2000 Ford Focus Exterior Lighting Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and my headlights and interior lights started to flicker and the check engine light came on and then the car just quit running after 10 minutes i was able to start the car and get home i have had this car (2000 ford focus) for a little over a year the place i purchased it from did not tell me about any problems but i have had problems for the whole time and they have only gotten worse i have put an…
ODI 10716002
Clutch Assembly · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latch
I have owned this car since december of 2003 and it has been a very large money pit. This time the car just stopped running. I had taken it to autozone and they told me it need an egr sensor or hosing for it. When i was turning at a light the car just stopped running when i had just turned onto a main highway. There has been major electrical problems with it since day one. This car has had 5 clutches in it and i…
ODI 10585519
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I was pulled over on my way home from work almost midnight, and was notified by the officer that i had no taillights, but my turn signals and hazard lights were working. The license plate light and running lights are not working either. In addition, several months ago the dashboard lights blew a fuse, and have repeatedly blown the same fuse. I saw that the wires on top of the hatchback, inside the rubber tube, are…
ODI 10536860
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Plastic insulation of electrical connector that connects right headlight bulb with wiring overheated, melted and caused smoldering fire that led to damaging smoke deposits in headlight assembly. Fire stayed contained to headlight housing. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10449286
Exterior Lighting
Fuse to vehicle running lights keeps blowing. Headlights still work but all other exterior lights go out. Result is driving at night with only headlights and brake lights. After months of replacing fuses intermittently, i discovered the wire harness to the rear hatch have wires that twisted and failed causing a intermittent short. *tr
ODI 10356712
Exterior Lighting · Wiring
For the third time since i've owned the car, the rear tail 'running' lights have blacked out. At the same time, dashboard lights do not function. Nhtsa campaign 00v411000 covers this for about 75,000 focuses identical to mine, but for some reason, mine is not covered by the recall. I've had the same problem three times. Each time, the wiring harness and fuses have to be replaced. Once, the multifunction switch…
ODI 10296617
Exterior Lighting · Headlights
We own a 2000 ford focus zx3 and the right passenger headlight is defected. It looks to have oxidation but after trying to clean the headlight we can not do so..after observing alot of ford focus' we have noticed that all of them have the same problem. Is there a recall for this? Please let us know. *kb
ODI 10413668
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
00 ford focus taillights not working. Found that ford has a recall for the wire harness decklid. Took vehicle to a ford dealership was told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. I've numerous recalls on this vehicle already. Vehicle was overheating. Was told by ford dealership that needed a new radiator, cost me $800. When i picked up the vehicle it was still overheating, come to find out i only needed a new…
ODI 10245257
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
First one: ignition locked. One night after classes, i went to start my car and the key would not go into or turn the ignition lock. I called my ford warranty and they sent a tow truck. The tow truck driver informed me that he is familiar with the problem on the ford focus, as he had had many calls to pick up cars with the same problem. Second one: after returning home from driving to the store one saturday, i…
ODI 10071074
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latch
Vehicle has a major electrical problem. While driving vehicle gauges will go "beserk". Door chime activates, all lights flicker on and off, transmission changes gears,and the vehicle stalls.*ak
ODI 10024407
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Body · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Door · Electrical · Electrical System · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Seats · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other
There is a very bad squeaking noise when braking, and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding noise. Driver states more than twice brake pedal was applied, and pedal went to the floor. Ford has been contacted.*ak.also consumer was complaining of the transmission slipping, the cigarette lighter was not working, cup holder bubbling, serpentine belt was replaced due to a squeal coming from under the hood,…
ODI 8004721
Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Suspension · Tank Assembly · Tires · Underbody Shields · Wiring
While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify).…
ODI 894252
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
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