2000 Ford Focus Ignition Problems
- 536
- 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 536 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- Switch · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 108 |
| 60–100k mi | 107 |
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Front · Ignition · Interior/Under Dash · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Tires wearing out fast, accelerated speed, and engine kill, uneven suspension, indicator gauges and lights haywire. I was told by ford that i had wrecked the car and had to pay $883.00 for repairs + $350.00 for new tires.*ak
ODI 754744
Ignition
First of i went out to start my car one day and the key would not turn the ignition was locked in place it would not move at all and the steering wheel was locked. So i took it into the dealership and they said they have had alot of problems with these and they had to work on alot of ford focus with the same problem . But i was just out of the warrenty period 36000 and i was at 45000 so they charged me for there…
ODI 751470
12v/24v/48v Battery · Front Underhood · Ignition
On 9/5/01 electricial system: battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install,sparks plugs replace,ignition wires repaired
ODI 753801
Ignition · Interior/Under Dash · Suspension
While driving at high speeds all lights on the dash started blinking. Vehicle was shaking and engine died. Please provide any further information. *ak
ODI 8012076
Ignition
Vehicle shutdowns without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
ODI 897702
Antilock · Body · Electrical System · Ignition · Lock · Shoes/Linings · Suspension · Tires · Tread/Belt
Ignition failed, had to be replaced, tires wear incredibly fast (4 sets of tires at 45000 miles), radio cut out, had to be replaced twice, brakes failed at least three times causing two accidents, dealership said they replaced them, but lied and never did, was forced to spend $500 having them replaced, trunk doesn't close, bad suspension, spun out on an exit ramp
Crash reported
ODI 10007620
Ignition
Consumer states that the ignition keeps locking up. *mr
ODI 8020289
Ignition
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 760659
Ignition
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle cut off without prior notice. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ODI 879627
Disc · Ignition
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced two time already. I am very concerned with engine stalling and other troubling reports.*ak
ODI 763574
Ignition · Interior Lighting
Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Before vehicle stalls dash lights come up. Frequency is increasing. Taken vehicle to dealer who cannot remedy situation. *ak
ODI 880861
Ignition
Intermittently vehicle will stall and die without warning. Dealer inspected vehicle . *ak
ODI 877119
Ignition
Key will not turn in ignition. This was fixed once before under warranty in 2001. But the car is not under warranty now. *n m
ODI 10100449
Disc · Ignition
Consumer took the vehicke in for brake noise and grinding. Dealership claimed brakes wer fine. Once again, consumer took brakes in for grinding noise and dealership informed consumer that the vehilce needed new brakes and rotors. *jg
ODI 566600
Ignition
On 6 differentt ocassions, in the same day, my car would decelerate while i was trying to accelerate. On the last 3 ocassions, the car shut down and the engine, oil & battery lights came on. This occurred while i was on major roads & the highway; i could have been injuried/killed. My car was towed to the dealership & the tow truck driver informed me that my focus was the fifth one this week he towed with these…
ODI 735231
Ignition
KEY WON'T TURN, CAN'T START CAR.*AK
ODI 10096356
Ignition
Vehicle stalls on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak
ODI 873836
Ignition
The car keeps stalling out. Dealer has said "it's your car, your problem, deal with it."*ak
ODI 735978
Ignition · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Macpherson Strut
Strut was replaced, tires were replaced 6 times because of the strut failure which caused excessive wear, the vehicle had less than 10,000 miles after all the tire replacements. (attorney for client) *slc
ODI 559057
Ignition
Engine will cut out when accelerating and rpms reach approximately 3200. This problem ocurred after recent recall work to replace injector pressure sensor. I discovered that it is particulary dangerous when attempting to accelerate and pass another vehicle on two lane road only to have your engine quit providing power.
ODI 734300
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Ignition · Interior Lighting
On four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. Dealer replaced the battery, the alternator. Each time returning the car which once again shut down while driving.*ak
ODI 731545
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Ignition · Interior Lighting · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Interior lights come on intermittently. Brakes make noise when applied/ radio will come on intermittently, and dome lights work intermittently. *ak . Right front light is brighter than left light. Defroster malfunctions. Front tires makes squeaking noise, key get stuck in ignition and truck lock when trying to get out. *yh
Fire reported
ODI 871308
Ignition
While trying to start vehicle it would not start or move. Dealer cannot find cause. *ak
ODI 879381
Conventional · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Other · Ignition
Since purchased. On four separate occasions my car has stopped while driving. Here is a brief rundown of additional physical problems i_x0012_ve had with the car, which include but are not limited to:3 months: the emergency brake went out. The brakes had to be replaced (2 times). The gas gauge stuck on empty (twice). I felt a constant pulsating on the clutch. The dealer told me that all new cars have that for up to…
ODI 763882
Ignition
KEY WON'T TURN 2000 FORD FOCUS. *TR
ODI 10280457
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