than 3-4lbs of force, i can take off portions of metal.…
ODI 10069952
Structure
The front and back floors were flooded, the dealership was unable to locate the source of the problem. *jb
ODI 10009067
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
My 2000 ford focus has had problems starting 2 months after i purchased it. It's been in 6 times for excessive brake noise and or squealing. The door hinges were squeeking and had to be replaced due to misalignment..it took 5 times to determine this. Weather strip molding has been replaced due to falling apart around the headlights. The cd player/stereo was replaced with a new factory model when cd player would not…
ODI 10069785
Anchorage · Gasoline · Structure
At 35mph, vehicle shuts off. Could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak. Consumer states the vehicle has been in the shop 7 times for the same problem, consumer complained of wind noise inside the vehicle, the seat belts were inoperable.*jb
ODI 8012601
Structure
Consumer states that there is water leaking from under the dashboard that will flow into the vehicle and get the interior wet and produces mildew. This is the second vehicle that this has happened to the first vehicle was a ford focus 2000 coop. Dealer unable to fix problem. Nlm *tt
ODI 8006511
Door · Interior Lighting · Power Train · Rotor · Structure
After 6 months of purchase, the brake system specifically rotors failed. While applying brakes there was a constant grinding noise, resulting in extended stopping distance before vehicle came to a complete stop. Mechanic stated ford focus had these common problems, also experiencing other problems such as erratic speedometer failure, an the interior light fell out from roof of vehicle, and 2 inches of water entering…
ODI 8005005
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Body · Child Seat · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Drum · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Seats · Structure · Tank Assembly
When applying brake pedal it would go to the floor, also brakes will grind. Rotors had to be turned, and brakes were replaced 7 times, but the problem reoccurred. *ak transmission slips and jerks and rpms jump. No problem found. Consumer hears loose gravel sound from right front wheel area. Dealer found wheel well loose. Dealer found serpentine belt failed causing whistle squeal under hood. Gas light on with full…
ODI 8004562
Filler Pipe And Cap · Foundation Components · Power Steering Fluid · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
There was noise in the front and cargo area of the vehicle, the trunk did not close easily, the doors and the brakes squeaked. Scc
ODI 567497
Air Bags · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car in june of 2000 since this time the car has had a number of recalls on the car. I feel that the people that bought the 2000 model of this car should not be liable to pay the amount the contact was signed. Due to the fact that at the time the car was bought, the people that bought the car didn't know that most of the car's life would be in the shop being fixed. Also ford knew that the focus was prone…
ODI 10069304
Electrical System · Power Train · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Seat Belts · Steering · Structure
The consumer experienced two defects with her vehicle. *ph the back passenger seat belt was placed in backwards per manufacturer, the volume on the radio increased and decreased without control, the gear stick slid off the post, the vehicle stalled when going to a complete stop, the power knob to the radio would become sticky whenever the sun was present, the trunk would not open, the ignition switch jammed twice,…
ODI 10057272
Structure
Water leaked in the vehicle through the passenger window. *jb
ODI 10015427
Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Tires
The key would not turn once in the ignition and was difficult to remove, the dealer replaced the ignition tumbler. The consumer has also replaced the brakes, tires and radiator deflector. *nlm
ODI 10004336
Structure
This vehicle has had several recalls (5) since the date of purchase, the consumer believes this is a poorly produced vehicle. Nlm
ODI 559946
Exhaust System · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Structure
The brakes continue to make noise, the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the brakes, the problem has not been corrected, even though there is a service bulletin stating that the brakes squeak. *cj
ODI 556910