2000 Ford Focus Seats Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
I have a 2000 ford focus zx3. I pushed hard on the brakes to avoid a collision and my bucket seat snapped in half. *tr
ODI 10355488
Seats · Underbody Shields
A hole appeared in the driver's seat upholstery, near the drivers left hip. Disassembly of the seat cushion revealed a broken weld which allowed a sharp metal piece to puncture the upholstery. I also observed this on replacement seats i purchased from a 2002 svt focus. Photos (of the 2000 seat) at https://flic.kr/p/mle2fp; https://flic.kr/p/mlduyh; https://flic.kr/p/mle5w6. I was aware of the hole when i purchased…
ODI 10577877
Seats
The bolts fell out of the seat, which caused the bottom of the seat to collapse . *jb
ODI 10016018
Seats
Dealership sad that parts to recall 00v180000 concerning seat hinge failure were on back order.*ak
ODI 8016607
Seats
Driver's and front passenger's seats: the bolster support bars (2 per seat) are spot welded to the seat pan. The end of the support bar closest to the rear of the seat pan on both seats is sharp enough to wear thru the seat covers and become complete exposed to the buttocks of the person in the seat. The driver's seat has woren thru from the inside out all the way thru the seat cover and has caused holes in driver's…
ODI 758839
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
Seats
Driver's side seat can easily move forwards and backwards, even if seat is locked in place or not. Has not contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 894236
Seats
My focus was struck from the rear on i-75 by a large pickup truck. At the instant of collision, the drivers seat collapsed. The seat belt system worked perfectly, but the collapse of the seat result in whiplash and loss of control of the vehicle. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 746506
Seats
Bolt that attaches seat to vehicle floor broke, and the seat was coming apart.*ak
ODI 886887
Interior/Under Dash · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Seats
00 v 418 000/seat hinge: 00 v 411 000/wire harness: 00 v 303 000/rear wheel hub nuts: 00 v 218 000/fmvss 201: while vehicle was in the dealer shop for is routine check up consumer was informed of four recalls, and ,was unwilling to give a appointment for repairs, consumer called on two other occasions, and still dealer, hertige ford, burington, vt; phone# 802/865-8150 refused to help in these recall repairs. Seeking…
ODI 881635
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
Seats
The rear seat is stained each time you put it down- there are some black brackets that slide up onto the seat and they leave hideous black marks on the fabric in 8 places as well as on the clothes of the next person to sit there. My dealer replaced my back seat fabric but failed to repair the cause of the problem. It makes me especially angry that i paid $17,000+ for a car and i have to put a sheet down to have…
ODI 746274
Seats
A bar was pushing upward from the seat into the back of driver when seated. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it would take approximately three weeks or more before they could replace the seat, and it was okay for consumer to drive until then. Feel free to provide further details. *ak
ODI 864499
Seats
Manufacturer's recall 00s55; consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice. But, both times dealer,graham ford in dixon ,tn tele#[redacted], claimed there were no parts available, and has been waiting since january 2001. In meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.*ak
ODI 886443